321 Harrison Street.

Postman opens mailbox (box #282), finds “weapon”. Not sure if it was a gun, knife, or “snappy insult”.

Hoboken, recent incident

Here’s an interesting viewpoint from 411 reader Dan, who sent this in a few days ago. He notices that things can actually get done in Hoboken!

Hoboken411,

Around 3 last night a resident in the area of 8th and Garden called police reporting 2 males trying to break into a vehicle. When the police responded, they found an SUV with a broken front window.

Based on the description by the witness, police located several young men a few blocks away in the Willow Terrace area. One was found to be carrying a GPS device holder taken from the vehicle, and another was found with the GPS receiver itself.

The “yoofs” were identified by the witness as the same ones she saw breaking in to the vehicle, and arrests were made.

2 lessons here:

1. never leave your GPS receiver mounted on your dash overnight. These things are VERY resellable of the street, and kids will often doa smash-and-grab for them.
2. calling the police does work if you see something going on. The more precise descriptions you can give of their physical appearance, the better chance they will have to be caught. In this case, the witness gave very specific descriptions, and this made all the difference.

This is one that ended as well as it could have…

Hoboken, Auto Theft

Every Wednesday and weekend through June 27th.

Spring Crafts Fair:
Located in the breezeway by the Hoboken Historical Museum;
1301 Hudson St., (201)656-2240

Dates/Times:

• Saturdays & Sundays: June 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24 from 12-5pm
• Wednesdays: June 6, 13, 20,27 from 5-9pm

Hoboken, Spring Crafts Fair, Hoboken Historical Museum

This Sunday from 9am-4pm.

Sneak a Peek at Hoboken’s Best Backyards on Hoboken Historical Museum’s 10th Annual Secret Garden Tour

Tucked away behind Hoboken’s 19th century brownstones and converted factory buildings are backyard spaces that are testaments to gardeners’ creativity and determination to stay in touch with nature in an urban setting. On Sunday, June 3, eight homeowners will share their “secret gardens” and their secret gardening tips as part of the Tenth Annual Secret Garden Tour, presented by the Hoboken Historical Museum, with support from the Hoboken Garden Club.

This year’s “Secret Garden” tour will include a wide range of garden designs by both dedicated amateur gardeners and professional designers, with clever solutions to challenging issues such as soil depth and shade. One garden features a patio with a checkerboard pattern of alternating tile and grass (actually, a low-maintenance alternative called SYNLawn); others feature koi ponds, raised flower beds and even vegetable gardens. One of the previous secret gardens was featured in Better Homes & Garden magazine.

Gardening in Hoboken has a rich tradition, as Colonel John Stevens (1749 – 1838), who founded Hoboken, was a garden enthusiast, importing and cultivating new plants from all around the world. He’s credited with introducing to America the Chrysanthemum and the Camellia. His gardens were highly regarded as some of the most elaborate and scientifically cultivated of the day.

TOUR TIMES & TICKET INFORMATION

• Date of Tour: Sunday, June 3 (rain date: June 10)
• Guided tours begin at 9 a.m., and take about two hours, departing every half hour from the Museum, 1301 Hudson St., Hoboken, N.J.; the last tour departs at 4 p.m.
• Tickets are $20 in advance (starting May 1) and for Museum and Hoboken Garden Club members; $25 day of event. Advance purchase is recommended, as space is limited. For advance tickets by credit card, call 201-656-2240, ext. 6.
• Tickets are available at four locations: Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St.; Baskets of Distinction, 1102 Washington St.; Amanda’s restaurant, 908 Washington St.; and Sparrow Wine & Liquor, 126 Washington St
• Visit the web site www.hobokensecretgardens.com for more information.
• Volunteers are also needed; call the Museum at 201-656-2240 for more information

Hoboken, Secret Gardens Tour, Hoboken Historical Museum

May 2008:

Moved from downtown Jefferson St. to uptown Grand St.

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Address - 1410 Grand St., Hoboken, NJ 07030
Telephone - 201-963-1100
Web- www.riverwestsupply.com

Hoboken, River West Plumbing Heating, Plumbers, Heating Supply

Until recently, I had the time to post many more incidents from the scanner, but have been hard at work on other projects.

