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Where and Why gives Jersey City's position in space and time, the geography, demographics, infrastructure, and history of the place.

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Part 1
Where and Why

Where is Jersey City?
What is the geography of Jersey City?
What is the climate of Jersey City?
What is the land use?
What are the statistics for housing?
What is the population of Jersey City?
What are the demographics?
What roads connect to Jersey City?
What is the mass transit infrastructure?
What are the closest airports?
What are the cargo facilities?
What are the institutions of higher learning?
What are the High Schools?
What are the grammar schools?
What are the day care centers?
What are the healthcare centers?
What are the major tourist facilities?
What's the history of Jersey City?
What are some historic buildings?
What are some important events in the history of Jersey City?
Who was Frank Hague?
Isn't Jersey City notorious for corruption?
Are there any books on the history of Jersey City?
What are the local papers?
If a business seeks to relocate to Jersey City or expand in Jersey City, is there help available?
What are the cemeteries in Jersey City?

Part 1
Where and Why

Where is Jersey City?

Jersey City lies on a peninsula between the Hudson and Hackensack rivers in northeastern New Jersey, Latitude 40.44 N, Longitude 74.04 W. Seven miles to the west is Newark, New Jersey; across the Hudson River to the east is New York City's, Manhattan Island.

What is the geography of Jersey City?

Jersey City's terrain ranges from low-lying flood plains to gently rolling-hills.

Land Area	14.87 sq. mi (38.5133 square kilometers)
Acres of parkland:	1,401.8 (5673084.6 square meters)
Water area	6.19 sq. Mi. (16.0321 square kilometers)
Shoreline	6 miles (9.654 kilometers)
Latitude	40.44 N
Longitude	74.04 W
Average elevation	20 feet (6.07 meters) above sea level

What is the climate of Jersey City?

While Jersey City's climate tends to be continental, influenced by winds from the west, it does experience temperature extremes throughout its four seasons. Summers are hot and humid while winters are moderately snowy.

Climate
January	30.6 F (-2.5 C)
July	74.6 F (23.7 C)
Annual average	52.6 F (11.4 C)

Average Annual Precipitation: 43.77 inches (111.18 centimeters)

What is the land use?

Though Jersey City originally rose as a center of industry and as cargo hub, now it is a better known as a office and retail center.

Land Use
Residential	29,435
Commercial	3,623
Industrial	950
Apartments	1,860
Total Parcels	40,695

What are the statistics for housing?

Housing Units
Single Family	6,412
Owner Occupied	24,400
Renter Occupied	57,981
Total	90,723

The median price of a single family home in Jersey City is just $127,700 - almost half that of New York City!

What is the population of Jersey City?

Population
Male 111,102
Female 117,435
Total 228,537

Jersey City is the State of New Jersey's second largest city. Given current population trends, it will be the largest by the year 2000!

The population density is 15,368.9 persons/sq. mi. This may be compared to that of New York City, 23,320, and that of the nation as a whole, 661.9.

What are the demographics?

Households
with persons under 18	29,342
with persons over 65	19,104
Total family households	53,566
Total households	82, 381
Persons per family	3.41

Age
0 - 5	16,805
6 - 17	39,345
18 - 64	147,100
65+	25,287
Median	31.5

Education
0 - 8 years	20,659
graduates	40,217
College graduates	31,445
Total School enrollment	27,263

Labor Force
Management/professional	25,167
Tech., sales, admin. support	37,882
Service	14, 646
Fabricators and laborers	18,476
Total civilian labor force	117,316
Self-employed	3,932

What roads connect to Jersey City?
The Holland Tunnel gives car and bus access to Manhattan.
US Routes 1 & 9, I-78, I-95, I-280, and the NJ Turnpike (exits 14B and 14C) make travel easy to Northern, Western, and Southern destinations.
Since Jersey City is at the center of this major highway system, it's extremely easy for employees and goods to stream both in and out.
While on New Jersey Turnpike, traffic conditions are reported on AM radio station 1610.
The voice information number for the New Jersey Turnpike is 1-732-247-0900.
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What is the mass transit infrastructure?
PATH (Port Authority Trans Hudson) Subway Line The PATH system links Jersey City to Hoboken, Harrison, Newark, and to both Downtown and Midtown in New York City. There are four PATH subway stations in Jersey City: Exchange Place, Grove Street, Pavonia/Newport and Journal Square.
The PATH subway gives ease of access to both Manhattan and Newark. The PATH is so reliable and efficient that businesses at Jersey City's Exchange Place say that they are " across the street" from the World Trade Center!
The PATH voice phone information number is 800-234-7284.
Passenger Rail Lines
Amtrak passenger trains stop at both Newark and New York City's Penn Stations. Amtrak connects the entire continental United States and Canada.
The Amtrak voice information number is 800-827-7245.
PATH also interfaces with the New York Mass Transit Authority Grid and New Jersey Transit. The combination of the New York City subway system, the Long Island Railroad, the Metro North commuter rail, and New Jersey Transit is the commuter rail circulatory system for the entire New York Metropolitan area.
The New Jersey Transit voice information number is 800-772-2222.
The Long Island Railroad voice information number is 718-217-5477.
The Metro North voice information number is 212-532-4900.

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Bus Service
New Jersey Transit and local private carriers provide bus service throughout the city.

The New Jersey Transit voice information number is 800-772-2222. Ferry Service
Three ferry lines go from Jersey City to Manhattan:

Jersey City Colgate Ferry to World Financial Center
Trip: $2.00 Book of 10: $19.00
Monthly pass: $68.00 dollars

Port Liberte to Slip 6 (White Hall Street)
Trip: $5.00 Book of 10: $45.00
Monthly pass: $168.00

Harborside Ferry service

The voice information number for the Exchange Place ferry is 800-533-3779.

