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Stud finder, boom box, pans: This NJ library has a whole lot more than books
A library in Hoboken is letting you check out more than just books, you could also loan out record players, baking pans, and more! NBC New York’s Adam Kuperstein reports.
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A New Jersey city that limited street parking hasn't had a traffic death in 7 years
Hoboken, New Jersey, recently marked seven consecutive years without a traffic death. Officials there credit their decision to take away some street parking, a change that increases visibility for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. The city of nearly 60,000 people just across the Hudson River from Manhattan has become a model. Sweden originated similar changes more than a quarter-century ago, and...
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Student take flight at Hoboken High School
After a New Jersey teen’s diagnosis derailed his dream of becoming a fighter pilot, he found another way to fly. Checkey Beckford reports.
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Hoboken Community Center announces Howl-o-Ween dog parade
Think you have the cutest pup-kin in the patch? The Hoboken Community Center is hosting its second annual dog costume contest and parade. The event will take place Oct. 28 at Church Square Park in Hoboken. There will also be live music and an array of local vendors selling pet items. Registration is now open and is $15 per dog…
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City council makes Hoboken a refuge for readers
The city council in Hoboken has passed a resolution that make the community a “book sanctuary,” a place where no books can be banned. News 4’s Checkey Beckford reports.
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Voting to make Hoboken a ‘book sanctuary' city
A vote will be held tonight to make Hoboken a “Book Sanctuary City”, making all books available no matter the content. Gus Rosendale reporting.
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This city in NJ just became a ‘book sanctuary' following rise in book bans across U.S.
The Hoboken City Council passed a resolution Wednesday evening that makes Hoboken a “book sanctuary” — essentially a place that bans book bans. This move comes after a public reading of books in June for Pride Month attracted online criticism. Organizers say none of the material read was explicit or controversial — and that the negative feedback mostly came from…
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Hoboken Mayor Taking Names Over Water Emergency, Intends to Sue for ‘Negligence'
The city of Hoboken intends to sue utility PSE&G and a contractor over a crippling water main break that wrecked service for virtually the entire week, forcing a hospital evacuation and causing “substantial hardship” to the community. Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla thanked residents for their patience in a Friday email update and said the city sent PSE&G notice it...
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Hoboken Water Main Break: Residents Sound Off At City Council Meeting
The water is back on in Hoboken, but residents are still being advised to boil it after the massive water main break on Monday. Now people are sounding off about the city’s response. NBC New York’s Checkey Beckford reports.
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Boil Water Advisory Issued in Hoboken After Water Main Break
Nearly 36 hours after the broken water main at Madison Street and Observer Highway, patients at Hoboken University Medical Center were being evacuated due to the resulting water outage. Schools will reopen on Wednesday, and a boil water advisory was issued. NBC New York’s Checkey Beckford reports.
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Hoboken Water Main Break: Hospital Evacuates Patients, Residents Still Can't Shower
Hoboken University Medical Center started evacuating some patients during the evening because of the lack of water; schools are set to resume classes after being closed on Tuesday
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Hoboken University Hospital Evacuating Patients After Water Main Break
The broken water main in Hoboken is causing school closures and hospital evacuations. Gaby Acevedo reports.
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Hoboken Water Main Break Closes Municipal Buildings, Prompts Early School Dismissal
A water main break brought on by unrelated construction work in Hoboken has prompted municipal buildings, local schools and recreational programs to close or get cancelled. Contractors working on an unrelated project allegedly struck a large main on Observer and Madison streets, which impacted water pressure citywide, according to the Veolia Water NJ utility company. In a statement, the city…
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Hoboken Starbucks, Panera Restaurants Nix Indoor Seating. Here's Why
Two popular restaurant chains are taking matters into their own hands when it comes to handling the problem of homelessness in Hoboken, and the new policy is drawing mixed reactions.
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New Homeless Strategy in Hoboken
Popular restaurant chains have eliminated their indoor dining option after fights between homeless patrons inside. Pat Battle reports.
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After Years in Limbo, Hoboken Finally Acquires Historic Waterfront Property
Hoboken sealed deal to extend the waterfront and create a city owned public greenspace. Pat Battle reports.
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Is It Illegal to Ride a Bike or Scooter While Drunk? It Soon May Be in This NJ City
New Jersey is trying to decide if riding a bike or scooter while drunk should be illegal, as the current state law is not clear if biking — or e-biking or scootering — while intoxicated should be considered a crime like driving while intoxicated is
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Is Biking While Intoxicated a Crime in New Jersey? Lawmakers Are Trying to Determine
New Jersey lawmakers are trying to determine whether biking while intoxicated is the same as driving while intoxicated, Jen Maxfield reports.
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Learning From Sandy, Hoboken Looks to Stop Damage from Future Major Hurricanes
Hoboken has come up with a plan to prevent damage from future storm surge, as it aims to prevent another situation like the devastation that came as a result of Superstorm Sandy. Storm Team 4’s Violeta Yas reports.