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Hoboken Public School District Honored for Music Education Program
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Hoboken Updates Vaccine Registration to Include Residents 16+
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Prime Cycle Relocates to Prime Location at Pier A Gazebo
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Hoboken Mayor Gets Endorsement from Heavyweight Union
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Hudson County Puts Pause on Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
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Investing in Equality: Lord, Abbet & Co. LLC Pledges $700K to Hudson Pride ...
By CHRIS HALLERON
April 14, 2021HOBOKEN, NJ — For the second year in a row, the Hoboken Public School District has been honored with the “Best Communities for Music Education” designation from The NAMM Foundation, awarded to districts that demonstrate an outstanding effort to provide music access and education to all students.
“Music education is critical to the fabric of the Hoboken Public School ...
NEWARK, NJ — When Judy Rodriguez was a sophomore at Elizabeth High School, her history teacher gave her a key piece of information that would empower her, then one day power New Jersey.
"She gave us an aptitude test, and the result for me was that I would be good at the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects. Her reaction was 'You should try for ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - As New Jersey prepares to broaden its qualifications for the COVID vaccine, Mayor Ravi Bhalla and the Hoboken Health Department have taken steps to encourage all Hoboken residents ages 16 and up to pre-register through the Hoboken Health Department at Carepoint.
The Hoboken Health Department has opened its pre-registration list to now accept sign-ups for all Hoboken ...
NEW JERSEY - While the rest of the state economy slowly returns to pre-pandemic levels, the New Jersey real estate market reportedly experienced “a year we’ve not seen before” with no immediate signs of slowing.
Two state real estate experts with national credentials participated in a TAPinto panel discussion Tuesday about the “Current State of the New Jersey Real ...
By CHRIS HALLERON
April 13, 2021HOBOKEN, NJ – Amid a significant amount of development in the Mile Square City, Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla has received the endorsement of a major construction union.
The International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 825 today announced their intention to once again support Bhalla in his forthcoming reelection campaign this November, as they did four years ago.
“Even ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - The Hoboken City Council voted 7-1 approving a resolution that would formally ask the New Jersey Attorney General's Office and the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office to assist the Hoboken Police Department with the investigation of a 2017 forged election fliers incident.
On November 3, 2017, just days Mayoral Election, fliers reading “Don’t let TERRORISM take ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — Hoboken Mayor Ravi S. Bhalla and his administration have introduced a budget proposal that will feature no municipal tax increase. The plan, which is being presented ahead of Wednesday night’s City Council meeting, will reportedly make judicious use of federal resources from the American Relief Fund to help offset substantial shortfalls caused by the COVID-19 ...
By CHRIS HALLERON
April 12, 2021HOBOKEN, NJ - A multi-vehicle collision on Washington Street Sunday afternoon saw Hoboken Police administer potentially life-saving overdose medication to the driver of a vehicle involved.
Shortly after 5:00 p.m. on April 11, ESU Sergeant Luke Zeszotarski and ESU Police Officer Francis McCourt responded to Hoboken's main thoroughfare following the report of a motor vehicle crash. A green ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - A vehicle that was reportedly "carjacked by force" on Long Island was recovered in Hoboken on Thursday after being stopped for a cracked windshield.
At about 10:44 a.m. on April 8, Lieutenant Keith Rotondi saw a white Volkswagen traveling southbound at a high rate of speed near 12th and Hudson Street. Lt. Rotondi noted the vehicle had no front or rear license plate and ...
HOBOKEN, NJ – The Hoboken Volunteer Ambulance Corps (HVAC) might be getting some back up, according to a resolution facing the City Council Wednesday night.
“Due to the urgent nature of the COVID-19 pandemic and potential risks associated providing emergency medical services,” reads the resolution, “the Office of Emergency Management determined to retain a vendor to ...
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By CHRIS HALLERON
April 14, 2021HOBOKEN, NJ – In an effort to find an optimal location for a small business struggling to cope with COVID challenges, the City of Hoboken has found a temporary home for Prime Cycle at the iconic waterfront gazebo on the northeast corner of Pier A.
For months, Prime Cycle has been utilizing the Maria Pepe Batting Cages as part of Hoboken’s program to offer space to fitness centers ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - After more than a decade of haggling, previously canceled potential projects and a consistent lack of funding, President Joe Biden’s $2 trillion infrastructure plan could finally see the development of another rail tunnel connecting Hudson County with Manhattan.
The new tunnel would be part of the Gateway Program along Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor.
