jimmybot
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writing about housing, safe streets, transportation, local & state happenings from Jersey City, NJ
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#JCcrashes JFK by NJCU. Driver takes an SUV up the sidewalk and crashes into the university gates: www.reddit.com/r/jerseycity...
November 29, 2025 at 12:06 AM
#JCcrashes JFK by NJCU. Driver takes an SUV up the sidewalk and crashes into the university gates: www.reddit.com/r/jerseycity...
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Interesting new working paper that studies chains of movers after the construction of a new apartment building in Honolulu.
Paper finds that the project resulted in the opening up other, lower cost, housing on the island, benefiting the housing market overall.
Paper finds that the project resulted in the opening up other, lower cost, housing on the island, benefiting the housing market overall.
uhero.hawaii.edu
November 28, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Interesting new working paper that studies chains of movers after the construction of a new apartment building in Honolulu.
Paper finds that the project resulted in the opening up other, lower cost, housing on the island, benefiting the housing market overall.
Paper finds that the project resulted in the opening up other, lower cost, housing on the island, benefiting the housing market overall.
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This legislation that would weaken oversight and accountability is the wrong direction for New Jersey.
I spoke out against this before and will request to testify at Monday’s hearing to raise my strong opposition.
I spoke out against this before and will request to testify at Monday’s hearing to raise my strong opposition.
NJ watchdog says new bill would allow public corruption to thrive newjerseymonitor.com/2025/11/26/n...
NJ watchdog says new bill would allow public corruption to thrive • New Jersey Monitor
New Jersey Acting Comptroller Kevin Walsh said he'll fight legislation that would remove his investigatory powers, weakening oversight.
newjerseymonitor.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:33 AM
This legislation that would weaken oversight and accountability is the wrong direction for New Jersey.
I spoke out against this before and will request to testify at Monday’s hearing to raise my strong opposition.
I spoke out against this before and will request to testify at Monday’s hearing to raise my strong opposition.
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bill's here and it's goddamn wild. it guts the Comptroller, shifts its responsibilities to the machine-controlled State Commission of Investigation, and gives SCI the power to obstruct federal investigations and interfere with state and county prosecutors' handling of public corruption cases
November 26, 2025 at 6:23 PM
bill's here and it's goddamn wild. it guts the Comptroller, shifts its responsibilities to the machine-controlled State Commission of Investigation, and gives SCI the power to obstruct federal investigations and interfere with state and county prosecutors' handling of public corruption cases
JFK BRT is a moderate transit investment that would have huge benefits. In the vein of quicker wins, there are incremental ways to speed up buses, including by eliminating bad bus stop spacing. Two examples in Jersey City of bus stops just a block apart, unnecessarily slowing them down (87, 8).
November 26, 2025 at 6:17 PM
JFK BRT is a moderate transit investment that would have huge benefits. In the vein of quicker wins, there are incremental ways to speed up buses, including by eliminating bad bus stop spacing. Two examples in Jersey City of bus stops just a block apart, unnecessarily slowing them down (87, 8).
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New bill would curtail powers of NJ agency that investigates corruption newjerseymonitor.com/2025/11/26/n...
New bill would curtail powers of NJ agency that investigates corruption • New Jersey Monitor
Senate President Scutari wants to remove powers from the state comptroller's office, which investigates public misconduct, waste, and fraud.
newjerseymonitor.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:38 PM
New bill would curtail powers of NJ agency that investigates corruption newjerseymonitor.com/2025/11/26/n...
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Cuomo lost and @eleanalittle.bsky.social won i think this means more people should hire me to brand their political campaigns
November 26, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Cuomo lost and @eleanalittle.bsky.social won i think this means more people should hire me to brand their political campaigns
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Democrats previously didn’t talk like this in New Jersey. I’m so excited for the change this portends.
November 25, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Democrats previously didn’t talk like this in New Jersey. I’m so excited for the change this portends.
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This new data on tax base fragmentation shows massive disparities within Hudson County. You can see why:
1. Hoboken can afford so many fancy public works projects and Jersey City can’t.
2. Why Brian Stack bringing home state aid for North Hudson gives him so much power.
1. Hoboken can afford so many fancy public works projects and Jersey City can’t.
2. Why Brian Stack bringing home state aid for North Hudson gives him so much power.
November 24, 2025 at 5:40 PM
This new data on tax base fragmentation shows massive disparities within Hudson County. You can see why:
1. Hoboken can afford so many fancy public works projects and Jersey City can’t.
2. Why Brian Stack bringing home state aid for North Hudson gives him so much power.
1. Hoboken can afford so many fancy public works projects and Jersey City can’t.
2. Why Brian Stack bringing home state aid for North Hudson gives him so much power.
Dude at a cafe in Jersey City on a first date bragging that he parks across from a firehouse with a fire placard and doesn't get that many tickets. (He works at a hotel).