Many accidents, incidents, and other reports have been absent from 411.

at 11:36pm tonight, a minor auto accident at 10th and & Willow was reported. No injuries. However, you can be sure it was the lack of visibility and speeding lunatics that caused this one.

Hoboken, auto accident

Some kind of large fight taking place near 10 Church Towers around the 4th and Clinton St. area.

Many police units dispatched. A car window was reported to be smashed and part of this incident.

Anyone in the area?

Hoboken, fight

Here it is in action this past weekend.

In case you decide to be the next person to fall into the Hudson, these guys may be the ones to help.

Online Videos by Veoh.com

Hoboken, Fire Rescue Boat

5/30/2007 Update:

Rumor has it that our Mayor Dave Roberts is dumping the HCDO, ditching his old friend Bernie Kenny. In the process, he is backing Brian Stack, Chris Campos and the rest of the DFHC. Stupid rumors.

5/24/2007:
A little roundup of what’s going on for the June 5th Primary…

PRIMARY PRIMER PART 1 State Senate and Assembly

With the political fliers still coming fast and furious in the mail, readers have asked “Who are these people? What are they running for? Why should I care?” Here is the Hoboken411 primer on the June 5th primary, starting with Part 1: Statewide Office

Why are only Democrats fighting?

In Hudson County the Republican Party is a fractured minority, and the Democratic Party is the power behind the machine. Because there is so rarely a Democrat vs. Republican battle that means anything here, the Democrats fight among themselves for all the power and patronage. With the Republicans fielding no serious candidates in the November election, the Democratic Primary on June 5th is the fight that matters. The Democrats who win on June 5th are almost certain to win their seats officially in the November election.

What is HCDO? DFHC? XYZPDQ!

HCDO stands for Hudson County Democratic Organization, also known as the “Regular Democratic Party.” It is known for being among the most powerful and corrupt political machines over the course of American history, though the current leadership is claims they are reforming their ranks.

DFHC stands for Democrats for Hudson County, which is made up of people who just a few months ago were very much a part of the HCDO and are using the primary to try to take control of the party. Neither the DFHC nor the HCDO are “reform” organizations. Both call the other “corrupt.”

Now for who’s who and what’s what:

33rd Legislative District

Hoboken is part of the 33rd Legislative District along with Union City, West New York, Weehawken, Guttenberg, and a small portion of Jersey City. Each of the 40 Districts in New Jersey elect ONE State Senator and TWO Members of Assembly. We are currently represented by Senator Bernard Kenny of Hoboken, Assemblyman Brian Stack of Union City, and Assemblyman Sal Vega of West New York. Each was chosen for the job by the HCDO.

State Senate Race – Your Choices

West New York Mayor/Assemblyman Sal Vega is the HCDO choice to succeed Senator Bernard Kenny. Vega was elevated to Mayor and Assemblyman when Albio Sires was elevated to Congress following the appointment of Robert Menendez to the U.S. Senate. Vega was previously a West New York Commissioner (like a Councilperson in Hoboken) and a member of the Hudson County Board of Freeholders (which is similar to a County Legislature or Commission). As the HCDO candidate, Vega is supported by Kenny, Hoboken Mayor David Roberts, Jersey City Mayor Jerry Healy, and the rest of the HCDO.

Union City Mayor/Assemblyman Brian Stack is the DFHC candidate to succeed Senator Bernard Kenny. Stack pushed Kenny into retirement by challenging him to a primary battle for the seat. Rather than run for another term, Kenny – who is also the Chairman of the HCDO – stepped aside and supports Vega’s bid. Stack’s top supporters include Congressman Albio Sires, Weehawken Mayor Richard Turner, and Jersey City Assembly Louis Manzo (who is running against the HCDO candidate for State Senate in the 31st District representing Jersey City and Bayonne). Stack has a strong political machine in Union City, while Vega’s machine is new and largely untested.

State Assembly Races – Pick TWO

The state assembly candidates are picked to run by the candidates for state senate. These are essentially the sideshow to the senate races, sort of like picking a Vice President. Together they form a “ticket” representing an area. The assembly candidates are often chosen on grounds of geographic and ethnic diversity. For instance, the last HCDO ticket was Kenny in Hoboken, along with Mayors Stack of Union City and Sires of West New York. Kenny brought campaign money and gravitas as the head of the State Senate in Trenton while Stack and Sires brought huge patronage voters to the polls as Mayors of the two largest municipalities in the Legislative District. That was an unbeatable combination. The tickets this year are much different.

