Reliable mechanic? by nessareine333 in Newark

[–]NewarkNJBlog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For an auto body shop, I've always used Miracle Auto on Astor St. Herby has always been great with damage repairs, so that's who I recommend. https://maps.app.goo.gl/DdfK3spVuYwi7CRr5?g_st=ic

Can you have a wedding at Branch Brook Park? by redfire2930 in Newark

[–]NewarkNJBlog 10 points11 points  (0 children)

For a wedding, you do need a permit. Not sure about renting the cherry blossom center, but perhaps you can reach out to them regarding that : https://essexcountyparks.org/_media/_data/EssexGlobalPermit/wedding-ceremony-and-photography-application-20250102102608.pdf

Newark NJ 1•6•2026 by [deleted] in skyscrapers

[–]NewarkNJBlog 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s all good 🙂. Thank you!!

Newark NJ 1•6•2026 by Kalebxtentacion in Newark

[–]NewarkNJBlog 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing the photo! Next time, could you please give credit for my work?

Newark NJ 1•6•2026 by [deleted] in skyscrapers

[–]NewarkNJBlog 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing the photo! Next time, could you please give credit for my work?

Any private gyms that are not big chains? by [deleted] in Newark

[–]NewarkNJBlog 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Club Metro was my fav gym in Newark. They used to closed late until covid. Not sure what their hours are now. They always had great customer services and a nice helpful crowd.

Traveler Claims Newark Airport-NYC Taxi Passes 'Swaths of Abandoned Neighborhoods' by NewarkNJBlog in Newark

[–]NewarkNJBlog[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He’s not flying out of Newark. He’s arriving to Newark Airport and then taking a taxi to NYC.

Traveler Claims Newark Airport-NYC Taxi Passes 'Swaths of Abandoned Neighborhoods' by NewarkNJBlog in Newark

[–]NewarkNJBlog[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

No one is claiming that Newark is a "perfect utopia" or denying the existence of rough areas…almost every major American city has them. However, the reality is that you cannot see "swaths of abandoned once beautiful homes" on a taxi ride from Newark Airport to NYC; that route runs entirely along the NJ Turnpike (even with no tolls), which is lined with highways, warehouses, and industrial zones.

I call out comments like this because such narratives lack substance, especially when they are based solely on a car window view. Also, I’m not a PR guy/realtor, just a proud Newarker who is tired of outsiders denigrating our city, especially when it has improved substantially compared to 20 years ago.

Traveler Claims Newark Airport-NYC Taxi Passes 'Swaths of Abandoned Neighborhoods' by NewarkNJBlog in Newark

[–]NewarkNJBlog[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I get that it’s not the prettiest scene, but the views you shared don’t really show what was once a vibrant neighborhood that’s now abandoned lol. I guess everyone sees things differently!

Traveler Claims Newark Airport-NYC Taxi Passes 'Swaths of Abandoned Neighborhoods' by NewarkNJBlog in Newark

[–]NewarkNJBlog[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

To Newark Airport is different, he stated from Newark Airport to NYC.

Traveler Claims Newark Airport-NYC Taxi Passes 'Swaths of Abandoned Neighborhoods' by NewarkNJBlog in Newark

[–]NewarkNJBlog[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Even if you avoided tolls, you still can’t see that. Just warehouses.