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What are the closest airports?

Newark International Airport is located less than 10 miles to the south-west. LaGuardia, and John F. Kennedy International Airports are less than 25 miles to the east. The Teterboro Airport is ten miles to the north.

The Newark airport voice information number is 201-961-6000.
The LaGuardia voice information number is 718-533-3400.
The JFK voice information number is 718-244-4444.
The Teterboro voice information number is 201-288-1775.
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What are the cargo facilties?

Conrail has freight rail facilities in Jersey City.

Deep water ports serve all manner of marine shipping.

A wide range of trucking companies serve Jersey City, from owner-operated vans up to world class warehouse and fleet operations.

The Global Terminal voice information number is 201-451-5200.
The Port Authority Terminal voice information number is 973-89-7100.
What are the institutions of higher learning?

Jersey City is home to three colleges:

Hudson County Community College
900 Bergen Ave.
Jersey City, NJ 07307
201-656-2020

New Jersey City University
2039 Kennedy Boulevard
Jersey City, NJ 07305
201-200-2000

Saint Peter's College
2641 Kennedy Blvd.
Jersey City, NJ 07306
201-915-9000

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What are the High Schools?

Public High Schools

McNair/Academic High School
123 Coles Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
201-867-4804

William L. Dickinson High School
2 Palisade Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
201-714-4400

James J. Ferris High School
35 Colgate Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
201-915-6660

Lincoln High School
60 Crescent Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07304
201-915-6700

Henry Snyder High School
239 Bergen Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07305
201-915-6600

The Academy
Snyder Annex
209 Bergen Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07305
201-915-6500

Regional Day School
425 Johnston Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07304
201-015-6165

Visual Performing Arts High School
Jersey City State College
2039 Kennedy Boulevard
Jersey City, NJ 07305
201-200-2169

Adult Day (GED)
Jersey City Learning Center
299 Sip Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
201-217-7882
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What are the grammar schools?
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What are the day care centers?
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What are the healthcare centers?

Christ Hospital
176 Palisade Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
201-795-8200
(The closest hospital to Journal Square)

Franciscan Health System of New Jersey
One McWilliams Place
(Jersey Avenue and Hamilton Park)
Jersey City, NJ 07302
201-714-8900
(The Closest hospital to NJ Turnpike Exit 14C (Holland Tunnel), Newport Centre, Pavonia-Newport , Exchange Place, and Grove Street PATH subway stations)

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Greenville Hospital
1825 Kennedy Boulevard
Jersey City, NJ 07305
201-547-6100
(Closest hospital to New Jersey City University, Close to Liberty State Park)

Jersey City Medical Center
Baldwin Avenue and Montgomery Street
Jersey City, NJ 07304
201-915-2000
(Closest hospital to NJ Turnpike Exit 14C (Grand-Montgomery) and Saint Peter's College, close to Liberty State Park)

Jewish Home and Rehabilitation Center
198 Stevens Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07305
201-451-9000
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What are the major tourist facilities?

Ellis Island -- Liberty State Park -- Liberty Science Center -- The Statue of Liberty
What's the history of Jersey City?

This "original" little municipality called Jersey City grew out of the area known as Powles or Paulus Hook, a tract of solid land jutting out into the Hudson River, bounded by Harsimus Cove on the north and south cove or Communipaw Bay on the south, and separated from the marsh land on the west by a creek that had been enlarged about 20 feet in width, large enough for ordinary boats to pass. Warren Street was roughly its western boundary. This area was purchased from the Dutch West India Company by Abraham Planck. In 1698, it was purchased from Planck by Cornelius Van Vorst. In 1804 Anthony Dey, a prominent New York lawyer, acquired it and soon thereafter passed title to Abraham Varick, also a prominent New Yorker, who the following day conveyed the area to Col. Richard Varick (a former Mayor of New York who had been General Washington's aide-de-camp in the American Revolution), Jacob Radcliff (a former Mayor of New York) and Anthony Dey (a wealthy New York lawyer and cousin of Col. Varick). These three were the leaders of The Associates of the Jersey Company, whose charter was drafted by Alexander Hamilton. For fifteen years it possessed the government and shaped the destiny of the infant community.

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What are some historic buildings?

Ionic House (Barrow Mansion)
83 Wayne Street
between Barrow Street and Jersey Avenue.
Built between 1835 and 1840.

Apple Tree House
298 Academy Street.
During the American Revolution, Washington and Lafayette dined under the apple tree in the backyard.

Van Vorst House
531 Palisade Avenue
Near South Street
Built in 1740. Oldest standing building in Jersey City. Now a private home.

William F. Brennan Courthouse
575 Newark Avenue
Built in 1910. Hugh Roberts, Architect. Restored and in use for Hudson County offices and courts.

Old Bergen Reformed Church
1 Highland Ave
Corner of Bergen Avenue
Greek Revival style built in 1842.

Grace Van Vorst Church
Corner of Second and Erie Streets
Detlef Lienau, architect
Early English Gothic style. Built in two stages: 1853 and 1864.

Jersey City Public Library
472 Jersey Avenue
Corner of Jersey avenue and Montgomery Street
Brite & Bacon, architects. Completed in 1901

City Hall of the City of Jersey City
280 Grove Street
Lewis Broome, architect. Completed in 1896

What are some important events in the history of Jersey City?

