Weekly Recap for Hoboken, NJ – May 13, 2012

A selection of noteworthy posts for the week ending Sunday, May 13, 2012:

Politics and City Happenings

• Hoboken Cop Car Jacked – A melee in the projects + short staffed police department = a dangerous situation that could have gotten someone killed. Way to go, Zimmer!
• Traffic Light NOW! – Hazardous downtown intersection is a scene of frequent car crashes & injuries.
• Toxic Fumes on 14th Street – One corner quietly suffers from plumes of gas.
• Scooby Van in Hoboken – The mystery van continues getting tickets, but never towed because it would like break apart.

Updates & Events

• Hoboken Chef wins James Beard Award – Cucharamama chef Marciel Presilla receives honorable recognition in the culinary worlds.
• Ibby’s Falafel – Doomed. One down, how many to go? I lost count.
• Calle 6 Cuban Deli – Also doomed. We speculate location and tight hours that did them in.
• Prime 24 Hour – New round-the-clock convenience store coming – with a twist.
• V’s Barbershop – Set to keep men clean cut and shaven uptown.
• Love2Bounce – Giant party room available for residents to rent for any occasion.
• The Hudson Cakery – Professional alternative to Reality TV rubbish.
• Gettysburg, PA – Hoboken411 shows you wicked awesome alternatives to run of the mill “festivals” that bore long-time Hoboken residents. Bing!
• Clearview Cinemas – Avengers, Shadows and Pirates! (Buy your tickets online!)

Today in History

• 2008: GOLD hits $1,000 an ounce for the first time. It’s almost 60% higher now. Great returns!

Inspirational Quote of the Week:

“None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free.”

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Weekly Recap for Hoboken, NJ – May 6, 2012

A selection of noteworthy posts for the week ending Sunday, May 6, 2012:

Politics and City Happenings

• Space Shuttle Flyover – A neat video of the fruity space plane flying over Hoboken. This will be the last time you hear about it.
• Hoboken Harms Dogs – Ridiculous dog licensing policy here in town endangers all dogs in the Mile Square!
• Drunk Vandals Lower Quality of Life – Nothing is sacred anymore in this city!
• Hoboken Character Dwindling – Soon we’ll be called the “Cookie Cutter Condo Community.”
• Packed like Sardines – There’s only so much development you can fit into Hoboken before people start losing their minds.
• City Council Meets – And spends millions on outside lawyers. Wonder why your tax bills are still sky high?

Updates & Events

• Garden of Eden Doomed? – Downtown supermarket is said to be sold and changing owners. Jeez.
• Baseball in Hoboken! – Awesome new art exhibit about the sport that began in our city.
• Aroy-D Thai Lunch Truck – Quick review – is it any good?
• dear hannah, – New ladies clothing shop already getting rave reviews.
• Genesis Hair Salon – Under new management.
• Flag Football League – Starts this summer at Stevens Institute.
• The Stripe Writer – Back with another glorious issue!
• Drunken Evidence – Clutter our sidewalks each weekend!
• Clearview Cinemas – Checking out a movie today? (NEW! Buy your tickets online!)
• Low Carb Living in Hoboken – Wake up and smell the truth, Hoboken!

Today in History

• 1937: The Hindenburg blows to smithereens right in Lakehurst, NJ. “Oh, the humanity!”

Inspirational Quote of the Week:

“God’s truth judges created things out of love, and Satan’s truth judges them out of envy and hatred.”

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Weekly Recap for Hoboken, NJ – April 29, 2012

Hope everyone enjoys the seasonal spring day today! Catch up on what you missed last week, first!

A selection of noteworthy posts for the week ending Sunday, April 29, 2012:

Politics and City Happenings

• Tim Tebow Mania – Hoboken411 was the first to report about Tim Tebow – and even local NYC news stations are still glomming!
• Chick bank robber! – Some lady robbed the uptown Chase bank for a grand. Probably needed the money to pay the exorbitant bank fees!
• FBI makes arrests in Hoboken – But not for city hall shenanigans!
• Tip cup chick busted – Some girl came to Hoboken for the treasure of other people’s hard work.
• Port Authority Charades contine – Billions in toll receipts, but local politicos having tough time finding out where all the dough goes!
• NYC Taxi Troubles – Mysterious cab rides from the city have been an ongoing problem. Reform?
• NJ set to become largest property owner in state – More laws being introduced to add power where it does not belong.

Updates & Events

• Red Mango Yogurt – Another yogurt shop set to add such glorious character to this city.
• WindMill Hot Dogs & Burgers – Hot topic in Hoboken!
• Puzzle Project – An absolutely awesome vision at the Monroe Center. Check it out (or even create one yourself!)
• Piri Piri BBQ – Gets glowing review in NY Times.
• LUA set to return – Favorite uptown bar / restaurant still on track to re-open.
• House music all night long – Bunch of DJ’s team up to provide something unique for a change.
• The Pavilion – Last show today!
• USTA Tennis League – Starts in about a month in Hoboken.
• Clearview Cinemas – Checking out a rainy movie today? (NEW! Buy your tickets online!)
• Low Carb Living in Hoboken – Wake up and smell the truth, Hoboken!

Today in History

• 1968: The Musical Hair debuted on Broadway. Did you know that the creators of the play, James Rado and Gerome Ragni hailed from Hoboken?

Inspirational Quote of the Week:

“Good humor is a tonic for mind and body. It is the best antidote for anxiety and depression. It is a business asset. It attracts and keeps friends. It lightens human burdens. It is the direct route to serenity and contentment.”

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Weekly Recap for Hoboken, NJ – April 22, 2012

Hopefully any flooding Hoboken gets today is at a minimum!

