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Update: More Morning Bus Service to NYC from Central Ave, Jersey City
Updated: August 23, 2010- Weekday NYC commuters can catch the frequent buses at Central Avenue and Hutton Street at the following approximate times:
- By taking the No. 10/ 99s from Central Avenue, the New York City Port Authority Bus Terminal is only 15 to 20 minutes away. With the $5.50 round trip promotional rate, this service to Midtown Manhattan is the best in New Jersey.
Starting August 16th, COACH USA Red & Tan has increased morning rush hour bus routes 10/99s from twelve (12) to fifteen (15) pickups along Central Avenue in the Jersey City Heights.
With this improvement, commuters can expect a bus to New York City from Central Avenue every 15 to 20 minutes between 5:00 and 9:06 AM. Bus service along Central Avenue has increased 375% since June 7th traveling into NYC throughout the morning hours, further increasing the dependability of the Red & Tan line.
5:37 AM, 5:56 AM, 6:16 AM, 6:37 AM, 6:49 AM, 7:00 AM, 7:13 AM, 7:25 AM, 7:37 AM, 7:49 AM, 8:00 AM, 8:24 AM, 8:37 AM, 9:01 AM, and 9:06 AM.
See Central Ave Bus Campaign for more info.
Jersey City Studio Tour Weekend - Oct 1, 2, 3 Visit Central Ave for Artists and New Murals
August 10, 2010
The Central Avenue Special Improvement District Management Corporation (CASID) in partnership with Councilman Ward D, Bill Gaughan, the Jersey City Division of Cultural Affairs, Jersey City Pro Arts, Jersey City Museum, The Distillery Gallery & Artspace, Art House Productions, and Heights Artist Initiative are pleased to announce our collaborative effort to participate in the Jersey City Studio Tours October 1-3, 2010.
Together, we are welcoming artists to Central Avenue and the Heights section of Jersey City. Our goal is to engage the artist community and, with enough interest, transform Central Avenue into an Art Main Street Mecca for the weekend. The CASID will make every effort to find an appropriate location within our business district for each artist that applies, although space is limited. Addtionally, there is an open call to artist for mural proposals. For more information and applications, click on the links below (pdf):
Why the Heights? Public art and the artist community is alive and well in our neighborhood.
Check back soon for weekly updates on this new pilot program. Bands interested in performing in local restaurants during that weekend should email us press kits and/or clips.
Inside the Summer 2010 edition of the Heights News:
August 2010Inside the Summer 2010 edition of the Heights News:
- Open Call to Artists;
- Older Businesses, Newer Websites;
- Official Ave Merchandise;
- Street Parking Meter Rates Increase 50%;
- U.E.Z. Funds Partially Restored;
- Business Spotlight: Mendez Agency Nationwide Travel;
- and much more.
New on the Avenue
July 2010
The CASID welcomes new businesses:
- Jazzy Shoes
- Kid Zone
- Portofino Fish Market
- D-Starr Barbershop & Boutique
- Chi Chi's Store
- Rivas Medical Supply
- Computech Experts
- Hollywood Fried Chicken
- Urban City, LLC
- Cleopatra Cafe
- El Carretero
- Emperor Limousine
- Soft House Furniture
- Footprints Realty
More New Businesses on the Avenue>
Official Merchandise of the CASID
July 2010
The CASID is pleased to announce the launch of their Official Merchandise line with two premier designs, "I (heart) JC Heights" and "Livin' the High Life in the Heights." The merchandise is a fun way to promote the Heights and show pride in our community. T-Shirts are now available at the Garden State News (366 Central Ave) for $6.99 each while supplies last. Local businesses interested in adding the T-shirts to their retail inventory, please contact the CASID.
Everything Jersey City Festival
Updated JULY 2010
With several thousand in attendance, the 2010 Everything Jersey City Festival was a huge success.
Pictures from the 2010 Everything JC Festival are now on facebook!
NY Daily News: Jersey City Heights' star is on the rise
November 13, 2009The wave of gentrification that leapfrogged the Hudson a few years back has reached new heights - Jersey City Heights, to be exact.
When banker Yvonne Thevenot saw her family's future home in Jersey City Heights five years ago, the house and the friendly neighbors immediately won her over.
"We just saw ourselves there," said Thevenot, 39, who lives in the Ogden Ave. home with her husband and 5-year-old son. "It has a great view of Manhattan, and there's a lot of space for us."
The Thevenots are part of a wave of young urban professionals sweeping into the Heights, a historically working- and middle-class neighborhood perched on the Palisades just west of Hoboken, once the hot across-the-river destination for folks priced out of the West Side and Brownstone Brooklyn.
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