Walking New Jersey's Journal Square in Jersey City (January 2022)

[@catherinefernandez2239]

Thank you so much for this Jersey City tour.. I was born and raised in JC, but haven't lived there for many years. Yet, the city still holds a precious spot in my heart.

[@jen9731]

Same❤

[@2m3i4n5a]

Newark Ave and Kennedy Blvd ❤

[@Kittn_Kat]

Same here. Grew up on Kensington Ave between JFK Blvd and Westside Ave near Lincoln Park. Always has a place in my heart.

[@Doulos-o1c]

Same❤

[@Okyeathisisme]

I've seen these specific areas!

[@sandranynj7118]

The Indian Restaurants and Stores on Newark Ave of Journal Square are fantastic! Authentic and so fun to explore. The Jewelry stores have great quality Gold and Gems. I use to go to Yoga on this street.

[@ActionKid]

Yes, this area is an absolute gem for Indian stores and restaurants.

[@eboniewilliams2053]

Rasoi is my favorite restaurant on that block. They get it right every single time! 😋

[@lindaglass2113]

Grew up in Jersey City. Remember the "Linda Shop" on Bergen Avenue, and on Central Avenue. Beautiful residential neighborhood around Lincoln Park. Loew's Theater was beautiful and being restored. Danny Mack, Barney Stock shops, State Theater, Jade restaurant, Koss restaurant. My home is still standing on Kensington Avenue. Great memories!

[@K2WH]

Great tour. I grew up in Jersey City and basically hung out in Journal Square, 3 brothers pizza, friend of Jersey Journal employee. Grew up in the Hudson Gardens.

[@dilly9641]

i lived in that area all my life it was very wonderful to see how much it changed since i moved 😍

[@Heeem13]

I’m from Jersey City, NJ and I can relate so much to this vid

[@rosaannarilli4905]

I'm really enjoying the different neighbourhoods in New Jersey! New Jersey has become one of my favourite cities after NYC, thank you Actionkid, this was wonderful!😀👍👍🚶‍♂

[@ActionKid]

I appreciate it very much!

[@tsehaihiwot3236]

Jersey City rocks…..I live here

[@tsehaihiwot3236]

You walked by my favorite fruit store

[@Stanky_BathWater]

Currently live in Jersey city and seeing the place I go too every week with friends on KZbin is wild

[@edengordon1986]

I'm originally frm Jersey City born and raised all my life then moved to GA but JC NJ, will always have my heart ❤️

[@edengordon1986]

Jersey City NJ will forever be my ❤️ and my home.

[@ramencurry6672]

Interesting. People say the same exact thing about Pittsburgh when they move away. There’s something magical about the northern cities that’s missing in the southern cities. Most of the southern cities are basically bland suburb like environments and cookie cutter

[@jarihult]

Nice walk in the nice neighborhood , New Jersey’s Journal Square /Jersey City !! Sure does look nice with all those stores and quite nice looking houses ! All , together very enjoyable video ! Thank you A K for sharing 👍!!!

[@ActionKid]

Much appreciated, glad you enjoyed the walk through the Journal Square area

[@jarihult]

@@ActionKid I sure did ! It looks great neighborhood !!

[@tatianaragland4007]

@@jarihult it's not! Trust me!

[@keni2158]

@@jarihult its a shit hole lol

[@kevinsullivan136]

Enjoyed the clip. Im from Jersey City & lived there 1959 until 1990. My cousins lived in the Marion section nearby where this video was filmed Any idea why its called Brett Triangle 2:15 Ramada Inn @3:31 years ago was the Mayflower hotel 11:05 I'm going to have 2 check out MOMO'S Kitchen next time I'm in J.C. I did not know this until this very moment: The street was probably named after a John Tonnele, who died in 1852, or one of his descendants. Information on the Tonnele family is sparse, but at least some of them lived in Jersey City, where the street now runs.

