Juicey_J_Hammerman t1_j5i2e4r wrote on January 23, 2023 at 3:34 AM

Reply to comment by NewNewark in The new Gateway Center sucks by Echos_myron123

I went through it on both sides in the morning and evening without issue back on Friday as did a few others. The signs on the door were for saying that entrance was card entry only after a certain time. Not sure about the caution tape though.

NewNewark t1_j5kpywo wrote on January 23, 2023 at 6:24 PM

Tried it this morning on the way to train. Center door still blocked off, side door open with two guards posted. They didnt say anything, but it also felt like I wasnt welcome.

On the penn side, two guards posted at podium, also zero indication it is public. No way someone who hasnt been following this thread or instagram would know they can enter.

Also noticed that three of the shops had the construction door open and there was zero progress inside. No way Farinella, Willys and the other one I forget are opening before July. Thats disappointing

Juicey_J_Hammerman t1_j5kuj63 wrote on January 23, 2023 at 6:52 PM

I know the caution tape is still put up on Mulberry side and the desk was still up as well from the Newark Penn side.

Not sure what to tell you as far as not feeling welcome, but if the guards aren’t stopping anyone on either side and the explicit “tenant only” signs are taken down, then it one could also consider it open again - or at least not blocked off

Not gonna get into semantics as far as interpretations of it being inviting or welcoming - I’m just sharing what I know from my prior experience in commercial property management and what happened when I brought it up with Onyx’s social media team. Idk what to tell you beyond that.

NewNewark t1_j5kz1cf wrote on January 23, 2023 at 7:20 PM

Im grateful for your comments here, just noting that the current setup means zero walk-up traffic from folks who dont work in there. It doesnt look open. I appreciated avoiding the rain though.

Which reminds me, from my walk today (9am), I would guess there was about 40% as many people in the corridor vs pre-pandemic. A little better than what I expected actually. I saw 3 people in the Dunkin, pre-covid there were 6-12 waiting usually (and there were 2 open)

Juicey_J_Hammerman t1_j5l2o2r wrote on January 23, 2023 at 7:43 PM

I get where you’re coming from. I’m not thrilled about it overall either, but what can you do sometimes.

That’s better than what I expected too. Think it will improve as more restaurants open up and more Seton Hall/Devils games go on over time.