The New York Times has pointed us to a new community website, Uncivil Servants that posts photos of illegally parked cars. The vehicles in question usually are taking advantage of city issued parking permits that are ostensibly issued for specific civic duties, but which appear to be used as one of those “benefits” doled out […]
Selective Crossing GuardsHoboken411 ponders the usefulness of crossing guards who only assist children. Growth, More JobsThe downtown development has increased the need for steel piping, and local piping company Ideal Supply is expanding its Jersey City presence to meet demand. Too bad all those new blue collar employees can’t afford to live downtown.
The Journal is reporting more delays for the automatic parking garage in Hoboken, out of service for months while the parking authority figured out how to keep the garage from hunting Sarah O’Conner. The automated parking garage, the state’s first, has been plagued with problems, in part because of a dispute about software licensing fees. […]
Bridging Gaps Through ArtA new art gallery is set to open in Hoboken on the 24th of March with the hope of bringing “conversational art back to Hoboken.” galerÃa GOBA, 320 Washington Street, Hoboken. Movers: $15 Guys vs. $19 GuysHoboken411 has the story of couple who responded to one of those fliers hanging all over […]
The Toll Brothers’s waterfront property Maxwell Place will expand the river walk along the Hudson River, as required by law. The Journal is reoprting though that the company received a $6 million federal grant to help cover expenses Toll was originally to pay. Meanwhile, the 5 to 6 acre park is included in the Maxwell […]
Just as New York City is getting ready to regulate the foot powered tourist traps, the Hoboken City Council is getting ready to consider whether pedicab operators need anything other than a business license. The Journal reports that existing taxi regulations don’t cover pedicabs, meaning operators won’t need a $250,000 medallion. Obviously the gas powered […]
The journal is reporting that by order of Mayor Roberts himself, popular community site Hoboken411 is again accessible by city computers, which means city employees can once again go back to “spending taxpayer time” reading the site.
Jersey Avenue (extended version)Tris McCall tackles the Jersey Avenue Connector issue. The Hudson School art exhibitJudy Marciano points us to The Hudson School of Hoboken presentation of student art. No Flash of BadgeHoboken Councilman Chris Campos laments that the city failed to ratify a police contract in two years. Coming to Jersey City: ‘600-foot-tall piece […]
Hoboken approved a twelve story tower for properties on the north end of Hoboken, including the Park on Park garage. The building will include space for a charter school, retail space and 180 condos. Via Hoboken Reporter
Dust off off your shamrocks, today is Hoboken’s version of St. Patrick’s day. Don’t get yourself arrested.
