Saturday, October 12, 2013

Video #3, Liberty National State Park in Jersey City, N.J.

Please see video #3 which discusses Ellis Island and Liberty Island and its' history. 

http://www.visitnj.org/liberty-state-park

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New Aparment Developments Planned in Jersey City, one includes a China Based Compnay

Tiny apartments - Hudson County’s first micro-unit development planned for Jersey City

"Like many Baby Boomers with college-age and young adult kids, Michael Rushman and his business partner Don Dillon had been through the parental ritual of moving their children from one cramped studio apartment to another, repeatedly buying the same Ikea furniture again and again, when an idea came to them".

http://hudsonreporter.com/view/full_story/23710067/article-Tiny-apartments--Hudson-County-s-first-micro-unit-development-planned-for-Jersey-City--?instance=more_page#.UkgnR0eksIY.twitter

Report: China-based company to build 1,000 apartments in Jersey City

A Chinese construction company has reached a tentative agreement to buy a Jersey City property where it will build a 1,000-unit apartment complex with a view of the Hudson River, The Wall Street Journal reports.

http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2013/10/report_chinese_company_to_build_1000_apartments_in_jersey_city.html

Jersey City officials hailing embankment ruling as 'clear win'

"A federal judge last week ruled that the Sixth Street Embankment in Jersey City is indeed a rail line, a decision that city officials believe could lead to the city someday owning the disputed property.
Mayor Steve Fulop hailed the Sept. 30 ruling as “another clear win” for the city, which wants to transform some of the elevated abandoned rail line into a public park similar to the High Line in Manhattan".

http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2013/10/jersey_city_officials_hailing_embankment_ruling_as_clear_win.html
And
http://embankment.org/

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Congress Could Learn Something from Jersey City: Punching In

"Not an accident: how major right-wing donors manufactured the shutdown.  The shutdown has taught many House Republicans just how many worthwhile things the government does.  All those "non-essential functions" actually help a lot of people".
 

Condo in Jersey City sells for $2.8 million, sets record

"One of the  last available units at K. Hovnanian's 77 Hudson, the 49-story residential building on the waterfront, has sold for a cool $2.8 million. 

This sale marks the highest price ever paid for a residential condominium in Jersey City, according to 77 Hudson's broker Scott Waldman".

http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2013/10/condo_in_jersey_city_sells_for_28_million_sets_record.html

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

How technology can make government more honest

 "A pilot program is underway in Jersey City, NJ to track employees' use of city vehicles. As a New Jersey taxpayer I can only rejoice. Government ought to use tech more aggressively at all levels to fight waste and fraud".

http://www.zdnet.com/how-tech-can-make-government-more-honest-7000021067/

Saturday, September 14, 2013

Jersey City Mayor Pushes to Pass First Required Paid Sick Leave Bill in NJ

"Mayor Steven Fulop calls potential passage 'significant' for chances for adopting such policies statewide.

Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop’s push for a paid sick leave ordinance could have an impact far beyond the boundaries of the state's second-largest city".

http://www.njspotlight.com/stories/13/09/09/jersey-city-pushes-to-pass-first-required-paid-sick-leave-bill-in-nj/

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Jersey City's newly elect mayor 2013 - Steven Fulop


"Fulop, 36, was basking in what seemed improbable weeks ago: a decisive defeat of incumbent Jerramiah Healy, who has held office since 2004 and is a longtime Hudson County legal and political figure."


"Jersey City mayor-elect plans to bring 'responsiveness' to City Hall"


http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2013/05/jersey_city_mayor-elect_plans.html


Sunday, April 21, 2013

Next year's Super Bowl players will stay at Jersey City waterfront hotels


"Two Jersey City hotels with scenic views of the New York skyline will be hosting the teams playing in next year's Super Bowl at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford.
The Hyatt Regency and the Westin hotels, both Downtown either on or near the waterfront, have been selected to provide accommodations for the teams that will be competing in February."

http://www.nj.com/jjournal-news/index.ssf/2013/04/next_years_super_bowl_players.html

http://www.destinationjerseycity.com/

Toll Brothers moves on Jersey City residential project


"Toll Brothers is moving ahead with a 38-story apartment building in Jersey City, putting an end to the battle to keep the project from being developed in a local arts district, the Wall Street Journal reported.
The first phase of Provost Square is a $185 million, 420-unit project that Toll will break ground on this spring with an eye toward a 2015 move-in date. The complete project, located in Jersey City’s Powerhouse Arts District, will eventually have 925 condo and rental units, retail space, a 550-seat performing arts space and a pedestrian plaza."
http://therealdeal.com/blog/2013/04/18/toll-brothers-moves-on-jersey-city-residential-project/

The Seduction Secrets of a Coquette

Great advice for women.  Thanks Melina



By Melina