January 2009
Happy New Year (again) →
12/31/2008:
Due to my ADHD - I screwed up my database today pretty bad - all stories and comments made today were lost. I had to restore the last backup made this morning.
For the 27 people that…
You will not be able to log into Hoboken411.com for a few hours - updating database. Have a happy new year!
December 2008
Have a great New Year!! →
12/31/2008:
Be safe and sound!
Barring any breaking news (or ADHD/OCD bouts from myself) - this will be the last post of 2008!
Regardless whether you party like a (psuedo) rock-star, or just chill…
Funny: A-Hole Foods Market →
12/31/2008:
A Funny Parody for the last day of the year!
I know many folks who absolutely love Whole Foods Market (our closest one is over in Edgewater, NJ).
However, there are probably the same…
Hobotown - 12/31/2008 →
12/31/2008:
By T.G. Heins: New Jersey, NJ, Hoboken, Hobotown, T G Heins, Hoboken411, Cartoon Series
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City Offender Zone - 12/31/2008 →
12/31/2008:
Hoboken411 reader Chris thought that his Hoboken Parking Utility cart parked near the crosswalk by City Hall was worthy of the “City Offender Zone” entry today! New Jersey, NJ, Hoboken,…
Parking Placard Scammer →
12/31/2008:
Hoboken411 reader NachoLibre thinks you might want to be aware of this parking scam happening around our area. Lookout for Bogus Placards
“I saw this story on an NYPD message board and…
Unhappy with Skyclub Fitness →
12/30/2008:
There’s no doubt that gyms in Hoboken (and probably everywhere else) - seem to be involved with the most mud-slinging around! (Along with local politics - and hair salons!)
One Hoboken411…
NYE Times Square tips →
12/31/2008:
Reader BrooklynBridget sent Hoboken411 an informational flier from the New York Police Department, containing what you need to know about the Times Square Celebration tonight.
It contains…
Biggest Hoboken Buzz of 2008? →
12/31/2008:
2008 was a rather tumultuous year in Hoboken (as well as the rest of the country)!
Besides a new president being elected and the economy going down the drain - many things made headlines…
Early dismissal day! →
12/31/2008: Winding down 2008…
Based on my long tenure in corporate America - I’d think it’s safe to guess that whomever is working today most likely has some kind of “early dismissal day,” right?
To…
Frigid New Year’s Eve! →
12/31/2008:
Oh boy - not a good New Year’s Eve to be standing outside! Gusty winds and frigid temperatures - make this a not-so-fun time to be in Times Square!
Ring the new year in - chilled to the…
Hobokenpix: Wintry Elysian Park →
12/30/2008:
[Continuing the Hoboken411 “Photo of the Day” series…]
Hoboken Photo of the Day - 12/30/2008
For some strange reason - this photo had been “open” on my computer for many days - and as I…
Parting Words - on location in Hoboken! →
12/30/2008:
If you want to catch a movie this weekend that was shot on location in Hoboken - set your DVR’s to PBS (Channel 13) on Saturday night at 11:05pm!
See full 20 page press kit here! Parting…
Hoboken Volunteer Ambulance in Action →
12/30/2008:
Thought you guys might like to see a quick video of our under-appreciated Hoboken Volunteer Ambulance Corps. This past weekend - a homeless guy was drunk and slumped over at Vic’s Place…
2009 New Year’s resolutions? →
12/30/2008:
Sigh… I never was one for “New Years resolutions…,” although I experimented with some the past two years here on 411 - the “No drinks till the Super Bowl” (success) - and the “No booze…
Readerpix: Foggy Hoboken →
12/30/2008:
Hoboken411 reader Dan sent in some awesome night shots of the dense fog we had in Hoboken the other day!
Hoboken411 reader photos of the day - 12/30/2008 See a few more after the jump!…
Reader Mail: Noisy East LA →
12/30/2008:
Hoboken411 reader Max was a bit concerned about the noise coming from East LA this past Christmas. While using loud equipment doesn’t necessarily need a permit - the time of day which he…
New Year’s Eve 2008/2009 →
12/30/2008:
The same ritual every single year: What are your New Year’s Eve plans?
Will there be fireworks?
The big question this year - will the famous Bloomfield Street Fireworks come back? Or is…
NJ Transit Bus fuel spill downtown →
12/30/2008:
Possible traffic headache
Not sure if this was an accident or not (was in and out of sleep) - but there was apparently a significant diesel fuel spill downtown in the neighborhood of 62…
Testing out a new advertiser today - please have patience while I work out the kinks! Muchos Gracias!
Wind advisory in effect →
12/30/2008:
Just in case you wanted to know how to dress Tuesday morning: Windy conditions ahead
From the NWS (doesn’t apply to Ferrari’s by the way):
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN UPTON HAS ISSUED…
Drunken Ferrari Driver Yikes! →
12/29/2008:
Holy Crap - this sounds like it’d be a great episode of “COPS!!” Ferrari idiot harms himself and others
Here’s the timeline - according to the Hoboken411 Live Police and Fire Action…
Hobokenpix: Teak →
12/29/2008:
[Continuing the Hoboken411 “Photo of the Day” series…]
Hoboken Photos of the Day - 12/29/2008
Stumbled into Teak the other day - and snapped a couple shots from different perspectives. I…
Lost House Cat downtown →
12/29/2008 Update:
Christmas Miracle!
