Some NJ Transit lines in Hoboken resume Monday; waiting room will open
The city of Hoboken and NJ Transit sent out releases on Friday saying some of the commuter rail lines heading into Hoboken terminal will resume their routes Monday, following the Sept. 29 train accident.
Beginning with the first train Monday morning, NJ TRANSIT will reopen Tracks 10-17 for rail service. Tracks 1-9 will remain out of service until further notice. Main/Bergen County, Pascack Valley and Port Jervis Line trains will return to a weekday schedule, with some adjustments. Customers are urged to go to njtransit.com for more information on those and other lines.
The terminal will still be accessed via the south sidewalk of Hudson Street. The Hoboken Terminal waiting room, customer service office, and restrooms will be open.
Public meeting announced regarding redevelopment in southwest
The city of Hoboken invites all members of the public to a second community meeting to discuss the Southwest Area Redevelopment Plan on Thursday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Multi Service Center, 124 Grand St. The meeting will begin with a presentation of several proposed concept plans, which incorporate feedback from an online survey, a prior community meeting, and a workshop with property owners.
The concepts are based on a desire for a park, preservation of manufacturing and commercial uses, creation of new neighborhood retail and a hotel, establishment of mixed use neighborhoods, and construction of a parking garage.
EV Hoboken Cares hosts 3rd annual cystic fibrosis fundraiser
EV Hoboken Cares, Inc., the non-profit charitable division of real estate agency Engel & Völkers Hoboken, will host its 3rd Annual Cystic Fibrosis Black Tie Gala at the W Hotel, 225 River St., Hoboken, on Friday, Oct. 14, from 7 to 11p.m., to raise awareness of and funds for CF Care. CF Care is affiliated with Beth Israel Hospital in Manhattan and supports patients and their families in the search for a cure for cystic fibrosis. Advance tickets are $125/ea (no tickets sold at the door) and can be purchased via EV Hoboken Cares, Inc’s website: http://www.evhobokencares.com.
Guests will be treated to an evening of dining and dancing, highlighted by a cocktail reception with a variety of gourmet “chef’s tables” featuring some of Hoboken’s and Jersey City’s favorite restaurants, with Giannone Wine and Liquor donating all of the beer, wine and cocktails, plus live music and a silent auction.
The event is in honor of Nicholas Costantino, who will be celebrated and remembered for his infinite perseverance as a CF patient and his years of selfless service to the real estate community, not to mention the countless lives he has inspired along the way. This year’s gala has particular significance as it coincides with what would have been Nick’s 50th birthday – a miraculous feat for a CF patient.
For more information about EV Hoboken Cares, Inc., click on www.evhobokencares.com or parent company, Engel Völkers Hoboken, www.hoboken.evusa.com.
Chabad Jewish Center offers free High Holiday Services Oct. 11-12
All services will take place at Chabad Jewish Center, 80 Park Ave. (entrance Newark St), Hoboken. There are no membership fees and Chabad’s services are open to all Jews. Chabad runs a traditional service with a contemporary message in a warm and inclusive atmosphere. Hebrew English prayer books are provided. On Oct. 12, children’s service will be from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and again from 5 – 6 p.m., with a break the fast buffet at 7 p.m.
Online registration appreciated. Visit www.jewishHoboken.com for a full schedule and to register.
Halloween Party will benefit Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance
Come in costume for a Halloween party at the Hoboken Elks Club, 1005 Washington St., on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 7-11 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person (5 years and under free), and include food buffet, desserts, and coffee. Cash bar and live D.J. Raffles and prizes.
All proceeds will go to go to F.A.R.A. (Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance) and efforts to find a cure. Ataxia is the loss of control of body movements.
Hoboken Historical Museum house tour announced
This year’s house tour will take place Oct. 30. The tour route will be revealed in the tour booklet, which you can pick up on Oct. 30, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at either the Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St., or the Hoboken Fire Department Museum, 213 Bloomfield St. To visit all the homes will take approximately two and a half hours, and the tour ends at 4 pm.
Attendees will see restored plaster moldings alongside creative adaptations of traditional brownstones, with custom-made cabinets and hidden storage compartments as well as a few bonus stops, including Stevens’ historic Davidson Lab and an artist’s studio in the Neumann Leathers building.
“The House Tour is one of the Hoboken Historical Museum’s most important fundraisers,” noted an organizer.
Those interested in attending can purchase tickets at the museum’s website for $30 before Oct. 30 or $40 the day of the tour.
A walk to abolish modern day slavery
A21 Campaign is hosting the 3rd annual Walk for Freedom in Hoboken on Oct. 15 starting at Hoboken’s Pier A Park. Participants will join a silent single file walk on behalf of the 27 million men, women, and children who are still trapped in slavery today.