History Events of Jersey City
1609	Henry Hudson anchored "the Half Moon" in New York Harbor.
1630	Michael Pauw bought land for trading purposes on the west bank of the Hudson and called the area Pavonia.
1633	Michael Paulusen, a Dutch trader, erected a dwelling at Paulus Hook.
1636	Cornelius Van Vorst built a home near the present 4th and Henderson Streets.
1643	Pavonia settlement destroyed by Indians.
1646	Peter Stuyvesant became Director General of New Netherlands.
1655	Pavonia settlement again destroyed by Indians.
1660	Bergen Township established on site of the present-day Bergen Square.
1779	Major "Light Horse" Harry Lee captured Paulus Hook fort from the British on August 19.
1804	Associates of the Jersey Company bought Van Vorst family land and then sold lots in Paulus Hook on May 15.
1804	Robert Fulton established his shipyard at Green and Morgan Streets; 8 years later sailed steamboat "The Jersey" to New York in 14 minutes.
1820	The Paulus Hook area was incorporated as the City of Jersey City, but remained part of Bergen Township.
1827	Joseph Dixon Crucible Company established.
1829	The first police force, the Watch, was formed.
1836	Morris Canal extension to Jersey City completed; railroad service begins.
1838	Jersey City became independent of Bergen Township with Dudley Gregory as first mayor.
1840	Hudson County was formed.
1841	Van Vorst Township (Harsimus) separated from Bergen Township.
1843	Bergen Township was divided into Bergen and North Bergen.
1847	First Cunard liner docked at Jersey City, "The Hibernia."
1851	Township of Van Vorst added to Jersey City on March 18.
1852	Town of Hudson separated from North Bergen.
1862	Bayonne separated from Bergen.
1863	Greenville separated from Bergen.
1870	Hudson City, Bergen, and Jersey City consolidated.
1871	New City Charter;first paid Fire Department.
1872	First public high school. William L. Dickinson named Superintendent of Schools.
1873	Greenville joined jersey City on August 11, thereby giving Jersey City its present land boundaries.
1894	Hudson (now Kennedy) Boulevard opened.
1896	City Hall completed.
1901	Main Library building opened.
1904	Boonton reservoir opened.
1908	First route of Hudson and Manhattan tubes (now PATH) opened.
1916	"Black Tom" (now part of Liberty State Park) Explosion, July 30.
1917	Frank Hague became mayor.
1921	Dempsey-Carpentier fight at Boyle's 30 Acres, July 2.
1924	Colgate erects new clock: largest outdoor timepiece in the world.
1927	Holland Tunnel opened ten years before Lincoln Tunnel was dedicated.
1931	Margaret Hague Maternity Hospital opened.
1937	Roosevelt Stadium opened.
1946	Jackie Robinson broke organized baseball's "color line" at Roosevelt Stadium
1947	Hague retired as mayor.
1949	Hague political organization defeated by John V. Kenny.
1960	Jersey City Municipal overnment's Charter revised.
1967	End of railroad ferry service to New York City.
1976	Liberty State Park opened.
1993	Liberty Science Center and Hall of Technology opened.
1994	Ferry service to NY City resumes.
1996	WALDO district created for artists.
1997	Light rail construction begins.

Who was Frank Hague?

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Frank Hague was Mayor of Jersey City from May 15, 1917 until his retirement on June 17, 1947. His name is synonymous with that early 20th century urban American blend of political favoritism and social welfare known as bossism.

It's generally conceded that Hague's influence was a not insignificant factor in the election of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
Isn't Jersey City notorious for corruption?

Many of Frank Hague's activities were, in a narrow sense, not illegal, for no relevant laws were then in place. Hague ruled during an era of massive social upheaval: unrestrained capitalism, violent labor movements, economic depression, and world war. Organized crime grew ever more powerful. Foreign isms attempted to gain American support. The social safety net basically did not exist. During this period Jersey City was relatively calm.

Hague was succeeded by his nephew, Eggers. The next elected Mayor was John V. Kenny. For the next twenty-four years, through a number of puppets, John V. Kenny wielded a political machine of unprecedented venality and corruption. Organized crime figures, in effect, became a shadow government. Jersey City was in a tailspin. John V. Kenny and his cronies were finally ousted in 1971 by convictions in a federal court.

In the 90's a serious case of corruption was uncovered at the Municipal Sewerage Authority. This centered around grave errors in judgement of a single official and was not a systemic problem.

While Mayor, Gerald McCann was convicted of federal crimes, but these did not occur during his term of office. The unlawful acts did not involve the public trust.

The tattered, not so colorful past of Jersey City is just that - the past. The modern government exists to serve the public.
Are there any books on the history of Jersey City?

"Jersey City; 1940 - 1960: The Dan McNulty Collection" by Kenneth French 1997, Arcadia Publishing, Charleston, SC To order call: 888-313-book

"The Powerticians" by Thomas F.X. Smith, Mayor from 1977 - 1981.
What are the local papers?

There are two local papers: the Jersey Journal, a daily, and The Jersey City Reporter, a weekly.

To get a single copy of The Jersey Journal mailed to you send $3 to:

The Jersey Journal
Circulation
26 Journal Square
Jersey City, NJ 07306
The regular, news-stand price is fifty cents.
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The Jersey City Reporter will mail you a single, free copy. Call them at 201-798-7800.
If a business seeks to relocate to Jersey City or expand in Jersey City, is there help available?

The Jersey City Economic Development Corporation (JCEDC), a private, non-profit agency was created in 1980 to stimulate industrial and commercial growth in Jersey City.

The address is:30 Montgomery Street (8th Floor) Jersey City, NJ 07302

For information about a business loan or technical assistance, call: (201) 333-7797
Fax: (201) 333-9323 E-mail: info@jcedc.org The URL for the Web Site is:
http://www.jcedc.org
What are the cemeteries in Jersey City?

