Mike — the journo is looking to get a sound bite that can be twisted to fit in with the JC Times support for the NJEA, JCBOE, and well you know … higher taxes (more gentrification).

It’s a typical mid-election cycle hit job that in a few years’ time, when the NJEA needs to undermine the charters, there is already a planted piece in a semi-credible “blog”. It is money the NJEA takes from teachers — union dues — that both JCTimes and the NJEA use to undermine charters.

TECCS is a middle of the pack charter. They have been chronically underfunded, but in recent years appear to be rebounding. Other charters haven’t been this successful.

And, Mike, I appreciate that you are forthcoming. I always respected that in you.

Need to go back into my lair.

I’m sure. Don’t you want to speak with someone whose statements you can misrepresent and skew the way the NJEA directed the JC Times? Come on — honestly you can’t be this naive.

You’re fundamentally uninformed about charter schools. Ask your NJEA buddies to run the statistics on funding and class size and compare the outcomes.

For the last several years, JC Times has consistently embraced an adversarial approach to charters by specifically parroting NJEA’s spin on charters.

Enjoy the dark side.

🐂 💩. Charter schools, by law, have to educate every student in their communities equitably, hence these public schools admit their students through unweighted lotteries.

That test results differ across different schools is pretty normal — in fact they are all around the place, because test results tend to be normally distributed.

JCTimes is and has been a NJEA sock puppet.

This is another of their efforts to support the NJEA, the current JCBOE board, and higher property taxes - and rents!

Statistics hard.

Agree with your assessment. Two points:

1. For a while, there were homeless by the JSQ PATH station where the city provided showers etc. That drove up the number of homeless, but what I have been told, these were visitors that came for food and shower (and Bombas socks) before returning to NYC.
2. There are two or three homeless shelters in JC. That’s it.

HP has a regular contingent of homeless. Harmless. But, why do we have homelessness?

Not a statue for Steve Fulop? Amazing.

You’re a true hero who went beyond what’s expected. May your bravery never be forgotten.

You should certainly reconsider your career choices at this juncture. As a sovereign citizen you do not have to repay your student loans … just saying Mr Shyster Pants.

Good point. But they could take gold certificates or bitcoin. They are both the real money.

Why not jump in the ride and get one?

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And, don’t forget to key the car. Being petty is understandable and encouraged.

Or high as a kite. Take your pick.

Welcome to Jersey City.

This is really annoying because it happens all the time. If you have the time and inclination, fight it. But, don’t expect miracles.

Joys of living in Jersey City.

They might have run into (construction) permitting problems with the expansion. Of course, the other rumor talks about running out of money. Take your pick.

As of Jan 1. 2023 the city changed vendors for cleaning the dog run. The reason was … money and the contract went to the … lowest bidder. No surprises here, eh?

The new vendor appears not have performed according to the contract, which is, of course hardly surprising.

Edit: if you want to complain, call James’ office and call him out on this.

Welcome to JC. 🫂

Word salad supreme. So what? You don’t like it? Move to Montclair.

Amy DeGise crossed a street.

Great memories

McD

There is construction by the Holland Tunnel that requires a complex merge on 12th street; this creates a double whammy during rush hour. It appears that the JCPD and the PAPD might not have really (wanted to) tackle the problem proactively.

During rush hour, this is how they reposition trains and cars between Harrison and WTC.

Don’t rain on James Salomon’s parade.

It’s simple:

1. No show jobs.
2. Contractors and consultants.