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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…

Streetview of Broadway Gas Station (Broadway and Route 1 & 9, Jersey City)

I always go to ULTRA GAS STATION for cheap gas, but last Sunday, my father recommended Broadway Gas Station. He said they accept credit/debit cards. So I was annoyed when I went there and saw the signs that read: CASH ONLY. “When did this happen?” I asked the guy working there, and he said “two days ago.”

Streetview of ULTRA GAS/TRUCK STATION.

Result?

I drove 3-5 blocks for refueling at ULTRA GAS STATION. They have the same gas price ($3.86) as the Broadway Gas Station during that time, they accept credit/debit cards, and the place is much convenient for me.

Where do you go for cheap gas?

For illustration purpose only.

Same star, new antagonist.

Last month, our leading man Jersey City fire inspector Matt Barrett rejected a $500 bribe from the owner of the burnt building on St. Paul’s Avenue. Mr. Barrett called the cops and had the owner arrested.

Yesterday, Mr. Barrett was again offered a bribe despite the presence of a cop. 39-years old Kevin Bassit - owner of Fairmont Terrace - was arrested on the spot for trying to bribe Mr. Barrett hoping the latter would erase the violations found on the former’s building.

Here’s the kicker: Kevin had read the story of the failed bribery last month and was aware of the consequences.

Which makes me wonder: Why did he even try? Does Mr. Barrett look “bribe-able” (if there’s such a term) to him?

Data extracted from JCPD website.

For the past month, Assault, Burglary, and Larceny - Theft increased, while the rest of the offense slightly dropped. Altogether, Jersey City crimes went up from 777 (April 2008) to 780 (May 2008). Based on how you feel, do you think the report accurately reflects the crime situation here in Jersey City?

Read the rest for the JC Crime Stats table for May 2008
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YWCA Apartments at 111 Storms Avenue, Jersey City. Map here.

I swear when I read the news, it sounded like ABC’s popular reality show “Extreme Makeover Home Edition“, and a Marylanad-based company - Housing Trust of America Company (HTA) — played the role of Ty Pennington.

…HTA spent roughly $19,000 to perform a “moderate rehab” on each unit, said HTA President Wallace Scruggs.

In addition to the units, HTA spiffed up a lounge area on the first floor with carpeting, sofas and a high-definition TV, and added a new coat of paint, along with outdoor furniture on a seventh-floor outdoor patio….

The renovations made 86-year Gettie Williams happy. He’s been living there for 18 years. “The place is beautiful,” said Williams, showing off the new floors, kitchen, paint job, and upgraded lighting fixtures in her one-bedroom unit to the Jersey Journal writer.

Full news here.