The War on Cars Is a War on Workers and the Poor
Why all the hatred towards cars? The politicians and “environmental activists” out there are (trying to put) the squeeze on cars. We won’t get into the obvious reasons why it is so stupid. Instead,...
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What’s your seasonal list?
Do you have a seasonal list? Happy New Year, Hoboken! Hopefully most of you remembered to properly hydrate during your recent celebration of the new year. As part of our annual ritual to come...
R.I.P. Manny Leemans (2015)
Emmanuel (Manny) Valentine Leemans (1925-2015) Long-time Hoboken resident Emmanuel V. Leemans died on November 19, 2015, one day after suffering a heart attack. Manny combined faith, culture, intelligence, decency, courtesy, and diligence in a...
Hoverboards: Hoboken firestarters?
Hoverboards after Christmas in Hoboken As we predicted, there was a noticeable uptick in the number of hoverboards we’ve been seeing around town. I guess it was 2015’s “Cabbage Patch Kid” Christmas gift. If...
Buying car tires
Buying car tires {another sham operation} Rackets and shams are a fun (and frustrating topic) here at Hoboken411. A few have been discussed (like purposeful paper towel confusion, mattresses, and others). It’s amazing that...
2015 Hoboken Business Year in Review
2015 Hoboken Business Year in Review: More retail spaces With the advent of many new retail spaces available in Hoboken, we once again saw a net rise in the number of businesses open (a...
Merry Christmas Hoboken
Merry Christmas Hoboken! Below is a little Christmas “home movie” I made a while back. A good way to remember some of the businesses (and people) that are no longer with us. Plus the...
Traveler’s Christmas
Traveler’s Christmas – Sleeves Christmas La-La Song Since we’re in the Christmas mood today – here’s another “off the beaten path” holiday song for you to enjoy: Traveler’s Christmas – Sleeves Christmas La-La Song....
Ole Pal Irwin – Santa checks his list
Ole Pal Irwin – Santa Claus is Coming to Town For those who enjoy Christmas – but are looking for some “deep tracks,” about this cherished holiday… Santa Claus is coming to town –...
Christmas Wish: The meaning of life
Our Christmas Wish: The meaning of life If I was a kid again, you know what I wish for this Christmas this year? For an advanced alien life to come here and explain “the...