[@EfromJersey]

I grew up in Jersey City and it’s crazy to see how much Journal Square has changed over the years, back in the 90s it’s was Mcdonals , a music store and KFC there by the path station. The 7-11 was a discount store. No high rise apartment buildings nada. Also when you get on JFK BLVD by the church it used to be a hair school named Natural motions and right across from it was a popular clothing store named Extreme. I have so many memories of the old Jersey City

[@2m3i4n5a]

Music Station❤

[@3dplanet100]

7:20 I remember when they build that 12-story building in the early 2000's. It used to be a theater.

[@wwedivas2011]

Oh gosh I remember living in Jersey City Heights and going to Journal Square for shopping it have changed throughout the years for the better now they building these high rise apartments complex in the area of Journal Square..

[@ActionKid]

I still have to visit the Jersey City Heights!

[@shakos4105]

yeah its a lot more expensive now lol

[@jen9731]

Thank u for takin me back home, I Miss it so much.. born an raised for many yrs... I Miss my mom so much, an this just brought back so many sweet memories, Plus your Central Ave video❤😪

[@vernamorales2064]

Loved going to Pumpkin Hill for my children's clothing !! Also l really miss that pizza place 😕😢The best pizza 🍕!!! My late husband grew up in Duncan Project's and 440 .Missing him and Journal Squere sooo much

[@mariawhitby6890]

What a nice walk. I have been to Jersey City a million times but never the neighbrohood of Journal Square. It reminds me of the City I live in. That movie theater was gorgeous. Enjoy the rest of your week, Ak!

[@ActionKid]

Now you got to see the Journal Square area! There's many different parts to Jersey City. I still haven't visited The Heights yet.

[@mariawhitby6890]

@@ActionKid Yes! Looking forward to your next Jersey adventure.

[@annaoverfield3849]

Ty again .Many yrs since I have been there. Wow things have changed!

[@frankciborski835]

Another nice video. Thanks for posting.

[@robintait5174]

Thanks for taking me back home. It's been a long while!

[@ActionKid]

Glad I could do it!

[@jen9731]

Same❤

[@monica-NJ-123]

I didn’t know Journal Square was so big , thank you AK xoxo

[@ActionKid]

It covers quite a large area!

[@magicworld3242]

I've never walked over there. Haven't been in NJ since the pandemic started. 1st time seeing that area.

[@saratemp790]

I used to hang out there a long time before it was cool. Doesn't look too different now. I thought it would be fancier now, with the rents sky high in NYC.

[@LINA..]

What i liked most is to see all bussinesses have a great 3D logo name that stands out. Each is unique and colorful with beautiful writing. Of course i liked that this was an Indian area. Relaxing little walk!:)

[@ActionKid]

Glad you enjoyed the Little India as well, it's my favorite part of Journal Square

[@roseamberzine5846]

India way on Newark Avenue and a small section of Kennedy Boulevard near Newark Avenue are the only Indian sections including some residential blocks. The Indian Section has great Green Grocers with a plethora of fruits, vegetables, herbs, skin, spices, skin care and some housewares, nuts, dried fruit, dairy and loads of FRESH CILANTRO. Apna Bazaar and Patels Cash and Carry along with restaurants, jewelers, Doctors Offices. During the height of the Pandemic no Indian stores and restaurants closed and food was always available. The Stanley Theatre has a rich history and is a Landmark. I love my Town.

[@srfurley]

Came over from London a few times between 2002 and 2010. Visited the Loew’s Jersey Theatre, the main reason for my first visit. Landed at EWR airport, then came to Jersey City by PATH. Stayed at the Ramada bought several meals from Deli + in the PATH station, and had breakfast at Mc Donald’s. Also came over a few days after it opened to see the NJ Transit River Line, took PATh to Newark Penn Station then train to Trenton and River Line to Camden. Took PATCO over the river to Philadelphia then came back via Septa as I wanted to pass through Croydon PA as I line in Croydon England. I remember the Jersey Journal sign, and there was a similar red sign on a roof nearby which was for a bank. I remember seeing that one being removed as the bank had been taken over. I like the area, but I wish they’d get rid of some of the junk, sign poles etc littering the sidewalks. Also there was a farmer’s market in the square on some days. The new PA5 cars had recently been introduced on PATh the list time I was there. Would like to come over again but I doubt that I will now due to age, poor health, lack of money and passport expiring soon.

