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Long retired, the Colgate Clock in Jersey City sits in a weedy field by the Morris Canal. Life goes on in Lower Manhattan on a dreary winter day as the World Trade Center grows taller. Feb 2012.Lane For U!Delaware Lackawanna train yards in Hoboken on the right before the terminal was built in 1907. The tracks were elevated then on tall piles. Erie railroad yards and Pavonia Avenue on the left. Jersey City. 1883Daily life on the Morris Canal small and large basins with lots of sailboats, coal barges, horses and wagons, factories, trains entering the Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal. Jersey City. 1883Lower Manhattan and the new World Trade Center as seen through the railroad yards of Hoboken from Observer Highway. A contrast between old technology and the new. Feb 2012Jersey City

Bright Lights, Big (Jersey) City

Everytime I see this house on Stuyvesant Avenue, it seems like something new is added. So I took a picture this evening when I drove by. (Link: Christmas Decors)
There are a lot of houses in Jersey City with beautiful Christmas lights and decors. However, most of them, I noticed, are off the main roads and [...]

Veterans’ Day 2008: Events and Parking Regulations

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 [...]

Journal Square: Water Main Shut Off

[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 [...]

Parking Regulations Shut Down For the Holiday

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 [...]

Don’t forget: Fall Back One Hour

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.