New Jersey Books

I always said that zoning is the REAL news. Now there's more proof. Today's Targum leads with a front page above-the-fold zoning story. They are talking about the condemnation of a property downtown that currently houses New Jersey Books. You'll notice that the city is describing anticipated future disrepair of the buildings as a mechanism for justifying the eminent domain proceedings. This isn't always necessary, but appears to be central to this case.