The town of Jersey City is getting ready to join Hoboken and New York in a project that they hope will prevent another catastrophe like Hurricane Sandy. They plan to construct a two-mile-long seawall that would be eight feet higher than the present ten-foot wall. That is four feet higher than the 14-foot storm surge […]
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An Art Lover’s Dream!
What Scares You the Most?
Parking in Hoboken
One of the advantages of living in Hoboken is that it doesn’t cover much geographical territory, so many places are withing walking distance for residents. Of course, many residents work outside of Hoboken, or rely on a personal vehicle for their job, so there are still a lot of cars to park in the city. […]
350 Years in a Day in New Jersey!
It’s a Condo Boom!
When people first began building condominiums, they were more or less considered a retirement option. “Empty nesters” flocked to them. That isn’t so true anymore. At least it isn’t in the Jersey City area. Here, and in other places like Hoboken, young professionals are filling up the condo market faster than they can build them. […]
My Bike or Yours?
Who would have thought that in this digital age, bicycles would make such a comeback? The three cities of Hoboken, Weehawken and Jersey City have decided to initiate a bike share program. Nobody questions the wisdom of this decision. It only makes sense. More people want to take this “green” transportation than ever before. […]
A Conundrum in Hoboken
If you live, work or shop in Hoboken, you probably understand that parking is at a premium here. Shoppers from Jersey City or elsewhere can find it frustrating to come to the mile-square city and spend half an hour driving around looking for a parking space. The people who run the city also understand that […]
Where Should We Eat Today?
A Place for Everything
Autumn, while not officially here is upon us. The kids are back in their various Hudson County schools, and it’s time to get things organized. The Jersey City/Hoboken weather will be cooling, giving us the impetus to clean up, paint up and fix up! Here are some tips for organizing things in your home. […]