In what is no surprise for anyone, HOV 4 restrictions on the Holland and Lincoln Tunnels drove many commuters to use local ferrys instead of their cars. Perhaps one benefit of all this chaos will be the conversion of some drivers to ferry riders for the long term. Meanwhile, tunnel traffic was limited and local […]
$40 Million In Parking Tickets To Fill Budget Gap: Tax Hikes Could Be Averted With More Parking Tickets MTA Hopes No One Will Notice When 35,000 Transit Workers Don’t Show Up: Stalled Talks Likely Will Lead To Strike Melted: Melt Has Closed Signs Of Life: Does Hoboken Have a Signage Problem?
Property Taxes in New Jersey have always been a hot button issue; elections are won and lost on a politicians tax record. However, Jersey City is set for what could be a record tax hike in a worst case scenerio. Mayor Healy is blaming past decisions and debt service. No doubt however, many city officials […]
Mister Snitch! has found a most intriguing program based on the free Google Maps software. The Interactive Transit Map allows you to click on a starting location and an end location and then tells the user which subway lines to take. The software integrates MTA subways, PATH, and the Light Rail, as well as the […]
Mister Snitch! has posted some observations regarding Hoboken’s automatic parking garage, the eighth wonder of the modern world. It seems the garage is more suited to warm climates; melting snow from cars can cause electrical problems. So you probably shouldn’t park here when it is raining outside either.
As we reported yesterday, the relative peace the Hudson County Democratic machine was enjoying was shaken when Assemblyman Joe Vas launched his campaign for the Congressional seat that Bob Menendez is about to vacate. Meanwhile, we were a bit surprised that newly elected and still campaigning Jersey City councilman Steven Fulop hadn’t launched his own […]
Curbed has discovered a real estate blog covering the Hudson County Market. Editor Judy Marciano is also a licensed real estate agent, which should make her insights on the local market much more interesting [and perhaps relevant] than our own. In either case, we look forward to hearing what she has to say.
Jersey City Vibe has taken the time to put together a local shopping guide just in time for the Holiday season.
Many economists tell us we’re living in a “service economy,” but it seems time and time again that businesses don’t understand just exactly what customer service is. Community blog The Boke has a little bit about poor customer service at Emanuel’s Salon in downtown Hoboken. We can understand how this local blogger feels, so we’ll […]
Everything seemed to be going smoothly the Hudson County political machine ever since former Jersey City Mayor Glenn Cunningham died a year and a half ago. Hoboken resident Jon Corzine was preparing to go to Trenton as Governor, and now is. His neighbor, Congressman Bob Menendez readied himself to step up to Corzine’s senate seat, […]
