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Veterans’ Day 2008: Events and Parking Regulations

JCRegister — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:10:52 +0000

Today, we honor the courageous veterans who fought for our country. There are some Veterans Day events in NJ like the Veterans Day dedication ceremony of the new Trenton World War II Memorial. Veterans will get FREE NJ transit rides going there.

Also, at 12 noon here in Jersey City, The 1st Annual “Honoring our Veteran’s” Ceremony at the historic Jersey City & Harismus Cemetery will take place at 435 Newark Avenue.

PARKING REGULATIONS

Street parking rules are suspended for today, as well as the street sweeping. So you do not have to move your car. If you want to be sure, call the Jersey City Parking Authority (JCPA) at (201)653-6969 and/or the JCIA at (201)432-4645 x 675. If nobody from JCPAis picking up, it means they’re closed. You may also call JC Police Department in case you want confirmation. Locate your district below to find your department’s number… (more…)

BALLY Fitness: NOW HIRING

JCRegister — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 14:40:55 +0000

BALLY FITNESS on Bergen Avenue, Journal Square section of Jersey City is now hiring. But I guess the more important question is: When is BALLY really going to open?

Many residents were anticipating the November opening, but according to JournalSquareJC.com blog, opening date will be moved again since interior construction is not finished yet.

Read BALLY UPDATES via JournalSquareJC.com …

Journal Square: Water Main Shut Off

JCRegister — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 17:09:43 +0000

[Update 1:10pm] Portion of Summit Avenue (from Summit-Newkirk to Summit-Sip) is not passable as the repairs took both lanes. Click map below for the affected areas of the water repair.

Do you live in Journal Square area of Jersey City? Do you have any friends there? Weekly, starting today, water main will be shut off according to United Water as they will replace six valves. This will go on for one month (Until December 6).

Here’s the schedule (+ affected areas) of the repair:

November 8, 2008 -> Newkirk Street between Summit Avenue and Baldwin Avenue, and on Summit Avenue between Academy Street and Sip Avenue. (See map above, “T”-area)

November 15, 2008 -> Summit Avenue and Newkirk Street

November 22, 2008 -> Summit Avenue and Academy Street

December 6, 2008 -> Baldwin Avenue and Newkirk

Click the map for additional visual aid.

Read the rest for the news … (more…)

Local Artist at Work

JCRegister — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:00:12 +0000

Yesterday afternoon, while Jersey City and the rest of the nation were occupied with presidential election (Obama won, in case you didn’t know ), I spotted a local artist in Journal Square area painting a tree. I asked if I could take his pictures and he approved.

I asked him a few questions; I learned that his name is Steve Singer, and he is a local artist and a sculptor. This painting however, will not go to any exhibit yet. Since he was too engaged with his work, I let him be. “You can find me on the internet.” he said before I left.

Can you guess the exact location of this tree in Journal Square (another pic here)?

Glimpse of Voters and Voting Places

JCRegister — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:37:50 +0000

[UPDATE] November 5, 2008 - There were no long lines in Journal Square yesterday.

[Original Post] November 4, 2008

At 5:58 AM Today, Dan Dickinson posted this photo on this blogpost:

However, he didn’t mention the name of this Jersey City school.

More to come (see inside this entry)….

By the way, If you are looking for the places to vote in Jersey City, click here.

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Free Starbucks Coffee If you Vote

JCRegister — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:30:58 +0000

Just heard from the news… Starbucks will give you tall cup of coffee if you tell them you voted! Unfortunately, there are only a couple of Starbucks in Jersey City - both in downtown.

Watch below:

Are you going to drive there just to get a cup of coffee?

Oh, inside this entry you’ll find the info about the Starbucks video… (more…)

Parking Regulations Shut Down For the Holiday

JCRegister — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:12:58 +0000

Apparently, there are numerous inquiries about Jersey city Parking, if street-sweeping and meters are in effect… well, they are all shut down according to the police.

I tried calling the Parking Authority, but they are closed.

So to be sure, call the JCPA at 201-653-6969.. or call your police district in case no one picking up at JCPA.

North District
282 Central Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201)547-5350
FAX: (201)547-5073

East District
207 Seventh St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201)547-5408
FAX:(201)547-5075

South District
191 Bergen Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201)547-5456
FAX: (201)547-5079

West District
576 Communipaw Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201)547-5450
FAX:(201)547-5077

Community Relations Unit
384 Martin Luther King Drive
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201)547-5682
FAX: (201)547-5971

Source: JCPD Website

Polling Locations: Where To Vote

JCRegister — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 03:58:22 +0000

The November 4, 2008 presidential election is less than 24 hours away, and if you still do not know where the polling locations are, you can use Google Maps 2008 US Voter Info by clicking this link. Enter your address to find a voting place near you. For 07306, check out this Journal Square entry to view some places where you can cast your vote.

Alternatively, you can use the State voting place locator for a more detailed voting information, like voting hours (6AM - 8PM). Just enter your exact Jersey City address and hit SEARCH.

Don’t forget: Fall Back One Hour

JCRegister — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 13:57:54 +0000

At 2 AM Sunday (November 02, 2008), Daylight Saving Time will end. So make sure you adjust your clock!

The Colgate Clock. Photo Credit: Spulinchen | Original Photo here

Jersey City residents, remember to reset your clocks and gain one hour of sleep.

Halloween Activities For Kids

JCRegister — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 01:47:42 +0000

Looking for some fun activities for your kids? Below are two events that you might be interested in….

1. Haunted House the story of Mr. McBowers (Heights)
Where: 479 Palisade Ave, Jersey City, by Bowers across from Riverview Park.
When: Wed 29th 5pm -8pm
Thurs 30th 5pm-8pm
Friday 31st 7:30-midnight
Price: $5.00per person, discounts for families

For more info, contact jackie (Email: matsjax@comcast.net) of alfredspartytime.com

2. Halloween Costume Contest at Loews (Journal Square)

Details:

Halloween Costume Contest for Kids
When: Friday, October 31
Doors open at 6PM

Come join us on Halloween for our annual costume contest and variety show for kids!

Bicycles will be awarded to winners in these three age categories: 5-8, 9-12 and 13-16.

The show include performances by Magical Comedian Mickey Magic and 10-time Blackbelt Champion Dennis Burguss. There will also be scary music played by Paul Citti on the Loew’s Wonder Morgan Pipe Organ.