November 23, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Dude at a cafe in Jersey City on a first date bragging that he parks across from a firehouse with a fire placard and doesn't get that many tickets. (He works at a hotel).
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I hope people who take climate seriously eventually realize the oil industry's political power is almost entirely derived from NIMBYism in places like, say, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles etc.
Americans don't *have* to give $5 trillion per year to oil/car industries. NIMBYs *force* them to.
Americans don't *have* to give $5 trillion per year to oil/car industries. NIMBYs *force* them to.
With the disappointing progress at Cop30, evergreen reminder it isn't "we" or "humanity" failing to address the climate crisis — oil-producing nations and fossil fuel interests are actively obstructing action, despite heroic efforts by developing nations, Indigenous peoples, and many, many others.
End of fossil fuel era inches closer as Cop30 deal agreed after bitter standoff
Wealthy countries should triple funds for countries to tackle climate impacts, but deforestation and critical minerals blocked from final deal
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:15 PM
I hope people who take climate seriously eventually realize the oil industry's political power is almost entirely derived from NIMBYism in places like, say, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles etc.
Americans don't *have* to give $5 trillion per year to oil/car industries. NIMBYs *force* them to.
Americans don't *have* to give $5 trillion per year to oil/car industries. NIMBYs *force* them to.
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with her onetime benefactor Steven Fulop out of politics for good, the HCDO and Asm.-elect Jerry Walker gunning for her in two years, and progressives ascendant in Hudson County, state Sen. Angela McKnight has decided to throw in with the progressives for Jersey City's mayoral runoff
With Walker ready to run, McKnight endorses Solomon in Jersey City runoff - New Jersey Globe
In a move that could boost her re-election chances in what is shaping up to be a hugely competitive Democratic primary in 2027, State Sen. Angela McKnight
newjerseyglobe.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:16 AM
with her onetime benefactor Steven Fulop out of politics for good, the HCDO and Asm.-elect Jerry Walker gunning for her in two years, and progressives ascendant in Hudson County, state Sen. Angela McKnight has decided to throw in with the progressives for Jersey City's mayoral runoff
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NJ Office of the State Comptroller has denied #Medicaid participation to the group seeking to buy South Jersey Extended Care, citing an “unacceptably high risk of #fraud, waste, and abuse” and undisclosed ties to a previously suspended operator.
https://bit.ly/4ikJMyo
https://bit.ly/4ikJMyo
November 20, 2025 at 8:49 PM
NJ Office of the State Comptroller has denied #Medicaid participation to the group seeking to buy South Jersey Extended Care, citing an “unacceptably high risk of #fraud, waste, and abuse” and undisclosed ties to a previously suspended operator.
https://bit.ly/4ikJMyo
https://bit.ly/4ikJMyo
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If you live in the Heights, or have friends or family who do. Please tell them to vote for @jakeephros.bsky.social on December 2nd. We can't have someone like his opponent on city council. Someone who thinks renters are dangerous. 🙄 www.reddit.com/r/jerseycity...
From the jerseycity community on Reddit: Catherine Healy thinks Jersey City renters are dangerous
Explore this post and more from the jerseycity community
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November 20, 2025 at 1:18 AM
If you live in the Heights, or have friends or family who do. Please tell them to vote for @jakeephros.bsky.social on December 2nd. We can't have someone like his opponent on city council. Someone who thinks renters are dangerous. 🙄 www.reddit.com/r/jerseycity...
A lot of white collar corporate layoffs coming up in NJ for the new year. Amazon, Audible, UBS, Prudential, pharma...
November 18, 2025 at 10:03 PM
A lot of white collar corporate layoffs coming up in NJ for the new year. Amazon, Audible, UBS, Prudential, pharma...
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NJ Turnpike Authority do not care about affordability for NJ, even though they are a public agency and report to the governor. We are being force fed an $11B highway widening in Hudson County, when instead we could fund NJ Transit or pay $$ back to taxpayers #turnpiketrap @mikiesherrill.bsky.social
Drivers using the NJ Turnpike have seen an almost 50% total toll increase and those using Garden State Parkway, almost a 40% increase since 2020. www.nj.com/news/2025/11...