HCDO Goes All Female for Assembly

West New York Mayo Sal Vega is running with Nicole Garcia of Union City and Carol Marsh of Hoboken (note the geographic diversity). Garcia is the wife of former Union City Mayor and Assemblyman Rudy Garcia, who is an old friend and ally of Former Hoboken Mayor Anthony Russo. Garcia was pushed out of office in Union City when Bob Menendez aligned with Brian Stack against Garcia. Now, Mr. Garcia is facing charges related to allegations he participated in a gambling ring, and Mrs. Garcia is on the HCDO line for Assembly.

Carol Marsh was a Hoboken community activist picked by David Roberts, Bernie Kenny, and the HCDO to run on Roberts’ 2001 “reform” ticket against then-Mayor Anthony Russo. Kenny, Menendez, and the HCDO were working to wrest control of Hoboken from Russo and Union City from Russo’s ally Garcia. They were successful in part by enticing “reform” candidates to join them in the fight. Inevitably, Roberts, Kenny, and the HCDO turned on Marsh and her supporters soon after Roberts defeated Russo. Some people in Hoboken point to that situation and wonder why Marsh has once again agreed to run with HCDO support, especially after Kenny and the HCDO ran a cutthroat 2005 mayoral campaign that pushed her out of the spotlight for two years. The HCDO is hoping people who supported Marsh for Mayor in 2005 will support Marsh, Garcia, and Vega in 2007. One hitch is the fact the Marsh enjoyed support of many independent and Republican voters in Hoboken who will not switch parties just to vote in this Democratic Primary.

DFHC Takes Ethnic Route

With Stack being a popular Irishman in a largely Hispanic legislative district, he decided to go with two Hispanic candidates for Assembly on his ticket. He covered the Hoboken part of the district with Councilman-at-Large Ruben Ramos, and West New York is represented by Commissioner Caridad Rodriguez. Ramos was chosen as a consistent high vote getter in his hometown, while Rodriguez is a longtime ally and aide to Congressman Albio Sires. Some say the thing that really pushed Senator Kenny into retirement was Ramos’ agreement to run as Assemblyman on Stack’s ticket. Ramos had previously been a protégé and strong supporter of Mayor David Roberts. Stack and Ramos are also supported by Councilman Michael Russo and his family’s election machine, which has pledged to get out the vote for Ramos in Hoboken. Supporters of Ramos and Russo are already active Democratic voters who are likely to vote in the primary.

These tickets are battling for power, and how they do will effect how the candidates for Hudson County Offices do. These include candidates for County Executive, Clerk, and Sheriff. More on who’s who in those races in Part 2 – Hudson County Offices

Hoboken, Hudson County, Elections, Primary, NJ Senate, NJ Assembly

This weekend and next.

Hudson Theatre Ensemble Children’s Series Silly on Sixth! proudly presents:

AESOP’S FABLES

Our funny & zany adaptation, Aesops’ Fables, will delight children ages three to nine while entertaining their families in the 6th season of Hudson Theatre Ensemble Children’s Series Silly on Sixth! If you enjoyed Kathleen Ferman’s “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” “Sleeping Beauty,” “The Three Little Pigs,” ” Goldilocks & The Three Bears,” “Little Red Riding Hood,” & “Not At All Hansel & Gretel!,” you will love her Aesop’s Fables! Our beautiful, child-friendly, ground-floor theater is completely barrier-free & accessible to persons with disabilities.

Dates & Times:

• Saturday, June 2, 2007 11AM and 1PM
• Sunday, June 3, 2007 11AM and 1PM
• Saturday, June 9, 2007 11AM and 1PM

Location & Directions:
Hudson School Performance Space 601 Park Ave Hoboken, NJ 07030 www.hudsontheatreensemble.com/directions.html

Tickets & Reservations:
$5 for Children; $8 for Adults
call 201-377-7014 or reservations@HudsonTheatreEnsemble.com

Hoboken, Hudson Theater Ensemble, Aesops Fables