“Sanibel is back! She mysteriously appeared in the apt bldg while i am away. My neighbors are watching her. Miracles do happen or is it coincidence after I filed…
Post Xmas recycling →
12/29/2008:
Hoboken411 reader Nacho sent in this picture of the trash recycling in his building after Christmas. Without knowing how big the pile was in previous years - it might be hard to judge…
Weekend ferry service suspended →
12/29/2008:
For those of you that enjoyed taking the NY Waterway Ferry to Manhattan on the weekends: Weekend service suspended
Effective weekend of January 10, 2009:
NY Waterway will discontinue…
Cal’s Xmas trees gets Sunday treatment →
12/29/2008:
One Hoboken411 reader was wondering why the city was picking up “commercial trash” on a Sunday. Sunday trash pickup for the favored few
“City workers on a Sunday?
I’m sure the city will…
Economic relief at Helmers’! →
12/29/2008:
Who knows where the economy is taking all of us these days - but that doesn’t mean you can’t drink on the cheap!
Real Economic Relief!
Helmers’ (established 1936) has seen the good times…
Another lost magic wallet →
12/29/2008:
I’m really beginning to get the feeling that these “magic wallets” are just a little too easy to lose. Lost on December 28th at 9pm
“I came across your website this morning on Google….
Readerpix: Sinatra Field sign →
12/29/2008:
Hoboken411 reader Maury says this is one of his favorite pictures from Hoboken. Remember this lead debacle at the Sinatra Park Soccer field?
Hoboken411 reader photo of the day -…
Gas Leak uptown →
12/29/2008:
“Heavy odor of gas” reported at 1405 Clinton Street - third floor. Despite having Mission Burrito yesterday - I swear I have nothing to do with it!
Fire Department is on scene now, and…
NFL Predictions: Wildcard Weekend →
12/29/2008:
You know how some people say the world is going to end in 2012?
They might be right.
Yesterday, the 2008 NFL playoff matchups were decided. And by some freak act of science (and with the…
Crumbs Bake Shop! →
12/29/2008:
More sweets for Hoboken
Cupcakes are the new black.
Or so it seems. Coming in 2009 - at the old Mailboxes, Etc. location at 409 Washington Street - is Crumbs Bake Shop!
On top of very…
Modern Nails & Spa →
12/29/2008:
3… 2… 1… “Another nail salon, dry cleaner or realtor?”
Yep. Modern Nails & Spa is moving into the ground floor of the Medical Arts building at 728 Washington Street. Workers on the scene…
2008 Hoboken business year in review →
12/28/2008:
C’est la vie 2008!
Continuing the annual tradition here at Hoboken411.com, I present you with a mostly complete list of businesses that came, left or changed in 2008!
Don’t forget, you…
Dense fog advisory in effect →
12/27/2008:
For those out driving in and around Hoboken - be advised there’s a dense fog advisory in full effect. Don’t be a dense driver or pedestrian!
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A…
Hudson County real estate bloat →
12/27/2008:
Anyone check out the New York Times today?
An interesting article about how Hudson County has the biggest backlog of unsold inventory in the tri-state area. More than double that of…
More HoLa Program concerns… →
12/27/2008:
You remember Hoboken Committee person Ravinder Bhalla, right?
Well Ravi, who represents the 2nd Ward, 3rd District, is also an attorney, and feels that that no-bid Hoboken “HoLa Dual…
Hobokengreetings.com →
12/27/2008:
In case you missed out on the great “Seasons Greetings from Hoboken” cards that local artist Raymond Smith was selling - you can stock up for next year with his special limited time 50%…
Idiot driver on Light Rail tracks →
12/26/2008:
Moron mistakes railroad tracks for road
Currently, there is a dopey driver who is stuck on the light rail tracks downtown.
This buffoon should have asked for better eyesight or a vat of…
Parking “gift” from Hoboken →
12/26/2008:
Not sure if you were aware, but meter parking regulations have been “relaxed” a bit during the year-end Holidays! Hoboken411 reader Alexismooth08 said:
Free Parking for the Holidays
“It’s…
What’s next for our Economy? →
12/26/2008:
Based on my own observations - as well as recollections from many people I’ve spoken with this holiday season - I have a feeling there will be MANY stores closing up in 2009 - both…
Hobotown - 12/26/2008 →
12/26/2008:
By T.G. Heins: New Jersey, Hoboken, Hobotown, Cartoon Series, T G Heins
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Another water main busted up →
12/26/2008:
Yesterday we had a small water main break by 8th and Jefferson - today, another leaky pipe on 7th and Washington by the Dunkin’ Donuts.
Workers suspected it to be just an 8-inch pipe…
Worst Holiday gift of the season? →
12/26/2008:
Now that the Holiday-Hype is pretty much behind us (stay tuned for “dismal economic news” next), I’m sure many of you received just awful gifts. (Like how many folks really received a…
Readerpix: Where are these cakes? →
12/25/2008:
Hoboken411 reader Brooklyn Bridget sent in pictures of some Christmas cakes. Might be the easiest Hoboken “Where is this?” guess ‘em quiz yet!
Hoboken411 reader photo of the day -…
Christmas Day water main break →
12/25/2008:
Hoboken’s aging infrastructure doesn’t get any days off for Holidays!
Right now, there’s a worsening condition over at 468 8th street. An officer on the scene said there’s an apparent…
Merry Christmas! →
12/25/2008: New Jersey, Hoboken, Holiday, Merry Christmas
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Have a dog-gone great Christmas! →
12/25/2008:
Merry Christmas (again) everyone!
Hoboken411 reader Carol recommended this cute Christmas video. Even those who are “sick” of the dogs have to find this cute. If this doesn’t even get you…