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skk1969 t1_j61ynga wrote

Reply to Amy DeGise must go, but how? | Jersey Journal editorial by rapmasternicky_z

When I posted my earlier comment, I hadn't actually read the nj.com opinion piece posted by OP. Now having read it (see final paragraphs below), it seems even more clear to me that an online effort to collect the required 46k votes should be made...and publicised/shared with nj.com.

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""While it would take an immense effort to get a 2024 recall drive mounted since DeGise is a councilwoman at large, representing the whole city as opposed to a single ward, those who have protested her refusal to step down should organize better and work toward that goal.

And whether a recall is ultimately successful or not, a grassroots movement should start working now to identify and put forward a strong candidate to replace DeGise in the 2025 election.

It won’t be easy to go up against the HCDO and its war chest – or to fight City Hall – but it can be done.""

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North_Emu8686 OP t1_j61shey wrote

Reply to comment by mmmmyah in How do you feel about access to public transit options in your neighborhood? by North_Emu8686

As background, my wife and I moved to Downtown JC last year from LIC Queens. We recently started looking for another apartment and found a great option in Hamilton Park. Although the apartment was nice, we did not prefer the 15min walk to the PATH after considering weather conditions (bad snow days, rain, summer) and the time it would add to our overall commute. After not moving forward with the apartment, I started considering possible solutions to help people in similar (hence some of the neighborhoods listed) and worse situations. The questions posed here are for data gathering and research to help understand the problem before identifying any final solution. Thank you for sharing the paper. Very helpful. I am also reviewing the JC transit study conducted in 2022 on transit issues across the entire city and recommendations.

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Blecher_onthe_Hudson t1_j61s51p wrote

Reply to Best things to do and join in Jersey City as a young professional in my 20s by kevzhang01

I'm going to assume you didn't just crawl out from under a rock and know the things that can be done in any city, like drinking, adult ed classes, listening to or making music, and team sports. So I'll mention one fairly unique to JC/Hudson county that doesn't occur to many: boating. We live on a peninsula and have some opportunities to get out there when the weather is nicer than it is now. There's kayak boathouses in Hoboken and Laurel Hill Park, and there's marinas where racing sailors are always looking for a strong hand to help crew, and there's some sailing ed programs.

Another thing is religious oriented young people's groups. When we moved here the "Young Leadership" group at the Hoboken Synagogue was very active, going out after services on Fridays and having events. Many marriages were made there. No doubt other denominations have their own equivalent.

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We can post pics in the threads, yay!!!

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datatadata t1_j61rveu wrote

Reply to path fare evasion ticket by [deleted]

AFAIK, It’s a violation, not a crime. Re: green card and other immigration related issue, you should really talk to an immigration lawyer, not Reddit

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nasty_brutish_longer t1_j61r33z wrote

Reply to Where can I take a train to have a nice walk by Browen20

Pasting this list of daylong scenic meanders I posted a couple years ago. Nature doesn't change that quick. This isn't exhaustive, but it'll keep you busy for a season:

Hiking:

East of Hudson--trains from Grand Central:

Breakneck Ridge: Hudson Line to Breakneck Ridge station.

Mt Taurus/Bull Hill: Hudson Line to Cold Spring, trailhead just north of town on Rt 9W. One of these trails eventually joins Breakneck Ridge, but it's a schlep.

Appalachian Trail (NY/CT): Harlem Line to Appalachian Trail station

Appalachian Trail (Bear Mountain): Hudson Line to Manitou

West of Hudson--trains from Hoboken:

Ramapo Dunderberg Trail (Harriman State Park): Port Jervis Line to Tuxedo

Appalachian Trail (Harriman): Port Jervis Line to Harriman. Trailhead about 2 miles south of station on Rt 17.

Schunnemunk Mountain (highest in Hudson Highlands): Port Jervis Line to Salisbury Mills. Trailhead on Otterkill Rd under the huge railroad trestle you just went over on the train.

Biking/meandering:

Duke Farms: NJ Transit Raritan Valley Line from Newark or NY Penn to Raritan. South on Thompson St, west on Somerset, south again on Nevins. Cross the pedestrian bridge and keep going to the Duke Farms gate. Miles of bucolic paths to get lost in.

Harlem Valley Rail Trail: Harlem Line from Grand Central to Wassaic. Trail starts at the station.

D&R canal: NJ Transit Raritan Valley Line from Newark or NY Penn to Bound Brook. Enter the path just over the Raritan River bridge from downtown. Go west/south from there. North/east toward New Brunswick isn't great.

Columbia Trail: Raritan Valley Line from Newark or NY Penn to High Bridge (weekdays only). Walk north on Main St. Trail starts a couple blocks from the station.

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mikevago t1_j61pvmv wrote

Reply to Where can I take a train to have a nice walk by Browen20

A little closer to home is Lincoln Park, which is maybe a 1/2 mile walk from the West Side light rail. The bulk of the park is typical park — ballfields, playgrounds, open spaces. But the west side of the park (across 440; there are two bridges that go over) is a nature preserve with trails you can walk to the Hackensack River. My wife leads birdwatching tours there sometimes, it's a very nice spot. Although you get the incongruity of peaceful marshland and the giant factory across the river...

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TrafficSNAFU t1_j61mz78 wrote

Reply to Where can I take a train to have a nice walk by Browen20

In the Spring when the Cherry Blossoms are in bloom I'd recommend taking the PATH to Newark and taking the Newark Light Rail to Branch Brook Park. The Newark Light Rail has four stops bordering the west side of the park. Branch Brook Park map

You can also take the train to Millburn, the Millburn station stop is right next to South Mountain Reservation. I also enjoy walking around Montclair, there are a plenty of stores, restaurants and cafes to check out.

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