HOBOKEN, NJ – Over the past few years, the short-term rental phenomenon has revolutionized the way we travel, with companies such as Airbnb, VRBO and others disrupting the lodging market worldwide. While their services create more options for the traveler, an unintended consequence has been a disruption in housing stock in and around desirable locations.

“There are a number of ways ...

HOBOKEN, NJ - Mayor Ravi Bhalla has declared that he will in fact run again for another term this November.

In a newsletter sent out Wednesday afternoon, Bhalla said, "Nearly four years ago, Hoboken residents gave me the privilege of a lifetime, electing me as Mayor of our great city. Since then we’ve come together, friends and neighbors moving our city forward in the ...

HOBOKEN, NJ - Months after the Bhalla Administration proposed a budget touting no tax increase, a Councilmember is putting forth her own budget plan that offers lower taxes to Hoboken residents.

At Wednesday's Hoboken City Council meeting, Councilwoman Tiffanie Fisher is sponsoring a municipal budget amendment that she claims could deliver a $2.7M, 4.5% tax decrease for Hoboken taxpayers.

HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - More than 3,000 law enforcement officers took to the streets of their local communities on one of 26 separate routes to help carry the "Flame of Hope" a distance of nearly 750 miles throughout the Garden State to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics New Jersey on Friday.

Delayed last year until October by COVID-19, the 40th annual Torch Run resumed in ...

HOBOKEN, NJ - Putting at least an interim end to weeks of speculation, Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla today announced the appointment of Hoboken Police Captain Daniel LoBue as Acting Police Chief, effective July 1, 2021, the date of Police Chief Ken Ferrante’s retirement.

“Captain LoBue is a well-respected and accomplished member of the Hoboken Police Department, and I am thankful he ...

HOBOKEN, NJ - A brazen brawl in broad daylight has five individuals facing Riot and other charges, according to Hoboken Police.

Around 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday, June 2, Hoboken Police Officers were dispatched to the area of 3rd and Harrison Street on a report of a group of males fighting in the street. Initial reports indicated that one of the males involved was seen with a handgun.

As ...

HOBOKEN, NJ - Hoboken no longer eats a Verizza Pizza.

The ovens are off at 152 Newark Street, as the short-lived but highly praised venue has gone dark for the time being. The news broke on their social media over the weekend, thus breaking the hearts of Mile Square City gourmands who were immediately passionate about the pies put out by this artisanal Italian eatery.

"We’ve ...

HOBOKEN, NJ -  Mission 50 has announced the appointment of Claire Pedulla to the newly created position of Director of Community. As a member of the Mission 50 leadership team, Pedulla will be responsible for spearheading the firm’s efforts to create an experience that fosters productivity, flexibility and community in a reimagined workplace environment.

Owned and managed by ...

HOBOKEN, NJ - 7shifts, an innovative labor management platform for restaurants, has announced that it raised $21.5 million in Series B funding led by Enlightened Hospitality Investments (EHI), the growth equity fund affiliated with Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG).

Founded by restaurateur and industry visionary Danny Meyer in 1985, USHG operates some of New York City’s ...

TRENTON, NJ – In an effort to protect small businesses from additional taxes on their federal PPP loans, Governor Phil Murphy recently signed a new law to ensure forgiven loans are not subject to the New Jersey gross income tax. 

The new law, formerly S3234, will ensure that forgiven Payment Protection Program loans are not subject to the state's income tax and ...

HOBOKEN, NJ - Did you miss live music over the past year? We certainly did.

Thankfully, there's something for everyone in this year's Hoboken Summer Concert lineup, with a variety of genres and locations offering a tremendous selection of musical entertainment.

“I’m thrilled to invite residents to our popular Movies Under the Stars and Concerts in the Park,” said ...

HOBOKEN, NJ – Words left unsaid, deeds left undone, songs left unsung—musician Brett Altman is having none of that.

His latest single, “Waiting,” is an upbeat shot of musical courage that asks the timely question, what are we waiting for?

“‘Waiting’ is about overcoming the fear of rejection in order to tell someone how you truly feel,” says ...

EWING, NJ -- Several World War II aircraft will be flying into Trenton-Mercer Airport this week for tourists to view. The CAF AirPower History Tour featuring historic World War II aircraft will provide cockpit tours, flight demonstrations, and rides.  

The event features the B-29 Superfortress FIFI, the most advanced bomber of World War II; the T-6 Texan, legendary ...

