Jersey City Register

Happy 4th of July!

Happy 4th of July everyone! Enjoy your holiday weekend celebration and stay safe! (Happy Birthday, America!)

More Trains for the Holiday

July 4th is one of the busiest holidays highlighted by fireworks (we have one in Liberty State Park, Jersey City). According to JCReader, PATH will add trains in anticipation of increased ridership:

From JCReader:

“… additional trains will be added between 6pm and midnight to accommodate travelers headed into and out of the city for the New York fireworks display sponsored by Macy’s, in the East River…”

Read more articles here.

Caven Point Is Getting a New Field

Jersey city’s Caven Point Field was shut down last April due to high level of lead. Reports said that City Council has awarded $1.3 million contract to J.A. Alexander, Inc. of Bloomfield to install a new synthetic field at the heavily used stadium.

Last month, the NFL donated $200 thousand for the replacement of the field, which is expected to finish by September 1st.

Night Glimpse: India Square

Taken around 830PM… Have you been to Jersey City’s India Square on Newark Avenue?

India Square towards JFK

Photo above is towards JFK Boulevard. At the corner of Newark Avenue and JFK is The Village Restaurant.

India Square towards Tonnelle Avenue

If you walk towards Tonnelle, you’ll find the parking lot of The Village. At the corner of Tonnelle and Newark Avenue, you’ll find China Spice on the left.

Have a good night!

100 Strangers Project: Tom of JSQ

Guy is in Gee and his wife were in Journal Square a couple of weeks ago when they met Tom. Read his story about Tom below:

“As my wife and I killed time near Journal Square in Jersey City we came across Tom. He had this great big smile on his face. I said “hello’, and after a few pleasantries, Tom asked if we could spare some change so he could get something to eat. I said we would do better than that, we’d take him to a nearby Burger King and buy him a burger. He gladly accepted the offer, and on the way to BK he had second thoughts. “Would you mind if we went to Dunkin’ Donuts instead, I like their pizza”. No problem.

We went with Tom into Dunkin’ Donuts and he ordered pizza and coffee.

While we waited, Tom told us that he had just gotten out of the hospital and still was in a bit of pain, and had catheters hooked up to him. But he rarely stopped smiling.

Tom was born in Atlanta, and had moved to New Jersey when he was 6 months old.”

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Tom is #30 in Guy’s 100 Strangers project, which is a photo challenge to take 100 portraits of total strangers according to its website. His other JC strangers — Enrique and Ben of Heights and Hamilton Park respectively — were also featured here.

Bedbugs in JC!

Tenants of Grandview Terrace have been dealing with the bugs for 3 years already!

The Jersey Journal reports that there are bedbug infestations in Hudson County, and one of the buildings here in JC “had nearly 50 cases of bedbugs in the past three years.” The worst part is, the tenants are asked to shoulder the bill ($300) to exterminate the pests. The tenants of Grandview Terrace who earn on a fixed income, said they can’t afford it.

Personally, I would pay that amount under the agreement that the owner will reimburse my money or would deduct it from my monthly rent. However, there’s no guarantee that bedbugs will go away; they would simply transfer from one unit to another without you knowing it.

If you are having bites and do not know the cause, you might want to check out your sofa and beds/matress for bedbug presence.

Wikipedia describes the feeding habits of bedbugs:

“…Bedbugs are generally active only at dawn, with a peak attack period about an hour before sunrise. They may attempt to feed at other times, however, given the opportunity, and have been observed to feed at any time of the day…. After feeding for about five minutes, the bug returns to its hiding place….” more info…

Lost Cat: “Killer”

“Killer” lives with John in the Heights area of Jersey City

I found this on JCList, and I just wanted to help. If you live in the heights and you see the gray cat (name: Killer), contact John (details below):

Hello,

My cat had got out of the house and is missing. His name is Killer. He is neutered and managed to make it out of the house. I live in Jersey City Heights.

The following are pictures of my cat. If you cannot see the pictures the following are links to the pictures:

Link1 | Link 2

If you have any information on my cat, could you please get in touch with me ASAP.

I can be reached via email at john@laperlaevents.com or via telephone at 201-763-7400.

Thank you. John S.

Weather Forecast: July 2,3,4 2008

Wondering how the weather is going to be like on Friday, July 4? Well, it’s not looking too good as forecast said there’s 50% chance of thundershowers. If you’re still going to the Liberty State Park Celebration/LibertyFest to see awesome fireworks display, then make sure you bring rain gears.

Today, it’s going to be mostly sunny, same as yesterday — but only better. Tomorrow will feel like real summer as temperature will reach low 90’s here in Jersey City.

Enjoy your day and advance Happy 4th of July!

Night Glimpse: Christopher Columbus Drive

Here’s an excellent night shot by downtown resident Steve Kelley:

Christopher Columbus Drive. Original photo here.

He describes it: “Beautiful Jersey City”

Who would disagree?

NJCU and GoodWorx to Host Community Service Camp

July 10, 2008
9:30 am	to	2:00 pm

15-20 students (grades 6-8) from Sayreville Middle School in NJ were selected to participate in the on-campus community service hosted by New Jersey City University and The GoodWorx Foundation.

…The students will focus on both athletics and academics as part of their visit, participating in a softball and soccer clinic at NJCU’s Thomas M. Gerrity Athletic Complex, along with having an opportunity for an open swim in the 25-yard pool at the John J. Moore Athletics and Fitness Center…

ON-CAMPUS COMMUNITY SERVICE CAMP
When : July 10, 2008 930AM - 200PM
Where : NJCU
Contact : Ira Thor (201)200-3301 | Email: ithor@njcu.edu
Web : NJCUgothickknights.com