February 2009
Live Blog: Super Bowl Commercials →
1/31/2009:
Even if you’re not interested in football - one thing that many people seem to talk about at the “water cooler” the day after the Super Bowl - is the commercials.
I’ve set up a Live…
January 2009
Car Fire 3rd Street →
1/31/2009:
In today’s first installment of “excitement on Washington Street” is a car fire in the bank parking lot on 3rd Street between Washington and Hudson.
Fire personnel arriving on the scene…
Cammarano talks about Facebook →
1/31/2009:
Do you avoid politicians on Facebook?
In a recent NY Times article - “When Friends Aren’t Really Friends” - they discussed the pro’s and con’s of using Facebook - and how many people are…
Hobokenpix: Then and Now… →
1/30/2009:
[Continuing the ORIGINAL Hoboken411 “Photo of the Day” series…]
Hoboken Photos of the Day - 1/30/2009
I found this old picture of the current TD North Bank (was Commerce) building on…
A letter to Hoboken Reformers →
1/30/2009:
Hoboken411 received this letter yesterday from a “Concerned Citizen.”
What are your thoughts? Raising taxes is NOT an answer!
“Hoboken Reformers,
I would like to thank you so much for all…
re.Juice.a.Nation now Healthy for Life →
1/30/2009 Update:
re.Juice.a.Doomed
The 14th Street re.Juice.a.Nation has now become Healthy for Life “Meals and Supplements” spot.
I wonder if there’s a market for these expensive workout drinks? I…
Informative JC Councilman Fulop →
1/30/2009:
Hoboken411 reader Litteredboken sent me a note this morning, along with a forwarded message from Jersey City Councilman Steve Fulop. Packed with information! One thing that caught my eye…
Readerpix: New PATH train cars →
1/30/2009:
Hoboken411 reader Lisa B. sent in a few pics of the new PATH train almost ready for action!
Hoboken411 reader photo gallery of the day - 1/30/2009
“I saw this new Path train coming into…
Going offline for a few hours.. need some quick zzzz’s
Hoboken on Jeopardy again… →
1/30/2009:
A slip up, or the honest truth?
Haha! Last night many ears perked up at Columbian Towers and Fox Hill Gardens as Hoboken was included as part of an answer on Jeopardy! Under the category…
Hobokenite wins $434k playing poker →
1/30/2009:
You can make a living as a professional gambler!
Hoboken resident Todd Terry, who quit his corporate job in 2007 to play poker for a living - is showing that he made the right choice!
He…
Hoboken: It’s a “Family Affair” →
1/30/2009:
We are Family!
Considering the Hoboken Fire and Police departments have been a hot topic as of late, Hoboken resident estevens once again found a segment from a City Council meeting a…
Hobokenpix: Who’s luck is changing? →
1/29/2009:
[Continuing the ORIGINAL Hoboken411 “Photo of the Day” series…]
Hoboken Photo of the Day - 1/29/2009
Here’s an ironic photo of the bus stop at 10th and Washington Street (a block away from…
Community Project: A week in the life →
1/29/2009:
A week in the life of a Hobokenite
Was organizing the other day, and came across a decent digital camera I haven’t used in a long time. Light bulb pops up over my head, and I think Why not…
Free Salsa & Cha-Cha Class →
1/29/2009:
Surya Yoga Academy (618 Washington St.) is having a fun event this Saturday! You can visit www.suryayogaacademy.com or call 201-370-6029 for more info. Infuse some Latin blood in your…
Demarest High School Updates →
1/29/2009:
A few updates - some new offerings for students over at Demarest School.
Food for thought
The Culinary Arts Program at Demarest is on a roll, literally. The program at DHS is designed not…
Should Texas Arizona change it’s name? →
1/29/2009:
With the Super Bowl coming up, Hoboken411 reader Jon thought perhaps Texas Arizona, the home of the Pittsburgh Steelers might want to see this article from a couple weeks ago.
“On that…
Readerpix: Snowy 2nd St. Light Rail →
1/29/2009:
Hoboken411 reader Nicholas sent in a picture taken near the 2nd Street Light Rail Station.
Hoboken411 reader photo of the day - 1/29/2009
“Saw this morning on my walk through 2″ of snow to…
More on the proposed HoLa! Program →
1/29/2009:
Want to learn more about the controversial HoLa! Dual Language program that has been one of the top Hoboken Board of Education stories as of late?
Learn about HoLa!
If you are interested…
10th & Bloom needs upgrade - NOW! →
1/29/2009:
Many intersections in Hoboken are dangerous. Whether it’s a narrow street - or the notorious “cars parked in the crosswalk” - the intersection of 10th and Bloomfield is a particularly bad…
Zimmer announces run for Mayor →
1/29/2009:
Zimmer’s plans for Mayoral run announced
All the rumors and speculation can now be put aside, as 4th Ward Councilwoman Dawn Zimmer officially announces run for Mayor of Hoboken. Slate of…
It just fell below freezing - watch your step! Sidewalks a nightmare in spots!
Hobokenpix: common courtesy sign →
1/28/2009:
[Continuing the ORIGINAL Hoboken411 “Photo of the Day” series…]
Hoboken Photo of the Day - 1/28/2009
Here’s snapshot I took near 13th and Park the other day (when I was updating the…
Hobotown - 1/28/2009 →
1/28/2009:
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Saturday Night DJ at Shades →
1/28/2009:
Mixmeisters
On top of the Comedy Night this Saturday at Shades Bar (720 Monroe) - we also have a DJ production “House of Penetrating Hits” pressing play so you don’t have to from 10pm to…
Resident on Richard Blohm and the HFD →
1/28/2009:
Resident has questions about HFD…
A Hoboken resident and Hoboken411 reader sent a fairly long list of comments and observations - specifically related to the 5 minutes “Acting” Hoboken…
Saturday Comedy Night at Shades →
1/28/2009:
Another night of comedy over at Shades
This Saturday January 31st at 9pm, Shades (720 Monroe) will be having another comedy show for you to laugh your worries away. The usual fun, plus…
Applied Development Company →
1/28/2009 Update:
Last I knew, this building at Observer Highway and Washington Street was supposed to be the Applied Development’s new headquarters.
