May 21st, 2010 |
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
May 20th, 2010 |
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.
Continue reading JSQ Crime: Kidnapping and Robbery
May 19th, 2010 |
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.
Continue reading PATH Train Troubles Today (May 19, 2010 – Service Resumes)
May 16th, 2010 |
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?
May 13th, 2010 |
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.
Continue reading No More Free Live Music on the Square?
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