Tomorrow – February 23, 2010 – is the National Pancake Day Celebration, and IHOP will be hosting its free pancake event from 7AM – 10AM as a part of their fundraising effort for Children’s Miracle Network.

I called up IHOP Jersey City and asked about it; they said the event will be from 7AM – 9AM only, instead of 10AM.

National Pancake Day Celebration
What: FREE Pancakes
Where: IHOP Jersey City
Address: 700 Route 440 (just off of Communipaw Ave), Jersey City, NJ 07304
Time: 7AM – 9AM (10AM) call to verify
Phone: (201)432-0400

Read the rest to learn more ….

About National Pancake Day

February 23, 2010

Since beginning its National Pancake Day celebration in 2006, IHOP has raised more than $3.25 million to support charities in the communities in which it operates. While IHOP’s National Pancake Day typically takes place on Shrove Tuesday, this year the company will host its free pancake event on Tuesday, February 23, extending the fundraising window by one week to maximize donations for Children’s Miracle Network. With your help, we hope to raise $5 million in five years for Children’s Miracle Network and other local charities through your donations in 2010!

Known also as Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras, National Pancake Day dates back several centuries to when the English prepped for fasting during Lent. Strict rules prohibited the eating of all dairy products during Lent, so pancakes were made to use up the supply of eggs, milk, butter and other dairy products…hence the name Pancake Tuesday or Shrove Tuesday.

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Inset: From left to right, Jack O'Brien, Barbara Dabinett and Dom DeVito of the drum and fife corps, Spirit of Liberty, play "Chester" during the 26th Annual Presidents' Day Celebration at the historic Apple Tree House on Academy Street in Jersey City this morning. Copyright Reena Rose Sibayan -- Jersey Journal

Yesterday morning (February 15, 2010), Jersey City honored George Washington in front of the Historic Apple Tree House on Academy Street.

This structure — one of the oldest buildings in Jersey City — was where George Washington and General Marquis de Lafayette met to discuss war strategies. “I for one choose to believe it,” Jersey City Mayor Jerramiah T. Healy said of the legend. News.

About 30 people who are members of two groups (George Washington Commemorative Society and The Spirit of Liberty) joined the sidewalk festivities.

In the news, JC Councilwoman Nidia Lopez said she hopes the interior construction will be finished before next year’s observance.

Will they open this historic site to public once the construction is completed?

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The new plan features the development of  the two tall towers (City Center) and only includes the square itself  — bordered by the following streets: John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Bergen Avenue, Sip Avenue, Summit Avenue.

(Note: Although the demolition of dilapidated hotel was celebrated during the Renaissance Ceremony last April, nothing seems to be going on in the area even though it was said that the development will start later  that year.)

According to Jersey Journal, Jersey City planning officials will hold a meeting with residents and community groups before moving ahead with a Journal Square redevelopment plan. So Expect more changes and revisions to the plan before any move is done.

News and Info Sources:

• Jersey Journal
• Jersey City Independent
• Jersey City Register
• Jersey City Construction

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I managed to walk around (Bergen Av from Academy to Sip then back), and it wasn’t easy: the strong gust of wind blew the snow right to my face, not to mention the deep accumulations on the streets.

There were only a few people walking on the streets, and the first group I saw was the young teenagers building snowmen in front of Martin Luther King, Jr. School (PS-11).

They had been there for 15 minutes when I talked to them. They were finishing up after I took their picture. On my way back, they were walking north of Bergen Avenue and they said they destroyed the snowmen when I asked if they finished. “We were just having fun.” said the young gentleman when I asked them why.

Most of the local businesses were closed. Jersey City’s one and only 7-11 is open, as well as a few delis and lottery stores were open though.

This group of gentlemen were enjoying their hot coffee which is perfect for this cold weather.

Very quiet here on Sip Avenue.

A lady walked past the yellow cabs parked in front of the vacant lot — future site of the twin tower.

Academy Street residents shoveling the front of their house and apartments.

My neighbor on Tuers Avenue using his snow blower to clear off the sidewalk.

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Hudson Catholic’s uptempo game gave them an early 11-2 lead in the first quarter, and the cushion was enough to squash Dickinson’s rallies led by Shaquan Scott (see photo above).

