I’ve fought many unlawful tickets and was found not guilty. My most recent one was all done completely online, I submitted my not guilty plea and why and a few months later they emailed me I’m not guilty.

In the past I was on Zoom in front of a judge disputing multiple tickets at once and I wasn’t found not guilty, however, the judge halved the fee I needed to pay.

In my opinion you absolutely should fight the ticket. Get as much evidence and be professional and respectful about the whole ordeal

I see the same 5-6 people on a fairly regular basis, and there’s one large camp and one dudes tent that are slightly visible from the street. It’s not as bad as NYC, but they’re certainly present.

If you can’t afford an unexpected $50 expense I don’t see how taking the time to dispute or the eventual court fees you’ll pay anyway are worth it.

1.5 bath. There's a half bath and a full bath within access to the common area?

Bc they all hang out at Newark Penn station

Rise dispensary is incredible

I'm in Journal square, and I see a lot of people who live in the neighborhood and sleep on the street. Those who live in their car are largely invisible to most of us, and I'll be honest, don't get a lot of my thoughts or attention. Thank you for mentioning those forgotten people, and for reminding us that people in dire need who aren't asking for money are still there, and still in dire need.

Is it weed only?

For that price I’d rather get my own apartment lol

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Good point on the car living! That could definitely be part of it.

And yes the term homeless is quite broad. I'm sure most people are referring to a specific type but there isn't necessarily an appropriate term for it.

Theyve been “opening soon” since nov last year :/

Pool has been confirmed though

HOEbroken perhaps?

Take the Path to 14th street, go to 62 East St, it's called Union Square Travel Agency: A Cannabis Store. When I showed my ID, the security guy said "Jersey in the house!" and fist bumped me, which was cool. There's also one by Astor Place (Housing Works), but I didn't like it as much.

Not in JC but I used to volunteer at best friends animal society. Highly recommend!

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Excellent answer.

Only other thing I'd point out is something I think most of this thread is ignoring:

There's a difference between homeless and panhandler.

Homeless is someone who literally has no home. Identifiable by the fact they've basically got everything with them. The ones with a bunch of bags or shopping carts. Occupying the end of a subway car, or a whole bench surrounded by crap. Despite some of them looking like hoarders or offensive smells, that's hardly universal. Some look like tourists with a few suitcases. Groomed and everything.

There's also people who just panhandle. They might be on disability, social security, or live with family. They just need money for their vices. Gambling, alcohol, whatever. They generally will be dressed seasonably and not have belongings with them. They've got a place for them. They're just looking for spending money.

These are two distinct groups with different needs. NYC is especially more hospitable to panhandlers than NJ. Foot traffic and all. Much more tolerant, and much more opportunity.

I'd argue for most, NJ is slightly more hospitable to homeless. A ton of homeless people in NJ (and in much of the US) live in their car parking in places like Walmart, largely unnoticed. While hardly great, lets be honest it's safer than many shelters, and protects them from the elements. It also gives them some degree of privacy. I suspect that's the preferred route when possible in NJ for people who lose their home.

Sounds like you need a new phone, not sim

Take a drive to a dispo

When it gets warmer out maybe.

Good try FBI but we ain’t no snitch

I’ve heard of HoBROKEn too

Hobo-ken - it’s in the name!!!

The county schools always seem to have some secret admissions process. Explore middle school is the same. My guess is the want a mix with a cross section of people from all the parts of the county rather than people with high academic scores.