Motorist group demands Murphy or Sherrill veto 2026 Turnpike, Parkway toll hike
Both Gov. Phil Murphy and Gov.-Elect Mikie Sherrill were call on to stop the New Jersey Turnpike Authority's 3% annual toll increase as costs and inflation increases.
www.nj.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:09 PM
NJ Turnpike Authority do not care about affordability for NJ, even though they are a public agency and report to the governor. We are being force fed an $11B highway widening in Hudson County, when instead we could fund NJ Transit or pay $$ back to taxpayers #turnpiketrap @mikiesherrill.bsky.social
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‘“Make no mistake,” Acting State Comptroller Kevin Walsh said in a statement issued Nov. 13. “It is a naked power grab designed to weaken accountability, undermine oversight, & shield the powerful from scrutiny.
#NJ #MomSky #NoFascistsUSA
jerseyvindicator.org/2025/11/17/n...
#NJ #MomSky #NoFascistsUSA
jerseyvindicator.org/2025/11/17/n...
New Jersey watchdog warns proposal to weaken his office would benefit the powerful and undermine accountability
jerseyvindicator.org
November 17, 2025 at 8:44 PM
‘“Make no mistake,” Acting State Comptroller Kevin Walsh said in a statement issued Nov. 13. “It is a naked power grab designed to weaken accountability, undermine oversight, & shield the powerful from scrutiny.
#NJ #MomSky #NoFascistsUSA
jerseyvindicator.org/2025/11/17/n...
#NJ #MomSky #NoFascistsUSA
jerseyvindicator.org/2025/11/17/n...
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Was at party downtown this summer with people who share lots of my views on urbanism, a gentleman who lived downtown told me nobody used the bus here in JC.
Past 2 days, walked up to the 87 bus stop just as an almost full passed by. 8-10 minutes later another buses pulls up standing room only.
Past 2 days, walked up to the 87 bus stop just as an almost full passed by. 8-10 minutes later another buses pulls up standing room only.
November 15, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Was at party downtown this summer with people who share lots of my views on urbanism, a gentleman who lived downtown told me nobody used the bus here in JC.
Past 2 days, walked up to the 87 bus stop just as an almost full passed by. 8-10 minutes later another buses pulls up standing room only.
Past 2 days, walked up to the 87 bus stop just as an almost full passed by. 8-10 minutes later another buses pulls up standing room only.
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Center-running, electrified bus lanes on Van Ness Avenue (US-101) in San Francisco. Two general traffic lanes and a parking lane on either side. This would do wonders on so many streets in Chicago & motivate so many more people to choose transit
November 15, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Center-running, electrified bus lanes on Van Ness Avenue (US-101) in San Francisco. Two general traffic lanes and a parking lane on either side. This would do wonders on so many streets in Chicago & motivate so many more people to choose transit
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Expanding PATH service to EWR is crucial in linking three of the country’s most densely populated counties closer together with one of the region’s second busiest airport.
As a JC resident & a member of T&I, I care deeply abt public transit. I’ve heard from constituents & met w/ advocates like @hudcostreets.org abt the PATH. Today, I sent a letter to the PANYNJ urging expanded PATH services, incl. more frequent off-peak trains & extending service to EWR airport. Read👇
November 14, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Expanding PATH service to EWR is crucial in linking three of the country’s most densely populated counties closer together with one of the region’s second busiest airport.
The free section of I-78 is also a death trap. Even just trying to make the OPRA request it is very obvious that something has been wrong for a long time and NJSP and NJDOT just don't care.
November 13, 2025 at 4:49 PM
The free section of I-78 is also a death trap. Even just trying to make the OPRA request it is very obvious that something has been wrong for a long time and NJSP and NJDOT just don't care.
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Urban speed cameras seem to reduce injuries for everyone, but the benefit seems especially large for cyclists. 22% reduction in injuries for cyclists vs 12% overall. Based on NYC data.
November 13, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Urban speed cameras seem to reduce injuries for everyone, but the benefit seems especially large for cyclists. 22% reduction in injuries for cyclists vs 12% overall. Based on NYC data.
This bus line-up at JSQ is not ideal. If it was the 10 and 87 going south next to each other instead of opposite directions a lot of people could just take whichever bus shows up next.
It's also only messed up because it's a bus station. Through-running on JFK also wouldn't have this issue.
It's also only messed up because it's a bus station. Through-running on JFK also wouldn't have this issue.
November 12, 2025 at 7:11 PM
This bus line-up at JSQ is not ideal. If it was the 10 and 87 going south next to each other instead of opposite directions a lot of people could just take whichever bus shows up next.
It's also only messed up because it's a bus station. Through-running on JFK also wouldn't have this issue.
It's also only messed up because it's a bus station. Through-running on JFK also wouldn't have this issue.