[@suziecue3027]

wow lots of memories

[@JerseyGurl4Life]

I grew up here. I went to PS 14, 18, 38, Ferris High, then Lincoln. Then did a few semesters at Saint Peters College. So much has changed, but a lot has stayed the same. I miss JC

[@Ghostviperz]

Grew up in this neighborhood in the 80-90s along with newport mall fond memories. On Magnolia there was a hidden Staircase at the back of a parking lot that led to a pizza shop on the other side. i used that shortcut many times on dates i would magically Appear it was impressive for a 12 year old lol. Riding bikes and rollerskating with my walkman in the 80s was childhood perfection. those streets were full of care free kids playing i feel like the news has stollen childhood freedom so much fear these days. We would play games till 10pm some summer nights.

[@hasmeenc.4739]

I live a few blocks away..but it is just beautiful, besides the noise and dirty streets, do you hear? The sounds of people of different nations, different languages and different accents all in one street!

[@faisalabdi775]

Even though I walk these streets every freaking day here I am watching this video 🤣🤣

[@proxymatik]

This is a great area in New Jersey. I caught in a snow storm in 2021 at Journal Square 😮

[@cwebbwash3]

I lived near Journal Square for a year recently and it was my PATH stop to get to Manhattan. I never thought much of the place but glad you found it worthy of a video!

[@mollyb1983]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

[@hassanmashadi5146]

Bhai ap America main hty o?

[@leonardosohansohan7062]

lived there and migrated to Florida two years ago... Not much changes... still beautiful Journal Square Jersey City New Jersey

[@DiscoverHudsonValley]

Oh man, I haven’t been to Journal Square in years. It’s so much nicer now. Thanks for sharing AK!

[@ActionKid]

You're welcome!

[@mireillesaintjuste9138]

What is so nice about journal square my friends? Are you serious? I guess you really haven't been there for a while.

[@mireillesaintjuste9138]

It's not great ok.

[@jen9731]

Holds special memories for some of us!

[@elizabethdiaz5434]

Thank you for video showing! Nice place New Jersey City and quality walking.👍 be cool 😀👍🙋

[@lilo7019]

🙏thanks for sharing🙏

[@benlee6500]

Quite an interesting neighbourhood in NJ...thanks for sharing AK...stay safe

[@ActionKid]

Thanks for watching!

[@fugazi_]

What I primarily learnt from this video: They do have honks in New Jersey City.

[@MariaGarcia-yu4pd]

Me encantó y lo compartí con mi cuñada y le dije que ese es el tour que le daré cuando venga de visita❤

[@dorthymartin2425]

Wow! Newark ave. really changed!😳

[@Oscarnunn]

I used to be a street cleaner n cleaned almost every block u walked especially Newark Ave. Nice video AK! U should do one at the waterfront if u haven't its really nice, especially in the summer.

[@pickledtours]

Cool Video. Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@lulac4933]

Jersey has changed so much

[@alexanderschwarm7755]

Lovely walk my friend 🌞

[@strandmuschel7783]

Nice Video👀👍Thank you🌺

[@starwarsphan3159]

Used to live in journal square. Grungy but still a great place to live. At least sleep and commute to downtown for work.

[@freddypflugbeil6]

It looks like a good place to relax and look at the food you never heard of Thank you Action kid

[@ActionKid]

You're welcome!

[@starwarsphan3159]

AK you should also note that this area really lights up for Diwali. Its a site to see and anyone interested should visit during that time!

[@ClaudiosTravelChannel]

Nice Video! Greetings from Germany!🇩🇪

[@MarcoAureliooo]

Lovely

[@feliceweiss6417]

Born in jersey city grew up their love journal square shopping and the hotdogs stand

[@LAbee333]

we also have a very large Indian population here in Cerritos California 🇮🇳 . In fact I used to work for the Patel's at Conroy's Flowers in Torrance.Never been to Jersey thanks for taking me there! 👍😊

[@kmrnnj1]

Disgusting, isn't it??

