There is another in Boyd Mcguinness park at JFK and Duncan as well, though that one specifically requests children's books only. I have a suspicion there's a website somewhere with a map tracking these things.

I switched to swag for life because I know it helps the station plan better, but I do miss calling into the shows to give them dumb messages.

You still do get to pick your DJ premiums tho, and there are still cool things every year! Just gotta browse that catalog every year when the pledge drive starts.

They still do give great bonuses! I've gotten posters, tote bags, CDs, T Shirts, along with weirder stuff. Got a turntable slip mat from someone. Great fridge magnets from Clay Pigeon. Marty McSorley recently did a koozie for 40s - the thing is gigantic! Seven Second Delay did a pack of cigarettes called Fatal Flaws that says "don't be a pussy" and "now 97% cancer free." I thought it would be candy cigarettes but it's actual cigarettes wtf.

I think this was a premium from The Best on WFMU with Tom Scharpling. I got it like, 10 years ago during a pledge drive and it's sat folded up in a drawer all sad. Time to get it framed!

Edit: will try to get a clearer picture of the glow map soon. Kinda hard to do it in pitch black with a phone camera!

Do they actually do anything? The other day I saw a parking authority person in a parking lot and asked them to ticket someone parked in a crosswalk directly in front, and they just blew me off.

I saw some of these stickers at Barcade the other day. Seems like your neighbor could use one

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Ah that was a while ago and we don't have them anymore, but if you want I can dig up the contact info for the guy who makes them, you may be able to buy one from him directly.

Unfortunately not, those are too small to be economical for us. But I will tell you it's totally worth it to get a converter kit and get 2.5 lb CO2 tanks from us. That's what I did, and it saves a ton of money, but you need a bit of space for the tank. Sodastream canisters are a huge ripoff, and it's how they make all their money.

I love Via but the hours are so frustrating! And I don't mind waiting longer but I wish it were more predictable and accurate. Sometimes it's 8 minutes, sometimes it's like 30.

You guessed right though, we have large cylinders of nitrogen and CO2. We also have small CO2 chargers.

We have 20 and 40 cubic foot cylinders, it's a $100 deposit for the tank, and I think $25 or $30 for the gas. Once you're done with the tank you can bring it back for a refund on your deposit, or swap it for a new tank.

We're downtown by Hamilton Park, and we also deliver anywhere in Jersey City.

The Thirsty Quaker https://maps.app.goo.gl/njpnb2HTrrHW6L42A

We also have CO2 and Nitrogen/CO2 blend (aka beer gas). Plus draughts equipment, regulators, kegs, chemicals, etc. We have actually set up a lot of coffee places in the area with nitrogen stuff. If you have questions, hit me up or email us, I can try to make sure I'm there to personally to help out.

I have been telling my friends for years about how a consolidated Hudson County would be great. Unfortunately I don't think people would vote for it, but it would be a great boon to the city.

Unfortunately most Portuguese and Argentinean beer available here will be macro beers we don't carry. I'm always down to special order stuff tho.

Weird aside, but in college I had a vending machine in our house that sold beer, and Sagres (popular Portuguese beer) was my top seller. Sold a can for $1 each. Good way to make cash in college.

My wife and I have been talking about how a karaoke bar with private rooms would be awesome here. Could go in one of the many empty spaces at Hudson Mall and probably do well

I've visited several dairies, and have a few suppliers, and have even made Feta and cheddar, but unfortunately I don't know enough to answer that one.

The owner at Third and Vine used to brag about getting "illegal cheese" for their restaurant, but they closed a while ago =/

There's a sheep and goat farm near Atlantic City that sells cheese, I forget the name but they might be able to answer if you give them a ring.

The Thirsty Quaker, we're a liquor store/homebrew supply shop. We don't carry any Russian groceries but we have a small cheese/salami fridge and sometimes I order random things for myself to hit order minimums. My wife is Belarusian/Ukrainian hence me knowing all the local spots to get the stuff.

Thanks, we miss you too!

Curiosity got the better of me and I looked up what our wholesalers have. Here are the prices, we could get it tomorrow if you wanted. There are some fancier ones (like $200-$300/2oz) but they take like 5 days to arrive.

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* Reserve Belgian Osetra Sturgeon Caviar 2oz $139.02

* Wild American Salmon Roe 4oz $36.26

* Rainbow Trout Roe 4oz $31.36

* Polish Siberian Sturgeon Caviar 2oz $96.04

* Wild Harvest Salmon Roe 8oz $47.25

* Polish Osetra Sturgeon Caviar 2oz $121.80

* Smoked Rainbow Trout Roe 4oz $35.28

* Kaluga Hybrid Sturgeon Caviar 2oz $97.16

* Black Tobiko 250gr $27.99

* Red Tobiko 250gr $27.99

* Smoked Trout Roe 8.8oz $69.99

What type are you looking for? 99 ranch usually has tobiko (flying fish) and ikura (salmon).

If you want to drive, Mitsuwa in edgewater has a bunch more Asian types.

If you're looking for sturgeon or beluga-style caviar, you may be able to find some at Journal Square Pharmacy on JFK by Sip. They have a bunch of Russian groceries, but their fridge was on the fritz for months and I haven't been back in a while, so maybe call them up first. If you don't mind traveling, Brighton Beach by train, or Syberia Market and Prime Foods Market are drivable (~25 min) and have lots of eastern European groceries including lots of caviar.

I might be able to special order some and have it arrive tomorrow, as one of our wholesalers carry it. I'd just need to double check if I have enough other things to hit the order minimum. If you're interested in that DM me and I can tell you some prices.

Last time I went to lsc they had a "balance and wobble" area or something like that which is perfect for toddlers to play in. Plus the aquarium area is fun for toddlers, and there's a paw patrol playground. Plenty for toddlers, though it is expensive these days!

The library by Hamilton Park on 8th st does story hour every Wednesday and Thursday, I forget what time. 10am? Loads of little ones there. Other branches probably do it too.

There are a few children's gyms in the area like the one at Brunswick center, they can do gymnastics classes.

There's also loads of things at American Dream. Most of it is for kids older than 1.5, but it would at least entertain the adults a bit too. Even simple free stuff like some movable sheep statue things for kids to climb on, or the fairy garden area.

Jersey City Theater Center has been hosting several Ukrainian bands and plays and things. The head of jctc (my stepmother) is Ukrainian, so it's another good place to go if you're interested, it's on the pedestrian Plaza. There's a show tonight, actually.

https://wl.seetickets.us/event/On-the-Field-of-BloodTheatre-of-Lesya-UkrainkaUkraine/508838?afflky=JerseyCityTheaterCenter

Hope House takes donations of diapers and unopened formula. York St project takes toys (unopened). Giving away used baby stuff will be tough, especially anything that touches food or milk. Best to post on your local buy nothing/sell nothing Facebook group.