Neighborhood News: Roflcopter Toys Now Open, 72-Story Tower Coming To 30 Journal Square

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**Roflcopter Toys & Gifts — located at 298 Newark Avenue (between Brunswick & Third) — has officially opened its doors. The toy store will be open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 12pm till 7pm and Sundays from 12pm till 6pm. You can follow them on their Facebook and Instagram accounts. —Roflcopter Toys & Gifts

**New York YIMBY offers a look at Kushner’s updated 30 Journal Square project — a massive 72-story tower that was recently approved by city officials. The building will have 741 residential units, 15,030 square feet of retail, and 741 parking spaces. Sip Avenue may also be redesigned to connect 30 Journal Square with One Journal Square via a passageway/bridge. —New York YIMBY

**In celebration of Jersey City’s LGBT Pride Week, the Jersey City Independent has interviewed Eduardo “Eddie” Baez, co-chair of Jersey City’s LGBT Pride Festival and co-founder of Gayborhood Jersey City. In the Q&A he talks about his favorite downtown eateries, Christina Milian, and why he married his partner twice in one day. —JCI

**After last week’s 3-alarm fire at 365 Grove Street, Ward E Councilwoman Candice Osborne is galvanizing downtowners to support Grove Street Bicycles, which is temporarily setting up shop this weekend at 160 Newark Avenue (above Morlees). —Grove Street Bicycles

**NJBiz takes a look at how Jet.com’s role in New Jersey’s tech community may (or may not) change now that it has been acquired by Walmart. —NJBiz

(Image: New York YIMBY)