HOBOKEN, NJ — Hoboken City Council has come out against a $4.7 billion plan to widen and repair the 8-mile-long extension that connects Exit 14 on the New Jersey Turnpike to the Holland Tunnel.

During its meeting on Wednesday night, the city council adopted a resolution urging Gov. Phil Murphy to direct the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) “to halt any further work” on ...

HOBOKEN, NJ — Though Hoboken officials say efforts are already underway to tackle rat infestations, the city council is considering additional measures to combat the growing problem, such as launching a citywide mitigation program.

Currently, Paramount Exterminating provides sewer inlet baiting in the area between Fifth and Tenth streets from Monroe to Garden streets, as well as other ...

HOBOKEN, NJ — Looking to beat the heat?

Despite opening its brand-new municipal swimming pool complex on Port Imperial Boulevard last summer, Weehawken has limited the waterfront facility’s use to township residents. The lack of access to the amenity— which was funded in part through the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Green Acres Program ...

HOBOKEN, NJ — As summer draws to a close, the Hoboken Public School District has announced orientation events aimed at helping students get ready for the start of a new school year.

On Aug. 24, the district will host an orientation at Hoboken High School for new students and freshman. Scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon in the high school auditorium, students will have their new ID pictures ...

HUDSON COUNTY, NJ —The New Jersey Council for Humanities (NJCH) has awarded $402,500 in grants to almost three dozen organizations across the state, including two in Hudson County.

After receiving a record number of 83 applications during its spring 2022 grant cycle, NJCH selected 33 groups to receive grants ranging from $2,000 to $20,000 to undertake projects that “reflect the ...

HOBOKEN, NJ — Firefighters quickly knocked down a fire Monday afternoon in Hoboken, according to authorities.

Fire crews were dispatched to the 300 block of Madison Street around 3:30 p.m. and had the blaze under control by 4:25 p.m., Hoboken Director of Emergency Services Ken Ferrante said.

No injuries were reported, though occupants at 324 Madison Street and 326 Madison Street will ...

HOBOKEN, NJ — Hoboken will join communities across the country in taking part in National Night Out on Tuesday.

The event — hosted by Hoboken Police and Stevens Campus Police — will run from 5 to 9 p.m. at Church Square Park (4th and Garden Streets) and all residents are welcome to attend.

The festivities are part of an annual national community building campaign known as ...

HOBOKEN, NJ — Hoboken police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a man considered as a person of interest in an ongoing investigation by detectives.

On Friday afternoon, police released images of a man and asked anyone with information to contact Det. Adam Colon at 201-420-2100 ext. 3138 or colona@hobokenpdnj.gov.

Additional details regarding the investigation were not ...

Mission 50 is a collaborative, flexible coworking community located in southwest Hoboken (right where Hoboken and Jersey City meet). Your new office can be here, plus there’s a new, limited-time summer deal for becoming a member.

Mission 50 is not just a space for work: We are a community of professionals, business owners, and entrepreneurs invested in making your business thrive.

The ...

HOBOKEN, NJ —The city’s free Movies Under the Stars series continues Wednesday with a showing of “Sing 2” at Pier A Park.

The movie will begin at 9 p.m. and attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or low-back chair.

Here is the lineup for the rest of the series:

Pier A Park

Aug 17 – "Encanto"

Mama Johnson Field

Aug. 22 ...

HOBOKEN, NJ — All aboard!

Hoboken’s historic Lackawanna Terminal is included in a new, gigantic model railroad display at Liberty Science Center (LSC) that pays homage to the bygone era of traveling by railways.

Touted as “one of the most elaborate and detailed model railroads ever built,” the 3,000-square-foot set recreates the Lackawanna Railroad line, which ...

HOBOKEN, NJ — The city has extended its popular free “Movies Under the Stars” series, according to the Office of Cultural Affairs.

On Thursday, the city, in conjunction with the Hoboken Police Department, announced it will host a screening of “Minions” on Aug. 22 at Mama Johnson Field (4th and Jackson streets).

Here is the lineup for rest of the series:

Pier ...

HOBOKEN, NJ — There’s nothing sweeter than s’mores on a summer night.

On Saturday, the Hoboken Business Alliance, TAPInto Hoboken and Hoboken Public Library will host an evening filled with free s’mores and stories around the campfire.

The classic ooey gooey campout treat made of graham crackers, marshmallows and chocolate will be provided for free to all, however ...

HOBOKEN, NJ — With Hudson County Pride Month underway, Hoboken is once again planning to paint a rainbow crosswalk outside of City Hall to help celebrate members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Volunteers are being sought to help with the effort, which is scheduled for Aug. 27 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

According to the city, individuals must be 15 years or older and pre-register by emailing ...

HOBOKEN, NJ — Amid the ongoing heat wave impacting New Jersey, the Hoboken Shelter is continuing to help the homeless endure the dangerous weather conditions.