I’ve received several emails from folks ranging…
Readerpix: 4th and Washington →
1/28/2009:
Hoboken411 reader Dan sent this night picture of the area near 4th and Washington Streets.
Hoboken411 reader photo of the day - 1/28/2009 [Stay tuned for tomorrow’s Readerpix entry! -…
Rents are dropping, what about Hoboken? →
1/28/2009: There was an article posted on the Wall Street Journal blog a few weeks ago - that showed that despite widespread real estate foreclosures, rents are dropping as well.
Before you read the…
Being a weather man is not easy →
1/28/2009:
It’s a big storm, but NYC gets short-changed
OK - we have some light snow in our area now - and will continue for the next several hours. Then, according to meteorologists, we will…
We’re going in reverse! →
1/27/2009:
A Hoboken411 reader tipped me off about this article from Reuters, saying the entire country is nervous about their economies mimicking the “Great Depression” of the 1930’s. While folks…
13th Annual HoHa Snowball →
1/27/2009:
Next Friday, February 6th at 7pm is the 13th Annual Hoboken Harriers Running Club “Snow Ball.” Benefit at the Elks Lodge
This annual event held at the Elks Club on 10th and Washington…
Hobokenpix: Maxwell Place West →
1/27/2009:
[Continuing the ORIGINAL Hoboken411 “Photo of the Day” series…]
Hoboken Photo of the Day - 1/27/2009
Here’s a shot of the empty lot to the west of Maxwell Place shot yesterday. They’ve…
Video: Take the train to Hoboken →
1/27/2009:
Fun to watch!
Speaking of NJ Transit - I love cool time-lapse videos like this!
“Time lapse train ride from Spring Valley, NY to Hoboken, NJ via the Pascack Valley Line. It is composed of…
NJ Transit Alerts Updates →
1/27/2009:
For those of you that use the NJ Transit “alerts” system to receive updates about train service in and out of Hoboken, please note the following changes - as announced on Monday: Important…
NJ Transit cross-honoring tickets →
1/27/2009:
FYI:
“NJ TRANSIT will offer full system wide cross-honoring on Wed., January 28, due to expected winter weather.” NJ Transit, Train, Snow, winter weather, cross honoring, tickets,
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Having internet problems today? →
1/27/2009:
Just wondering if anyone else is having problems with the internet today. Seems like lots of sites are failing… I was wondering if it was a problem with FiOS - but my connection seems…
Tonic will be a “Boutique Bistro” →
1/27/2009 Update: 13th and Park Update
Here the latest for the old Tonic location at 13th and Park.
Construction is progressing, and they now have a giant banner reading 1300ParkAve.com draped on the…
City Offender Zone - 1/27/2009 →
1/27/2009:
City vehicles - Laws don’t apply
Here’s a quick photo gallery of some recent “City Offenders” parked in various areas that would normally result in a stiff summons for you and I:
PHOTO…
Readerpix: Winter Shots →
1/27/2009:
Hoboken411 reader Kevin sent some wintry photos taken near the Stevens Institute campus.
Hoboken411 reader photo gallery of the day - 1/27/2009
PHOTO GALLERY (HOLD MOUSE OVER IMAGE TO…
Antonucci on HUMC crisis →
1/27/2009:
Recent headline-grabbing Hoboken resident Donna Antonucci (demanding union givebacks & getting into shouting match with Councilwoman LaBruno) sent Hoboken411 another message this week….
Rubee’s Closet →
1/27/2009 Update:
Rubee’s Closet has moved from the Monroe Center - to the former Peper Apparel location at 1028 Washington Street. Owner Beverly Alonzo says: “Come and join us at our new location on…
Hoboken Rotary Live Auction →
1/27/2009:
This Friday, January 30, 2009, the Hoboken Rotary Club (411 is a member) is sponsoring one of their regular “Live Auctions,” which will be held at the All Saints Episcopal Parish starting…
Hobokenpix: Oscar and Molly →
1/26/2009:
[Continuing the ORIGINAL Hoboken411 “Photo of the Day” series…]
Hoboken Photo Gallery of the Day - 1/26/2009
I couldn’t resist. Since I shop at Cornerstone Pets (105 9th Street) at least…
Cell antenna at 8th & Adams →
1/26/2009:
Hoboken411 reader Chris was wondering about this certified letter he got about a building variance proposed at the self-storage facility on 8th and Adams. What are they gonna do?
“I…
Obama Chia Head →
1/26/2009:
Looking to capitalize on the Obama Revolution, Chia now has a Barack Obama head you can grow “hair” on.
For starters, it looks a bit creepy! And maybe this would have been a better idea in…
Public Auction this Friday →
1/26/2009:
Considering many Hoboken residents are feeling the crunch of the economic woes the country’s been facing - you might be interested in this week’s Public Auction, taking place on Friday,…
Navigate your career in turbulent times →
1/26/2009:
Ethan L. Chazin, who’s been running the career seminars over at Stevens, recently wrote an editorial about today’s job market.
Worth a read! It’s been quite a year for the American…
Special meeting on Wednesday →
1/26/2009: Be advised, that there’s a special “Committee of the Whole” meeting over at Stevens Institute this Wednesday, January 28th at 7pm (in the Howe Center, 4th Floor).
Experts from the Stevens…