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Raging Hoboken dumpster fire

7/25/2008: This was supposed to be up hours ago, but I got held up a bit… you know.. stuff happens. Anyway, just after midnight today, a construction dumpster at 812 Washington Street magically caught on fire (it couldn’t have been those new “Fire Safety” cigarettes now, could it)? I spotted the fire nearly three blocks away and walked [...]

Granite: Another thing to worry about?

7/24/2008: Maybe the “luxury” of granite countertops isn’t worth it anymore? Or this just a “scare tactic” to help competing vendors or those in the field of radiation detection? Today’s NY Times mentions: “The Environmental Protection Agency has been receiving calls from radon inspectors as well as from concerned homeowners about granite countertops with radiation measurements several times [...]

NJ Skate Shop coming soon!

7/24/2008: Add this to your “new business” watch list: Board shop coming to Hoboken You ever what would take the place of Hudson Printing at 91 Hudson Street? Welp, it’s going to be NJ Skate Shop, uh, a full-service skateboarding shop! It’s apparently their third store, so business is great! (So much for the failed economy, eh?) Buy [...]

Italian Chicks and a MC

7/24/2008: I like the way Shades of Hoboken opens up when people actually are in the neighborhood. Great business decision! 8:30pm this Saturday, July 26th! Anyway, the big act of their “week open” (during the St. Ann’s Feast) is “Italian Chicks and a Mic.” Funny Cuties, and a chance for a trip to Italy! Italian American Network Presents: “Italian [...]

Winning Pick 6 Lotto sold in Hoboken

7/24/2008: One of Monday’s two jackpot winning Pick 6 Lotto tickets was sold in Hoboken! The top prize was $5.5 million dollars and will be split with the other winning ticket sold in Passaic County. The Hoboken ticket was sold at Washington Liquors, at 211 Washington Street. If the winners chose the “annuity option,” they’d receive about $105,000 [...]

Who steals bubbles?

7/24/2008: I didn’t hear about this warehouse break-in on June 10th, but a Hoboken411 reader sent this story in about some thieves that stole 6,000 toys as well as 6800 pounds of “bubble solution” used for the off-Broadway “Gazillion Bubbles Show.” From 1010wins: Off-Broadway Bubble Show’s N.J. Warehouse Looted The bubble might have burst for off-Broadway’s “Gazillion Bubbles Show.'’ [...]

Five Guys Burgers and Fries

7/24/2008 Update: Was walking by, and saw massive progress: A sign draped in the window! From the looks of it, they were “working” but seem a ways off. If they can finish in August, it’d be a miracle. Otherwise, put fresh batteries in the H.A.T.T.! 3/11/2008: One great burger place just isn’t enough! Guess what’s coming to the old Battaglia’s [...]

Hoboken Dance Academy

7/24/2008 Update: Some updates for Hoboken Dance Academy: New instructors! “Hoboken Dance Academy is proud to announce our new Adult Dance Instructors. Classes are ongoing. We are also accepting registration for our 2008-2009 Dance Season for our children and young adult classes. For more information please visit hobokendanceacademy.com Carrie Anderson is an accomplished ballet dancer and instructor. Ms. Anderson has [...]

Danny’s Upstairs Comedy Show 7/24/2008

7/24/2008: Danny’s Upstairs Comedy Show at Tutta Pasta features comedian (duh) Al Lubel. Starts at 9pm. “Lawyer by day and comedian by night, Al was doing justice to neither. At comedy clubs, the crowds would stare, in court, the juries would laugh. Al gradually began getting work on the road, soon becoming a full-time comic. “I realized [...]

Viaduct warning sign

7/24/2008: We all know bridge structural safety made news in the last year, and I just noticed what appeared to be a relatively new sign on Willow and 14th this week. The 14th Street viaduct is probably not that safe either! I’m sure the sign applies to each vehicle, because I’m sure there is more than 28 [...]

The Savvy Hoboken Cyclist

[ August 2, 2008; ] 7/24/2008: As many of us know, "transportation" is a big issue in Hoboken. Whether it be the mass-transit lines, such as the PATH, NJ Transit or NY Waterway Ferry, to more local modes of transport such as walking, biking or our infamous taxi cabs (and of course our parking woes). With that being said, Juan Melli who [...]

Electrical Fire 909 Clinton St.

7/24/2008: 2am is considered “evening” for me, and as always, I have the Live Hoboken Police and Fire Scanner on.. (it’s becoming razor blades to my ear drums at this point), but I heard something of interest a few minutes ago… “909 Clinton Street, electrical fire in apartment 3B…” From the sounds of it, there seems to be [...]

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Heavy rain likely…

7/23/2008 Update: Now we’re under a severe thunderstorm “warning”… Perhaps I’m making a big deal out of what some may call “typical summer showers,” but after getting hit by lightning once already this season, I may just unplug everything depending on how bad it gets… “NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF [...]

Train Problems due to weather

7/23/2008: Been seeing reports of a horrible evening commute tonight: Many New Jersey Transit lines are suspended due to “low power” issues.. Thus causing many folks to rush to PATH station for some reason… From the NJT website: Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast Line and MidTOWN DIRECT service is being restored with significant delays to all trains. MidTOWN DIRECT [...]

M&C Chi First Body Spa

7/23/2008: Today’s new business entry. I guess Hoboken is filled with tense, stressed out residents! Will massage places join the ranks of dry cleaners, nail salons & realtors? The great thing about M&C Chi First Body Spa is that the number can be easy to remember if you sing it to the tune of the Cablevision Triple Play [...]

Anastasia’s Accessories

7/23/2008 Sale: Runs through Sunday, July 27th. Anastasia’s semi-annual sale! “It is that exciting time again at Anastasias Accessories…. not only are they in their new larger location but it is time for the Annual Store wide sale. It has become the event of the Season… customers wait for that 2 week period that only comes twice a [...]

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Smokers: Notice anything different?

7/23/2008: Cigarette smokers may only represent 10-15% of the Hoboken population, but several folks I know have mentioned a bizarre change in the cigarettes they smoke. “They’ve done something to them! They constantly burn out. What’s the deal?” For those that smoke, take a look at your pack of cigarettes. It should have an “FSC” marking near the [...]

Shall we play a game?

[ July 24, 2008; ] 7/23/2008: Thursday, July 24th marks the 25th anniversary of the movie "WarGames." This "cyber thriller" (complete with computers less powerful than a cell phone) featured Matthew Broderick as a "hacker" who accidentally starts the countdown to World War III. If you were a fan of WarGames, you might want to catch the one-night showing of the flick. [...]

Celebration Studios Ripoff

7/23/2008: Silly me, I meant to mention this last month, when Hoboken411 reader “ahobokenguy” sent this email: Celebration ruined because of them! “I am not sure if you were aware of the Celebration Studios fiasco that hit NJ and the surrounding area earlier this year, and I am still waiting to hear the outcome as my wife and [...]

I’m Not There tonight at Pier A

7/23/2008: This week’s installment of Hoboken’s Movies Under the Stars at Pier A is I’m Not There. Starts at 9pm (IF it doesn’t get rained out, which it might…) Hoboken, Movies Under The Stars, Pier A, 2008, Im Not ThereShare This