Re: [AsburyPark] Re: [Fwd: Governor Corzine's Monmouth County Town Hall Meeting in Marlboro at 7-9pm on Monday, February 4, 2008. See details inside.]

2008-01-18 Thread Mike Hemeon
WHat can be said? People from NJ elect a billionaire that is allegedly a democrat. Well done is all I can say. He will do as he pleases he doesn't care if he is re-elected or not. He will end up on Hillary's team. DOn't forget vote for her too! She's good. She is just like him.

[AsburyPark] Re: West side Prt2

2008-01-18 Thread fancypaaantz
You know, it is funny. There is a lot of talk here about the west side and on app.com as well lately. I tried to sell my houes last spring on the east side so that I could buy a bigger house on the west side. My house now is tiny. Anyway, I could not sell at what I thought was a good price and

[AsburyPark] Re: Affordable housing

2008-01-18 Thread Jennifer
In between, non-profits I worked as a community development specialist for Bank of NY. The Community Reinvestment Act is a federal law that was enacted in 1977 to prevent redlining. Every bank must make loans in areas where they accept deposits. Most lenders have very large reinvestment

[AsburyPark] Thoughts about the jobs program for kids

2008-01-18 Thread Jack Pitzer
I was thinking about the Civilian Conservation Corps idea for a citywide jobs program for kids when I had a crazy idea. First, to recap, it would need to have some pretty heavy PR as I previously mentioned. Call it something like My Asbury Park Here's the crazy idea part...you make stars out

[AsburyPark] Not jsut the west side....

2008-01-18 Thread oakdorf
ASBURY PARK — As police investigate a number of overnight car burglaries, they are warning residents to take valuables out of their parked vehicles. Around the pony, CH, 600 block of lake Lights, Cameras...and police. And yes, I have a camera on my house. I got tired of the neighborhood

[AsburyPark] Re: Help The Blue Bishops

2008-01-18 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, Michael W. Brim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From The Coaster Asbury Park High School Seeking Donations Asbury Park High School is still seeking donations to help them honor the Blue Bishops State Championship football team with championship rings and

[AsburyPark] Re: A Look...Community Center's in Asbury Park

2008-01-18 Thread kerrymbutch
Jack writes: What I really think could go far in our city is a jobs program for kids that will provide a strong alternative for the gang lifestyle, and/or falling into bad things. Model it after the Civilian Conservation Corps. Put kids to work building things in our city, and working at new

[AsburyPark] Annual Clean Up Asbury Park Day

2008-01-18 Thread fancypaaantz
I also always thought we should do a yearly (at least) clean up AP Day for all the garbage that floats around. Have residents show there pride in the city. Business could take some public areas, residents could work on the aeras around there house/street and pick up all the garbage. Kids could

[AsburyPark] Re: Thoughts about the jobs program for kids

2008-01-18 Thread fancypaaantz
I think it sounds like a great idea. I bet that the younger kids would be way more into it than the older ones. The little ones, though, would need a lot of adult help. I will always remember doing a walk-a-thon in grade school for a new play structure. How about not only having kids work on a

[AsburyPark] Re: Affordable housing

2008-01-18 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, Jennifer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is there a report of some sorts that shows the number of african- american (and other minority) owned homes in Asbury Park? From that, is there a report that shows how many of those are owner occuppied and how many are

Re: [AsburyPark] Re: City Council Election Methods

2008-01-18 Thread MarioAPNJ
In a message dated 1/18/2008 7:38:35 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have one more favor to ask. In the introduction of the document, it mentions a companion booklet, City Council Election Methods. That's the one that ranks the nineteen election types around the

[AsburyPark] Re: City Council Election Methods

2008-01-18 Thread rook782
Thank you Mario. I have one more favor to ask. In the introduction of the document, it mentions a companion booklet, City Council Election Methods. That's the one that ranks the nineteen election types around the world. Could you provide a link? For those that look at the second link,

[AsburyPark] Help The Blue Bishops

2008-01-18 Thread Michael W. Brim
From The Coaster Asbury Park High School Seeking Donations Asbury Park High School is still seeking donations to help them honor the Blue Bishops State Championship football team with championship rings and jackets. The school needs to raise $25,000 to fund the purchases. Anyone interested

[AsburyPark] Re: A Look...Community Center's in Asbury Park

2008-01-18 Thread Jack Pitzer
I'd definitely be interested in trying to make this a reality. I'd also be interested in seeing what some of the other major posters think about this idea, and I'm definitely open to suggestions. [EMAIL PROTECTED], kerrymbutch [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jack writes: What I really think