A selection of noteworthy posts for the week ending Sunday, April 22, 2012:

Politics and City Happenings

• Tim Tebow living in Hoboken? – That’s what we heard – a rental until he finds a property elsewhere in Jersey!
• Frank Sinatra returns! – Not from the dead, but his likeness was restored on a waterfront plaque!
• Spring Arts & Music Festival – Clogging the main avenue two weeks from today.
• Uptown Waterfront partially restored – Hudson River Path now almost finished near the Shipyard. ‘Bout time!
• Port Authority Charades? – Politicians getting frustrated at the lack of transparency in the billion dollar agency.
• Zimmer Recall – Residents leaving graffiti which mirrors their frustration with our current Mayor.
• Signs of the (drunk) times – Drunks leave blatant evidence of their inebriation each and every week here in Hoboken – a new photo feature!

Updates & Events

• WindMill Hot Dogs & Burgers – Opening as soon as this week!
• dear hannah, – Hoboken girls getting excited for the Mile Square’s only “chillaxed” clothing shop!
• Muscle Maker Grill – Set to open this summer on the Avenue.
• Hoboken Antiques – Closes after long time owner passes away.
• Hoboken Games 2012 – Recreational charity event next week for TRUE Mentors.
• Chandelier Room Yacht Club? – Talk that the W Hotel is planning a summer waterfront bar experiment uptown.
• The Pavilion – One more week left for this great play at the Monroe Center.
• Hoboken Photo of the Day – Lots of new visuals including the new Hoboken Drunk Bread Crumbs feature.
• Clearview Cinemas – Checking out a rainy movie today? (NEW! Buy your tickets online!)
• Low Carb Living in Hoboken – The low-carb train gaining steam – What are you waiting for? All aboard!

Today in History

• 1970:The first “Earth Day” was “celebrated.” 42 years later, more doubt than propaganda exists on whether humans have any impact at all on the environment we live in (atmosphere and warming more than just unsightly garbage).

Inspirational Quote of the Week:

“Doublethink – to forget any fact that has become inconvenient, and then, when it becomes necessary again, to draw it back from oblivion for just so long as it is needed.”

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Weekly Recap for Hoboken, NJ – April 15, 2012

A selection of noteworthy posts for the week ending Sunday, April 15, 2012:

Politics and City Happenings

• Sexual Assault Uptown! – Ladies – be careful going home alone in Hoboken!
• HPU Assault! – Damning evidence that the Hoboken Parking Utility could be called a criminal organization!
• Missing Daria Found! – Parents who lost their 15 year old girl Daria from upstate NY are relieved to find her in Hoboken!
• Hoboken Help Wanted – Lots of local businesses are hiring. What are you waiting for?

Updates & Events

• Overprotective child care? – Some debate as to how kids are “managed” in Hoboken.
• Gaslight Closes – A once-popular midtown bar/restaurant bids farewell…
• Fresh Pommes Fries Fried – Once trendy french fry joint also packs up and shoves off.
• Giovanni D’Italia – Hoboken’s only shoe repair show set to move west!
• W Hotel ripping customers off? – At least one journalist complains about exorbitant gratuities!
• Hoboken411 – SIX years! – Yeah, we’ve been going strong that long. Thanks for your readership!
• The Pavilion – A great new play for you to see this month in Hoboken.
• The Stripewriter – Marc McBarron Kessler is someone you want to meet before he’s too famous and important!
• Hoboken Photo of the Day – What visuals did we see this week?
• Clearview Cinemas – What movies are showing this weekend? (NEW! Online ticketing!)
• Low Carb Living in Hoboken – The low-carb reviews, tips, tricks and snacks continue – for a slimmer, healthier and happier you! If you haven’t started – you can still start today!

Today in History

• 1955: McDonald’s opens their very first franchised location. They have about 34,000 locations now!

Inspirational Quote of the Week:

“I believe all suffering is caused by ignorance. People inflict pain on others in the selfish pursuit of their happiness or satisfaction. Yet true happiness comes from a sense of peace and contentment, which in turn must be achieved through the cultivation of altruism, of love and compassion, and elimination of ignorance, selfishness, and greed.”

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Weekly Recap for Hoboken, NJ – April 8, 2012

Happy Easter everyone!

A selection of noteworthy posts for the week ending Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012:

Politics and City Happenings

• Corea gets 7 year sentence – For his role in the Hoboken missing quarter controversy.
• Uptown Progress Report – Latest updates for various projects in North Hoboken.
• Kids at the dog park – Parents ought to leave them home!
• Armed Robbery – Video captures a mile square holdup at a liquor store.
• City Connector – Now you can walk to Weehawken without getting hit by a car!
• HPU Offenders – HPU still parking illegally while they steal your cash.
• Obama moves Scooby Van! – Mr. Prez apparently got involved with an vomit-colored van.

Updates & Events

• Saturday Family Farmers Market – Coming this Summer uptown!
• Digable Arts Festival – Coming in two weeks at the Monroe Center!
• Trim Barbershop – “BnR Barber” on First Street downtown.
• Studio Z Salon – Returns to the downtown salon scene after a few year sabbatical.
• Tiny Paws Powder Puff – A strange name for a dog grooming parlor.
• 1FiftyFive – Ladies concept clothing shop (Shhh! It’s trendy stuff!)
• Hoboken Photo of the Day – What visuals did we see this week?
• Clearview Cinemas – What movies are showing this weekend? (NEW! Online ticketing!)
• Low Carb Living in Hoboken – The low-carb reviews, tips, tricks and snacks continue – for a slimmer, healthier and happier you! If you haven’t started – you can still start today!

Today in History

• 1906: The first official victim of Alzheimer’s Disease dies. She probably ate way too much sugar and didn’t live a low carb life!

Inspirational Quote of the Week:

“Reputation is what men and women think of us; character is what God and angels know of us.”

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