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[Kicking Back with Jersey Joe] Walking the Brooklyn Bridge Funny Quiz

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Jersey Joe takes a walk across the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City and takes some funny photos along the way.

The Brooklyn Bridge opened in 1883 and features a pedestrian walkway above the road bed and subway lines.  A popular spot for tourists, about 10,000 pedestrians cross the bridge every weekday.

THE 411

What: Brooklyn Bridge

Location: New York City, connecting Manhattan to Brooklyn

Year Opened: 1883

JERSEY JOE RECOMMENDS:

It’s a great, free, tourist attraction in the city.  In all the years I’ve lived here, I never actually took a walk across.  I definitely recommend that both tourists and locals do so.  Just make sure you keep right.  The bike lane is quite busy and New York City bikers are notorious for NOT obeying traffic rules.

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[Kicking Back with Jersey Joe] Even More Funny New York City Photos

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Jersey Joe explores more funny sights, sounds, and blunders that you can only find in New York City.

THE 411:

What: New York City

Location: East Coast

What: largest metropolitan population in United States

JERSEY JOE RECOMMENDS:

They say that tourism will take a hit this year in the Big Apple.  I still encourage everyone to visit town.  There’s always something to do and always something to see.  If you visit — make sure you have that camera phone ready… you never know what you’ll see ONLY IN NEW YORK!

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[Kicking Back with Jersey Joe] New York City’s Top 311 Complaints 2016

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From noisy neighbors to bad parking jobs… New Yorkers love to dial 311 to complain to the city.  So, what are most complaints for?  Jersey Joe explores the top 5 complaints to the city from 2016.

 

THE 411

What: 311

Use: New York City telephone line for residents to report anything from noise complaints to dangerous construction sites

Location: New York City metro, although many cities around the United States have their own local versions

JERSEY JOE RECOMMENDS:

Many cities around the country are adopting this special 311 line.  Not be confused with 911 for emergencies, this line is only available inside the 5 city boroughs.  I could imagine what working there must be like — having to field non-stop angry calls all day long.

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[Kicking Back with Jersey Joe] Caption This 10

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Get ready to laugh!  Jersey Joe crowns the winners with the funniest captions to these outrageous pics in the latest round of Caption This.  Plus, see who’s on top of the leaderboard with the most funniest captions in the first ten rounds!

THE 411

Name: Caption This

What: online Twitter and Facebook game on @JerseyJoe50’s feed

Location: https://twitter.com/jerseyjoe50

JERSEY JOE RECOMMENDS:

Keep and eye on my Twitter feed for another edition.  Also, join me for MATCH JERSEY JOE GAME – every Wednesday afternoon.  Let’s have some fun on social media!

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[Kicking Back with Jersey Joe] No Flirting Law

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Jersey Joe uncovers the US state where it’s illegal to flirt in public.  Violators are subject to fine.

THE 411

What: No Flirting Law

Type: blue law

State: New York

JERSEY JOE RECOMMENDS:

If you know someone who get’s a ticket for this — please let me know.  I’ll even cover their $25 fine!

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[Kicking Back with Jersey Joe] Funny, But Real NYC Police Blotter Stories

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Jersey Joe checks out some funny, strange, but true stories from the New York City Police Department police blotter!  Is your name on it?

THE 411

What: police blotter

Why: daily record of crime and arrests released by local police departments

Where: newspaper, online, local media

The blogs location: New York City

JERSEY JOE RECOMMENDS:

I don’t want to see my name on the police blotter!

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[Kicking Back with Jersey Joe] One World Observatory

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Jersey Joe checks out the observation deck, One World Observatory on top of One World Trade Center in New York City.

THE 411

What: One World Observatory

Where: top of One World Trade Center

Location: New York City

Purpose: observation deck, tourist attraction

Floors: 100-102

JERSEY JOE RECOMMENDS:

This is a great tourist attraction in New York City.  I never got to visit the original World Trade Center before it was destroyed, but I’m glad this is open to once again allow visitors a chance to experience the view.

There are a couple of things to remember… first, expect airport style security.  They check everything going in.  It is exactly the same security as you would expect at the airport.  The only difference — you are not required to take off your shoes, but everything else is the same. Hats, jackets, belts… they are all coming off!

Secondly, if you want to visit the bar or restaurant, you must purchase an observatory ticket.  There is no way around this.  So, don’t expect to just ride an elevator for a view just to go to the bar — you’re paying for the full experience.

The World Trade Center area is still a construction site.  As of this post, there are still massive areas of construction and the main transportation hub for the PATH and subways is still not complete.  Expect to find many temporary walkways and partially opened entrances at this time.

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[Kicking Back with Jersey Joe LIVE] Ride the Ferry to New York City

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Jersey Joe and his friend Jen, ride the ferry from New Jersey to New York City and chat with viewers live in this special rebroadcast.

THE 411

What: New York Waterways ferry

Where: Paulus Hook, Jersey City, New Jersey to World Financial Center, New York Citu

Cost: $4 per passenger, weekend fare

JERSEY JOE RECOMMENDS:

It’s not every city that offers mass transit in the form of a ferry.  For a different view of New York City, I recommend taking a ferry.  It especially works well on a nice Spring or Summer day.  The ride on the water gives passengers a unique view of New York City and the city skyline.  The best part is, tickets can be booked at the terminal or via smartphone app that saves a massive amount of time.  If you’re looking for a truly locals experience to the city… give a ferry ride a try!

[Kicking Back with Jersey Joe] More Funny Pics Around New York

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Jersey Joe has another set of hilarious photos and scenes that you can only find around New York City.

THE 411

What: funny photos, pictures, and scenes found around New York City

Collected by: Jersey Joe

JERSEY JOE RECOMMENDS:

New York City is a great place to work and even a better place to play.  Whether you’re local or just visiting on a trip – take a look around.  You’ll always find a funny and entertaining scene!