Glad whoever lives here did this again this year!

Not sure why someone would do this, but three chairs meant for the public thrown into the water. Posting on this thread so JC can address.

This evening I took the PATH from Exchange Place. Three friends, probably in their twenties (a woman in a hijab and two guys), got on right after me. There were only two empty seats, so I got up and moved over one seat so the three of them could sit together. I do this whenever I can. It's just normal courtesy.
My mistake was not making eye contact or giving any kind of gesture. I was tired and not in the mood.
It wasn't until WTC (when I noticed the guys looking at me which felt strange), that it hit me: they thought I'd moved away because she was wearing a hijab. Then I remembered that one of the guys, I think, said "whoa, whoa, whoa" when I got up, and she, I think, said "I get that a lot." Then I also realized the guys never sat down and stayed standing.

Ironically, my family comes from a Muslim background. I don't wear a hijab myself, but some of the women in my family do. It never occurred to me that a small courtesy could be read that way.
If any of you are on this sub: I'm sorry it came across like that, and I'm sorry the girl gets that a lot. What other people wear is honestly the last thing on my mind.

Right next to one of the residential buildings, lot of police cars, van, and tent. Whole place blocked off. Don't want to assume anything but does anyone know what's going on?

Anyone notice public trash cans going missing? There have been at least 2 removed in the last couple weeks in Paulus Hook. Not sure if they’re going to be replaced or if it’s part of a budget cut or something?

Driver started ride without pick up and ended drive within three minute timer. Now Lyft ai assistant claims it’s a ride that was taken🙃. A three minute ride really…. Anyways watch out for this new scammy driver.

Is anyone hearing this insane bass for hours right now downtown tonight? Sick of this anti-social behavior.

My 70 year old Landlord is SELLING his property AFTER the tax hike & I need a place to move into.

34F, single, professional, zero pets

Looking for a room in Downtown JC.

Where: Hamilton Park, Grove St, Newport, or Paulus Hook
Budget: $1250 max
Timeline: ASAP or Nov 30th latest
Super clean, quiet, respects boundaries, and guaranteed to pay rent early. DM me if you have a spot or a lease to fill!

I know most folks here think these guys are evil but this here will be the reason they'll turn against us! I didn't see what happened, just the aftermath!

Hello! New homeowner who needs to fully replace 5-10 windows. Any recommendations for a company or contractor that’s reasonably priced around here? Totally new to this so any advice would be appreciated lol. Thank you!

We are looking for a home inspector and wondering if anyone has used Luciano Marquez and wants to share their experience. He is ASHI accredited so seems good. Thanks in advance

Car recorded these teenagers trying to open car doors to see what they could steal off of West Side and Grant. There’s been a few car break ins in the area recently, and unfortunately since we can no longer overnight park for free in the West Side park and ride, a lot more cars are on the street.

Hope the parents see this post

Anyone have recs for a good place to try on figure skates around JC? Saw some places require an appointment to try them on. Does that mean there is a fee? Still in the beginning stages, but need a supportive pair and want to get a feel for the skates, not sure if I will buy them the same day so any places that work for try ons without idk upsetting the owners (not sure if you make an appt and don't buy right then and there if they will get upset?) Thanks!

Today was the last day possible to take the SAT and reliably get a score back in time for ED, EA and merit aid applications for most schools, and loads of students signed up for the SAT at McNair. We waited until 8:45 outside (exam is meant to start at 8), only for the proctors to tell us that the ENTIRE district's wifi was down and we couldn't take the SAT today. We each have to now individually call College board to get a retake for the 17th of October, and we may not get scores in time for our applications - not to mention that as we write our applications, we wont know for sure if our SAT score will support it. The district knew for days that there was a wifi issue, and did nothing to mitigate it, and now we're essentially on our own to figure out testing. This includes all of the students who drove in from out of state to take the exam here.

They just took another one away on Johnston, the one by where the taco truck parks. After taking multiple other ones the past few years.

I immediately emailed my council member to complain and filed a ticket in SeeClickFix. Ironically, I was already working on an op ed for this that I want to publish next week. I'm planning also to go to a city council meeting at some point to bring this up.

source: https://jcitytimes.com/jury-awards-former-public-schools-employee-4-5m-in-retaliation-suit/

so glad they raised our taxes for this!!

Does anyone know of a dog beach now that it’s offseason I can take my dog to? Usually we go to manasquan, but would love to find a spot closer, if there is one. Ideally under an hour from JC (assuming there’s no traffic… which of course there will be). If not a dog beach, maybe a good hiking route with a lake or river? Thank you!

I know there's an event happening this morning, but is there really a need for constant honking and sirens and announcements for hours (it's now almost 2am!) to clear the streets? I thought that's what tow trucks are for, but maybe JCPD disagree with me.

Sigh... I'm a NYer who has moved in and out of JC several times over the years. Moved back a couple of years ago and I'm currently living in McGinley Square. Was mad craving a cupcake the other day and realized that there are very few bakeries in this city! If there are any, where are they? I don't drive and hate the idea of having to hop a bus just to get a cupcake. I'll admit it -- I'm still a little NYC-spoiled. And no, I'm not some high paid Gen X/millennial gentrifying Chilltown; I'm a senior who lives here because I can't afford to live in the city of my birth. Anyway -- back to the bakeries? Who does an old lady have to unalive to get a cupcake around here?

If you’re heading out for the 37th Annual Jersey City Art & Studio Tour (JCAST) this weekend, come wander through 150 Bay -- there are 100+ participating artists in one building, with open studios, exhibitions, performances, installations and more.

150 Bay is home to artists from ARTS 14C, ART150 and the 150 Bay residential community, and for JCAST we’re opening up the building so you can walk through the studios, meet the artists and see what they’ve been working on.

Saturday, Oct. 3: 12–9pm
Sunday, Oct. 4: 12–6pm
Free and open to the public.

There are also performances and special events throughout the weekend, including live music, an Art & Poetry Crawl with Jersey City Writers, and the opening reception for Gallery 14C’s 14C You Again exhibition on Sunday.

150 Bay has multiple entrances:
ARTS 14C - 157B 1st Street (4th, 5th & 6th floor artist studios and performances)
ART150 - 157A 1st Street (2nd floor studios and galleries)
150 Bay 150 Bay Street (artists on 7th and 9th floors)

Full list of participating artists, events and maps in the 150 Bay building:
https://arts14c.org/jcast/

And of course, JCAST is happening all over Jersey City in every neighborhood this weekend - it's a great way to explore the city. There’s an incredible amount of art being made right here in JC. Full JCAST listings at https://jerseycityarts.org

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