Active Cemeteries

Bay View - New York Bay Cemetery
321 Garfield Avenue
201-433-2400

Holy Name Cemetery
823 West Side Avenue
201-433-0342

Jersey City Cemetery
435 Newark Avenue
201-653-1360

Historical Cemeteries

Old Bergen Burial Grounds
Bergen Avenue at Highland
201-433-1815

Vroom Street Cemetery
Vroom just off of Bergen Avenue
201-433-1815

The Old Bergen Burial Grounds is visible from the street.

If you would like to take a tour of either of the historical cemeteries, call well in advance to make an appointment.

If you are trying to find out information on somebody buried in either Old Bergen or Vroom, write to:

Old Bergen Church
1 Highland Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306

Be sure to provide as much information (names, dates, etc.) as possible.

There is another cemetery on Tonnelle Avenue, just north of the Charlotte Circle.

The User Manual

Where are the locations for the municipal government and services?
I'm researching a historical question. What resources are available?
I've got a problem. Where can I turn to for help?
What's the main phone number for the City of Jersey City?
What's the main fax number for the City of Jersey City?
What are the e-mail addresses for the City?
What is the Web Site URL for the City of Jersey City?
Who is the Mayor Of Jersey City?
Who are the members of the Municipal Council?
Who are the Department and Division Directors?
What are the taxes in Jersey City
I've got a parking ticket that I've got a question about. Nobody answers the phone number that's on the citation. Are there other numbers to call?
How can I get married in Jersey City?
How do I get a parking permit?
How do I get a copy of a marriage license?
How do I get a copy of a birth certificate?
How do I obtain employment with the City?
Does the City have any programs do help people find work?
How do I find out about any intern programs?
I'd like to move to Jersey City. How do I learn more about doing that?
Are there any programs available to help residents improve their property?
I'd like to sell goods or services to the City. How do I do that?
I'd like to move a business to Jersey City or grow a business that's already in Jersey City. What's the best way to apply for grants and loans?
What are the charitable and social-service organizations in Jersey City?
How do I go about getting a license for my dog?
What are the branches of the public library?
Where is the Jersey City office for the New Jersey State Department of Motor Vehicles?
How do you file a civil complaint?
How do you file a criminal complaint?
Where do you get a copy of a police report?
Where do you go to court for a civil charge?
Where do you go to court for a criminal charge?
How do you post bail for somebody that has been arrested?
How do you apply for welfare?
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My car's been towed. What do I do now?
Where do I find property deeds/titles for Jersey City properties?
What are the closest tennis courts to a PATH subway station?
How do I get a copy of a public document?
What are the hours for the Municipal Court at 769 Montgomery Street?

Where are the locations for the municipal government and services?

Jersey City municipal office locations are spread throughout the city. The offices at 30 Montgomery Street and 8 Erie Street are within walking distance of City Hall (280 Grove Street).

Parking is very difficult by both City Hall and 8 Erie Street. The closest commercial parking lots are several blocks away.

Street parking is generally not available at 30 Montgomery Street. Pay parking lots are nearby.

Keep in mind that parking laws are strictly enforced.

City Hall
280 Grove Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(two blocks south of the Grove Street PATH Subway Station)
- City Clerk's Office
  - Marriage Licenses
  - Parking Permits
  - Copies of Public Documents
- Constituent Services
  - Directs city service in response to complaints
- Council Caucus Room
  - City Council caucus meetings
  - Public meetings
  Council Chambers
  - City Council Meetings
  - Public Meetings
  - Ceremonial functions
  Council Rotunda
  - Ceremonial Functions
- Council Offices
  Equal Opportunity
  Mayor's Office
  Personnel
  Real Estate
  Tax Department
The above offices work with the public on a walk-in basis.
- Administration
- Law Department
It's best to make an appointment before visiting the above three offices.

30 Montgomery Street
(Exchange Place)
Housing, Economic Development and Commerce

769 Montgomery Street
(Montgomery and Boland, just west of Bergen Avenue)
- Municipal Court
- Violations
201 Cornelison Avenue

The Department of Health and Human Services

100 Clifton Place
Tuberculosis Unit

575 State Highway 440
- Department of Public Works
- Engineering
This location is for the internal operations of these Departments. Visitors are by appointment only.

325 Palisade Avenue
- Department of Neighborhood Improvement
- Purchasing
- Payroll
- Information Technology
8 Erie Street
Police

207 7th Street
Police Investigation

284 Central Avenue
North District Police Precinct

191 Bergen Avenue
South District Police Precinct

574 Communipaw Avenue
West District Police Precinct

139 Cator Avenue
Youth Bureau

100 Phillip Street
Auto Pound

465 Luis Munoz Marin Boulevard
Department Of Fire & Emergency Services Headquarters
(Near Newport Centre)

586 Newark Avenue
(Just west of Baldwin Avenue)
- Animal Control
  Dog licenses
- Occupational Health
115 Christopher Columbus Drive

STD Disease Clinic
This office provides free, anonymous, and confidential Sexually Transmitted Disease/HIV diagnosis and treatment.
The phone number is (201) 547-5535

Caven Point Rd.
Cultural Affairs

121 - 125 Newark Avenue
- Affirmative Action
- Minority/Women's Business
I'm researching a historical question. What resources are available?

Visit the NJ Room at the Main Library

472 Jersey Avenue
Jersey City, N.J. 07302
3rd Floor
201-547-4503

Hours
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday through Saturday
Closed Saturdays in summer

Resources
Histories of New Jersey and its counties and cities; studies of New Jersey government, social and economic conditions, arts and crafts, industry; information on recreation and tourist attractions; state industrial directories.

