It seems like summer is whizzing by in the New Jersey/Hoboken area! Here we are in August, and on August 9, the Hoboken Nine will play a final game at Smith Field Park. Then they’ll head to Cooperstown the week after that. If you live here in Hoboken, and haven’t heard of the Hoboken Nine, […]
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What To Do With the Western Edge
The City of Hoboken wants your opinion. If you live in the Hoboken area, you may be interested in the redevelopment of the Western Edge vicinity. The Western Edge has been scrutinized and marked as an “Area in Need of Redevelopment” since 2006. More than one plan has been drafted, but for various reasons met […]
Look Down My Rain Barrel…
Most people who live in the Jersey City area are aware of the problem with water runoff flooding the sewers. There is help on the way. Through a program aptly named the Jersey City Rain Barrel Initiative, a number of rain barrels will be available for a discount price to Jersey City residents. Do […]
Lady Liberty’s Hometown
After You’ve Gone…
Things are going along swimmingly in your Jersey City/Hoboken area condo, right? You have it decorated just the way you like it. Your investments are going well, also. In fact, you’ve acquired quite an impressive portfolio. Several valuable pieces of real estate are yours, too. Maybe it’s time to relax. You may even consider […]
Pedestrian Plaza Postponed
The people in the Jersey City area are making themselves heard on a proposition that probably “seemed like a good idea at the time.” An ordinance was proposed that would create “pedestrian plaza” on Newark Avenue from Barrow Street to Grove Street, and a stretch of Erie Street from Newark Avenue to Bay Street. […]
A Tax What?
If you live in the New Jersey area, you have probably heard a lot of talk lately about tax abatements. The New Jersey City Council has recently voted to approve a 20 year abatement for a proposed condo property development in the Powerhouse Arts district. This means more condos for Jersey! A tax […]