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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.

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…

Anyone using Wittpenn Bridge tonight and tomorrow? Better use the following detour as the bridge that connects Kearny and Jersey City will be closed tonight and tomorrow night, both 10PM - 5AM:

The following local detour routes will be used:

• Traffic on Route 7 westbound will take Routes 1&9 to Fish House Road to Route 7.
• Route 7 eastbound traffic will take Fish House Road to Routes 1&9 eastbound.

Source : Jersey Journal

Somewhere in this parking lot, a woman was mugged by 3 women.

Walgreen’s makes the crime news again.

A week ago, a lady was successful in preventing an attempted carjacking. Yesterday, however, one woman fell victim to three women/muggers at the same location. Reports said that the 22-year-old was getting into her car when the muggers assaulted her, then took her belongings and valuables. Suspects are still on the loose.

Are there any surveillance cameras installed in this area? When will the Jersey City Police assign more cops to this corner?

More in this news.

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?

The Philippine-American Friendship Day Festival was cut short yesterday (June 29, 2008) due to the storm that started around 230PM. The lingering thunderstorm also spoiled the most awaited Filipino Idol Grand Finals.

It was actually warm yesterday morning and the sun was shining. The thunderstorm forecast appeared to be inaccurate, as the Filipinos walked from Montgomery Street to Exchange Place.

The parade (Montgomery Street, Jersey City). Photo taken by roddyrick.

Then thick clouds began to cover Exchange Place and the rain poured all of the sudden as people ran for cover.

A lady running for cover.

Strong winds toppled tents and booths. Some were unlucky to get wet, and even the guest singer Mig Ayesa was unable to stay dry. Reports said that there a few people got injured because of the fallen tents.

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Consider this post “fyi” ….

City Council abolished JC’s Finance Department because of redundancy in some position. However, the 68 employees of the said department will keep their job.

Also, the City Council is also doing some reorganization as they voted to put the Division of Traffic and Transportation under the Division of Engineering.

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Streetview here.

This old mansion at Summit Avenue and Manhattan Avenue was featured today on nj.com. I always pass by this house in the Heights area JC when I go to work in Union City, but I had no idea that it is century old already and it has a historical significance.

Read the JJ to learn more about the house that was erected 100 years ago.

Front of the House. On each side of the gate stands a stone owl.
Owl photo by pmarella.

Remember the Bayonne-based Bergen Avenue Bus Company? They were only running 2 buses (out of 14) because the rest failed in inspection conducted by MVC.

Eversince, riders had complained that the service was “terrible”, and they had to wait extended hours for the bus.

The good news yesterday was that the company is expecting four (or five) buses back on the road today. After a quick call at their office, I learned that four buses are now in full operation.

Now let’s wait and see how commuters will respond.

The company’s 411 is listed below in case you want to call them…

Bergen Avenue Bus Company
Address : 1080 Broadway, Bayonne, NJ 07002
Phone : (201) 433-8248

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?