Mayor Healy’s Neighborhood Block Parties 2009

JCRegister — Sat, 02 May 2009 22:08:17 +0000

It’s May and it’s time for Mayor Healy’s Jersey City Block Parties. Unlike last year, this year’s block parties will happen each day of the week starting May 4, 2009 — except for the block party for Ward A at Columbia Park, as it has been rescheduled due to bad weather.

Read the rest to learn more about block parties, including the schedule for your ward…

What is Mayor Healy’s Block Parties?

According to the city’s official website: “Hosted by Mayor Jerramiah T. Healy and the Department of Health & Human Services, Division of Cultural Affairs, Jersey City’s Annual Neighborhood Block Parties are held in each of the city’s six wards, and feature music and games for children as well as City services for adults. Prizes, balloons, hot dogs and drinks will be given away on a first come, first served basis. This year, Marco Beria will conduct green Eco-Art workshops for kids and DJ Omar will provide music…”

Mayor Healy’s Neighborhood Block Parties 2009 Schedule

May 04, 2009 – Ward B – Lincoln Park
May 05, 2009 – Ward C – Pershing Field
May 06, 2009 – Ward D – Leonard Gordon Park
May 07, 2009 – Ward E – Roberto Clemente Sports Complex (Enos Jones Park) – Brunswick St. bet 8th and 9th Sts)
May 08, 2009 – Ward F – Arlington Park
May 14, 2009 (RAINDATE) – Ward A – Columbia Park

Are you going to one of the parties?

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JC Animal Control on Arnold Diaz’s “Shame On You” Segment

JCRegister — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 10:00:02 +0000

This story started last month on JCList Forum, when site member Morgan told her story about her pet cat that was allegedly dumped into the woods by Jersey City Animal Control.

2-yr old cat Daisy

The story spread around and made the newspaper couple of days later. And last night, JC Animal Control was featured in Fox’s Shame on You segment reported by Arnold Diaz.

Inside this post is the embedded video of the segment. But if you are at work and couldn’t watch it, find below the captured scenes from the clip…

Arnold Diaz asks JC Animal Control Director Joe Frank

When Arnold Diaz asked JC Animal Control Director/Supervisor Joseph “Joe” Frank about it, the latter said that dumping an animal in the park instead of rescuing it, is not his or the city’s policy. However, his staff already admitted to the allegation.

Rescued animals should be brought to Liberty Humane Society (LHS)

Arnold Diaz shows where Daisy was dumped

Cat owner Morgan Metius of Downtown, Jersey City

Morgan Metius: “I was hysterical. I was freaking out. I mean, we had a crazy snow storm, she’s never been outside.” upon learning that her cat was dumped into the woods.

Parks Director says a cat like Daisy would definitely be the meal ticket to these predators (referring to wild animals in the park)

Morgan's boyfriend talks about the incident he witnessed while he was in the tree looking for Daisy.

Morgan's boyfriend caught the animal control dumping cats again in the woods. He took pictures from his cellphone.

Animal Control set up traps to bait Daisy

Animal Control was urged to setup bait traps to catch Daisy. According to the JCList post (see link first par.), Daisy was caught at 5:30AM the following day.

Morgan reunited with her cat Daisy

Companion Animal Trust founder feels that this is not an isolated incident

Carol McNicoll, founder of Companion Animal Trust: “I don’t feel that this is necessarily an isolated incident. I really don’t“. She feels that this is not the first time it happened and she’d love to see an investigation of the incident.

But when asked if the incident was isolated, the director said: “I hope so. I believe so.”

In addition, Joe Frank said that his department is already investigating the control officers but many feel that it should be done by a 3rd or an independent party to avoid any conflict.