Friday night MULTIMEDIA EXTRAVAGANZA with THE POLICE!

This song, 'Bombs Away' was on the album Zenyatta Mondatta which was what Johnny was going to name his first child until The Police stole the idea, (well, technically Miles Copeland did) so instead of going with his backup plan of Regatta De Blanc he just decided no Zenyatta Mondatta, no kids. FACT!

'Bombs Away' by The Police stepping things off tonight.

Friday night MULTIMEDIA EXTRAVAGANZA with R.E.M.!

Johnny's blog, Johnny's punctuation.

Wanna know one of the ten best things about 1986? This song. R.E.M. with 'Fall on Me' and we here simply dare you to not sing the chorus at the top of your lungs.

Friday night MULTIMEDIA EXTRAVAGANZA with THE FOUR TOPS!

Pulling down the curtain on another Music Series are the Four Tops with that Motown sound Johnny hopes makes it back to Detroit to inspire the Tigers and give them the kick in the pants they need right now.

The Four Tops with 'Reach Out (I'll Be There)'

A logo so anonymous that it almost evaporates and a looooonnnng weekend

First off the long weekend. Johnny needs some time off so he's gonna vacate the Jersey City Desk offices after tonight's Music Series until Tuesday morning. Johnny just needs some time to recharge some batteries, visit a couple museums, a trip to Governor's Island and hit some great restaurants in both Jersey City and NYC. A three and a half day staycation. Very necessary.

Secondly, would you like to see what $3.57 million dollars gets you when you commission Landor Associates to create your new World Trade Center logo. You can click here to see the weak offering or you can just take the word of an architect working in the WTC area who told Gothamist "It’s so anonymous that it almost evaporates."

Late night open thread

Time for Jersey City, After Dark

Sometimes all you want while the world burns is a good read

Well what about a good read that features international intrigue, American "royalty" such as George Washington and Aaron Burr and actual guys on money? How about we spice it up with a haunted house? How about if it was set in olde New York and Paris? Come friends, read the amazing history of Eliza Jumel, formerly the richest woman in America and her NYC mansion. 

Late night open thread

"I'm just glad it'll be Clark Gable who's falling on his face and not Gary Cooper." -- Gary Cooper on his decision not to take the leading role in "Gone With the Wind."

Time for Jersey City, After Dark

So Jersey City, how did you fare in the big rain?

People on Long Island and parts of NYC seem to have been hit harder than our fair city. We also know of some flooding further south in New Jersey where the Pineys got well soaked. How are you making it through today? Any issues with your commute? Flooding in your neighborhood? Loss of power? Do let us know and here's a handy dandy guide to how much rain everyone got.

Late night open thread

State trivia night. Which state is the only US state with a flag that has different designs on both sides? Answer here.

Time for Jersey City, After Dark

Mea Culpa when it comes to casinos in New Jersey

Johnny has bid $250 cash dollars to buy the Revel Casino in Atlantic City. Should his bid be accepted (and it's an all CASH offer friends) he's going to have to point out he's a casino owner in AC while fighting the bad idea Mayor Fulop has for a kabillion story casino and racetrack. Just want to stay on the up and up with you readers.