HOBOKEN — The city of Hoboken has been awarded a USA Football grant for shoulder pads and helmets for the local Hoboken Police Athletic League football program. The Hoboken PAL will also receive 150 tickets for the Aug. 21 Jets preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Health and Human Services Director Leo Pellegrini submitted the application to USA Football in the spring.
“As the official youth football development partner of the NFL, the Jets and the Giants, we’re pleased to award an equipment grant to Hoboken PAL,” USA Football Executive Director Scott Hallenbeck said in a press statement. “Youth football creates fun and lasting memories and emphasizes the sport’s inherent values of teamwork, discipline and responsibility as well as physical fitness to our children. And thanks to the Jets’ generosity we’re happy to extend 150 tickets to Hoboken PAL for Sunday night’s game.” – Ray Smith