HOBOKEN, NJ - "Let's all go to the movies..."

After a 2020 hiatus, Movies Under the Stars return to Hoboken this summer. This season's cinematic selection was chosen after residents provided input via a survey released by the City.

“I’m thrilled to invite residents to our popular Movies Under the Stars and Concerts in the Park,” said Mayor Ravi Bhalla.

Looking for a fun local family activity this Father’s Day? After Dad opens his cards, head down to Main Street Pops’ Monthly Artisan Market under the 14th street viaduct, and let him pick out his own gifts this year!

Many of the artisans have special Father’s Day offerings that he’s sure to love… we’ve rounded up a preview of some of the offerings ...

HOBOKEN, NJ - Pride displays throughout our region continue to dazzle during June. Adding to the illuminating celebration of equality, utility provider PSEG plans to light up a substation in the northwest corner of Hoboken as a salute to the LGBTQ+ community.

News of this endeavor comes via Hoboken Councilman Michael DeFusco, the City's first openly gay elected official.

After posting ...

Beech-Nut Nutrition has issued a voluntary recall of one lot of Beech-Nut Stage 1, Single Grain Rice Cereal. The recall resulted from a routine sampling program from the production lot of Beech-Nut Stage 1, Single Grain Rice Cereal which tested above the guidance level for naturally occurring inorganic arsenic.

The product being recalled was distributed nationally, online and retail with the ...

HOBOKEN, NJ - The Hoboken Fire Department is joining forces with the Hoboken Food Pantry in an effort to collect and redistribute hygiene supplies to those in need in our community.

Anyone willing and able may donate full-sized soap, deodorant, bodywash, shampoo, shaving cream, razors, tissues, lotions, etc. to the Hoboken Community Center directly—or items can be dropped off at any one ...

JERSEY CITY, NJ - The internal affairs unit of the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office is focusing on five detectives who may be the subject of a pending investigation, according to a letter issued on May 26 to defense attorney Michael Rubas – who apparently has a client charged in a narcotics case.

Under federal law, the prosecutor must notify an attorney if any of those investigators ...

CLINTON, NJ - Gov. Phil Murphy announced Monday his plan to close the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women, the state's only women's correctional facility, following an investigation into a violent attack on prisoners in January.

Murphy's administration released an investigative report Monday that was prepared by former state comptroller Matt Boxer and law firm Lowenstein ...

NEW JERSEY- Now that state lawmakers have passed measures to create a marketplace for recreational marijuana in New Jersey, the big challenge for local police departments is how to enforce these new regulations and to educate people about the seismic shift in thinking.

Sayreville Police Chief John Zebrowski, who is also the incoming president of the New Jersey State Association ...

Leasing is now underway at The James, a brand-new luxury rental community delivering modern rental residences and a wealth of lifestyle amenities in the charming Bergen County borough of Park Ridge.

Claremont Development announced last week that it has officially debuted the community’s 240 studio, one- and two-bedroom residences to the marketplace and is now offering private in-person ...

PCD Development is touting yet another leasing milestone at 30 Court, the boutique four-story luxury rental building in downtown Morristown, NJ.  The collection of just 58 oversized homes has achieved the notable mark of 85% leased, according to the New Providence, N.J.-based developer.

Featuring a mix of 58 two-bedroom and two-bedroom-plus-den homes with expansive living spaces that ...

JMF Properties announced today that its newest residential community, Clarus Glen Ridge, is nearing completion, with a July grand opening expected.

Located on Baldwin Avenue, just steps from downtown Montclair and NJ TRANSIT’s Bay Street train station, Clarus Glen Ridge will soon deliver a collection of 110 modern rental residences and lavish amenities to the desirable borough of Glen ...

HOBOKEN, NJ - Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church in Hoboken will once again hold a Pride Mass in support of the LGBTQ+ community. This year's Mass will take place on Sunday, June 27 at 10:30 a.m

Now in its fourth year, the mass at OLG has served as an acknowledgement of dramatically shifting views, not only within the Catholic community but Hoboken itself. Typically, the event ...

When Shawn Tucker became the athletic director of New Jersey City University, one of his first priorities was to partner with RWJBarnabas Health.

At his previous job at Rutgers University, Tucker saw the benefits of the university’s partnership with RWJBarnabas and wanted the same for the student-athletes at NJCU.

So in 2019, NJCU entered into an agreement with RWJBarnabas to provide ...