DHS was within a striking distance by the end of 3rd quarter, but was held scoreless in the first couple of minutes of the fourth canto when Hudson Catholic established a double-digit lead. DHS applied full court pressure and managed to cut the lead to 8, but a 3-pt play by Hudson Catholic with about two and a half minutes left sealed the game.

Dickinson HS move down to the standings with a 5-7 win-loss record. Their next game will be on Thursday, January 28, 2009 at 7PM  against the visiting Bayonne High School.

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Copyright: Star-Ledger. Circa 1999, redeveloping JSQ during the era of Mayor Bret Schundler

The Jersey Journal (JJ) asks today why the redevelopment of Journal Square is taking so long. The editorial points the finger to the Special Improvement District (SID) – the agency responsible for the beautification of our district, including the promotion of local businesses.

Snippet of the editorial:

… It is time to re-evaluate this agency, which is funded by imposing special tax assessments on commercial property owners to produce what initial taxes failed to provide — clean streets, security and successful promotion of Journal Square.

There is little evidence that the SID does much to help shop owners or attract a bounty of new retail stores that are a step up from fast-food eateries. It is time to go beyond providing new facades for old stores…

JJ then proceeds to compare JSQ SID to other SID’s of New Jersey, including our neighbor Mcginley Square. “…The McGinley Square SID seems more successful. It at least provides a newsletter and holds events — and volunteers run the agency’s show. It is time for some accountability in Journal Square.”

Read the rest HERE.

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The Jersey Journal created a map that plots all murders/homicides that occurred in Hudson County in 2009. Jersey City’s homicide/murder rate went up from 27 to 28, which include the killing of Police Officer Marc DiNardo last summer.

Below is the details of the murder charges in Journal Square, extracted from the map:

1054 West Side Ave
Dareus Burgess, 28, of Jersey City, is shot to death June 8 in a playground at 1054 West Side Ave. Anthony Rose, 25, of Jersey City, has been charged in the murder. JSQJC Link

111 Van Wagenen Ave
Manuel Reyes Sr., 48, of Jersey City, is stabbed to death in his apartment at 111 Van Wagenen Ave. in Jersey City on May 6. Esteban Gonzalez, of Union City, is charged with the murder. JSQJC Link

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Bergen Avenue last night

So I got the chance to drive around at 11PM last night and noticed that it was probably the garbage pickup schedule on Bergen Avenue based on the amount of trash on the road. (Sorry for the crappy pic, that’s the best I can do :P )

Papers were scattered on the ground and worse, a good amount were flying around as the strong winds blew through the night. Some plastic bags were knocked down to the ground as well, as shown below.

Bergen Avenue facing south

Fortunately, all these trash were gone in the morning. Photo below was taken at around 8:15 AM.

The morning after -- trash disappeared like magic.

All I can say is, the comparison is literally night and day! (pun intended)

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This event is sponsored by Jersey City Peace Movement, a group of activists that gather at the square every last Sunday of the month to promote peace.

Daniel Sunjata, the film narrator, will make a special appearance. Question and answer will follow after the film screening.

9/11 Documentary – Loose Change 9/11: An American Coup
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Pedestrians crossing Journal Square corner Bergen Av-John F. Kennedy Blvd.

Crossing John F. Kennedy Boulevard? Don’t forget to look left and right before doing so! According to Hudson News, “Kennedy Boulevard and Avenue C are Hudson County’s most dangerous roads for pedestrians ….”

…The Tri-State Transportation Campaign released an analysis of pedestrian deaths from 2006 to 2008.

There were 22 pedestrian casualties during that time period. Four of those casualties, all in 2007, happened on Kennedy Boulevard, with two in both Jersey City and Union City and one in Bayonne….

Here in Journal Square area, I remember one woman who was struck by a truck last September at the corner of JFK Blvd and Newark Avenue. News said that she’s been moved to ICU of JC Medical Center the following day.

Do you feel nervous walking by the boulevard? To me, the intersection of Sip Avenue-JFK Boulevard is hard to cross: the road is wider, the drivers always try to run the red light, and vehicles are piling up especially during the afternoon rush hour!

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