Directories of the City of Jersey City from 1849 - 1925; directories of other New Jersey Cities.

Jersey City Code, the laws of the City.

Real Estate Atlas of Hudson County: location, tax valuation, and ownership of each lot in Hudson County plus current Green Sheets recording property sales.

Documents: Official publications of Jersey City, Hudson County, and New Jersey. (Please note that the Library does not have every publication of the city, county, and state.)

Periodicals: 150 current periodicals plus many which have ceased publication.

Topical File of news items, articles and pamphlet material.

Index to The Jersey Journal the years 1910-1954 and 1968 to the present.

Maps of Jersey City, Hudson County, and New Jersey including early maps and topographic surveys as well as current road maps. Atlases of Jersey City, Hudson County, and other counties in New Jersey which show structures in existence at the time the atlases were prepared.

Books by New Jersey authors literature with a New Jersey locale.

Jersey City Picture Collection: prints, postcards, and photographs.

The librarians at the New Jersey Room will do their best to answer by phone simple, Jersey City specific questions. Please do realize that the staff's time is basically completely utilized by the ever growing number of visitors.

The NJ Room is a collection of resources. It's not a research service. Actual projects will require that you come to the library to do the work yourself. If you cannot visit the library, you may wish to hire a private researcher. Below is a list of individuals who have used the facilities:

Robert Murgitroyd
135 Irving Street
Jersey City, NJ 07307
201-963-0290
Fax: 201-418-8831
E-mail: murg-jc@worldnet.att.net

Barbara B. Petrick, Ph.D. 85 Palisade Avenue Jersey City, NJ 07306 201-659-8059 Fax: 201-659-2802 E-mail: barbara85@aol.com

Mary M. Middleton
47 Cottage Street
South Orange, NJ 07079
973-763-6127
Fax: 973-763-0841
I've got a problem. Where can I turn to for help?

If it's an emergency dial 911.

To contact the police call 201-547-5477.

The Mayor's Office of Constituent Service is at 201-547-4900.

Every neighborhood has a NID manager to ensure that quality of life is maintained.

Division of Neighborhood Management
Each District manager makes sure that City services are there when you need them. The manager also makes certain that pot holes are filled, graffiti is removed, and that the outside of buildings and lots meet neighborhood standards. Also included are dog owners controlling their pets and improper distribution of sales circulars. The NID manager can arrange for a children's hydrant sprinkler for a hot summer day.

Field operation hours are 12:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The Office phone number is 201-547-5683
The Fax number is 201-547-5644

It's easy to speak to your NID manager!

Call 201-547-5683. The office will give you the voice mail extension number for your neighborhood.

Now, whenever you need to speak with your local NID manager, call 201-547-4974. Enter the particular voice mail extension. Leave a message with your return phone number (if you wish to receive a return phone call).

The computerized phone system will automatically beep the NID manager so that they can immediately get your message.

The Office of Senior Affairs runs a wide range of programs for mature residents. If they have a question or problem, Seniors are encouraged to contact this office. The phone number is 201-547-5036.
What's the main phone number for the City of Jersey City?
201-547-5000
What's the main fax number for the City of Jersey City?

The Main Fax Number is 201-547-4288

What are the e-mail addresses for the City?

The e-mail addresses for the City are:

Mayor's Office

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The Municipal Council

Member	Ward	Area
L. Harvey Smith	At Large	At-Large
Jerramiah Healy	At Large	At-Large
Mariano Vega	At Large	At-Large
Peter M. Brennan	Ward A	Greenville
Mary Donnelly	Ward B	Westside
Steve Lipski	Ward C	Journal Square
William A. Gaughan	Ward D	Heights
Junior Maldonado	Ward E	Downtown
Viola Richardson	Ward F	Bergen

The phone number for the City Council Office is 201-547-5204.
The fax number for the City Council Office is 201-547-4678.

Meetings of the Council are open to the public, with the exception of closed sessions.

Meetings are held in the Anna Cucci Memorial Council Chambers (second floor) City Hall, 280 Grove Street, Jersey City, N.J. on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m., unless otherwise designated.

Department Of Fire & Emergency Services

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What the Web Site URL for the City of Jersey City?
The Web Site URL is http://www.ci.jersey-city.nj.us
Who is the Mayor Of Jersey City?

Glenn Cunningham is the Mayor of Jersey City. Welcome Message

Who are the members of the Municipal Council?

Member	Ward	Area
L. Harvey Smith	At Large	At-Large
Jerramiah Healy	At Large	At-Large
Mariano Vega	At Large	At-Large
Peter M. Brennan	Ward A	Greenville
Mary Donnelly	Ward B	Westside
Steve Lipski	Ward C	Journal Square
William A. Gaughan	Ward D	Heights
Junior Maldonado	Ward E	Downtown
Viola Richardson	Ward F	Bergen

Who are the Department and Division Directors?
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Located at 280 Grove Street, unless otherwise specified

Office Of the City Clerk
201-547-5150
Fax: 201-547-5461

Robert Byrne, City Clerk
Barbara M. D'Agosto, Deputy City Clerk

Office Of Assessments
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Department Of Administration
201-547-5146
Fax: 201-547-4833
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Department Of Law
201-547-529
Fax: 201-547-5230
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Department Of Recreation & Cultural Affairs
201-547-5690
Fax: 201-547-5593
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Department Of Housing, Economic Development, & Commerce
30 Montgomery Street
201-547-5070
Fax: 201-547-6566
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Department Of Fire & Emergency Services
465 Luis Munoz Marin Boulevard
201-547-4239
Fax: 201-547-5298
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Department Of Health & Human Services
201 Cornelison Avenue
201-547-6800
Fax: 201-547-6816
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Department Of Police
8 Erie Street
201-547-5300
Fax: 201-547-4283
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Department Of Public Works
575 State Highway 440
201-547-4402
Fax: 201-547-4803
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Department Of Economic Opportunity
201-547-4623
Fax: 201-547-4288
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Department Of Neighborhood Improvement
325 Palisade Avenue
201-547-5683
Fax: 201-547-5644
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What are the taxes in Jersey City?
The only tax is the property tax and the state sales tax.

