In the early hours of August 15th, The Hoboken Girl received numerous reports of police activity at Maxwell Park in Hoboken.
Sources say a body was found in the park. As of 8:20AM, on Thursday August 15th, police were at the scene, which is taped off and temporarily closed, according to the City of Hoboken and eyewitnesses.
At 9:15AM, the body and tenting at the scene were still present. At around 11:30AM on Thursday, August 15th, the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office shared:
“The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office and the Hoboken Police Department are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a male found deceased in Maxwell Place Park. The Cause and Manner of Death are pending the findings of the Regional Medical Examiner’s Office.”
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This is a developing story. The Hoboken Girl has reached out to the City of Hoboken, who shared that the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office will be making official updates, and will update this article as details unfold.
Maxwell Park has since been re-opened.
Hoboken Councilwoman Tiffanie Fisher represents the 2nd Ward, where Maxwell Park is located. In an August 16th newsletter to constituents, she shared the following information:
“I first heard from neighbors around 7 a.m. yesterday and immediately reached out to our Public Safety Director. Throughout the day, I was in touch with our Police Chief, members of the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office (HCPO), and many of you who reached out with concerns. I completely understand how frustrating it is to have so few answers in situations like this. I want you to know that the HCPO and HPD are fully engaged and working around the clock to get answers. If you, or anyone you know, witnessed anything related to the deceased before Hoboken Police arrived or have any other information you feel may be relevant, please reach out to HCPO Sergeant Ken Sheehan at 201-705-4161 who is leading the investigation. You can also call Hoboken Police at 201-420-2100, who will relay any information to the HCPO.”
The Hudson County Prosecutors Office shared the following update on August 21st:
“The Cause and Manner of Death are still pending with the Regional Medical Examiner’s Office, however, at this point in the investigation, it does not appear that the male died as a result of foul play.”
Hoboken Mayor Ravi S. Bhalla shared the following shortly after in response to the above update:
“I greatly appreciate the diligent work of the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office, which has confirmed that there was no foul play from last week’s event at Maxwell Park. My thoughts and prayers remain with the family of the deceased individual, and it is my hope they receive the closure and support they need.”
Mexican-Inspired Coffee Shop, Cafexico, to Open in Hoboken on January 4th
A new coffee contender has joined Hoboken’s slew of coffee shops, making it one of almost a dozen new Mile Square-based java spots that announced their arrivals in 2024 or early 2025. Cafexico was slated to open this past summer at 515 4th Street in Hoboken — but after much delay, its owners have shared exclusively that the new java shop is finally ready to open its doors on January 4, 2025. A source close to the shop confirmed the news to The Hoboken Girl earlier this spring, and shared the updated opening date this week. Read on for more about what we know about Cafexico, and the other coffee shops opening or have opened in Hoboken this spring + summer.
Cafexico
Cafexico is located at 515 4th Street, next door to Gotham Nails. Willie Romero, the owner of Cafexico, shared with The Hoboken Girl earlier this spring that the shop will be serving coffee drinks in a cafe-style setting. Cafexico was looking to open up this spring, but was delayed till January 2025.
"We are creating a Mexican-themed coffee shop that will feature a variety of pastry options alongside a few specialty Mexican drinks — with more coming soon," Willie shared with The Hoboken Girl team. "Our goal is to make the experience as authentic as possible, with a relaxed atmosphere." The shop will be decorated with images and decorations highlighting different villages and regions throughout Mexico. The renderings previously shared of the interior space give a light and airy vibe, with lots of natural light.
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Hoboken Coffee Scene Expands
Several other new coffee shops have opened in Hoboken this past spring + summer 2024, with Cafexico pushing its opening to early 2025.
Cafe Cartel opened in 2024 at 1100 Adams Street. Specializing in “curated Colombian coffee,” the cafe serves light bites including empanadas, cookies, bakery items, as well as a range of coffee options made with Medellin beans and treats. Originally scheduled for a November 2023 launch, Cafe Cartel has shifted its opening date to 2024.
Cafe Tati is a new project from the team behind local favorites Barbes and La Boheme. It's an express version of Barbes, featuring coffee drinks and more. The space opened in early May 2024 and is located at 401 Bloomfield Street.
Gotan Cafe, an NYC-based local chain and sister spot to Yuki's Bakery, opened at the end of April at 770 Jackson Street inside 7 Seventy House. Gotan Cafe serves up high-quality Counter Culture coffee and Mediterranean cuisine. A Jersey City location opened in 2023.
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Modcup Coffee opened this May at 211 4th Street in Hoboken. The company that started with just one cart ten years ago opened yet another brick-and-mortar shop, joining its sister shop in Jersey City at 25 Senate Place.
Paris Baguette opened up in Hoboken in late 2024 and is located at 1000 Maxwell Place. Paris Baguette is a bakery + cafe chain known for its breads, cakes, pastries, and coffee options. There are also sandwiches and salads, akin to the likes of another popular bakery chain, Panera Bread. It's also opening two new Jersey City locations sometime in 2025.
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City of Saints, located at 1320 Bloomfield Street, announced its closure in February 2024 after weeks of speculation. In its place is now Kooche Kafe, which took over the uptown Hoboken space and opened up this past week.
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