Sunday, May 19, 2013
What you missed in Hoboken this week.
Mayor Dawn Zimmer held a press conference on Wednesday morning, announcing several infrastructure changes. Mayor Dawn Zimmer, joined by Buddy Valastro on Thursday morning, announced the city's new bike share program. SJP Properties have withdrawn an application to be able to do construction on Saturdays. The city council failed to approve a temporary budget that included the costs to print the ballots for this June's primary elections. A resolution on Wednesday night's agenda failed in a 4-4 vote. Dozens of Hoboken Housing Authority residents attended Wednesday night's council meeting in support of Barbara Reyes. Trespassing is one of the HHA's major problems, according to residents. The Hoboken Board of Education met on Tuesday night. The…
Sunday, May 12, 2013
What you missed in Hoboken this week.
The councilman announced his withdrawal on Wednesday, following a Supreme Court ruling to leave Carmelo Garcia on the ballot. Angel Romero-Corraliza was charged with drug possession after a raid at an apartment at 221 Jackson St. Mayors Dawn Zimmer, Richard Turner of Weehawken and Michael Gonnelli of Secaucus met on Wednesday, saying that the county has to make cuts to the budget. The entire western part of town flooded on Wednesday morning after heavy rainfall. Christie: Weight Loss Surgery 'Intensely Personal Issue' Governor chides reporters for obsessing about 'silly,' 'shallow' subject, says he is not a role model. The new kitchen was opened on Friday afternoon. All Hobokenites can participate in the initiative by giving their mail …
Sunday, May 5, 2013
The week in review.
The City Council addresses Hoboken’s affordable housing and infrastructure needs on Wednesday night. A line of people stood in line on Saturday morning to get their tickets for the July 26 show. Council members expressed concern that this would set a bad precedent. The item had been on the agenda of previous council meetings. An appellate court ruled that Garcia is eligible to run for assembly after all. In total, the state awarded $1.25 million to school districts that were impacted by the hurricane. The Christie administration announced $1.8 billion in federal funding on Monday. Half of the council left the meeting before its official ending, leaving the for remaining council members left to vote. The item was turned into police on …
Sunday, April 28, 2013
What you missed in Hoboken this week.
The city announced the summer concert will take place on Pier A Park on July 26. Mykyta Panasenko, 27, was arrested more than a week ago for allegedly carrying fireworks and black powder onto a Hoboken train. Steve Cappiello, who died last week at age 89, was eulogized by family and friends at a funeral mass Monday at St. Ann's Church. New Jersey Senators Bob Menendez and Frank Lautenberg announced that Hoboken is one of two towns to receive a grant to rebuild Sandy damage. On tap for only one night, 902 Brewing Co. looks to open brewery in mile square. Hudson County Assignment Judge Peter Bariso ruled on Friday afternoon that Carmelo Garcia, who serves as the executive director of the Hoboken Housing Authority, cannot run for state …
Sunday, April 21, 2013
What you missed in Hoboken this week.
Steve Cappiello, who served three terms as mayor, served on the council and worked as a sargeant for the Hoboken Police Department, died on Thursday. He was 89. Ellen Dowling passed the finish line only minutes before two bombs went off on Monday at the Boston Marathon. While the city confirmed the opening of the field in late April, it'll be delayed by at least a month. The city council again tabled an ordinance to amend the rules and regulations governing taxis in Hoboken. After months of discussion, the district is switching to a junior-senior high school model. As of next school year, the seventh grade will be taught at Hoboken High School. A six month pilot will start in May. No docking stations will be necessary for this program. …
Sunday, April 14, 2013
The week in review.
Damage was done to war memorials in two of Hoboken's public parks. From mutz to canoli, we have it all. The fire that killed a 62-year-old woman was electrical. The money has been allocated to different projects around town. The city has applied for more funds, separately from this. A 21-year-old Union City woman was injured on Wednesday. Five Hoboken residents are claiming it's a conflict of interest for Carmelo Garcia to run for state assembly. A hearing ahs been scheduled for next week to decide the matter. While improved, SAT scores are still below state average. The center is open daily and offers help to Hobokenites who are still recovering from Hurricane Sandy. At last weekend's "resilience run" nearly a thousand runners raised the …
Sunday, April 7, 2013
What you missed in Hoboken this week.
Three were arrested in Hoboken after police searched an apartment in the Hoboken Housing Authority. A contract between United Water and the city allows for a capped amount of $350,000 a year to be invested in Hoboken's water infrastructure. The mayor announced this week she is looking for a way out of the contract. A 66-year-old woman told police she was robbed. Mayor Dawn Zimmer on Thursday night said she wants to create a flood-resistant Hoboken. A water main break disrupted water service on downtown Willow Avenue on Friday night. More than 30 people completed the classes and are now official members of the city's Community Emergency Response Team. Ruben Ramos Jr., the current assemblyman, will run for mayor in November. Councilman Ravi …
Sunday, March 31, 2013
What you missed in Hoboken this week.
Hobokenite Jean Callan died after a fire in her apartment last weekend. She was 62. Much of Hoboken was without water and with low water pressure on Thursday after a big water main was hit by construction uptown. Dechen Kyiden, 23, was sentenced to three years in jail for aggravated assault and endangering the welfare of a child after a compromise was reached on Thursday. A new tell-all book by Paul Anka reveals some of Ol' Blue Eyes' dirty secrets. Eleven fire fighters were promoted this week. Jake Stuiver announced he's moving out of town but will finish out his term that ends in May. According to PolitickerNJ, Garcia will run together with Union City Mayor and State Senator Brian Stack for one of two vacant assembly seats in November. …
Sunday, March 24, 2013
What you missed in Hoboken this week.
Stephen Foley III, a Hoboken resident, was arrested at the airport after claiming he had a bomb with him. Police Chief Anthony Falco is suing Mayor Dawn Zimmer, claiming the city has encroached upon his authority as chief. Patrick Ricciardi, the former IT director who was arrested, plead guilty to illegally downloading the mayor's emails, in federal court this week. A 4-4 stalemate prevented the city council from passing $500,000 in bonds to create a permanent memorial on Pier A Park. Zimmer addressed the community in an open letter this week. The money approved by the city council on Wednesday will go toward multiple park renovation projects in town. The city has selected an architect, but construction on the ravaged building has not yet …
Sunday, March 17, 2013
What you missed in Hoboken this week.
A developer is offering the land to the city in return for redevelopment rights for the lot next door. The board and the chairman will now enter into negotiations. A weekly traveling show is dedicating 30 minutes to Hoboken. An appeal was filed after a decision to overturn election results. The money will go toward Hoboken City Hall. After request for proposal process was "legally flawed." Father Alex Santora responds to the election of Pope Frances I. Irish dancing, food and beer by the water: Hoboken celebrated St. Patrick's Day on Wednesday. A New York resident was arrested. After multiple delays, construction now seems on track for an April completion of the field at 1600 Park.
