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