Besides operating one of the city’s two cooling centers, the shelter has launched an effort to collect disposable drinking cups.

“Hot days like today are especially hard on our homeless neighbors,” the shelter ...

HOBOKEN, NJ — In the wake of Klondike’s decision to discontinue its beloved Choco Taco, a Hoboken taco and tequila bar is hoping to help fill the void.

After seeing the outcry on social media in response to the news, Fat Taco decided to create their own take on the soon-to-be-gone vanilla ice cream-stuffed, chocolate-and-peanut-dipped taco-shaped waffle cone.

“We ...

HUDSON COUNTY, NJ — After making a return in February following a two-year pandemic-related hiatus, Hudson Restaurant Week has canceled its summer celebration.

Held bi-annually each winter and summer for the past 16 years, the event seeks to celebrate Hudson County as a top destination for foodies and bring in diners during slower seasons for local eateries by offering special discounted ...

HOBOKEN, NJ — Sweet, creamy and decadent, cheesecake comes in many flavors — from classic to raspberry to chocolate peanut butter, anything goes with this delicious dessert!

In honor of National Cheesecake Day on Saturday, July 30, here’s a list of a few local places you can go to satisfy your sweet toot

The Shepherd & The Knucklehead, 1313 Willow Avenue (Classic, ...

HOBOKEN, NJ — With less than a month left before school starts, organizations across Hoboken are stepping up to make sure every student has their school supplies.

On Aug. 20, the Hoboken Community Center (HCC) Pantry will host a special pop-up to provide free clothing to families who may be struggling financially.

The event will run from 10 a.m. to noon at HCC’s headquarters, ...

HOBOKEN, NJ — A 2022 graduate from Hoboken High School is getting some help offsetting the cost of attending college.

Recently, local architect Dean Marchetto and engineer James F. Caulfield teamed up to establish a $10,000 annual scholarship for Hoboken High School students who are interested in becoming an architect or engineer.

The first-ever award was presented to Ty Wolf, who ...

NEWARK — U.S. Sen. Cory Booker, U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer, First Lady Tammy Murphy and Port Authority Chairman Kevin O’Toole are special guests at a fundraiser for Ukraine at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark on Friday.

Proceeds raised at the star-studded event will be split among the Ukrainian National Women’s League of America (UNWLA), United Sikhs ...

HOBOKEN, NJ — A Hoboken man is facing charges after authorities say he and two other men were running a drug mill out of two homes in Hudson County.

According to New Jersey State Police, 37-year-old Jose Acosta, along with 38-year-old Richard Strotman, Jr. of North Arlington and 35-year-old Miguel Carrasco-Lara of Lyndhurst followed a two-month investigation that led to the dismantling ...

HUDSON COUNTY, NJ — Hudson Regional Hospital’s marketing director is facing charges after authorities say they found a large cache of shotguns and handguns in an unlocked closet at the hospital.

According to Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller, Reuven Alonalayoff, 46, of Elmwood Park, was arrested Sunday at Newark Liberty Airport with assistance from the United States Department of ...

NEWARK, NJ — Hospital-based violence intervention programs (HVIP) across New Jersey that assist crime victims after they’re discharged from the hospital have helped save countless lives by providing crucial follow-up services.

Now, the lack of a long-term funding solution for these programs could put more people put at-risk without help from the state.

“Our goal is trying ...

NEWARK, NJ - The New Jersey Coalition of Latino Pastors and Ministers’ Vice President Rev. Bolivar Flores will host a book signing and presentation about civic engagement in the Latinx community and the Black Lives Matter movement at the Newark Museum of Art on Thursday, August 4 at 4:30 p.m.

Rev. Flores will discuss “Hispanic Religious Leaders and Civic ...

HOBOKEN, NJ — Professional boxing trainer Edgar “Butch” Sanchez will discuss his remarkable career and his experiences growing up in the Mile Square City during this week’s installment of Hoboken Historical Museum’s virtual “Hoboken Talks” series.

After his family moved to Hoboken from Chicago when he was a kid, Sanchez got involved with boxing as a ...

PARAMUS, NJ — Sen. Joseph Lagana has three main inspirations for wanting to keep New Jersey's children safe at school.

"I try to use my real-life experience and apply it to my job as a legislator," Lagana (D - District 38) told TAPinto. "And part of (that) is being a father and having three kids."

When he takes his daughters — who are headed into ...

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey's hospital-based violence intervention programs (HVIPs) are getting a big financial boost.

Gov. Phil Murphy and Acting Attorney General Matthew Platkin announced Monday the programs, which help and support victims of violence, will receive $10 million in federal American Recovery Plan (ARP) funds.

“The Paterson Healing Collective is pleased to ...

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey's State Parole Board is teaming up with Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care to help offenders struggling with substance use disorder, both before and after their release.

"We're confident that this is something that could be life-changing to a lot of people," State Parole Board Chairman Samuel J. Plumeri, Jr. told TAPinto.