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Official Merchandise of the CASID

July 2010

CASID President Michael Yun and Councilman Bill Gaughan Display Summer 2010 T-Shirts The CASID is pleased to announce the launch of their Official Merchandise line with two premier designs, "I (heart) JC Heights" and "Living 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.

New on the Avenue

July 2010

Click HereThe CASID welcomes new businesses:

  • 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>

 

300% Increase in Morning Bus Service to NYC from Central Ave, Jersey City

Updated: June 21, 2010

new scheduleStarting June 7th, COACH USA Red & Tan will increase morning rush hour bus routes 10/99s from four to twelve (12) pickups along Central Avenue in the Jersey City Heights.  To encourage ridership and ease the transition, COACH USA will promote a $2.00 cash fee to New York City from June 7th through July 9th on this line.

With this improvement, bus service along Central Avenue is increasing 300% traveling into New York City throughout the morning hours, further increasing the dependability of the Red & Tan line. 

Weekday NYC commuters can catch the frequent buses at Central Avenue and Hutton Street at the following approximate times:

5:37 AM, 5:56 AM, 6:16 AM, 6:48 AM, 7:00 AM, 7:25 AM, 7:49 AM, 8:00 AM, 8:24 AM, 8:37 AM, 9:01 AM, and 9:06 AM.

By taking the No. 10/ 99s from Central Avenue, Midtown Manhattan and the NYC Port Authority Bus Station is only 15 to 20 minutes away.

Jersey Journal - Coach USA Red & Tan bus line adds stops to attract Heights riders

See Central Ave Bus Campaign for more info.

Inside the Spring 2010 edition of the Heights News:

June 2010

Spring 2010 NewsletterInside the Spring 2010 edition of the Heights News:

  • 300% Increase in Morning Bus Services, Fares Reduced;
  • Everything Festival Draws Thousands;
  • Save U.E.Z. Funds;
  • Festival Photos;
  • Business Spotlight: Baines Family Dental;
  • and much more.

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Everything Jersey City Festival

Updated JULY 2010

Everything Jersey City Festival file photo

With several thousand in attendance, the 2010 Everything Jersey City Festival was a huge success.

Click here to learn more about the 2010 Everything JC Festival which took place on Central Avenue in the Heights section of Jersey City!

Pictures from the 2010 Everything JC Festival are now on facebook!

NY Daily News: Jersey City Heights' star is on the rise

November 13, 2009

The 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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Public Art in the Heights

October 15, 2009

"It Ain't Arles" Located at Manhattan and Central Avenue, Jersey CityPublic art - love it or hate, if it starts a conversation and captures one’s imagination it has fulfilled its purpose. Given Jersey City's thriving art community, public displays of artistic talent are seen all over the Heights. From the statues at Leonard Gordon Park to the decorated utility boxes on Central Avenue, a simple stroll through the Heights can turn into a wonderful cultural experience. While visiting the Heights, make sure you don't miss the variety of public art available.