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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

Parking Offender: Car Parked at Bus Stop

Is this van yours?

Last week, I saw a van inconsiderately and illegally parked at a bus stop in Journal Square area of Jersey City in front of the Chinese store. Bus 87 arrived, but the bus driver had to park on one lane of the road.

Should I uncensor the plate number?

A closeup shot of the [...]

A Car is Blocking the Driveway, What Should I Do?

Parking is never easy in Jersey City, that’s why some drivers violate some rules as long as they can get away with it.
Yesterday, a Ford mini-van was blocking my driveway. Whenever that happens, I give grace period by running errands (refueling, groceries, etc) hoping that the car is gone when I come back. However, [...]

Newark Avenue Parking Lot Sign

Digitally modified. There’s no giant sign at the parking lot in case you’re wondering.

I don’t really like to nitpick over small things, but Jersey City Parking Authority (JCPA) probably thought nobody’s going to notice this sign at the parking lot on Newark Avenue. Well, they were mistaken.
Let us see if you or [...]

No Night Parking on Bergen Avenue JSQ

Parking meters on Bergen Avenue

JCPA has posted warning signs on parking meters on Bergen Avenue in Journal Square area. (See photo above).
If for some reasons, you can’t read the sign above, it basically says that beginning March 31, 2008 to April 4, 2008, between 9pm-6am, there should be no cars parked on some spots along [...]

Pappi’s Glass Bottle Bubbles – Part II

The is the second part of Pappi’s Glass Bottle Bubbles. Read Glass Bottle Bubbles Part 1 for its backstory.
It was the week of Valentine’s day when – Pappi’s Glass Bottle Bubbles were removed from its spot at 1st Street and Newark Avenue.
“Pappi” (not his real name) – the Jersey City local street artist who prefers [...]