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teddytwotimes
Citizen
Username: Anothernewguy
Post Number: 11
Registered: 6-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, February 2, 2006 - 2:21 pm: | 
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Anyone else notice helecopters flying low, with spot-lights on, past Boyden on Parker and into Irvington the last two nights? What's going on? I feel like Im living in a police state. |
The Libertarian
Citizen
Username: Local_1_crew
Post Number: 1506
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, February 2, 2006 - 2:27 pm: |
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they will never catch me!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! |
marie
Citizen
Username: Marie
Post Number: 1397
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, February 2, 2006 - 4:32 pm: |
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Don't know what that was all about, but here's some good news on Irvington - they have a $50,000, state of the art skate park! located next to the hospital off of chancellor takes all of five minutes to get to off of Springfield Avenue!
Really cool and very exciting! |
Tom Reingold
Supporter
Username: Noglider
Post Number: 12298
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, February 2, 2006 - 5:52 pm: |
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marie, what's the status of the skate park in the Maplewood Pool parking lot? Is it fully or partially dismantled? And is there a future?
Hmm, from police helicopters to skate parks...
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Waxwings
Supporter
Username: Waxwings
Post Number: 79
Registered: 4-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, February 2, 2006 - 10:43 pm: |
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Tom - the Skate Park is now located in DeHart Park on Burnett Ave. |
marie
Citizen
Username: Marie
Post Number: 1398
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Friday, February 3, 2006 - 11:56 am: |
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The SKATEBOARD Park is still located behind the First Aid Squad on Boyden Avenue. The last I heard it is to be relocated to Memorial Park this Spring and an additional piece of equiptment is going to be added.
The ROLLER Hockey rink is on Burnet.
The Skatepark in Irivington is not in a very safe section of Irvington. I wouldn't suggest allowing kids to skate there by themselves, or to skate unattended, but it definately is worth a trip if you have skateboarders, inline skaters, or bmx'ers in the family.
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Just The Aunt
Supporter
Username: Auntof13
Post Number: 3831
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Friday, February 3, 2006 - 1:19 pm: |
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Marie
Last I heard MOST of Irvington isn't safe... |
teddytwotimes
Citizen
Username: Anothernewguy
Post Number: 13
Registered: 6-2005
| | Posted on Friday, February 3, 2006 - 1:25 pm: |
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Skateparks??? ....I guess Im the only one whom has been disturbed by the choppers. Oh well.
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Just The Aunt
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Username: Auntof13
Post Number: 3835
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Friday, February 3, 2006 - 7:13 pm: |
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Teddy
I check the Newark Forum and it's mentioned; but nobody knows why the helicopters where flying around. Maybe they were looking for someone? Have they been back since you posted? |
Jersey Boy
Citizen
Username: Jersey_boy
Post Number: 95
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Friday, February 3, 2006 - 8:08 pm: |
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I have found that if the helicopters are flying it usually has something to do with gamma rays.
A tinfoil hat usually does the trick.
J.B. |
Joan
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Username: Joancrystal
Post Number: 6977
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, February 4, 2006 - 3:04 pm: |
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I recently heard on the news that helicopters were flying overhead (but this was in NYS) as part of an emegency preparedness response drill (remember the immediate aftermath of 911?) last week. Possibly something similar was being staged in Essex County. |
teddytwotimes
Citizen
Username: Anothernewguy
Post Number: 15
Registered: 6-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 7, 2006 - 8:28 am: |
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Haven't seen them since...so hopefully it was an isolated police activity or drill. I really would rather watch "Cops" on TV than from my porch. |
Just The Aunt
Supporter
Username: Auntof13
Post Number: 3892
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 8, 2006 - 1:28 am: |
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Be prepared. We might be hearing helicoptors more often:
Newark may be new home for armed security copter
Tuesday, February 07, 2006BY RALPH R. ORTEGA
Star-Ledger Staff
The State Police have their sights on Newark for the location of an armed homeland security helicopter, said the head of the State Police aviation bureau yesterday, a year after a similar helicopter for medical rescues left the city for an airport in Somerset County.
Capt. Richard Arroyo said he originally had considered including a homeland security helicopter at Somerset Airport in Bedminster, in addition to the Northstar Medevac that was moved there from University Hospital in Newark a year ago.
But after a negative reception from residents who blamed the medevac helicopter for ruining the township's rural ambiance with noise and pollution, Arroyo said he scrapped the idea of having a second helicopter for law enforcement.
Instead, Newark became his choice for the aircraft, which aids in the capture of fugitives, other law enforcement duties and homeland security surveillance.
"Newark is a good location for the homeland security mission," Arroyo said yesterday, declining to say where the helicopter would go, and when it would begin flying from the location for security reasons.
Essex County officials said the Northstar Medevac has been sorely missed since its departure from Newark, and welcomed the possibility of having another helicopter back in the city.
"I just recently heard about it. I don't know the full details, but it is a great idea to put it there. I can give you multiple reasons," said Assemblyman Frederick Scalera, deputy coordinator for the Office of Emergency Management in Essex County.
