20 Accelerate Action - Happy Int'l Women's Day!
Happy International Women’s Day 2025 (and March is Women’s History Month). This year’s theme is #AccelerateAction—a call to push forward, break barriers, and drive faster progress for gender equality.
18 GARAGE B, 6 QUESTION SURVEY, LOOKING OUT FOR HOBOKEN
This was originally going to be a longer newsletter with multiple updates, but Monday night's initial City Council vote on the proposed Garage B redevelopment raised the topic of urban planning—or more accurately, the lack of it—and demanded its own focus.
4 - #MOREVOICES Newsletter 15th Reopens, $3 Ferry Rides, Urban Market Opening Soon!
In all the chaos around us, and coming off a tragic Buffalo loss, I love getting to be the bearer of some good news!
#60 Good-bye 2024! Happy New Year 2025!
Every year, I’ve started my final newsletter with the words, “What a year…” But this year, I truly mean it: What a year 2024 was.
#57 Happy Thanksgiving! A hero among us....
Thanksgiving is a special holiday, as it is the one that all Americans celebrate, regardless of faith or background.
#55 Community, Safety, and Moving Forward Together
As we continue to wrap our heads and hearts around losing someone close to so many of us, the best thing we can do to honor Jen’s memory is move forward together as a community.
#53 Your Safety, Your Voice, Your Vote, & More
Tomorrow we decide who will lead our country, who will represent us in Washington, who will lead our Hoboken district schools, and whether we want Hoboken to be as affordable as possible, or not.
#51 FINALLY....
Today early voting begins in New Jersey which means ALL New Jersey Voters finally get to exercise their civic right and vote in this election!
#50 STANDS ALONE NEWSLETTER, NOT PART 2
I debated whether to call this Part 2 or not, but because it is so "content rich" (aka long...)
#49 Many topics today...
I have a lot to share, and will end with some reflections on the anniversary of October 7th.
#47 TONIGHT SKATE PARK MTG, 15TH ST CLOSURE DAY 2, WATERFRONT BARRICADES & UDD UPDATE
#44 TONIGHT: 6PM ZOOM re 15 & Garden Closure and RBD
I wanted to remind you about tonight’s virtual community meeting on the Rebuild by Design project
#43 Two Bad Choices - The Cost of Mayor Bhalla's Unauthorized Actions
Hoboken is now at a crossroads because of decisions made by Mayor Bhalla that have placed our city in a difficult and costly position.
#42 Summer's Over: Safety, Budget and Community Updates
It’s always remarkable how, overnight, the day after Labor Day, the weather cools, and the scent of autumn fills the air.
#38 Navigating Uncertainty Together
As I am sure you have heard, a deceased man was found early Thursday morning in Maxwell Park.
#37 Standing Up for Hoboken’s Public Schools: A Victory for Unity and Fairness
It goes without saying that Hoboken’s public schools are a cornerstone of our community, and it’s essential that we continue to advocate for their success.
#34 Important - Rent Control Vote
Monday night, August 5th, at 7PM there will be a special City Council meeting via ZOOM for a public hearing, 2nd reading and vote on proposed changes to our Rent Control ordinance.
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#33 IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ
Monday night, August 5th, at 7PM there will be a special City Council meeting via ZOOM for a public hearing, 2nd reading and vote on proposed changes to our Rent Control ordinance.
#31 14th & HUDSON - EXCITING UPDATES!
After 2 1/4 years, we are finally getting close to the finish line with the upgrades to 14th & Hudson.
#30 UPTOWN TRAFFIC & SPECIAL MEETING
The traffic nightmare that occurred yesterday uptown relates to the Park Avenue repaving project that is being run by Hudson County (Park, Garden and Willow are all County Roads - FYI).
#27 Property Taxes Edition
Tonight at 7 pm is an important City Council meeting that I hope you can attend, or at least watch.
#26 #FireworksCountdown - What You Need to Know
I am back from my #MakingMemories trip with my Dad in Australia, am finally over jet lag (took a full week!) and am Ready. For. Fireworks!
#24 Uptown Waterfront Info / Updates
I am writing today from Australia (4:30am) about happenings at Hoboken’s uptown waterfront.