[@kennedyntommy]

nice to see you in my home town

[@hasmeenc.4739]

And going to the other side of Newark Ave there was a large Filipino area with bakeries and restaurants, now a few are left.

[@newyorkcityrandoms2292]

Wow very informative, thanks for the videos

[@litlgrey]

These are indeed my old stomping grounds. I stomped them daily from about 1993 until late 2001.

[@ActionKid]

Great!

[@jen9731]

Ditto!!

[@robarnt6]

I didn't realize which neighborhood the Stanley Theater was in. I remember seeing some interior shots when the Brothers were busy restoring it.

[@IndianWalking]

21:10 That's an Indian restaurant, "Mithas" which means "sweetness". Thanks for the virtual tour brother. 👍

[@ActionKid]

Excellent

[@kmrnnj1]

Oh please. Nobody wants that around

[@kingmaafa120]

Love the area

[@OgaugeTrainsplusslotCars]

Lovely views

[@marcusfuller6657]

Thank you action for the tour of jersey City 🏙️

[@celestenicole3861]

Wow it used to seem so busy in the 9o’s it looks empty . I remember the movie theater I remember their was a good frank place next to it. I remember shopping at lords and the sneaker store . I all seems like a dream nothing looks familiar except for the train station lol

[@englishcountryside4581]

The hot dog place - it’s still there!

[@ahmedalthawady6517]

your video is a great god bless you

[@blackbutterfly233ify]

Hey jersey city. Im from Jersey city. 20 minutes away from the square on jfk

[@nayanpanchal39]

Great video

[@Jimmy-oq9zq]

Salute to Boulevard Drinks. Best hotdog in Hudson County.

[@suziecue3027]

show newport mall...I worked there in the 90's

[@HengMiao]

That was a fun relaxing stroll through Jersey Journal Square. I enjoyed seeing the old architectures and the Indian shops and restaurants. 😍 Hope you tried the food from one of those restaurants. 😋 Thank you for sharing this video, AK! 🤗

[@ActionKid]

You're welcome! Happy you got to see all the different places and Indian stores.

[@fungirl809]

Nice tour

[@peggydecker8327]

I grew up in Jersey City and it has changed, I almost didn't recognize it.

[@Chicagofellow15]

@Actionkid will you be returning to Branch Brook park in Newark for the cherry blossom trees this year?

[@louisetregomorgan4907]

Yikes! That tiger 🐅 looks hungry 😋 and I can see why look at all those restaurants delish. Very fancy part of town. So kool AK this is the place to get a great Indian meal , and by the looks if it you won't be disappointed. Great walk

[@ActionKid]

You won't be disappointed getting a meal from here.

[@merlinsclaw]

At 7:35 you show the former location of Lot Less. You passed the current location at 6:54 - they just moved up the block. 🤣

[@newjerseycitydrive]

Another good one AK!

[@jonsmith848]

Lived in the area a year ago. Initially I didn't like it...however over time it grew on Me. Clean..some nice restaurants...different vibe than Manhattan in a good way

[@jaddek.astrie3071]

I live near by ❤️I love Jersey city

[@Seba55555100]

You should've gone to Newark Ave and Grove street. Its a pedestrian plaza area free from cars right near the Path Station.

[@ActionKid]

I've been there before, great place!

[@sebastianmalinowski6298]

This is my Block, UPS to drop off packages and Little India to pickup Indian food

[@englishcountryside4581]

Come to The Heights for Polish food.

[@sebastianmalinowski6298]

@@englishcountryside4581 Jola Polish Deli!!,

[@christophermccrea7133]

Oh wow, I mustve just missed you then 🤣

[@Hliguori1]

That clock tower is on the bell tower of St. John's Catholic Church.

[@nickpatterson492]

Would love ❤️ to visit that neighborhood AK especially with all that Indian food 😋 that I would love to try

[@ActionKid]

Yes, you should try it!

