Our neighbors to the north have built a bridge to somewhere

Hoboken and Weehawken have torn down the wall separating the two neighbors and a walkway along the Hudson River has been finished connecting the two bergs.

Said Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer of the project "This is an absolutely gorgeous connection between Hoboken and Weehawken." We find ourselves in an agreeable mood with local mayors this morning.

Now, you may be waiting for the usual snarky jokes about our neighbors whom we kid because we love. You'd think we'd talk about immigration from one to the other and poking fun at Fuho. Not the case here today.




Of course we do worry about the violence escalating between Weehawken's big gang "The Jets" and Hoboken's biggest gang "The Sharks" as they will have an easy place to rumble and settle things with singing and slick dance moves. But that's just us...

If at some point in the next five years there are rumbling about the Devils packing up and leaving...

...remember when you read this story. This is how these deals with city governments go all cattywumpus and feelings get hurt and cities can't pony up so owners look for greener pastures.

Yesterday the City of Newark took one on the chin over an arbitration case that had been festering for over a decade. Now it seems (and read the article it's far too involved to bring in all the pertinent points without just reprinting it) the City of Newark will owe the Devils and owner Jeff Vanderbeek $2.7 million a year in parking monies all while the Devils pay $3 million a year in lease costs at the Prudential Center. Newark sees less money, they're already horribly strapped, Mayor Cory Booker tries to reopen negotiations and gets rebuffed. Over the next few years the city's cost will increase to actually more than they take in from the Devils.

That's when rumors about moving to Portland Oregon or Seattle Washington begin. And before you say "no way everyone has too much invested in Devils hockey" ask yourself where the Colorado Rockies, the ORIGINAL Colorado Rockies, are today.

Third annual Pet Owner's Day scheduled for Jersey City

Jersey City will hold it's third annual Pet Owner's Day beginning April 22nd and running through June 16th. The clinics, starting on April 22 and running through June 16, are a result of a $10,000 grant from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Mayor Jerremiah Healy is solidly behind the effort and said "We felt it was important during these difficult economic times to find private funding for animal health and hope that all pet owners keep their animals up to date on all necessary shots." Right on Mayor, we agree.

As for the actual vaccinations given, the Jersey Journal tells us they will be:
*Dogs will be administered the DA2PP vaccination for distemper, adenovirus, parainfluenza and parvovirus.
*Cats will be administered the FVRCP vaccination for feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus and panleukopenia.

No word on fish or pet rhinos.

Ah yes, you know the dates, how about the wheres...
Sunday, April 22nd @ City Hall, 280 Grove Street
Sunday, April 29th @ Bethune Center Parking Lot, 140 MLK Drive
Saturday, May 5th @ Pershing Field (Behind Skating Rink), 201 Central Avenue
Saturday, May 12th @ Country Village Park, Sycamore Road
Saturday, May 19th @ Audubon Park, 103 – 129 Bergen Avenue
Saturday, June 2nd @ Riverview/Fisk Park, Palisade Avenue
Sunday, June 10th @ Lincoln Park (Running Track Parking Lot)
Saturday, June 16th @ Arlington Park, 785 Grand Street

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State trivia night: This state gave us the first female United States senator. Answer here.

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While July may seem like a long way off...

It is always best to plan ahead. While we're not saying go line the river up in FuHo just yet, Macy's announced the July 4th fireworks will once again be held on the Hudson River, eschewing those with properties on the East River. While we're sure there will be plenty of whining and gnashing of teeth over the Hudson River choice by some New Yorkers, we think it is the correct call. As a consolation perhaps they will have fireworks at another New Jersey landmark visible from Brooklyn, the Statue of Liberty.

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"Jealousy is all the fun you think they had."
--Erica Jong

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Today is national peanut butter and jelly sammich day

So, you gonna have one? We're also thinking the debate over crunchy vs creamy peanut butter was decided long ago, yes? And when it comes to jams and jellies, what makes a PBJ work for you?

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Jackie Robinson statue stolen from Journal Square home

The magnificent statue of Jackie Robinson at Journal Square was ripped from its moorings and taken by what police describe as a 4 x 4 truck, possibly a Ford F-150. Police said security videos around Journal Square show the truck backing up to the statue with three men getting out around 4:00 am this morning (Sunday).

If you have any information on the whereabouts of this iconic Jersey City statue please call Jersey City police.

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David Clarkson netted his thirtieth goal tonight for the Devils who clocked the Carolina Hurricanes 5-0. Clarkson's thirty goals is one of the great surprises of this entire season. What an asset he has become. His top goal scoring season was 2008-09 when he had 17. If he can provide some secondary scoring come playoff time at the pace he is now the Devils will have a real shot to do some damage in the Eastern Conference playoffs.

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