The state sales tax is 6.5%. There is no sales tax on food or clothing. Within a UEZ (Urban Enterprise Zone), the sales tax is slashed to 3%.

There is NO:
- Payroll tax
- City sales tax
- City income tax
- Corporation tax
- Personal property tax
- Tax on commercial leases
- Unincorporated business tax
I've got a parking ticket that I've got a question about. Nobody answers the phone number that's on the citation. Are there other numbers to call?
The Phone Numbers for Parking Violation information are:
201-547-5635
201-547-4321
201-547-6575
201-547-4329
How can I get married in Jersey City?
If the woman lives in Jersey City, then you need to obtain a license in Jersey City. Go to the City Clerk's Office, 280 Grove Street, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Bring a witness and identification.
After obtaining the license, the ceremony may be performed anywhere in the state of New Jersey.
For more information, call the City Clerk's Office at 201-547-5150.
How do I get a parking permit? Go to the City Clerk's Office, 280 Grove Street, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Bring a copy of your driver's license.
For more information, call the City Clerk's Office at 201-547-5150.
How do I get a copy of a marriage license? To obtain a copy of a marriage license issued in Jersey City after 1913 mail or bring:

$3
Groom's name and bride's maiden name
Date of Marriage

to: City Hall
City Clerk's Office
280 Grove Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302

For marriage licenses issued before 1913, please call the City Clerk's Office at 201-547-5150 for directions.
How do I get a copy of a birth certificate?

Birth records are archived by Hudson County, not Jersey City.

Contact: Hudson County Administration Building
Vital Statistics
595 Newark Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
201-795-6040

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How do I obtain employment with the City?

In general, the City is not hiring.
For more information call the Personnel Office at 201-547-5217.

Some hiring is still scheduled for the Police and Fire Departments. For more information call the Personnel Office at 201-547-5217.
Does the City have any programs do help people find work?

Employment & Training Program, Inc.

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121-125 Newark Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07302
201-860-0080
Fax: 201-860-0007

A computer dedicated to providing access to the Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network is available in the New Jersey Room at the Main Library, 472 Jersey Avenue, for one-hour scheduled sessions. This service enables users to find current career and job related information.
How do I find out about any intern programs?
Call the Personnel Office at 201-547-5217.
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I'd like to move to Jersey City. How do I learn more about doing that?
The Board of Realtors is happy to supply you with a list of its members that specialize in Jersey City properties:
Executive Vice President
1325 Paterson Plank Road
Secaucus, NJ 07094
201-867-4415
Fax: 201-864-7640

Two local papers, The Jersey Journal, a daily, and The Jersey City Reporter, a weekly, carry real estate ads - both from agents and from individual property owners.

To get a single copy of The Jersey Journal mailed to you send $3 to:

The Jersey Journal
Circulation
26 Journal Square
Jersey City, NJ 07306
The regular, news stand price is fifty cents.
The Jersey City Reporter will mail you a single, free copy. Call them at 201-798-7800.

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Are there any programs available to help residents improve their property?
S.N.A.P. - Strategic Neighborhood Assistance Program

SNAP is a cooperative effort created through the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) with the help of Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) to help municipalities develop comprehensive strategis for meeting neighborhood needs. SNAP's primary goal is to strategically invest financial and other resources in threatened but viable neighborhoods to stabilize and revitalize them and provide a significant and visible impact in the community. It seeks to positively address housing, social, and economic issues in target neighborhoods. SNAP projects are as follows: Neighborhood Preservation Programs, Relocation Assistance, Weatherization, and Lead-Based Paint Abatement Program (LBP).

Homeowner Rebate Program

Purpose - The purpose of the Homeowner Rebate Program is to assist Homeowners (of one to four family units) to abate code violations, improve health and safety items, and other necessary general repairs.

Qualifications:
1. own and occupy a one to four family house, (the house to be repaired)
2. have paid to date your real estate tax
3. are within the family size and income guidelines.
Call 201-547-4583 for more information.
City Wide Relocation

Purpose - Assists displaced residents throughout the city by reason of fire, uninhabitable conditions, or governmental action (i.e. eminent domain). Call 201-547-4831 for more information.

DCA - Lead Based Abatement Program

Purpose - To assist property owners to sharply reduce and permanently alleviate children's exposure to lead. The hazards considered to be of greatest immediate concern are those to which children are most exposed; lead-contaminated dust; deteriorated lead-based paint; and lead-contaminated soil if it is bare, accessible to young children, and/or likely to be blown or tracked into the dwelling.

Call 201-547-4875 for more information.

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I'd like to sell goods or services to the City. How do I do that?

