I'm rating it a star higher than I'm realistically inclined to, in the interests of fairness,…read morebecause it's been several years since I've listened to the station, and one's taste in music tends to be subjective anyway. Certainly mine is. As a youngster with limited finances (my parents were loving, generous people, but they grew up in the Depression, so the "allowance" I received didn't exactly allow a lot of "discretionary spending," and when I started working at 13 years of age...delivering newspapers...my salary was...how shall I put it?...a little less than "bountiful" and a little more like "anemic"), I tended to be rigid when it came to music. If I liked that Stooges album, or Alice Cooper, the next time I accumulated some "mad money," I'd most likely buy another Stooges album, or Alice Cooper, rather than take a chance on expanding my knowledge/taste in music and buying something I was unfamiliar with. My opinions became fixed. I thought country music was horrible and horribly boring. Billie Holiday and Miles Davis were tedious and not nearly as exciting as the Sex Pistols or T-Rex. I was an opinionated young a#shole spouting off from a position of ignorance, with the inflexibility and self-righteousness common to many dopey kids and ill-informed louts. I've matured with the years (although some former friends and ex-girlfriends would, I daresay, disagree with that assessment), and my tastes and appreciation of different musical genres expanded. I listen to Moby Grape, Blue Cheer, Sun Ra, the Johnstons (I think their version of "the Curragh of Kildare" is the definite version, and the most beautiful), Johnny Cash, Love, Bach, the Pogues, Patsy Cline, Os Mutantes, Afro-Pop, Brazilian Bossa-Nova, Bob Dylan, etc. etc. And I still like the Stooges and the Sex Pistols. Thing is,I've ALWAYS liked at least some "soft rock" too. Even when I was that stubborn, immature jerk whose allowance money would not permit me to buy any surplus records. I liked Jose Feliciano, I liked the Moody Blues, Simon and Garfunkel, I was even willing to suffer through Bread's "Baby I'm A Want You" when that radio standard was played endlessly on what passed for "Easy Listenin'" radio stations in the 1970s. WMGQ is a different kind of "soft rock." With WMGQ, I was a captive audience. I had no choice but to listen. I was working at an office in nearby Piscataway, and WMGQ was the only station where we could get reception. We were a 24 by 7 office and that radio was on all the time. And they played the same limited number of soft hits...all..the..time. Adele droning monotonously on with "Someone Like You" was played at least once every...single...hour. And I mean...every...single...hour. I've never been suicidal in my life...I adhere to the Buddhist philosophy that you don't hurt other people or yourself, ever...but Daniel Powter's "Bad Day" drove me as close to the act as I've ever come in my life. I would have been happier with a 3-minute "hit" of fingernails being dragged across a blackboard. And they played it...every...single...hour, without exception. WMGQ's idea of playing an old-time classic was occasionally playing Roxette's "It Must Have Been Love," which always sounded more like someone skinning a cat alive to me than anything resembling a decent song. At WMGQ, Billy Joel (I am definitely NOT a fan) was presumed to be of the same artistic stature as Bob Dylan and he got played endlessly (his "hard" songs were soft, and his "soft" songs had the same consistency as bland, watery pablum). It got to the point where if they played "Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree," I'd almost cry with a temporary, ecstatic relief, if only for nostalgia's sake. A long way from Iggy's "Search and Destroy," but at that point I was desperate to the point of mental derangement. It sometimes put me at odds with my co-workers. I'd go up to Lynn (a friend who unfortunately died of cancer a few years later), and beg, "Lynn, can we try and find another station to play?" "There is no other station to play, Ed; you know that already." "Well...how about we just shut it off? Even if only for a little while?" "The other people in the office like it, Ed. It has to stay on." "Lynn, if I have to hear Adele or Daniel Powter one more time..." At that point, if it had been a movie, Lynn would have grabbed me by the shoulders like Don Corleone and yelled in my face, "Start acting like a man!" But it wasn't a movie, we're friends, and life went on. And WMGQ stayed on. I no longer work in Piscataway, and I haven't listened to the station in years. If Billy Joel is one of your 20th Century "Musical Gods," or Journey impresses you in the same way the Beatles once impressed their fans and spurred them into a frenzy at Shea Stadium, or Adele's droning voice sends you into a dizzy swoon, this is probably the station you want to listen to. If they effect you the same distasteful way they do me, continue your progress up (or down) the radio dial.

