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Magnolia Avenue Block Association, Inc. will hold its monthly meeting Saturday, May 7, 2011, 11:00 a.m. at Community Solutions, Inc. 2853 Kennedy Boulevard, 2nd floor, Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ 07306 (next to Rite Aid store).

We invite everyone with a shared…

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Added by Irina Zaki on May 3, 2011 at 12:00pm — 2 Comments

Monthly meeting

Magnolia avenue Block Association , Inc. will hold its monthly meeting Saturday, May 7, 2011, 11:00 am at Copmmunity Solutions, Inc. 2853 Kennedy Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ 07306 (next to Ride Aid store).

Added by Irina Zaki on April 28, 2011 at 9:32pm — No Comments

The City of Jersey City will plant a tree in your sidewalk for only $100. Apply by Friday Nov 5th!

The City of Jersey City will plant a tree in your sidewalk for only $100. That includes cutting the hole in the concrete and planting a 3"-3.5" tree of your choice. There are 7 different varieties to choose… Continue

Added by Matt Brown on October 31, 2010 at 11:24am — No Comments

The City of Jersey City will plant a tree in your sidewalk for only $100! Apply by Fri Nov 5th.

The City of Jersey City will plant a tree in your sidewalk for only $100. That includes cutting the hole in the concrete and planting a 3"-3.5" tree of your choice. There are 7 different varieties to choose from and there are photos and tree descriptions in this PDF:… Continue

Added by Matt Brown on October 31, 2010 at 11:14am — No Comments

Congratulations to proud parents Masha & Pavel Duda on the birth of their son David Duda, May 17, 2010

David Duda was born on Monday, May 17, 2010, 5:27 PM at Holy Name Hospital, Teaneck, New Jersey.

Mrs. Masha Duda is the daughter, and Mr. Pavel Duda is the son-in-law of MABA, Inc. Vice President, Mrs. Irina Zaki, the wife of MABA, Inc. Secretary Mr. Kamal Zaki. The MABA, Inc. family of members want to celebrate this joyous occasion by extending our warmest of wishes, good health, and love to the parents and grand-parents.

Sincerely,

Jerry Milsap, MABA,…

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Added by Jerry Milsap on May 20, 2010 at 9:28pm — No Comments

Reality In All Directions.

I've learned a long time ago, and I wanted to share this with my audience, and that is,

"IF YOU LIVE RIGHT MAKING A LIVING IS THE EASIEST THING IN THE WORLD TO DO".

You know that's a rather profound statement in that it clearly means,

"IF YOU DO RIGHT IT WILL COME BACK RIGHT"; also

"YOU MUST LABOR IN THE FIELDS IN ORDER TO REAP THE HARVEST". That's OLD SCHOOL,

but I can remember my mother telling me that.

"KEEP WORKING WHILE YOU WAIT",… Continue

Added by Jerry Milsap on June 11, 2009 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Robyn Lu Milsap

Robyn Lu Milsap was born on April 9, 2009, 4:08 pm, at Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, NJ. I want to thank Abdulla Al-Khan, MD for a job well done and for making sure my little angel arrived safe and sound with no complications. Big time props go out to you Dr. Al-Khan, who is in my opinion one of the top doctors in these United States of America. Nancy and I are so grateful and thankful that we chose you. Robyn Lu Milsap is the daughter of Jerry Milsap, President &… Continue

Added by Jerry Milsap on April 20, 2009 at 6:25pm — 2 Comments

RAD - "Revenue Allocation District"

Below is a link to a presentation that was developed by the JCRA to explain the concept of a "RAD" or Revenue Allocation District. The RAD "concept" is not currently part of the redevelopment plan, but essentially a RAD would allow the city to issue bonds to raise capital for improvements within the district...the bonds would be secured by increased revenues coming out of the district...the revenues could result from increased PILOT fees or tax revenues.

Please note...before a RAD… Continue

Added by Chris on April 10, 2009 at 8:00pm — No Comments

Congratulations

Congratulations to MABA. We have new member on our big MABA's family, little princess Robin Lu-Milsap. God bless her and her parents! The baby-angel born on April 9, 2009 at 4:08 pm. in Hackensack hospital.

Added by Irina Zaki on April 9, 2009 at 11:24pm — No Comments

Construction on Journal Square mega-project to begin by end of year, officials say

Construction on the $500 million Journal Square twin towers project will begin before the end of the year, Jersey City Mayor Jerramiah Healy and other officials said at a news conference this morning.

