On Monday, October 14th, a fire occurred at 200 Greene Street in downtown Jersey City. The fire took place in the space that houses the Japanese restaurant DOMODOMO and is on the ground floor of the Urby apartment building. Read on for more about what we know.
What Happened
On Monday evening, October 14th, several Hoboken Girl readers sent in pictures and queries asking about the fire in downtown Jersey City.
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According to a spokesperson for the Urby building, “The fire occurred in the loading dock area by domodomo. There were no reported injuries and minimal damage.”
We have reached out to DOMODOMO to see if the restaurant is still operational at this time and will update this post with any further comments.
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Fires in Jersey City
A 2023 study conducted by insurance company The Hartford ranked Jersey City among the American cities with the highest fire risks. The study, called The Hartford’s Home Fire Index, ranked 150 US metropolitan areas based on fire risk using information from the U.S. Fire Administration’s National Fire Incident Reporting System. Jersey City ranked 13th out of the 150 areas studied.
The Hartford survey marked an increase in some behaviors that decrease fire risk. Some of those behaviors are also recommended by the Jersey City Fire Prevention Bureau, including having a smoke detector in every bedroom; replacing batteries in smoke detectors every year; and having an escape plan in place in the event of a fire.
Two other commercial fires have taken place in downtown Jersey City in recent months. In August, a small fire occurred inside the Newport Centre Mall. In June, a fire took place at JC Taekwondo Academy at 150 Newark Avenue, temporarily shutting down the Newark Avenue Pedestrian Plaza.
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Things to Do Between December 26-January 1 in Hoboken + Jersey City
We're on a break and it's the in-between of the holidays — but don't worry, there is still SO much to do locally over the next few days and we're sharing our full events calendar for easy browsing. Below is the linked list of Hoboken + Jersey City events happening from December 26th, 2024 through January 1st, 2025. Don’t forget — you can also submit your events to our community guide HERE (we approve pending events daily).
Disclaimer: This is a community resource. Submit events HERE and view the full calendar HERE.
The Hoboken Girl is not affiliated with hosting unless explicitly stated.
Usually, we put out a weekly events guide showcasing 200+(!!) events happening throughout the current week in Hoboken, Jersey City, Hudson County, and greater New Jersey. This week, we're changing things up a bit and linking our full events calendar so you can peruse all of the local events happening at your convenience while we're away until 1/6.
CLICK HERE FOR OUR EVENTS CALENDAR
Don't forget — you can submit your own event at any time to our calendar HERE.
See below for a few other fun things to keep you occupied while we're away.
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We asked, you voted + nominated. The winners for our Best of Hoboken + Jersey City 2024 Guide are here! With over 100+ categories, see the restaurants, shops, hair salons, and other local businesses Hoboken + Jersey City locals favored this year.
Community Lifestyle | Hoboken
Community Lifestyle is a non-profit organization in Hoboken whose mission is to promote prosocial friendships, strong interpersonal skills, and reassert a sense of hope for the future. In fulfilling its mission, Community Lifestyle has ensured that teens have access to resources for a well-rounded and full life — including activities like flag football and more. Learn more here.
HOPES Community Action Partnership, Inc. | 301 Garden Street, Hoboken
HOPES CAP, Inc., a non-profit agency established in 1964, provides programs that respond to the social, educational, and training needs of the community. Tax-deductible monetary donations support early childhood, youth, adult, and senior services and help the organization bring quality services to the community that positively impacts families and individuals. Learn more here.
Wise Animal Rescue | New Jersey
Since March of 2015 Wise Animal Rescue (W.A.R.) has been saving the lives of precious animals in need. It is a non-profit and is completely foster-based, meaning all dogs are placed in loving foster homes instead of in a shelter. It is W.A.R.’s mission to help dogs of all breeds, sizes, and ages. The organization takes in sick dogs, old dogs, giant dogs, super tiny dogs, and even the occasional cat. Learn more here.
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