Call the Purchase Alert program at 201-547-5211
I'd like to move a business to Jersey City or grow a business that's already in Jersey City. What's the best way to apply for grants and loans?
Contact: The Jersey City Economic Development Corporation
30 Montgomery Street
8th Floor
Jersey City, NJ 07302
201-333-7797
Fax: 201-333-9323
Web Site:
http://www.jcedc.org
E-mail:
chris@jcedc.org
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What are the charitable and social-service organizations in Jersey City?
Afro-American Historical Society Museum
1841 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07305
201-547-5262

American Red Cross
26 Greenville Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07305
201-433-3100

Assoc. Of Retarded Citizens
365-381 Clendenny Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07304
201-434-7783

Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Hudson County
273-A Monmouth St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
201-332-1949

Boy Scouts of America
24-36 Jones St.
Jersey City, NJ 07306
201-659-2810
FAX: 201-659-3331

Boys and Girls Clubs of Hudson County
1 Canal St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
201-333-4100

Christ Hospital
176 Palisade Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
201-795-8200

Educational Arts Team
201 Cornelison Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07304
201-432-1911

Friends of Lifers
215 Martin Luther King Drive
Jersey City, NJ 07305
201-938-1419

Girl Scouts of Greater Essex and Hudson County
3487 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07307
201-656-1440
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Hogar Crea
Substance Abuse Treatment Center
79 Cornelison Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07302
201-432-7040

Horizon Health Center
710 Bergen Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07304
201-451-6300

Hudson County Child Abuse Prevention Center
880 Bergen Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
201-798-5588

Hudson County Housing Resource Center
574 Newark Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
201-795-5615

Hudson County Legal Services
574 Newark Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
201-792-6363

Hudson Cradle
1805 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07305
201-332-7879

Jersey City Child Development
514 Newark Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
201-656-1500

Jersey City Economic Development Corporation
30 Montgomery Street
8 th floor
Jersey City, NJ 07302
201-333-7797
Fax: 201-333-9323

Jersey City Medical Center
Member of the Liberty Health Care System
50 Baldwin Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07304
201-915-2000

Jersey City Museum
472 Jersey Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07302
201-547-4514

Jewish Home and Rehabilitation Center
198 Stevens Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07305
201-451-9000

Kaleidoscope Health Care
83 Wayne St
Jersey City, NJ 07305
201-451-5425

Let's Celebrate
1 Highland Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
201-433-5438

Martin Luther King Drive Neighborhood Dev. Corp.
37 Virginia Ave.
Jersey City, NJ 07305
201-433-1632

National Assoc. For Sickle Cell Disease
P.O. Box 3804
Jersey City, NJ 07303
201-432-8459

National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
83 Wayne St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
201-451-2877

New Hope House
Single Room Occupancy - $90 per week
654 Bergen Ave
Jersey City, NJ
201-434-3211

Occupational Center of Hudson County
780 Montgomery St
Jersey City, NJ 07306
201-432-5959
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PACO
Puertorriquenos Asociados for Community Organization
392 Manilla Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07302
201-963-8282

Saint Joseph's School for the Blind
253 Baldwin Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
201-653-0578

Salvation Army
48 Erie St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
201-653-3071

Senior Support Services
201 Cornelison Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07304
201-451-4040

United Way of Hudson County
857 Bergen Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
201-434-2625

Urban League of Hudson County
779 Bergen Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
201-451-8888

Veterans' Center
115 Christopher Columbus Drive
Jersey City, NJ 07302
1-973-645-2038

York Street Project
89 York St
Jersey City, NJ 07306
201-451-9838

YWCA of Hudson County
270 Fairmount Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
201-333-5700

Visiting Homemaker Service
586 Newark Ave
Jesey City, NJ 07306
201-656-6001

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How do I go about getting a license for my dog?
Your dog's rabies shot certificate must be current up to November 98!
Proof of your dog being altered (if you are applying for that status).
Please make check or money order payable to:
The Jersey City Division Of Health
Mail or bring form and payment to:
586 Newark Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07307

License Fee:
An Altered Dog (Must provide proof) .................. $6.70
A Non-Altered Dog ............................................. $9.70

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ALL DOG LICENSES ISSUED PRIOR TO JANUARY 31, 1998, HAVE EXPIRED!

Jersey City residents can obtain FREE rabies vaccinations for their dogs from the following veterinary clinics:

Ambassador Veterinary Hospital
3714 Kennedy Boulevard
201-863-4072

Animal Clinic Of Jersey City
603 Westside Avenue
201-435-6424

Bayonne Animal Hospital
1170 Kennedy Boulevard
201-339-0121

Need More Information or a copy of the form? Call The Office Of Animal Control: 201-547-4888
Or see:

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What are the branches of the public library?
Main Library
472 Jersey Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07302
201-547-4500

Children's Department
201-547-4519
Monday - Saturday 9:00 - 5:00

New Jersey Room
201-547-4503
Monday - Saturday 10:00 - 5:00

Federal Documents
201-547-4517
Monday - Saturday 10:00 - 5:00

Lending Department
201-547-4526
&
Reference Department
201-547-4501
Monday - Thursday 9:00 - 8:00
Friday 9:00 - 6:00
Saturday 9:0 - 5:00

Community Awareness Series
201-547-4505
Monday - Thursday 10:00 - 8:00
Friday 10:00 - 5:00

Literacy Program Office
201-547-4518
Monday - Thursday 10:00 - 7:45
Friday 10:00 - 6:00
Saturday 9:00 5:00

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Branch Libraries

Major Branches
Five Corners Branch Library
201-547-4543
Media Arts Department (second floor)
201-547-4546
678 Newark Avenue
Monday Noon - 8:00
Tuesday - Friday 10:00 - 6:00
Saturdays 9:00 - 5:00

Greenville Branch Library
201-547-453
1841 Kennedy Boulevard
Monday - Saturday 10:00 - 5:00

Hudson City Branch Library
201-547-4556
14 Zabriskie Street
Monday Noon - 8:00
Tuesday - Friday 10:00 - 5:00
Saturday 9:00 - 5:00

Miller Branch Library
201-547-4551
489 Bergen Avenue
Monday - Friday 10:00 - 6:00

