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Beauty_n_the_book t1_iw07cyf wrote

Reply to comment by Echos_myron123 in 7 Eleven to go by mantunesofnewark

There are plenty of places to buy inexpensive things in the neighborhood. That particular establishment was adding to the loitering situation, yes, but there were also instances of violence and a drug issue that I know little about (but remember hearing details last year). The councilman allegedly has plans for the park across the street which is supposed to help with the homeless situation. Not sure what the plans are, though.

As people have mentioned, the homeless situation is out of control in that area. Often times when they are taken to a shelter they end up back on the street because they prefer to be there. As a former police officer, Im sure Silva is familiar with many of the homeless in the area.

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Nwk_NJ t1_ivyswv9 wrote

Reply to comment by Echos_myron123 in 7 Eleven to go by mantunesofnewark

I'm not a conservative, not a republicOn, nor a Trumpie.

I just have normal cognitive function, and the crap that goes on in Newark is not normal, nor is it advantageous or fair to the majority minority and immigrant families who have to live here and deal with it.

Poor is a lady with 3 kids who pulls a shift at work and still has to be on benefits, who needs better city services and not to be cat-called walking to the train.

I don't feel sorry for grown able-bodied men who choose to live a certain life.

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Nwk_NJ t1_ivylmau wrote

Reply to comment by disassociationfairy in 7 Eleven to go by mantunesofnewark

I share a story bc murders do and have happened with the homeless population in the specific area we are discussing. Yet you acted like my mentioning that was some sort of outlandish dog whistle. I'm aware of the drug problem in this country. And it can be seen very vividly in the areas you mentioned. I'm also pretty positive there are a ton of white people hanging there and on drugs as well. Nothing to do with dog whistles and people "being outside".

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Frequent_Blackberry6 t1_ivy8g6x wrote

Reply to Broar Street Zaro's window is finally fixed. by recnilcram

Bakery Chain Owned in part by Jerry Zaro. He’s a big time lobbyist closely connected with Phil Murphy in NJ and Kathy Hochul in Ny. Surprise surprise Zaro’s has had the most prime space in Newark Penn Station for 40 years. NJ Transit is so corrupt it’s unbelievable

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Echos_myron123 t1_ivxpcqe wrote

Reply to 7 Eleven to go by mantunesofnewark

The patrons of this 7/11 are largely poor people. In Silva's eyes the "wrong" kind of people, which is why he is so happy it's closing. Don't get me wrong. I don't love 7/11 but this is clearly an attempt to get poor people to stop hanging out on that corner. Not everything needs to be a cocktail lounge. Poor people need a place to buy things too.

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2kool4tv t1_ivxmm5v wrote

Reply to 7 Eleven to go by mantunesofnewark

Idk why it’s coming off as he’s personally closing it. But it was announced about 5 7/11’s in the city were closing. They’ve already closed the 1 on broad and William st. The 1 on market / Halsey is closing and unrelated the Walgreens on broad as well. Shit is super saturated. Hell the other Walgreens on ferry can close too!

But my honest opinion is the homeless in the area are going to hang wherever they can. Da Silva has to “tackle” that issue as well. And that issue isn’t so easy. But if the goal is relocating the homeless tbh the initial step was the ending of mass food handouts which is fucked up but obviously a attraction for those in need.

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