Recent comments in /f/jerseycity

Imaginary-Scarcity67 t1_jdxodv6 wrote

Does anyone know how to find annual finical reports for a non-profit incorporated in New Jersey?

I tried using GuideStar.org and according to them People's Park Foundation has 1,100,000 in gross receipts and 625,367 in assets, but it doesn't give much detail as to what that is based on. PPF's website does not do a good job of any type of disclosures.

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nuncio_populi OP t1_jdxlvmh wrote

Yeah. FOLSP is very much a grassroots organization.

They do great work in helping to raise awareness on protecting the park and drumming up money for smaller-scale park amenities like playgrounds and gardens and stuff. But, I mean, they clearly don't have a billionaire's hoard of money backing their efforts.

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nuncio_populi OP t1_jdxfqdn wrote

If you have a better way of reaching our representatives, please let me know here and I will update the main post.

Also, truly post your own version of outreach emails and voice messages.

Above all, I encourage everyone to be respectful, polite, and formal when communicating with elected officials. It's easy to dismiss the kooks. It's harder to dismiss the average voter who is upset but reasonable.

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Technical-Monk-2146 t1_jdxbqqm wrote

If you want those bus lines then you should move to the Heights. There’s no good bus service from downtown. When I worked in midtown (52nd and 7th) I just walked from the PATH. Or rode a Citibike up Hudson River bike path from either Christopher or WTC.

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pigdog12 t1_jdwz7ku wrote

Unlimited metrocard and smartlink rarely make sense for people unless you’re going into the city for work every weekday and traveling on weekends as well.

3 zone njt bus pass to ny is $148

10/20/40 trip smartlink is 2.60/ trip

30 day unlimited smartlink is 110.25

30 day unlimited metrocard is 127

You have to use the unlimited smartlink 43 times or more in 30 days and the unlimited metrocard 47 times or more in 30 days for them to make sense

With the bus pass you need to take a 3 zone bus trip 33 times or more in a month. You’d also be able to take 1 and 2 zone trips and use the light rail as well, so value is not as easily quantifiable.

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aa043 t1_jdwula8 wrote

Some rush hour NYC bound jitneys go to Hoboken and then near PABT; usually quicker than NJTbuses and some go further east but schedule is unknown. Combining first jitney with other buses or jitneys near Lincoln tunnel is often faster than waiting for scheduled NJT buses but you have to pay for separate rides.

Gate 51 bus goes to Gate 51 inside PABT from inside JSQ with more frequency than NJT buses. There is also a system of ferries with connecting buses in Manhattan.

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jerseyjitneys t1_jdwtpgt wrote

The buses to NYC stop effectively every block of two, wherever there is a bus stop.

The bigger issue is that there are no buses direct to NYC from downtown JC. And if there were, they would take too long. Look into taking the PATH or Ferry. The ferry has a free shuttle bus in NYC along 42nd street, so it might get you even closer to your office.

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cmc t1_jdwrotb wrote

You can also get a Citibike membership (which I'm pretty sure is still under $200 for a year- it's gone up recently though so don't quote me on that!). PATH to 33rd, hop on a Citibike for those last 10 blocks. Citibike membership is good in JC and NYC so you can ride it any time you choose at home too.

Personally I take my personal bike to the ferry, but I work in SoHo so it's a quick ride vs. midtown.

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