Wow, I didn't know you could review a radio station here based on one's personal listening…read moreexperience. Well, here I go! :) Being a resident of North Central Jersey, I tune into this station each day just for a certain amount of time, but that really depends on what I have going on during the day or evening. "Let The Music Play" - Shannon I listened to this station ever since I was a junior in high school. They broadcast adult contemporary music, which is a mix of new songs now, and flashback tracks from the past. Various genres range from rock (lighter side, of course), pop, and some r&b, disco and dance. What matters for this station is whether or not they would play a song that I like, or play a song that I like but would annoy my passenger who sits next to me. I remember when they used to have the "Saturday Night 80s" special, which was when you would call in to request a classic hit, and along with a shout-out, they play it. Those were definitely some fun moments. :D Of course, I still do send in some requests during lunchtime on some weekdays during a once-in-a-while basis. Who doesn't like shout-outs? ;) What I really like about this station is the "Central Jersey" feeling that's existent during the broadcasts. A lot of the radio stations I tune into come from NYC, and usually they don't say too much in regards to this general area. But here, with a clear reception, not only do I get to hear good music and cool radio personalities, but I also get to find out what's happening in the general area. All of that is as good as it gets! The reception is obviously excellent if you live anywhere in Central Jersey, like where I reside. But as you head more north towards Paramus or northeast towards Newark or NYC, you will get a weaker signal. The radio station itself isn't too far from Rutgers (via NJ-27 or US-1). ;) Overall, it's a great radio station to tune into in this general area.

What a gem! Keeping memories of Essex County alive, the Italian Tribune is both looking backwards…read moreto our traditions and forward on how to keep them. And the weekly column by Uncle Floyd Vivino is priceless, along with the recipes.

Everything was quite fine with my recent order; prompt shipping and very good packaging. However,…read morethe reason why I'm doing an update is because they're offering an even better discount than what I'd recently gotten; 50% off Sitewide (through Sunday). The code is SUNNY50.

I think I have been scammed by Abrams Books. It has been a week since some "entity" sent me a…read morereceipt for an order I placed but it hasn't been shipped yet and there is no way to contact them as their web links do not work and they do not show a phone number for the business. Weird, so don't trust them.

Great local paper, best place to find an apartment! Comes out weekly and is free in many businesses…read morein Kearney, North Arlington and others.

I made it to the appointment while figuring out where it was located…read more FYI the entrance is on 41st between Park and Madison near the Starbucks on the same side. The main receptionist was very stern but not rude. She just seemed to not want to answer any questions other than what was on the agenda and not deviate from what the protocol is. The woman I ended up speaking with on the phone Mary was nice and the gentleman I met with Mark was cool. Other than dodging people like you would in any other part of crowded Manhattan, it was a pleasant experience.

The first time I came in I was greeted by Mark the owner of the company who was very kind,…read moreprofessional and helpful. I also met Mary Hanley, the account executive/ recruiter from the agency who helps people such as myself with employment. She has been the best and I would recommend her to anyone looking for a job! She is highly professional , kind and determined and will work with you to land a great position. I am very grateful to have landed a temp role for 4 months at a top notch fashion company, thanks to Mary! This is well as other temporary jobs have given me a boost on my resume! More experience just leads to a permanent job in the future. I am very optimistic with this agency. A++

I am deeply disturbed and disappointed by the conduct of Alana Alongi, who works in Engineering…read moreRecruitment at Bloomberg LP. Recently, she made comments online regarding the death of Charlie Kirk that were not only deeply inappropriate but also crossed a line into what can only be described as cyberbullying. While I will not repeat the specific content of her message due to its offensive and highly disrespectful nature, I believe it is important to call attention to behavior that is entirely unacceptable ,! especially from someone in a professional role at a globally recognized company. Regardless of one's personal views, mocking or using someone's death as an opportunity to ridicule others is cruel and morally wrong. It's troubling to see someone in a position of influence and responsibility using social media in this way. This behavior reflects poorly not just on the individual, but on the company that employs them. There must be a higher standard of conduct, especially from those who are tasked with representing their organization in any capacity. Cyberbullying, harassment, and hate speech ,particularly around the sensitive topic of someone's death , should never be tolerated, under any circumstances. I sincerely hope Bloomberg LP takes this matter seriously and looks into the appropriateness of this employee's actions. There should be accountability for online behavior that causes harm and promotes hostility, especially from those in corporate leadership or recruitment roles. In times like these, empathy and professionalism should prevail , not cruelty. Also, looks like I'm not the only one she's reaching out to... saw she send another disturbing message to an influencer.

SKYSCRAPER: A mixed use Building which consists of Luxury Condominiums as well as Shopping & Dining…read moreestablishments. Do you remember the BLOOMBERG Studios at the EXXON Building? The former site of the flagship ALEXANDER'S Department Store who still own the property. WORTH VISITING.