JCRegister

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]