Journal Square Jersey City 07306

Hilltop Neighborhood Assn Meeting Tonight

Del — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:43:56 +0000

Tonight, June 28, 2010 at 7:30PM The Hilltop Neighborhood Association will be holding a meeting to spread information on the following topics:

The Journal Square Redevelopment – “Are 80 story buildings coming?”
St. Joseph Nursing Home – “Planned Greenspace Area”
The New City Hall Annex - “More tax spending, when will it stop?”

If you want to get involved in the community, attend the meeting tonight (7:30PM) at St. Joseph’s Church Basement. You can also join their yahoogroup HERE.

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Journal Square Farmers’ Market Starts Tomorrow

Del — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 23:34:40 +0000

Tomorrow, June 16, 2010 (Wednesday), Farmers’ Market will start here in Journal Square. It will run weekly throughout the summer until Fall. There are good news and bad news, though.

We start with the bad news. Starting this year’s market, we will not be hearing any more Live Music on the square, as the city cut it from the budget.

The good news: On July 2, Farmers’ Market will begin to add Friday schedules. It may not be as lively buying produce as before, but we have more time to buy fresh tomatoes!

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JCFridays in Journal Square, Jersey City

Del — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 13:24:01 +0000

Today is JCFridays – a day of FREE arts events around Jersey City. For Journal Square, we only have one participant for this event:

6pm-9pm 32 JONES GALLERY present “Taken Spaces: Black Lesbians Against White Aesthetics.” 32 Jones Presents new works by photographer Sherley Camille Olopherne. As an artist, her social responsibility lies in the realms of visual representation to engage mainstream communities in a dialogue about what a “lesbian” looks like. 32 Jones St (Sip Ave/Newkirk St), 973-600-2269

For complete listing of JCFridays events around Jersey City, click HERE.

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St. Joseph School for the Blind Going Down

Del — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 23:32:16 +0000

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St. Joseph School for the Blind – at the corner of Magnolia Avenue and Baldwin Avenue – is being demolished for a garden.

Susan Sims of Cusack Care Center on Pavonia Avenue said on the news that it will be a “beautiful place”. She said: “Our intent is to create a garden of green space for the benefit of the residents of the care center here…”

The picture that you see on the left is from the Magnolia Avenue side. The demolition has begun, but the facade of the building located on Baldwin Avenue is still intact, although the building has been fenced off.

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Memorial Day at Harsimus Cemetery

Del — Mon, 31 May 2010 03:01:36 +0000

If you’re looking for a Memorial Day event tomorrow, try the Observance Ceremony at Harsimus Cemetery on Newark Avenue, east of Journal Square going Downtown Jersey City.

The Historic Jersey City and Harsimus Cemetery will honor the fallen heroes at 12PM. There will be Memorial Day Ceremony & Musical Performances and the event will be attended by various city/state officials, and civic groups. Refreshments will be served during this free event.

Memorial Day Observance Ceremony
When: May 31, 2010 12PM
Where: Harsimus Cemetery
Address: 435 Newark Avenue, Jersey City
Web: http://www.jerseycitycemetery.org/

Special invited guests: Senator Brian Stack, Mayor Jeremiah Healy, Hudson County Executive Thomas DeGise, JC Council President Peter Brennan, JC Councilman Steve Fulop, The Lincoln Association, the Lafayette AmVets, The George Washington Commemorative Association, and a very special Musical Performance by Chimene Petitt & Paula Brown & Friends

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Zeytinia Gourmet Market Opens in Journal Square

Del — Fri, 21 May 2010 10:15:23 +0000

Here’s a welcome addition to Journal Square: Zeytinia Gourmet Market opens today (May 21, 2010) at CANCOlofts. The grand opening is set for 5 pm today with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring Mayor Healy, Ward C councilwoman Nidia Lopez and others, as reported by the Jersey City Independent.

Zeytinia Gourmet Market – Journal Square Branch
Description: food, grocery; from their website:Zeytinia Stores are blend of fresh country market, gourmet shop, small informal eatery, coffee shop and a take out place
Address: 50 Dey Street, Jersey City 07306 | Map

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JSQ Crime: Kidnapping and Robbery

Del — Fri, 21 May 2010 02:54:08 +0000

A.) Bergen Av and Academy St. B.) Sip Av and Enos Place

This incident happened last Monday evening (May 17), at around 9PM. A woman was allegedly abducted by two men at the corner of Bergen Avenue and Academy Street (south of Journal Square), and held her against her will. She was dragged into a car before the men drove around.

