GreenTunicKirk

GreenTunicKirk t1_jddamq9 wrote

Reply to comment by BrewedInJerseyCity in 902 Brewing to host Paul Fireman backed event by el_tigrox

Oh c'mon ...

What you're seeing is a public outcry from people who are regular customers that are upset by this. And you're not taking ANY responsibility???

"Hey, very clearly we misjudged the situation. We're going to take all this into consideration and ensure we do not affiliate with the group in the future. In the meantime, it's too late to cancel the event and so we invite you all to come and speak out against the people's park foundation. We're sorry, and we hope we can move forward with trust in the community."

How hard would this have been?

Your defensiveness really says something about your integrity, and I'm so incredibly disappointed by this.

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GreenTunicKirk t1_jdd9c8c wrote

Reply to comment by caroline_elly in 902 Brewing to host Paul Fireman backed event by el_tigrox

That's really disingenuous. u/BrewedInJerseyCity is an account that's at least a year old and posts regularly in our area subreddits. Additionally, their instagram account is followed/following community accounts that talk about the LSP renovation and activism in support of keeping LSP free to the public and not privatized by Paul Fireman.

They may not know the ins and outs of the situation, and Fireman's astroturfing campaign and PR is designed to trick people. However, there's no excuse at this point...

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GreenTunicKirk t1_jdd78ab wrote

Reply to comment by yethica in 902 Brewing to host Paul Fireman backed event by el_tigrox

I don't think a boycott of 902 would be effective in this situation, as it really distracts from the real issue which is the park. I am *really* trying to be fair to 902 and their position of neutrality, regardless of my own opinion, and if it comes to a point that I stop giving 902 business then so be it.

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GreenTunicKirk t1_jdcnoxv wrote

Reply to 902 Brewing to host Paul Fireman backed event by el_tigrox

I understand why 902 would be willing to host the event and even support the efforts - as it would mean a direct increase in business due to their proximity to the park. For sure, it makes total sense.

HOWEVER - it is in direct opposition with what their CURRENT community patrons value and want. I've given lots of money to 902 over the years, and this is honestly really upsetting to me to see them hosting this event. Paul Fireman is NOT a "people's park" person, it is a label designed to dupe people into support. I hope u/BrewedInJerseyCity understands that they can't just hide behind "We're just hosting! We don't support!" excuse... Dingbatz in Clifton got torn a new one and lost a lot of business as a result of having a nazi metal band perform. They used the same sort of excuse too...

I won't be boycotting the brewery as that is not consistent with supporting local business, but I will be very critical of them for this. I hope NO ONE comes out to that event, and if they do, it's to protest the event.

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EDIT: Looks like they're doubling down on their defense and saying we are "assaulting/internet bullying" ... so there goes that. There's a few other breweries in the area I really like: Defiant Brewery & BBQ is the furthest in Pearl River NY, but damn good food. Departed Soles in downtown is a tiny but mighty, and Bolero in Secaucus has some very creative brews.

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GreenTunicKirk t1_jbv6tu4 wrote

Reply to comment by JeromePowellAdmirer in CONFESSION TIME: If I know I can make the round trip within the allotted 1 hour I will only activate a single Light Rail ticket by kraghis

In Berlin they have subsidized transit across the city. Hop on/off rail lines, trams, buses. All for the price of one ticket.

No it’s not free like you say, but for the cost of one light rail ticket you can go everywhere in Berlin with ease and efficiency.

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GreenTunicKirk t1_j8x6if7 wrote

Reply to Liberty Science Center - Pompeii: the Immortal City by SassySucculent23

Also recommending the LSC After Dark - first and third Thursdays, the place turns into dope club-like atmosphere. With the ticket, you can purchase a special entry to the Pompeii exhibit, which gets you upstairs to see the exhibit with a smaller crowd, and a cheese & wine spread to set the mood as if you were eating in Pompeii. Figs, whole grains, jams, cheeses, olives, grapes, etc...

I've seen the exhibit. It's pretty neat! As an adult there are some fascinating tidbits of knowledge that I learned inspire how we do things today.

Also, the night time views of the city from the observation deck is really cool!

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GreenTunicKirk t1_j64iob0 wrote

Reply to Bicyclist involved in Jersey City hit-and-run by Councilwoman DeGise files $1M tort claim by EyesOnImprovement

Dude was in the wrong. He blows through a red light and the video showed no sign of him slowing.

Shamey was in the wrong. Arent hit and runs a felony in the state?

City was in the wrong. For not properly enforcing parking rules, there was a vehicle parked at the corner, blocking the crosswalk and visibility.

Person blocking crosswalk was wrong. Whoever decides “fuck it I’ll take a ticket” was lazy and shouldn’t have parked there.

What we are seeing here will happen time and time again, until we are able to better enforce parking measure, increase accessibility for pedestrians and bike lanes (yeah you heard me), and have our actual police do things they are hired to do, not just stand around Newark Ave with their phones out playing candy crush.

This is the human cost of urban development and growth, in real time.

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