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photo-smart t1_j9twet1 wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in Let's make a list - What 25 places/things are core to JC? by Jahooodie

> Bike from downtown JC to George Washington Bridge and take subway + PATH back

No need to take the subway/PATH back. Just cycle the whole thing! I've done this before but started at 33rd Street, cycled up the Hudson Greenway to GWB, crossed it and then cycled back down to JC. Although the Jersey side doesn't have bike lanes so you have to be very comfortable driving among cars, or cycle slowly on the sidewalk. Another option is cycle from JC to GWB, cycle down to midtown and then take the ferry back. Ferry is more expensive than the PATH, but it's fun to do it once.

> Take the Light Rail without ever paying for the fare (no one really does and it's rarely enforced.)

It's definitely enforced, but I think they mainly check during rush hour. If you're outside of rush hour, less likely to get checked. I don't know what the penalty is if you're caught, but probably not worth it. I'd just pay.

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pixel_of_moral_decay t1_j9tvpvo wrote

Reply to comment by russokumo in How are rents going up 10% again? by russokumo

Then you gotta be cool with the negatives their economy has as well… poor seniors depending on their kids (or homeless if they have none), little free income for the average person after housing and food etc etc. that’s how that depreciation is paid off. People working 60hr weeks for minimal pay, seniors depending on their kids etc.

Doesn’t come from nowhere. You pay for it one way or another.

Or do what UAE does and bring in slave labor.

But reality is humans being paid to do work will ultimately cost you money.

Again, you’re mostly complaining about a minimum wage hike and it’s effects on our economy. Let’s not pretend otherwise.

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MichaelDeMarcoCEO t1_j9ttqoe wrote

Reply to Running routes DTJC? by TartZealousideal

I go Jersey Ave ->right on 10th st after Hamilton Park -> cross Marin (this is the worst part of the run, just eye down drivers and make them stop) -> Around the Ellipse building, then waterfront all the way up to Jersey Ave again. Depending on how many piers you take this is a 4-6 mile run. The only sketchy parts are the aformentioned Marin, crossing Christopher Columbus, and Grand st., but with enough experience youll get it.

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bodhipooh t1_j9tla2x wrote

Reply to comment by PrincipleOfMoments in How are rents going up 10% again? by russokumo

>a bunch of people on another post were trying to explain why a $35 can of potato chips at Hudson Greene Market was totally reasonable

I dont think anyone actually tried to argue that it was reasonable to pay $35 for potato chips. Some of us did point out that the price was BETTER than what is charged for the same tin elsewhere in the US, like they retail for $40 in NYC, if you can find them. That's it.

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Substantial-Floor926 t1_j9tkd8i wrote

Reply to How are rents going up 10% again? by russokumo

All of the people I know who live in walk up buildings or rent from individual owners have not seen increases like this. It seems to be a luxury building thing. Don’t want these increases? Don’t like in a luxury building that has shareholders and huge debt to answer too

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