Thursday, February 9, 2012
Th city council approved a $7.7 million construction contract on Wednesday.
The city took a large step on Wednesday night toward completing the construction of the soccer field at Frank Sinatra Park, which has been closed since the pier collapsed in 2009. The city council unanimously approved a $7.7 million contract with EIC Associates Inc. to reconstruct the Castle Point and Sinatra Park Walkway. The project is scheduled to be completed by Dec. 21, 2012. The cost of the project—$7,751,876 to be exact—will be paid for by a $12 million bond previously approved by the city council. The field will be in the same position as it is currently, said City Engineer Joe Pomante. Some earlier plans included the idea to move the field inland and off the pier, but that won’t happen, the engineer said. While all council …
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Safety initiative comes after death of three teenagers in October
A variety of safety measures will sweep New Jersey Transit lines within the next year or so, transportation officials announced Wednesday, in an effort to reduce the number of accidental train deaths across the state. The safety improvements, which include improved signage, warning systems and educational programs, are the result of a three-month study by the Safety Along Railroads Leadership Oversight Committee, formed in wake of the deaths of three teenagers by New Jersey Transit trains last October. "We are really energized about this with a sense of purpose to move forward from the sorrow and grief of each railroad fatality," said James Simpson, commissioner of New Jersey Department of Transportation, at a press conference Wednesday at…
TopRetirement.com doesn't think highly of New Jersey as a place for retirees. Do you agree?
New Jersey might be the best state to raise your kids, but you better skedaddle before your golden years. The state is the sixth worst place to retire, according to rankings from TopRetirements.com. Unsurprisingly for most homeowners, New Jersey’s high property taxes hit the state’s retirement rankings. New Jersey has the highest tax burden in the nation and a high cost of living, says John Brady, Top Retirements president. Top Retirements used a combination of fiscal health, taxes, cost of living and climate to come up with the worst states to retire list. But what if you care about, for example, cost of living but not climate? The company has lists that allow you to ignore one factor and see a reshuffled list of the worst states to …
A sober Valentine’s Day? Don’t know what that means. Here’s where to get boozed up and snuggly in Hoboken.
Valentine’s Day is coming up, and you should really get yourself a sweetie and go somewhere nice. Do it for me, because I will be sitting at home with a bottle of wine and next week’s episode of “The Bachelor” on DVR. But despite my depressing celebration of cupid’s most sexy day, I can totally guide you on a super romantic journey of snuggles and kisses. After all, I’ve written, what, like 50 reviews of bars in Hoboken? I am an expert now. So wait, let’s back it up first. Don’t have a date? No problem. If you’re looking for the frat dude/sorority girl of your dreams, try Hoboken Bar & Grill, Wicked Wolf or The Village Pourhouse. Looking for a sugar momma or daddy? Get that makeup and hair gel out, and start grinding on some singles at the…
Mark Lugo, 31, appeared in New York superior court on Tuesday.
Hobokenite Mark Lugo pled guilty to one count of grand larceny in New York Supreme Court in Manhattan on Tuesday and will go to prison for as much as three years, according to the Manhattan District Attorney's office. Lugo, 31, pled guilty to walking out of the Chambers Hotel in midtown Manhattan with five paintings and the Carlyle Hotel on the Upper East Side with a painting worth $350,000, according to the DA's press release. In July, Lugo was arrested in San Francisco Lugo after taking a drawing by Picasso from a gallery in San Francisco. Later that month, more than $500,000 worth of art work was found in Lugo's uptown Hoboken apartment. Lugo is scheduled to be sentenced on Feb. 28.
The new custom framing store will be located at 1108 Washington Street.
Right Angle Picture Framing will open a second Hoboken location uptown at 1108 Washington Street. It will also continue to operate out of its downtown location at 320 Washington Street. The custom framing business has been operating in Hoboken since 1983, first on 13th Street before moving downtown in 1993. Current owner Pablo Godoy bought the business when founder Toni Sullivan retired in 2007. He had been managing a restaurant in New York when in 1999 he saw a help wanted sign in the Right Angle window. Having a lifelong interest in carpentry, Godoy applied and was hired. He started part-time and then increased his workload to a full-time and supervising position. “Carpentry was always a part of my life,” Godoy said. “I walked in and saw…
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Thousands pack MetLife Stadium for Super celebration
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New York celebrates Super Bowl XLVI victory in style.
Check out the gallery above to see photos from Tuesday's Ticker Tape parade in New York City, celebrating the Giants' victory in Super Bowl XLVI. Hundreds of thousands of fans flocked to the Canyon of Heroes in downtown Manhattan to ring in New York's latest championship. Paper flew from buildings, fans tossed toilet paper rolls back and forth over Broadway Avenue, and the Giants rolled by with smiles as they ended at City Hall to accept keys to the city from Mayor Michael Bloomberg. RELATED: PHOTOS: To relive action from Super Bowl weekend, check out this Patch gallery
The publishing company will build an office for 900 employees on the empty lot next to the W Hotel on the waterfront.
Pearson Education announced on Tuesday it will build one of its offices on the empty lot next to the W Hotel by the Hoboken Waterfront. In the office building across the street, Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno, local officials and Pearson representatives announced the 15.5 year lease Pearson signed. SJP Properties will be developing the property. "This is a fight," said Guadagno about attracting large companies to New Jersey. "We came to the table and aggressively pursued them." The construction of the building will create about 600 construction jobs and 900 Pearson employees will work inside the building. "This is exactly the kind of green, smart development that Hoboken needs to support the continued economic growth of our local economy …
Police blotter.
After three years of living together, two roommates in Hoboken may have to think about moving out. According to a police report, a 31-year-old Hoboken resident reported her roommate, claiming that her roommate has been stealing from her since September 2011. The victim is claiming that her roommate, with whom she shares a two bedroom, two bathroom apartment on uptown Madison St., has been stealing items from her room and selling them back to department stores, police said. An altercation between the two women took place last week, police said. No arrests were made.
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3:35 pm on Wednesday, February 8, 2012
NJ FIRST DATES presents V-DAY Speed Dating Event... Date:Friday, February 10, 2012 at 8:00 PM-11:00 PM Location Room 84 84 Washington Street Hoboken, NJ 07030 Recommended Ages Women 21 - 35, Men 23 - 38 Description So you're single. Rather than staying in and watching a Lifetime movie, why not go out the Friday night before and potentially line yourself up a date for Valentine's Day! Find your … more ›