Scalera said the helicopter was needed to watch over Newark Liberty International Airport, one of 96 areas of concern identified by the State Police for homeland security surveillance around the state, commuter hubs, highways and industrial plants in northern New Jersey.
Northstar Medevac had flown out to the airport after it piggy-backed homeland security missions onto its emergency rescue flights out of Bedminster. But officials said they were convinced a helicopter solely devoted to homeland security would better serve from Newark.
"I don't really believe our terrorist friends are going to go to Bedminster anytime soon," said Newark Deputy Mayor and state Sen. Ronald Rice (D-Essex).
Newark may be new home for armed security copter
Tuesday, February 07, 2006BY RALPH R. ORTEGA
Star-Ledger Staff
The State Police have their sights on Newark for the location of an armed homeland security helicopter, said the head of the State Police aviation bureau yesterday, a year after a similar helicopter for medical rescues left the city for an airport in Somerset County.
Capt. Richard Arroyo said he originally had considered including a homeland security helicopter at Somerset Airport in Bedminster, in addition to the Northstar Medevac that was moved there from University Hospital in Newark a year ago.
But after a negative reception from residents who blamed the medevac helicopter for ruining the township's rural ambiance with noise and pollution, Arroyo said he scrapped the idea of having a second helicopter for law enforcement.
Instead, Newark became his choice for the aircraft, which aids in the capture of fugitives, other law enforcement duties and homeland security surveillance.
"Newark is a good location for the homeland security mission," Arroyo said yesterday, declining to say where the helicopter would go, and when it would begin flying from the location for security reasons.
Essex County officials said the Northstar Medevac has been sorely missed since its departure from Newark, and welcomed the possibility of having another helicopter back in the city.
"I just recently heard about it. I don't know the full details, but it is a great idea to put it there. I can give you multiple reasons," said Assemblyman Frederick Scalera, deputy coordinator for the Office of Emergency Management in Essex County.
Scalera said the helicopter was needed to watch over Newark Liberty International Airport, one of 96 areas of concern identified by the State Police for homeland security surveillance around the state, commuter hubs, highways and industrial plants in northern New Jersey.
Northstar Medevac had flown out to the airport after it piggy-backed homeland security missions onto its emergency rescue flights out of Bedminster. But officials said they were convinced a helicopter solely devoted to homeland security would better serve from Newark.
"I don't really believe our terrorist friends are going to go to Bedminster anytime soon," said Newark Deputy Mayor and state Sen. Ronald Rice (D-Essex).
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teddytwotimes
Citizen
Username: Anothernewguy
Post Number: 18
Registered: 6-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 8, 2006 - 8:22 am: |
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thanks for the info....
this is a bummer. |
jet
Citizen
Username: Jet
Post Number: 1022
Registered: 7-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 8, 2006 - 12:26 pm: |
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Just what we need , a armed helicopter chasing gang bangers up 280 in a stolen Honda with NJSP, WOrange PD, Essex Co PD & Newark PD all in persuit with Fox news showing the video. This will take place in between ferrying politicians around. |
Just The Aunt
Supporter
Username: Auntof13
Post Number: 3908
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, February 9, 2006 - 12:08 am: |
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Recently, as within the past three months or so, a vechile was carjacked from the carwash on Irvington Ave. Guess what?! A helicopter got involved in the chase! |
Kiba
Citizen
Username: Radical_kiba
Post Number: 40
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 12:10 pm: |
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I saw that on my way home from the high school. There was a copter right above just staying in place not going anywhere. It had me baffled. |
Joan
Supporter
Username: Joancrystal
Post Number: 7005
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 4:54 pm: |
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Kiba:
If you are referring to seeing a helicopter yesterday afternoon, check out the South Orange specific section of the board for detailed information on yesterday's incident. |
Just The Aunt
Supporter
Username: Auntof13
Post Number: 4021
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, February 16, 2006 - 12:24 am: |
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Kiba-
What an interesting and kewl icon thing. Do you scuba? Your MOL profile is interesting as well. Your MySpace thing, well at least it isn't as bad as one of my nieces.
It's easy to tell you're a fun person! |
Kiba
Citizen
Username: Radical_kiba
Post Number: 43
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, February 16, 2006 - 12:02 pm: |
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Just The Aunt-
haha, thankyou! no, i don't scuba. I was walking home from school one day with friends, and we saw caution/police tape that was not really catuioning us against anything, so we decided to take it. Needless to say, i mumified my face with it and topped it off with my ski goggles. :D
thanks! i tend to keep my profiles well described. As for my myspace, yes, it's an intresting place. lol. I try to keep it appropriate, due to my mom checking it and all. (makes sense, i don't blame her.) I hope your neice understand the seriousness of putting themselves on the net. Hopefully her myspace won't be something she later regrets.
thankyou once again! I'm an odd person, but fun too i guess. 
(yeah, sorry I'm rambling.) |
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