The One About The Karate Kid Part One

March 6, 2010

Two movie posts in a row! Watch out! Did you ever hear the one about The Karate Kid? Well it’s true! The Karate Kid was filmed in the… yes, you guessed it – The Ironbound. This 80s favorite starring Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita and the unforgettable Elisabeth Shue was directed by John G. Avildsen of Rocky fame. We’ll be honest, only the first 1:15 minutes or so are footage of the Ironbound (that we know of). Daniel, the Karate Kid, and his mother move to Reseda, a neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles, California 1:30 minutes into the movie. Nevertheless, this is a must see for Ironbound-ers around the world: [click to continue…]

Top 10+ Ironbound Movie Rentals in 2009

March 6, 2010

The following were the most rented movies in the Ironbound (ZIP code 07105) in 2009 through Netflix:

  1. Twilight – no comment
  2. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button – the strange movie starring Brad Pitt
  3. Seven Pounds – Will Smith flashes his badge as an IRS agent to gain entrance into the lives of seven strangers in need.
  4. Changeling – the story about child abduction and police corruption in 1920s Los Angeles starring Angelina Jolie
  5. Wanted – another Jolie flick with lots of guns and blood
  6. Slumdog Millionaire – the award winning life and times of an Indian boy
  7. The Dark Knight – Batman & the Joker, again
  8. I Love You, Man – male-bonding comedy
  9. Body of Lies – Leonardo DiCaprio & Russell Crowe spy thriller
  10. Knowing – Nicolas Cage knows who’s going to die

A few more for the super-curious: [click to continue…]

Ironbound Tour! – Sunday, March 21st

March 5, 2010

Say what? Say  what? Can it be true? We’re truly into you know who? Jeff Bennett!

Mr.  Bennett is offering yet another tour of Newark – and once again in our dear Ironbound!

Hello, join Newarkology on 2:00 Sunday, March 21st, 2010 for a tour of Newark’s celebrated, historic, beautiful, colorful Ironbound.

Join us as we explore the Ironbound’s fascinating history of industry and ethnic succession. From the Dutch and Deutscher Ironbound of the Nineteenth Century to Italian, Polish, and Jewish turn of the Twentieth Century to the Iberian Ironbound of the present.

The tour will begin at at the former Second Dutch Reformed Church, at the intersection of Ferry and McWhorter Streets.

Get the rest of the details [click to continue…]

Hey Kids! The Circus is Coming to Town!

February 28, 2010

Calling all children (ages 0-99)! The Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus is roaring into town with Barnum’s FUNundrum! Beginning this Wednesday, March 3rd, the “Greatest Show on Earth” comes to the Prudential Center in downtown Newark, NJ. Yay!

Here are 2 GREAT reasons why you do not want to miss the GREATEST Show on Earth!:

  1. FREE All Access Pre-show! Yes, you’re reading this correctly – FREE All Access Pre-show with your ticket! Just show up an hour early and meet performers to take photos, get autographs and learn circus skills. You can also meet many of the circus animals.
  2. Circus Celebrity. “When you are a Circus Celebrity, you can experience the The Greatest Show On Earth in a whole new way! Clowns and dancers usher you out of your premium seat to participate in the Step Right Up! spectacle on the arena floor. You’ll feed off the crowd as they applaud your every move, while you stand proud among the world’s most courageous performers! Seats are extremely limited. Get your Circus Celebrity seats today…and be a part of the show!”

The circus is in town for 8 incredible shows!

Tickets for every budget! Tickets are $15, $20, $30, $50, $70, or $150.

TICKET PRICES:
$150.00 (Circus Celebrity)
$70.00 (VIP Gold Seats)
$50.00 (VIP)
$30.00 (Lower Level Seating)
$20.00 (Mezzanine Level Seating)
$15.00 (Upper Level Seating)

SHOW TIMES: [click to continue…]

Ironbound Crime Update & Poll

February 27, 2010

One of the most important factors in a person’s quality of life is their safety. While crime has dropped in the last few years, there is much to be done. Looking at the crime statistics for the 3rd precinct (the precinct that serves the Ironbound) below, some types of crimes are higher than the previous year while others have dropped. Shootings stayed the same. Murder, rape, and theft are up. Robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, and auto-theft was down. A 12% decrease in crime overall.

Here are some resources and suggestions to do your part in making the Ironbound safe for all.

  • Newark Non-Emergency Call Center – 973.733.4311
    • They “provide effective and efficient resolution of non-emergency service concerns for the citizens of Newark.”
  • Newark Police Department – 973.733.6000
  • 3rd Precinct – 973.733.6190
  • Community Affairs – 973.733.6188
  • Crime Stoppers – 973.733.5884
  • Detective Squad – 973.733.6290

On the web:

Now here’s where you come in. Please answer this quick poll about crime in the Ironbound:

Please leave comments. Thank you.

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