Hoboken Week in Review: 10/10/2010
10/10/2010:
Happy 10-10-10 Hoboken!
Have any special 10/10/10 event planned for today?
The most noteworthy posts for the week ending Sunday, October 10, 2010:
Politics and City Happenings
- Waterfront Doomed! – Hoboken411 gave fair warning to city officials that the waterfront is in danger of imminent collapse. Guess what? It collapsed again!
- Hertz! – More parking blunders for Hertz “community cars” both uptown and downtown.
- Lenz violates own pledges – Appointed 4th Ward Councilman Michael Lenz wants you to ignore his mistakes.
- Parks, Schmarks – The sad state of affairs when it comes to open space in Hoboken.
- Offensive & Dangerous – City Vehicles cause treacherous conditions at area intersections.
- Staged – The City Council Carnival.
- 4th Ward – Bookmark this link for what you need to know about the special election next month.
Crime and Incidents
- Hoboken Canyon – A giant hole from a water main break at 9th and Washington.
- Police Blotter – Summary of a few noteworthy incidents last week in Hoboken.
- TWITTER – Many local crimes and incidents are reported *as they happen* here at Hoboken411 – but you need to follow that Twitter link to be tuned in for all of them!
- Live Action! – Tune in to Hoboken411’s live police and fire action channel any time of the day to find out what those sirens are for!
Business & Events
- Baseball Playoffs – Where are you watching your favorite team win or lose?
- Sweet – Halloween is in three weeks! Where to get your outfits – plus options for doggies!
- Woof! – A gorgeous day to head to Jersey City for the annual Bark in the Park event!
- Then and Now – How the old Orange Kitchen site looked back in the day (before over-priced condos).
- Ummmmmm – New Yoga class begins at Hoboken Elks Club on Wednesdays.
Other Hoboken Updates
- Jackpot!? – Would moving casinos up north help save the State of New Jersey?
- Scam Artists? – Have you heard of shady Real Estate Agents skimming commissions from their Brokers?
Inspirational Quote of the Week:
“The instant formal government is abolished, society begins to act. A general association takes place, and common interest produces common security. “
– Thomas Paine