Agreements ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - The city of Hoboken is world-renowned for its incredible sandwiches. It’s also renowned for its densely populated, highly coveted real estate. In both those instances, things can get a little messy—the eyes can be bigger than the stomach, and when you try to squeeze too much in at once, some bits fall by the wayside.
With significant projects looming on both the ...
By STEVE LENOX
April 10, 2021HOBOKEN, NJ - Parking, traffic, noise, and more can make Hoboken a stressful place to live at the best of times. Social distancing, vaccinations, quarantines and other aspects of a COVID-19 environment only lead to additional anxiety.
On Saturday, an oasis of calm seeking to help residents and visitors melt their stress away opened at 163 2nd Street, the first business venture of owner Miguel ...
NEW JERSEY – Gov. Phil Murphy threw a $25 million lifeline to New Jersey micro businesses, those with five or fewer employees, when he put his signature to a five-bill, $100 million relief effort aimed at helping the state’s economy recover from the year-long pandemic, on Thursday.
The federal COVID-19 relief aid will be administered by the New Jersey ...
By CHRIS HALLERON
April 6, 2021HOBOKEN, NJ - American Heart Association statistics maintain that upwards of 200,000 people per year may be saved from Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation—better known as CPR.
Hoboken American Legion Post 107 will be hosting an American Heart Association CPR Certification course on Sunday, April 11, from 10am-2pm at The Bar at Post 107 (308 2nd Street).
Certification in infant, child and ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - The Hoboken Police Department will be on the hop this Saturday, as they embark on a three-hour tour through the streets of town with a VIB (very important bunny).
In partnership with World of Wonder Day Care, the Easter Bunny will be leaving from Hoboken Police Department HQ (104 Hudson Street) at 1pm on Saturday to bounce around the City and see as many residents as is safely ...
By TAPINTO STAFF
April 13, 2021Hostess Snoballs have been recalled due to an undeclared allergen, announced Hostess Brands, LLC.
According to the company, certain Hostess SnoBalls were "inadvertently manufactured in the packaging for Hostess Chocolate CupCakes and the packaging doesn't list coconut, an ingredient, as an allergen."
The recall included SnoBalls manufactured on March 12, 2021 with a UPC of ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - The Hoboken hospitality scene has sadly suffered the tragic loss of pizzeria owner Frank Volpe.
According to a GoFundMe page set up to help with Volpe's treatment, "Frankie" tested positive for COVID in late January. Weeks later, he had a high fever and entered the hospital. He was able to return home, but later had to be airlifted to another hospital in ...
By CHRIS HALLERON
April 2, 2021HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - While others are just out there winging it, Sarah's Vaccine Angels have been working within the system to help eligible New Jersey residents secure vaccination appointments.
The technology aspect of the rollout may seem daunting to some, but Sarah's Vaccine Angels can and will help any eligible individuals in need of assistance. Residents may simply reach out via ...
By STEVE LENOX
April 7, 2021HUDSON COUNTY, NJ — In what she called a “sheer betrayal and disgrace of the sacred oaths taken by those who wear a badge,” Hudson County Prosecutor Suarez has ordered an immediate internal affairs investigation into money that was recently discovered missing at the Prosecutor’s Office.
In a statement released on Tuesday, Suarez revealed that various denominations ...
By TAPINTO STAFF
April 14, 2021Developer BNE Real Estate Group, along with partners Hornrock Properties and Canoe Brook Development, recently announced that they are nearing completion of their latest residential community along the Harrison waterfront, Dey & Bergen, scheduled to open for lease this May.
Dey & Bergen is the newest residential community to bolster Harrison’s reputation as an extension of the ...
NEW JERSEY - While the rest of the state economy slowly returns to pre-pandemic levels, the New Jersey real estate market reportedly experienced “a year we’ve not seen before” with no immediate signs of slowing.
Two state real estate experts with national credentials participated in a TAPinto panel discussion Tuesday about the “Current State of the New Jersey Real ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - 7 Seventy House in Hoboken is buzzing with activity as its world-class amenities have sprung to life. Perfectly tucked in the shadows of the historic Palisades Cliffs, the upscale collection of 424 rental homes has an energetic vibe unlike any other in the Hudson County market that’s created by a perfect mix of private in-building amenities and a public park and open ...
By CHRIS HALLERON
April 14, 2021HOBOKEN, NJ — For the second year in a row, the Hoboken Public School District has been honored with the “Best Communities for Music Education” designation from The NAMM Foundation, awarded to districts that demonstrate an outstanding effort to provide music access and education to all students.
“Music education is critical to the fabric of the Hoboken Public School ...