[@kmrnnj1]

You really cannot imagine what a shit hole the place is

[@suziecue3027]

is white castles still there

[@valeriefrank-pagan7686]

Yeah it still is. Near where St.Johns was

[@kmrnnj1]

Yes

[@KeepSmiling447]

White Castle is still there Suzy Q

[@FrankG5874]

You should do a walking tour of both New Brunswick (Which is home to Rutgers University), and Princeton.

[@dorthymartin2425]

Is the canton still there?

[@kmrnnj1]

No

[@englishcountryside4581]

Where they filmed To Wong Foo Thanks for everything Julie Newmar OMG I remember

[@johnw7597]

White castle baby! On arab Avenue 🤙

[@tsehaihiwot3236]

Great hot dog stand called BOULEVARD ……the ther direction

[@wilmeramaurisromerodeoleo4627]

Make a video using the path train!

[@josephfranco1495]

Make video more Jersey City heights, union city, Hoboken, Weehawken, bergenline,, west newyork.....more etc

[@kiamarshall7569]

Why didn't you stop by Blvd. Hotdogs ???

[@MannyExploresVlog]

One of my favorite neighborhoods in Jersey City, and really close to NYC, I might move there.

[@montygreen6228]

Me too ! I want to soak in Indian culture since I love Indian classical music so much.

[@randc214]

I live in the Journal Square area in Jersey City and I highly recommend moving here. If you really are planning to come here I suggest doing it soon! JC is building up and becoming popular fast and so are the rents and housing prices. I’m in one of the few rent stabilized apartments still around. Good luck! 👍🍀

[@shaquitascott7245]

❤❤❤

[@CHRIS-f2m7f]

It's a Kiosk !

[@recoveringfatboy5660]

They filmed the Joker at the Loews movie theater. Jersey city is also The home of Frank Sinatra. He was born in Hoboken but lived in jersey city and 2 of his 3 kids we’re born in jersey city

[@optikdave]

On Audubon Ave, between da Blvd and Bergen.

[@englishcountryside4581]

Yes, Frank Sinatra took his first wife on dates to the Loews theater. So said the theater’s tour guide.

[@recoveringfatboy5660]

@@englishcountryside4581 I know. I was born and raised in jersey city

[@SicilianStealth]

Anything past the Hudson is Asia.

[@kmrnnj1]

It's horrible

[@SicilianStealth]

@@kmrnnj1 It's radioactive wasteland.

[@kmrnnj1]

@@SicilianStealth Even worse than that are the people who invaded and ruined the city

[@SicilianStealth]

@@kmrnnj1 Except it's far from ruined Toots. As a Rye resident who commuted to Grand Central Terminal over a 30-year period the block I now live on 30 years ago was vacant deserted and dangerous now it's all art galleries considered some of the finest in the world I have The High Line, Hudson Yards, and more amenities at my doorstep than I can choose from. I don't need you to like Manhattan that's the beauty of it I'm not the person with the chip on my shoulder. While I have enjoyed Morristown, Denville as well as Raritan. I bet where you live smells of cow manure. So enjoy where you live Farm Rodent.

[@SicilianStealth]

@@kmrnnj1 see what went over your head as you thought you had the answer but completely missed the point is my ongoing personal joke is that whenever I said that I was from Rye people consider that upstate it's 23 miles. So the ongoing joke is anything above 42nd Street is upstate. Anything past the East River is Europe. Anything lower than 14th Street is South America and where you live nobody cares. So much for that.

[@sabihaansari9]

V good my back home.

[@englishcountryside4581]

Ah *Jersey Bounce* Song by Ella Fitzgerald

[@jaysonfigueroa6075]

Ahh good ol journal square. It seems like just yesterday I was assaulted by a homeless person while attending Saint Peter's University

[@nycpolo4438]

I grew up in this area. JerZ

[@englishcountryside4581]

Some of the comments are more interesting than the video. Great, Wonderful memories of my once adopted hometown. Jersey City will continue to thrive for decades to come.

[@shakos4105]

idk why it feels so weird to see journal square in a video. Ive walked through there hundreds of times but on a video seems off to me lol