Bergen Av and Academy Street is a well-lit area: MLK, Jr School (PS-11) and Bergen Square are both located on that corner; C-Town is just across the street, so there must be some cameras installed around.

Police responded at around 1:15 Tuesday at the corner of Sip Av and Enos Place on a report of a kidnapping and found the 21-year-old Forrest Avenue woman “crying and visibly shaken,” reports said.

What happened in between is unspecified in the report.

…The victim told police the men drove around until finally pulling over at Enos and Sip, where they got out and entered a building, reports said. She grabbed her cell phone from the front seat, got out of the car and ran, reports said, adding that the men also stole $40 from her…

If you have any information or leads please call the Jersey City police tip line at (201) 547-JAIL.

News Source: Jersey Journal

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PATH Train Troubles Today (May 19, 2010 – Service Resumes)

Del — Wed, 19 May 2010 11:05:50 +0000

I woke up this morning and saw my email bombarded with PATH Alerts that started last night. Apparently, there are some problems in PATH trains. All lines were suspended except the Hoboken line to 33rd St NY. News said there was signal problem (fire in the tracks), but it was already contained. NJ Transit Rail and NJ Light Rail will be cross-honoring Path Train service. That’s probably why we hear choppers early this morning.

The latest as of 7AM: Path Train system wide is resuming service with 15 minute delays, according to PATH website.

PATH Alerts log in descending order:

5/19/2010 6:52:16 AM
Path Train system wide is resuming service with 15 minute delays

5/19/2010 6:42:13 AM
New Jersey Transit Rail and New Jersey Transit Light Rail will be cross-honoring Path Train service

5/19/2010 6:17:04 AM
Concerning the earlier signal problem, train service on the Hoboken to 33rd Street line is resuming normal schedule.

5/19/2010 5:53:39 AM
Due to a signal problem, train service on the entire PATH system is suspended.

5/19/2010 4:34:34 AM
Concerning the earlier signal problem, train service on the Journal Square to 33rd Street (via Hoboken) line in both directions and the Newark to the World Trade Center line in both directions are suspended.

5/19/2010 3:57:08 AM
Due to a signal problem, train service on the Journal Square to 33rd Street (via Hoboken) line in both directions and the Newark to World Trade Center lins in both directions are operating with a 30 minute delay.

5/18/2010 9:10:22 PM
Concerning the earlier signal problem, train service on the Journal Square to 33rd Street line is resuming normal schedule.

5/18/2010 8:52:16 PM
Concerning the earlier signal problem, train service on the Hoboken to 33rd Street line is resuming normal schedule.

5/18/2010 8:51:33 PM
Concerning the earlier signal problem, train service on the Journal Square to 33rd Street line is resuming normal schedule.

5/18/2010 8:00:56 PM
Concerning the earlier signal problem, train service on the Hoboken to 33rd Street line is operating with a 15 minute delay.

Full Alerts HERE

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Vito’s Arcade Barbershop: Gone?

Del — Sun, 16 May 2010 21:15:04 +0000

Sign is gone, shutters are down.

Seems like Vito’s Arcade Barbershop on Summit Avenue near Five Corners is gone. Earlier this week, I saw the sign on the ground in front of the closed shop. I drove by the other day, saw the sign gone. Barbershop still shut.

What kind of Jersey City business will replace Vito’s Barbershop?

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No More Free Live Music on the Square?

Del — Thu, 13 May 2010 16:15:09 +0000

There will be no more free live music on the square in summer due to budget cuts, according to The Jersey City Independent. Some performers expressed disappointment with the decision, and some said they expected it.

I didn’t. As a matter of fact, I was looking forward to hearing singers, bands, and performers that liven up the square during lunch time. Based on previous experiences, I saw residents and passersby, stopped by to unwind and enjoy the free concert.

Due to statewide budget cuts proposal by Gov. Christie, The Journal Square Restoration Corporation (JSRC) has prioritized cleanliness and safety of the district. Hence, the cancellation of music and performances.

The JCI interviewed local jazz saxophonist Bryan Beninghove:

…He says he’s disappointed by the decision, although he understands the financial pressure that forced the JSRC’s hand.

“It’s rather unfortunate,” he says. “It seems like right now everyone’s clamping down because of the economy…”

The JCI also quoted local show booker Tony Susco:

…Longtime Jersey City show booker (Dancing) Tony Susco says he’s “not surprised” by the decision, since “the arts are first to get cut” when things begin to go south.…

The free live music last year ran every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 11:30AM – 1:30PM, a perfect complement to the Farmers’ Market. Follow the link for some pics and a short clip of music from last year’s performance by Craig Redmond and CDREAMS.

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