[AsburyPark] Asbury Park couple jailed, accused of having drugs, porn around children

2008-01-18 Thread Jack Pitzer
Jeeze, can we not get a break here? Another stellar article in the APP that's just going to cause more people to trash our cityit never ends. It's not the APP's fault that these things happen though, in truth this could've happened anywhere, but because it's in AP... Asbury Park couple

[AsburyPark] Re: Annual Clean Up Asbury Park Day

2008-01-18 Thread fancypaaantz
Just want to be clear, I am not criticizing the cops themselves. I come from a law enforcement family. I saw a lot of cops on foot patrol in the summer. I see them on First Nights and such... But there is nothing like having cops on foot all the time, on the street, seeing what is going on...

[AsburyPark] Re: Affordable housing

2008-01-18 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, Jennifer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When you write grants you get to be a complete data wonk. So please forgive me if I'm rattling on here. Jennifer Thanks jen for you analysis. Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to:

Re: [AsburyPark] Re: Annual Clean Up Asbury Park Day

2008-01-18 Thread MarioAPNJ
In a message dated 1/18/2008 3:45:59 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: When I was at NYU in the early 90s, it was unsafe to walk certain blocks. If you did, you had a pretty good chance of being mugged. NYU students were mugged on a regular basis. When I would go to my

[AsburyPark] Re: Affordable housing

2008-01-18 Thread FleurDeLis
The 2000 Census or public records in Freehold. --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, oakdorf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, Jennifer jennifernjca@ wrote: Is there a report of some sorts that shows the number of african- american (and other minority) owned homes in

[AsburyPark] Re: Help The Blue Bishops

2008-01-18 Thread FleurDeLis
JR: Parents were told that there was no money to bus their kids, after closing thier school. I'll bet I see 3 or 4 buses every school day bringing the kids over here, from the West Side. Don't know about the high school for the 8th graders, but it's too far, for small children and with no public

[AsburyPark] Re: Help The Blue Bishops

2008-01-18 Thread FleurDeLis
When my kids were in high school, their varsity jackets were bought by me! My daughter, Angie has 2! The ring was their class ring, also bought by me, their junior year! where are their parents? If they can buy expensive sneakers, buy the jacket! --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, oakdorf

Re: [AsburyPark] The Jersey Channel

2008-01-18 Thread Jersey Shore John
Where E Street meets 10th Avenue Love it. On Jan 18, 2008, at 9:02 PM, kentlw wrote: Wow! Been reading your posts for a few days, and very impressed with so many activist-minded folks trying to improve your town. I'd like to interrupt the serious topics for a moment to let you all know about

[AsburyPark] The Jersey Channel

2008-01-18 Thread kentlw
Wow! Been reading your posts for a few days, and very impressed with so many activist-minded folks trying to improve your town. I'd like to interrupt the serious topics for a moment to let you all know about my new hobby radio station, THE JERSEY CHANNEL: Grand Opening this weekend!

[AsburyPark] Re: 2009 AP CIty Council Candidate Announcement!

2008-01-18 Thread FleurDeLis
The other is asburysteve1952. Found an old email from him! Don't know the other one, Mario, except to see him in passing. I speak to him and that's all. --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, rook782 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bizzarro world. The nice AsburySteve probably wonders why people are

[AsburyPark] Re: Asbury Park couple jailed, accused of having drugs, porn...

2008-01-18 Thread dfsavgny
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Starting to smarten up and know it's probably not us if AP is not part of the link Like Hitler did with the Jews. You make one group the repository of your bad feelings. Its not you its them. Readers feel better knowing that ALL

[AsburyPark] Re: Help The Blue Bishops

2008-01-18 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, justifiedright justifiedright@ wrote: They can't find the money in their highest per capita in the state, $80 million budget? I'm calling shenanigans. I love the team - I even went to the championship game at Rutgers. I'll want to see proof

Re: [AsburyPark] Re: Asbury Park couple jailed, accused of having drugs, porn...

