After a zippy ride on the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, I arrive at Hoboken Terminal, the only of the original waterfont terminals that still operates. It once sat at the center of a massive complex that moved passengers and freight from trains onto ferries and barges that plied New York Harbor.
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My New Jersey saga begins by taking the PATH train from the World Trade Center site to Exchange Place, Jersey City. Exiting the PATH train at Exchange Place, Jersey City's waterfront appeal becomes apparent. Lower Manhattan rises impressively across the river.
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From across the Hudson, New Jersey seems to be doing very well for itself. A thicket of new buildings has gone up in each of the cities on the west bank of the river. The New York Times includes Hoboken and Jersey City in its discussions of who lives where and how big their apartments are. Rumors of snazzy light rail line "over there" abound. So what should we make of it?
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2004: The end of my second year in college. Republicans ruled Congress. The typical PC had only 512 MB of RAM. Numa Numa was sweeping the nation. And my website was last updated. Continue →