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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

Mugging at Walgreens Parking Lot

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 [...]

Sequel: Show Me No Money

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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. [...]

Late Night Carjacking: Failed

Streetview of Walgreens at Communipaw and JFK Blvd.

I frequent Walgreen’s at the corner of Communipaw Avenue and Kennedy Boulevard — and since it is open 24/7, I even go there very late at night. I guess I have to be extremely vigilant the next time I buy something from there.
Last Sunday, Eliza Guevarra, a 21-years [...]

Mailbox Torcher in Downtown, JC?

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Here’s a rumor you won’t hear everyday. On WiredJC, there is a member asking if there’s any truth about the person who puts residents’ mailboxes on fire:
I’ve heard a second-hand rumor that there’s a guy wandering around downtown Jersey City who sets shopper newspapers on fire and then throws them in people’s [...]

Delta Gas Station Nearly Robbed

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A gas station on Tonnelle Avenue, Jersey City was nearly robbed last night at 1045PM. The attendant was able to hide behind a soda machine when one of the 4 suspects pointed a gun in his face. The car – a blue 2002 Toyota Celica – took off empty-handed. However, the attendant [...]