Category: Hoboken News

An internal investigation commissioned by Gov. Christopher Christie’s office has concluded that allegations made by Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer against high-ranking officials in the governor’s administration were “demonstrably false.” Zimmer alleged in January that she was approached by Christie aides and appointees last spring and summer and told Sandy aid would reach Hoboken faster if …

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Madeline and Cameron Hartshorn aren’t allowed to have a dog, mainly because their mother Jennifer refuses to put up with the never-ending cycle of walks and picking up poop, and because there’s a chance the dog could knock over any of the priceless equipment in their father Mac’s photography studio in Hoboken. But this Spring, …

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When Hoboken Firefighter Richard England told his fellow squad members that his 3-year-old son Mason was diagnosed with autism, many of them told him that whatever he and his family needed, they were there. On Wednesday, they backed up their words with action, buying blue shirts sold by Autism Speaks, a nonprofit where England’s wife …

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Reporter introduces new medical advice blog Beginning Monday, readers of the Reporter web page (hudsonreporter.com) will be able to read a daily blog of medical advice from Hoboken resident Dr. Jonathan M. Metsch. Dr. Metsch’s blog, “Doctor, Did You Wash Your Hands?” provides information to consumers on understanding, managing and navigating their health care options. …

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For the 4th year in a row, Empire Realty agents served a special extended Valentine’s Day meal to Hoboken’s Senior Citizens at the Multi-Service Center in Hoboken. Lisa Troyano-Ascolese spearheaded the event, with Chef Rossella Aquila creating the menu and over 20 empire agents volunteering for the event. On the menu were eggs, sausage, potatoes …

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Mayor Dawn Zimmer’s state of the city address Tuesday night focused on a complete modernization of the city’s aging water and electrical infrastructure, initiatives she said will be a mainstay of her goal of creating a storm-proof Hoboken. Hurricane Sandy exposed the weaknesses in both systems, Zimmer said, and though Hoboken is proud of its …

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The Hoboken City Council unanimously voted on Wednesday night to introduce a $107.6 million budget for calendar year 2014, a budget that may include a slight tax increase. Residents pay taxes to three entities: The city (determined by the municipal budget), the schools, and the county. Mayor Dawn Zimmer described the budget as “fiscally disciplined” …

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