Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
Have you received a call saying Hoboken’s hospital will become condos? Mayor Dawn Zimmer said on Wednesday that she will soon be going around to speak with members of the community who have concerns about the impending sale of Hoboken University Medical Center to a group that also owns Bayonne Medical Center. Apparently, a phone …
In perhaps any other town, or any other ward, the results of the May 2011 3rd Ward election may have been different. Bad news rained on incumbent Councilman Michael Russo all through his re-election campaign this spring. But 36-year-old Russo – whose father had preceded him as councilman and also had served two terms as …
Continue reading “‘Michael never committed a crime’
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Parkers beware: Enforcement is about to pick up. For years, the Hoboken law that requires motorists to move their vehicles after parking at a metered spot for two hours has not been enforced, according to Parking and Transportation Director Ian Sacs. Some people – particularly employees of businesses on Washington Street – have remained in …
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As the Hoboken Volunteer Ambulance Corps (HVAC) celebrates 40 years of service, President Thomas Molta and Captain Scott Whalen continue to go through thick and thin as first responders in Hoboken. The two said they can see how Hoboken has changed just by listening to the calls that come in on the HVAC radio. The …
Continue reading “40 years of saving lives
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Chris O’Connor founded the Mile Square Theatre nine years ago. Even though the Hoboken company has blossomed into a well-respected professional theatre, he still looks back and calls the startup his “crazy idea.” Every year since MST’s inception in 2002, the theatre company has hosted an annual fundraiser known as “7th Inning Stretch.” The performance …
Continue reading “Theatrical home run
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Only one senior citizen could be selected as Hudson County Senior Citizen of the Year at this year’s Senior Luncheon held on May 25, but in many ways, all of the seniors – one from each of the 12 municipalities – were winners, as officials from around the county gathered to pay tribute to their …
Continue reading “Who’s your senior of the year?
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Ramos and Connors win 33rd District Democratic Assembly primary; Bhalla defeated Assemblyman Ruben J. Ramos Jr. (D-33rd Dist., including Hoboken) and Jersey City Board of Education member Sean Connors, with the support of the powerful Hudson County Democratic Organization (HCDO) cruised to victory over Hoboken Councilman and challenger Ravinder Bhalla on Tuesday night, sending the …
Every student has had a teacher who made a huge impact on his or her life. In Hoboken, for many students that teacher is Paula Ohaus. Ohaus has led Hoboken High School’s theater program for over a decade and has led the students to many statewide awards. But what happens when a popular staff member …
Continue reading “Controversy over popular teacher’s methods
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A strange mood prevailed over the City Council’s first meeting since the May 10 municipal elections, and it had nothing to do with the results. The City Council immediately entered an executive session on Wednesday evening stemming from “personnel matters” and “potential litigation,” according to Corporation Counsel Mark Tabakin. Earlier in the week, the third …
Continue reading “Criminal investigation in City Hall
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With the dedication of John Muller Way on Tuesday morning, the city continued a tradition of celebrating long time citizens and businesses by renaming street corners after distinguished members of the Hoboken community. But how do these signs come to fruition, and what’s the meaning of all of them? The Hoboken Historical Museum is in …
Continue reading “Who are those streets named after?
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