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HPU steals from public service

PSE&G robbed by Hoboken Parking Utility

Hoboken411 reader Tyler wants to share this story about the good work that PSE&G did this week, and how the Hoboken Parking Utility (HPU) just feeds city hall coffers. He said that the workers who were subjected to this parking hell hole “never experienced anything like this before in the state of New Jersey.”

Hoboken Parking Utility “does it again…”

“I am a frequent reader of the site and even though I don’t own a car I always find the parking issue problems that people face astonishing.

Well this week I saw an incident that may take the cake. As many may know, PSE&G has been doing a large amount of work on 1st street replacing the gas lines that were damaged during Hurricane Irene. Around 5:30pm, the workers were just finishing up.

The PSE&G workers were kind enough to come into our apartment and relight all of our pilot lights (something they didn’t have to do). When they went back outside an HPU officer was there ticketing both of their clearly marked PSE&G trucks. One was ticketed for being on the sidewalk, even though it had been parked there for nine hours so that the large construction vehicles could get around it and even though they even had police on site most the afternoon. The other was ticketed for not feeding the meter. The PSE&G workers kindly asked for a supervisor to come down as they were clearly confused and baffled as to why they were being ticketed. Once the supervisor arrived, he advised the PSE&G workers that if indeed the no parking signs for the job, that were hanging, were issued for them he would take back the tickets.

Well, the job was clearly marked for them and the supervisor said he would take back the tickets. At this point I thought the issue would be resolved and was glad that it ended the right way. Then, the supervisor realized that the job was only listed on the no parking signs until 4pm. This made him decide that he could not take the tickets away. As he told the PSE&G employees this they became understandably upset and raised their voice in argument with the supervisor. This lead the supervisor to call the police stating that he was feeling threatened. By the time the police showed up everyone had calmed down and I was impressed in how the police handled the situation. At the end of the day, the PSE&G employees were still given their tickets.

I find it baffling how the city can penalize people for working hard and providing a service to this city. I was more than grateful for these PSE&G employees to stay on site for extra time and knock on every apartments door to relight all our pilot lights. Yet our city continues to use a complete lack of common sense and driving people away from working and providing services to this town.

All I can say is that if I was a PSE&G employee, I would never go out of my way for anyone in this town again. The risks clearly outweigh the rewards.”

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Sleepless in Hoboken

River Street Paving keeps Hoboken residents wide awake

We all know the roads in Hoboken are likely the worst in New Jersey. They all need re-paving (and proper maintenance).

However, Hoboken411 reader Casey thinks that the skull-rattling jackhammering shouldn’t be happening in the wee hours of the night. When you see the video he submitted below – you’d probably ask the same question: “Why can’t this be done during the day when people are awake?”

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President Obama Punching Bag

Greetings from Hoboken sells Obama Punching Bag

Hoboken411 reader Kenny noticed a particular item in the window of the card shop Greetings from Hoboken this past weekend, and took offense.

“The store next to Louise & Jerry’s has an inflatable punching bag of President Obama in the window. Whether you like the President or not, that is beyond offensive.”

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Hoboken tow trucks blowing stop signs?

You judge: Is this Hoboken traffic violation dangerous?

Hoboken resident Steven sent in the following video and note:

“Witnessed this tow truck blowing through local stop sign saturday morning…. this was his fourth trip where he completely disregarded the stop signs….. decided to film it after he almost killed some poor woman on trip no. 3. I guess they get to collect $200 and pass right through “Go”

This happens regularly on sat morning as they pass down 11th street towards the west side. Come see for yourself!”

Do you think it’s all that bad? Do tow trucks have a better field of vision, thus can “protect the environment” by less stopping and starting? Or is this just plain bad?

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Vito’s Deli now offers home made biscotti

Tasty Biscotti at Vito’s Delicatessen in Hoboken, NJ

Hoboken411 reader and food lover Meredith Foote is thrilled to share her discovery over at Vito’s Delicatessen today:

“I went in to Vito’s (8th and Washington) this afternoon to pick up a delectable shrimp parmigiana sandwich and something caught my eye. Vito’s is a hot spot for sandwiches and lunch specials but an unexpected surprise made me an even bigger fan of the legendary Italian deli than ever before. Vito’s is selling TO DIE FOR BISCOTTI!

I always want a little treat after lunch and after consuming two anisette sponge bicotti and trying the chocolate covered almond biscotti, I became instantly hooked! If you have not tasted the biscotti currently being sold at Vito’s, they make a great Mother’s Day gift and an even sweeter dessert. These bad boys literally melt in your mouth!”

Hopefully some lucky mom’s get to taste this new-found tasty treat!

Enjoy!

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Baby geese chilling with Mom in Hoboken

Sybil’s Cave has a use finally: Geese-pad

Hoboken411 reader Dory sent in this shot of a Mom goose and her baby geese milling around near Sybil’s Cave.

According to Hoboken Police, they’re now disrupting traffic near the Castle Point skate park – putting themselves in harm’s way. Animal control was contacted to rectify the situation. Hopefully these little geese will be able to happily celebrate Mother’s Day this weekend!

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