The Journal is reporting that the Hoboken city Council has gone ahead and voted to ban pedicabs before they even have a chance to carry their first passenger. Taxi cab operators have been protesting for weeks that the pedal powered carts would be real competition with their gas powered pedestrian killers, and since we absolutely […]
Powerhouse Arts District NeighborhoodThe Powerhouse Arts District Neighborhood Association has launched a website. Name calling, petty bickering, stalking charges to follow. Oh, wait, that’s Newport. Hoboken HeroA new blog from the northwest corner of Hoboken was launched with all sorts of construction-porn goodness including the new Metro-stop building Safest Drivers In N.Y.C., Jersey City, YonkersDon’t […]
We don’t often take the bus, and we really don’t many people who do. But apparently there are a few of you out there, like the one frustrated rider who wanted a map of Hudson County buses. But since NJTransit seems to have a map aversion, he had to create his own, thus, JerseyMap.org was […]
The Real Deal has gone and interviewed everyone from Jaime Lefrak to local real estate brokers on the current conditions along the Gold Coast. Jersey City seems to be on the tip of everyone’s tongue, and an unscientific survey concludes: Jersey City is underrated and more towers are coming to the downtown. Go figure. Via […]
More use Light RailThe Journal reports ridership is up more than 50% between 2006 and 2007. Social Sports League Deadline ApproachesZogSports runs a social sports league for anyone who likes balls flying at their face. Sounds like any typical Friday night in Hoboken, but this one is an organized dodgeball league, with flag football in […]
Littered park to be pretty ‘plaza’The Grove Street PATH plaza has a name, and has nothing to do with Grove or Pointe. A park extending onto roofs up for discussion in Hoboken12 story high development approved for Hoboken with the caveat of public roof decks, or something crazy like that.
Yellow Cabs Turning GreenAt this year’s New York International Automobile Show, the iconic yellow cab will be getting a green makeover. Showcased at the event will be a number of potential variants for the next generation taxi with emphasis on alternative fuels. Hamilton Park’s makeover: More active or passive?Hamilton Park will soon have a long […]
Hoboken park fundedThe Journal reports that Hoboken received the last $200,000 of the needed $7.1 Million to build a park at 1600 Park Avenue Panty Bandits Raid Jersey City MallSorority houses across the state are on the lookout after a Panty Raid at the Newport Mall. Lorillard– Not Quite History – But Going!Blogger Uncle Tonoose […]
The New York Times has pointed us to a new community website, Uncivil Servants that posts photos of illegally parked cars. The vehicles in question usually are taking advantage of city issued parking permits that are ostensibly issued for specific civic duties, but which appear to be used as one of those “benefits” doled out […]
Selective Crossing GuardsHoboken411 ponders the usefulness of crossing guards who only assist children. Growth, More JobsThe downtown development has increased the need for steel piping, and local piping company Ideal Supply is expanding its Jersey City presence to meet demand. Too bad all those new blue collar employees can’t afford to live downtown.