Dozens of union workers stood shoulder to shoulder with city workers and politicians as the city trumpeted the demolition of the last buildings at the… Continue

Added by Chris on April 7, 2009 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Demolition Ceremony

The structures that have stood vacant for several years on the block next to the Journal Square Transportation Center in Jersey City are now gone, making room for a highly anticipated twin-tower project.

Dozens of union workers joined developers and politicians next to rubble and bulldozers yesterday to trumpet the latest step toward the future $500 million One Journal Square development.

Construction of the mixed-use complex will begin this year and take three years to… Continue

Added by Chris on April 7, 2009 at 11:30am — No Comments

THE EYESORE IS GONE...ALLILUIA...WHAT IS NEXT

It is a great thing to see a big problem in Journal Square gone...I am wondering what will be next when the new two towers are erected...I hope the city official make the future tenancy regulations and the rules for this project available to the public. The public need to know how affordable these units are and weather a family with average income can afford to rent any of these units. Also, it should be a provision in the City contract with the developer to give the tenancy priority to the… Continue

Added by Kamal Zaki on April 5, 2009 at 12:24am — No Comments

SOON TO BE GONE

Jersey City residents can finally say good-bye to the dilapidated buildings still standing next to the Journal Square PATH station.

By April 7, the remaining structures on the 1.5-acre site will be gone, a spokeswoman for one of the partners developing the site said yesterday. Work begins Monday, she said.

The buildings - most vacant for more than three years - will be demolished to make way for a $500 million, two-tower development containing 1,615 rental units, 70,000… Continue

Added by Chris on March 25, 2009 at 9:42pm — No Comments

OUR Friend carla's Birthday

This is to remind all members that OUR FRIEND CARLA'S birthday was on March 7th., Happy Birthday Carla and we wish you the best.

Added by Kamal Zaki on March 16, 2009 at 10:58pm — 1 Comment

Journal Square Redevelopment Plan

I support the propsed plan only if the plan include an answer to the following questions:

- Will the plan make a modification to the size of streets and avenues to accomodate the new volume of traffic that will be created by moving 45,000 new people to the area?

- If such modification is planned, how it will be done without an immenant domain?

-The plan will construct high risers in the Journal square area, what will happen to the current residents? will they… Continue

Added by Kamal Zaki on March 11, 2009 at 10:10pm — No Comments

Journal Square Redevelopment Plan/ Rehabilitation Plan

I think that most people are afraid of change, but change is constant and moves to present itself profoundly & boldly despite those in opposition. I've been a resident of Jersey City since 1961, that's almost (50 years) nearly a half century. Most people want things to remain the same they complain talk about the issues and problems facing humanity, but do nothing, take no action to rid our communities of these ills. Leadership requires vision, but more importantly courage. The majority of… Continue

Added by Jerry Milsap on February 27, 2009 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Square plan tabled skeptics most vocal

Thursday, February 26, 2009

By AMY SARA CLARK

JOURNAL STAFF WRITER

The Jersey City City Council invited the public to speak on the Greater Journal Square Redevelopment Plan last night, and 20 residents answered the call, the vast majority of them against it.

The council then voted 8-0 to table the plan. Councilman Bill Gaughan was absent.

Residents were most concerned about the potential use of eminent domain, the heights of the buildings,… Continue

Added by Chris on February 27, 2009 at 10:04am — 1 Comment

The Liberty Human Society

For all the Animal Lovers out there The Liberty Humane Society needs you to join in
there contest to win a Million Dollar Makeover. All interested send me your name and e-mail
and I will invite you to join Zootoo.com and gain 50 pts. for wach person joining or go directly
to Zootoo.com -join-choose The Liberty Humane Society as your shelter. Thanks Mary

Added by Mary Schneider on February 24, 2009 at 9:19am — No Comments

JSQ Redevelopment Plan

View the updated plan here: Journal Square Redevelopment Plan (Updated February 10)

Added by Chris on February 20, 2009 at 7:55pm — No Comments

JSQ Info.

Yesterday's Jersey Journal (2/17) had a very informative article on the Opinion page. It brings up interesting issues and questions concerning the JSQ Redevelopment plans. What kind of an impact could it have on the residents in and around the Square? You can review the Redevelopment Pan at www.thejcra.org. The City Council introduced the ordindance recently and a public hearing and vote will be held at the Feb.25th meeting.

Added by Carla on February 18, 2009 at 8:03am — No Comments

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