Category: Hoboken News

Mario Lepore described his life a little more than a month ago as “full of anxiety” and “stressful.” Now, as the Hoboken-based chocolate maker settles into his new store at 105 4th St., he’s a little more excited than he was throughout a dreadful September and October for the long time Hoboken entrepreneur. Lepore’s Homemade …

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Rent control: The votes have been tallied The readers have spoken, and the result may come to a surprise to some. Last week, we asked “Is rent control in urgent need of reform?” Approximately 75 percent of you answered one way. To see the results, check out www.hudsonreporter.com, and click on the story “Waiting for …

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Rent control was described by a city official recently as the “third rail of politics” in Hoboken. For months, it appears no one has gone near the issue. But there are a few people in the city who have chosen to grab onto the dangerous rail with two hands, fully aware of the potential consequences. …

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To put it mildly, political campaigns in Hoboken are controversial. Even a contest in a single ward in this city can resemble desperate combat. If you need proof, take a look at the special 4th Ward election. With just days to go until Election Day, both sides have cried foul and called for investigations into …

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In college towns all across America, local residents groan when August arrives and college students disrupt their often quaint, quiet neighborhoods. In Hoboken, however, this may not totally be the case. Students of Stevens Institute of Technology genuinely like Hoboken – in fact, many say they love it. Stevens was ranked number 12 in the …

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When Dr. Richard Wolff, chairman of the North Hudson Sewerage Authority (NHSA) walked into the treatment plant on his first day on the job in 1988, an employee sat with his feet up on the desk, an ‘I Love Lucy’ episode was playing on a small desk television, and approximately 30 people who were on …

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Still need time to decide before Election Day? The Hudson Reporter has you covered. Our debates will remain online through Election Day. Councilman Michael Lenz and challenger Tim Occhipinti faced off in a head-to-head debate tackling the issues. It is a must-see before you head to the polls on Nov. 2. View the debate online …

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Geri Fallo has seemingly always been part of the Hoboken Studio Arts tour in some capacity. When the tour was in its fledgling stages, Fallo worked at a local newspaper covering the event, and she saw something she liked. Now, as the city of Hoboken prepares for its 30th tour on Nov. 6 and 7, …

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Councilman Michael Lenz and his challenger Tim Occhipinti have faced off in public debates, worked the streets of the 4th Ward, lobbed press releases, broadcasted their positions and their endorsements, and now face one last week of hard campaigning before the residents of their ward decide who will represent them on the City Council, and …

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