Computer Learning Resource Center
201-547-4551
489 Bergen Avenue
Monday, Tuesday, and Friday 10:00 - 6:00
Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 - 8:00

Neighborhood Branches
Pavonia Branch Library
201-547-4808
362 Eighth Street
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:00 - 1:00 and 2:00 - 5:00
Thursday Noon - 5:00 and 6:00 - 8:00

Perfecto Oyola Biblioteca Criolla
201-547-4541
280 First Street
Monday Noon - 8:00
Tuesday - Friday 9:00 - 1:00 and 2:00 - 5:00

Claremont Branch Library
201-547-4555
291 Martin Luther King Drive
Monday - Friday 9:00 - 1:00 and 2:00 - 5:00

Lafayette Branch Library
201-547-5017
307 Pacific Avenue
Monday - Friday 9:00 - 1:00 and 2:00 - 5:00

Marion Branch Library
201-547-4552
1017 West Side Avenue
Monday - Friday 9:00 - 1:00 and 2:00 - 5:00

Pearsall Branch Library
201-547-6557
104 Pearsall Avenue
Monday - Friday 9:00 - 1:00 and 2:00 - 5:00

West Bergen Branch Library
201-547-4554
476 West Side Avenue
For more information see:
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Where is the Jersey City office for the New Jersey State Department of Motor Vehicles?
The New Jersey office for the DMV is on Summit Avenue at Sip, just behind Journal Square.
How do you file a civil complaint?

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It depends on what you are suing for and if it is a dollar amount, what the total is.

For money damages:

Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Old Court House at the corner of Newark and Baldwin Avenues (just up the block from the Administration Building).

If the amount is $10,000 or less then go to the Law Division, Special Civil, Administration Building, 7th floor, 595 Newark Avenue.

If the amount is $1,500 or less then file at the Small Claims Division Special Civil, Administration Building, 7th floor, 595 Newark Avenue.
How do you file a criminal complaint?

In general, law enforcement will file criminal complaints.

If you find it necessary to file a criminal complaint yourself:
- First make a police report at a local precinct
  To file the complaint, you will only need the police report number
- Then go to 769 Montgomery Street to file the complaint
Where do I go to get a copy of a police report?
8 Erie Street during normal business hours. There is a slight fee.
Where do you go to court for a civil charge?
The Administration Building at 595 Newark Avenue or the Old Court House at the corner of Newark and Baldwin Avenues (just up the block from the Administration Building).
The document telling you to appear will direct you to the correct location. It will also suggest if you should bring an attorney. It will also tell how You can obtain legal services if you cannot afford to pay.
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Where do you go to court for a criminal charge?
In general the first step in an indictable offense is The Central Judicial Processing (CJP) Court at the ground floor of 595 Newark Avenue. There is also an entrance for this court on Central Avenue (between Newark and Pavonia).
Less serious charges (disorderly person) are taken care of at 769 Montgomery Street
How do you post bail for somebody that has been arrested?
- On indictable offenses, at Hudson County Court 595 Newark Avenue
- For disorderly person offenses, at 769 Montgomery Street
- At Hudson County Jail in Kearny, New Jersey
!!! WARNING !!! WARNING !!! WARNING !!! WARNING !!! WARNING !!! After bail has been set, a defendant may be given a ten percent cash bail option. BE ADVISED WHEN POSTING THIS TEN PERCENT CASH OPTION, IF THE DEFENDANT FAILS TO APPEAR, YOU WILL BE LIABLE FOR THE REMAINING NINETY PERCENT OF THE BAIL AMOUNT!!! By posting bail you are personally responsible for the defendant's appearing whenever the court requires.
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How do you apply for welfare?
To be added
My car's been towed. What do I do now?
If it's been towed from the City's streets, contact the local police precinct. They will tell you who towed your vehicle and where it is now.
The auto pound is at 100 Phillip Street. The Central Avenue Bus line goes there.
Where do I find property deeds/titles for Jersey City properties?
The tax office at City Hall, 280 Grove Street, has tax records, block and lot numbers, and maps. The main phone number there is 201-547-5267
The Hudson County government maintains records of deeds, mortgages, and liens at 595 Newark Avenue in the Register's Office. This is about three blocks from the Summit Avenue exit of the Journal Square Transportation Center. The phone number is 201-795-6577.
The Hudson County government also maintains tax records at 567 Pavonia Avenue. This is one block away from the 595 Newark Avenue Building. The phone number is 201-795-6588.
What are the closest tennis courts to a PATH subway station?
These tennis courts are in public parks. The facilities are available without cost.
Hamilton Park -- Jersey Avenue/McWilliams/Pavonia An easy walk from either the PAVONIA-NEWPORT or GROVE PATH stations
From PAVONIA-NEWPORT walk West on Pavonia to reach the Park. From GROVE walk West on Newark for one block, then North on Jersey Avenue.
Leonard Gordon Park -- Manhattan/Kennedy/Liberty
Pershing Field -- Central Avenue/Manhattan Avenue
These two are a fifteen-minute walk/five bus ride from the Journal Square PATH station.
For Leonard Gordon, walk North on Kennedy Blvd. For Pershing Field walk North on Summit Avenue. The 83 New Jersey Transit Bus and the Central Avenue Lines go North from Journal Square.
There are other buses that go North on Kennedy Boulevard. Information is available from
More information on bus lines is available from The New Jersey Transit voice information number: 800-772-2222.
or http://www.njtransit.state.nj.us/
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How do I get a copy of a public document?
Most public documents are available from the City Clerk's Office at 280 Grove Street between the hours of 8:30 a.m and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
A fee may apply.
Call 201-547-5150 for more information.