The event is a collective effort led by A21, a global anti-human trafficking organization dedicated to fighting slavery and abolishing injustice in the 21st century. A21’s desire with the Walk For Freedom is to shine a global spotlight on human trafficking and raise funds to continue their efforts to rescue, restore, and rebuild lives.
The problem of modern-day slavery is complex, but A21’s solution is simple: Prevention, Protection, Prosecution, and Partnership. An event like the Walk For Freedom is an integral part of A21’s prevention and awareness efforts.
Last year, there were over 200 walks in 28 nations around the world. Collectively, there were over 12,000 participants and close to 45 million people reached through social media. This year A21 hopes to raise even more awareness and funds to bring about change in the fight against human trafficking. For more information, visit http://www.a21.org/campaigns/shop-event.php?intid=501.
Free chamber music concert will be Sunday, Oct. 23
Pamela Ross and Friends will present a free family-friendly chamber music concert on Sunday, Oct. 23 at 3 p.m. at The Hudson School Theatre Space, 601 Park Ave., Hoboken. Well-known music by Brahms, Mendelssohn, and others will be performed by Pamela Ross/piano, Kobi Malkin/violin, and Michael Katz/cello.
Ross is an award-winning pianist/actress/writer/recording artist whose critically acclaimed one-person shows have had long runs Off Broadway and in concert and theatre venues around the world. Many of her concerts and theatrical programs were filmed for public television and the Arts & Entertainment TV Network, and her CDs and DVDs are widely distributed globally. She is a member of Actors’ Equity Association, Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, and is a published fiction writer and essayist with articles appearing in The New York Times. Currently she is a member of the music technology faculty at Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken.
A survivor of 9/11, Miss Ross is happy to call Hoboken her home. Visit her website at www.pamelaross.com.
Israeli violinist Kobi Malkin has appeared with many major symphony orchestras as soloist, and has received numerous prestigious awards, including prizes from The New England Conservatory, the America=Israel Cultural Foundation, and the Canetti International Violin Competition, to name but a few.He holds degrees from The New England Conservatory and from The Juilliard School. Mr. Malkin was a fellow in Ensemble ACJW, a program of Carnegie Hall and The Juilliard School, which trains the next generation of performers to be devoted artists and teachers in the areas where they live and work.
Michael Katz has been praised by the press for his “bold, rich sound” and “nuanced musicianship.” A native of Israel, Katz has degrees from The New England Conservatory, The Juilliard School, and a doctorate from SUNY/Stony Brook. Also a member of Carnegie Hall’s ACJW Ensemble he has performed as a soloist and chamber musician in venues such as Weill Recital Hall, Alice Tully Hall, The Kennedy Center, and Tokyo’s Oji Hall, among many others. He has received many prizes and awards, and his piano trio, the Lysander Piano Trio, recently won top prizes in major competitions, appearing in festivals around the world.
For information and reservations contact Kate Deer at KD@avenueresidential.com, or call (917) 536-3890.
Lights, Camera, Action!
Hoboken native, Joseph Cantatore, with a long-line of Hoboken family roots and currently pursuing his MBA in Media Production at NJCU, has won a prestigious award for his student film from The Accolade Global Film Competition. The award was given for Joseph’s short documentary student film entry, “Looking for New Hope – Cantatore and his life with FA.” Despite his daily struggles with a very rare genetic disorder called Friedreich’s Ataxia, Joe is determined to pursue his career in film.
The Accolade recognizes film, television, videography and new media professionals who demonstrate exceptional achievement in craft and creativity, and those who produce standout entertainment or contribute to profound social change. Entries are judged by highly qualified professionals in the film and television industry.
In winning, Cantatore joins the ranks of other high-profile winners of this internationally respected award. Rick Prickett, who chairs The Accolade Global Film Competition, had this to say about the latest winners, “The Accolade is not an easy award to win. Entries are received from around the world from powerhouse companies to remarkable new talent. The Accolade helps set the standard for craft and creativity. The goal of The Accolade is to help winners achieve the recognition they deserve.”
Joseph’s film was chosen to debut at this month’s Golden Door International Film Festival in Jersey City, which was held last month.
Hoboken resident Caroline Leavitt reads from new novel on Oct. 13
New York Times bestselling author and long-time Hoboken resident Caroline Leavitt will launch her new novel, “Cruel Beautiful World,” on Oct. 13 at Little City Books, 100 Bloomfield St., Hoboken at 7 p.m.
She will be in conversation with Liz Egan author of “A Window Opens.” Admission is free. Refreshments will be served. RSVP at info@littlecitybooks.com.