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Thank you so much for the articles about my group, Boulevard East’s, CD release that have appeared in both The Weehawken Reporter and the Current. Every step of the way, the Reporter and particularly Jim Hague, have always been interested in what was happening with us and willing to help us get the word out, and we are immensely grateful for that. Jim touched upon the timeless nature of the music we perform, and, more importantly, its appeal to all generations. At one of our recent gigs in South Jersey, we were struck by the diversity of ages in our audience – from pre-teens on up, they were all in attendance and loving what they heard. For folk interested in checking us out, cuts from the CD can be heard on our Web site, www.boulevardeastproductions.com. On the site, you can see and hear and find out what we’re up to. Thanks again to The Reporter for all their support! – Christopher Howatt, Weehawken
Overheard on the 126 bus
Scenario: A couple on a date are the last people to get onto the bus at Port Authority.
GUY: We got the seat with the hump. [The one where the wheel well limits leg room.] When I was a kid, the seat with the hump was the place to be – that and the back row.
Overheard at the Newport/Pavonia PATH Station
Scene: Two girls run down the platform with their out-of-town friend. The friend gets onto the Newark train, but the doors close before the other two can get on.
GIRL 1: Ha ha ha ha!
GIRL 2: That’s not funny. She doesn’t even know where she’s going. [Picks up cell phone and calls.]
GIRL 1: Hahahahahaha.
GIRL 2 (to Girl 3 on phone): She thinks it’s funny, but it’s not funny.
GUY STANDING NEXT TO ME: It IS funny.
Overheard at the Pavonia/Newport PATH Station
ANNOUNCER: If you see a suspicious package, please call our suspicious package hotline.
WOMAN WHO HAD BEEN MUTTERING TO HERSELF: Too late.
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Katherine’s outta here!
Hail and farewell from your friendly editrix. I’m moving back to Texas. I’ve only lived in Hoboken for a couple of years, but there are a few things I’m going to miss – like having a shop with fresh mozzarella on just about every block. Walking along the Hudson. And wondering about those stores that everyone speculates are mob fronts. You know, the ones that are never open and appear to have merchandise that hasn’t changed since 1978. And there are a few things I’m not going to miss – like rampant double parking and the incessant honking of those who are blocked in.
It’s been a pleasure knowing you through the Current. I leave the paper in the capable (and slightly hairier) hands of David Hoffman. He’ll take good care of you. – Katherine Heinrich
Well, that’s one more parking space freed up. We wish Katherine good luck, too, and she did a tremendous job! Write to the Current at current@hudsonreporter.com.