#22 Easy as 1-2-3! Voting in June 4th Primary
We are just five days away until Primary Election Day in New Jersey on June 4th where Democrats and Republicans (and those unaffiliated choosing to participate) elect candidates who they want to represent them on the ballot in November for these County and Federal positions:
#21 TONIGHT! 6PM Debate, Pier 13, Women's Mentoring Session
I hope you had a wonderful weekend and official launch to summer, but that you also took time to reflect on those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom and everything we value and hold dear.
#20 TONIGHT! 6PM - 8PM! Congressional Candidate Forum at Demarest
I hope you can join me tonight at 6pm for the Congressional Candidates Forum here in Hoboken at Demarest Middle School (4th and Garden).
#19 Email Gov. Murphy, Underwear & 14th / Hudson Update
I want to thank one of our neighbors who already called Governor Murphy's office to register oppsition to the "Gut OPRA" bills and shared this important feedback with me that I, in turn, want to share with you:
#16 Status Quo is Not An Option
Last night at our City Council meeting, the room filled with neighbors who came to mourn the loss of Damon Murray.
#15 Mourning A Tragic Loss Tonight
Tonight the community is gathering to mourn the loss of the young man who was shot and killed overnight Sunday.
#10 Democracy, Electing Our Representatives, & Menopause
For those following, it has been a political whirlwind these past few weeks concerning democracy in New Jersey
#9 Part 1 - TONIGHT! And the lighter, but informative stuff
So tonight at 11:06pm it will officially be spring. I, for one, am not impressed with the 41 degrees it will be at that time. I am ready for sunshine, flowers and to put away my winter boots.
#8 CALL TO ACTION, MUSEUM EVENT TODAY, AND SAY IT ISNT SO
First - reminder to change your clocks and change your batteries! (I am already late for something because I forgot to change my microwave clock...grrr...)
#7 Today (3/7) - A LOT Happening!
First Thursday in March and a lot happening today! Reminder about not one, but two interesting community meetings tonight, that of course, are happening at the same time…
#6 RBD Meeting and Other Updates
Rabbit Rabbit. Just a few quick updates sent to you from Park City Utah, where I will be skiing for the next few days (wish me luck, it has been a few years!).
A Sad Goodbye to One of Hoboken's Best
photo credit: Hudson County View
Earlier this week, we learned of the passing of Aaron Lewit.
Read more#5 One more... The Congressional Race
As you know, I try to uphold the principles of integrity, fairness, and democracy in our community and have often been the loudest voice to speak out against corruption.
#3 A LOT! Cannabis, Food Delivery EBikes, PILOTs & RBD Up First...
There is a lot to share, and as I have done in the past, I am going to break these out into parts.
Weekend Reading - A Lot Covered
Happy Belated Labor Day / End of Summer / Start of Football Season / Back to School / Back to Work / Official Local Election Season...
Lids and Outdoor Dining
I am just back from ten days away with my Dad watching my friends’ four kids down at the Jersey Shore.
URGENT: Tonight Special City Council meeting
Tonight (Thursday) at 5 pm there is a VIRTUAL Special City Council meeting called by Mayor Bhalla that impacts those of you who live in buildings with 10 or fewer residential units and all food and beverage establishments.
Be safe in the heat
Today and the next two days are going to be excruciatingly hot with 'feels like' temperatures over 100 degrees.
4 Question Rat Survey
Please take a minute to fill out this 4 question survey concerning Hoboken's Growing Rat Crisis.
B: Hoboken Rats, Dispensaries, Sneakers, and more...
So happy you are back and ready for more! It is crazy how much is going on... and details matter.
A. Tonight: Maritime Park Zoom... and then so very much more...
This one has a lot. So much in fact that I broke it into two newsletters - A and B (which will follow shortly).
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Reports of Crazy Water and Sewer Bills
A few of our neighbors alerted me that they had received a crazy bill from NHSA for sewer that was basically double their prior bill.
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Maritime Park / AKA Former UDD Site
I wanted to give an update on the former Union Dry Dock site, and what we hope will someday be Maritime Park at that location.
Weekend Updates - Including a Sunday Event
Happy Saturday. Before I get into the updates, some housecleaning. First – reminder to set your clocks forward one hour overnight Saturday night / Sunday am and check and replace your batteries in your smoke alarms.
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