2008-01-18 Thread MarioAPNJ
In a message dated 1/18/2008 4:20:36 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Yeah, it's ridiculous. This literally could have happened anywhere, and if it did happen in another town the headline would have simply read Couple jailed, accused of having drugs, porn around

[AsburyPark] Re: Asbury Park couple jailed, accused of having drugs, porn around children

2008-01-18 Thread asburycouple
Yeah, it's ridiculous. This literally could have happened anywhere, and if it did happen in another town the headline would have simply read Couple jailed, accused of having drugs, porn around children. The fact that they are from AP is irrevelant in this case. --- In

[AsburyPark] Re: Annual Clean Up Asbury Park Day

2008-01-18 Thread apoojo
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, fancypaaantz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks. I have lived here three years and I have never noticed a city wide clean up day, so maybe it needs a bit more publicity? Just like I see signs for a neighborhood watch, would be more than willing to be a

[AsburyPark] They like our new teeth

2008-01-18 Thread MarioAPNJ
GlobeST.com: The latest plan figures to put some teeth into the overall projectThe newly unveiled program awaits city approval, which is expected shortly. Madison Marquette and Asbury Partners hope to complete much of the initiative in time for the summer 2008 season. _Good News (at

Re: [AsburyPark] Re: A Look...Community Center's in Asbury Park

2008-01-18 Thread denise
Did you say model it after the group below? Civilian Conservation Corps by Randy Golden exclusively for About North Georgia As the country suffered the economic woes of The Great Depression, Franklin Delano Roosevelt extolled the virtues of hard work. It was in his acceptance of the

[AsburyPark] Re: Help The Blue Bishops

2008-01-18 Thread justifiedright
They can't find the money in their highest per capita in the state, $80 million budget? I'm calling shenanigans. I love the team - I even went to the championship game at Rutgers. I'll want to see proof that the Bd of Ed can't pay before making a donation to an organization with an $80

[AsburyPark] Re: For Dog Lovers

2008-01-18 Thread FleurDeLis
I thought my dogs were crazy!! He/she, was having a great time! --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just added this to the group's link section. Pray for snow. _Pure Joy_ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sUL0KCIc48) For Dog Lovers (Video is all that's

[AsburyPark] Re: Affordable housing

2008-01-18 Thread Jennifer
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, oakdorf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is there a report of some sorts that shows the number of african- american (and other minority) owned homes in Asbury Park? I don't know of a specific report of homeownership by race. You could look at the HMDA data for

[AsburyPark] Re: Annual Clean Up Asbury Park Day

2008-01-18 Thread fancypaaantz
Can you email me contact info? Emails? If we have a 100 police officers (we really have that many??) then they need to be more of a visible presence. I see a lot more cars on patrol than I use to, but we still need a lot more on foot, interacting with people, getting to know the people. I

Re: [AsburyPark] Annual Clean Up Asbury Park Day

2008-01-18 Thread denise
I know you're fairly new to the city and they have this already in place when I receive the correspondence I will be sure to forward it to you Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with

[AsburyPark] Re: A Look...Community Center's in Asbury Park

2008-01-18 Thread Jack Pitzer
I'd definitely be interested in trying to make this a reality. I'd also be interested in seeing what some of the other major posters think about this idea, and I'm definitely open to suggestions. [EMAIL PROTECTED], kerrymbutch [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jack writes: What I really think

Re: [AsburyPark] Digest Number 3878

2008-01-18 Thread Beth Hewson
--- AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com wrote: - This list will act as a forum for people who are This list will act as a forum for people who are Messages In This Digest (25 Messages)

[AsburyPark] Re: West side Prt2

2008-01-18 Thread oakdorf
-do you see what neptune and state did with RT 33 from Rt 35 to Main? Ditto Asbury Ave - State Rt 66. There's another golden opportunity to rework the main entrance to AP, create a several mini-centers to serve that section of town as well as those first entering AP. Also, Neptune and AP

[AsburyPark] Re: Affordable housing

2008-01-18 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, Jennifer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is a key point: Jen wrote: CRA loans usually require the same credit underwriting as any other loan,but are more flexible in ratios. One part of those ratios is the property tax. Taxes could kill waht might otherwise

[AsburyPark] Re: A Look...Community Center's in Asbury Park

2008-01-18 Thread Jack Pitzer
Sort of, but without and of the racial stuff. My concept of the CCC was that they helped build our roads, railroads and parks at a time when our country was going thru hard times. --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, denise [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Did you say model it after the group below?

Re: [AsburyPark] Re: Annual Clean Up Asbury Park Day

2008-01-18 Thread denise
Beginning this year we should have a total of 108 policeman employed for AP---We also have a large presence of County and State officers patroling the streets of Asbury Park. Believe it or not---there has been a reduction in crime in AP. Alot of crime that had not been reported in the AP Press

[AsburyPark] Re: They like our new teeth

2008-01-18 Thread FleurDeLis
Well Jack, If you read the link, MM promises video surveillance! Someone IS reading this group! This isn't a coincidence! --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: GlobeST.com: The latest plan figures to put some teeth into the overall projectThe newly unveiled