Things are getting spoooooky! Check out what’s happening in Hoboken this week.
Monday – October 24th:
Hocus Pocus Trivia @ Maxwell’s
Get in the Halloween spirit with Hocus Pocus trivia this Monday at Maxwell’s. First question at 8pm!
Tuesday – October 25th:
Taco Tuesday @ Cadillac Cantina
Cadillac Cantina does Taco Tuesday right by featuring $3 tacos, $3 Coors Light & Corona Light drafts, $4 Patron Silver & Patron Café, $5 Negra Modelo drafts, $6 Sauza frozen margaritas, and more!
Wednesday – October 26th:
1/2 Price Sangria & Meatballs @ Urban Coalhouse
Hump day at Urban Coalhouse means Happy Hour until 7pm as well as 1/2 price Sangria (glass & pitcher) and 1/2 price meatballs from 4pm-close.
Thursday – October 27th:
Thursday Night Football @ Mills Tavern
Start your weekend a little early with Thursday Night Football action between the Jaguars and Titans at Mills Tavern. Enjoy $3 Bud Light bottles, $4 Green Tea shots, and $6 Tito’s drinks all game long.
Friday – October 28th:
Hoboken Happy Hours 3rd Annual Halloween SPOOKtacular @ The Ale House
Kick off your Halloweekend at the Ale House with the 3rd Annual Hoboken Happy Hours Halloween SPOOKtacular. Only a few tickets left – secure yours now by RSVP’ing here!
Saturday – October 29th:
Halloween Hoedown @ House of ‘Que
Break out your best costume and head to House of ‘Que this Saturday for a chance to win cash & prizes.
Sunday – October 30th:
Football Sunday @ The Shannon
Tons of drink specials, plenty of TVs, and food from Hansel ‘n Griddle make The Shannon an ideal spot for your football Sunday Funday.
Want more? Follow @hobohappyhours for the latest happy hours and events in Hoboken.
Until next week…Cheers!
Man Arrested After Shots Fired at 4th + Jackson Streets in Hoboken on 12/19
Shortly after 1PM on Thursday, December 19th, there were reports of heightened police activity and potential gunshots at 4th and Jackson Streets in Hoboken.
Photo Credit: Nicole Magaña
The Hoboken Girl received a DM saying caution tape was put up, and that small evidence markers were placed in the road.
Hoboken Councilman Michael Russo relayed a message from the City to The Hoboken Girl, saying that the City received reports of shots fired in the area of Fourth and Jackson. The Hoboken Police Department's responded immediately and out of an abundance of caution, Police Chief Aguiar ordered the area to be locked down.
The Hoboken Police Department also posted on X about the situation:
"Today at approximately 1 pm, HPD responded to the area of 4th & Jackson on reports of shots fired. No injuries have been reported & there's not believed to be a threat to the public at this time. Detective Bureau is on scene. Please avoid the area, as the investigation is active."
Today at approximately 1 pm, HPD responded to the area of 4th & Jackson on reports of shots fired. No injuries have been reported & there's not believed to be a threat to the public at this time. Detective Bureau is on scene. Please avoid the area, as the investigation is active.
— Hoboken Police (@HobokenPD) December 19, 2024
The Hoboken Police Department posted an update shortly after 2:30PM on X, saying that this was NOT a school-related event and that extra officers will be present during dismissal:
While this was NOT a school related event, out of an abundance of caution, @HobokenPD will have extra officers on hand during dismissal at some schools in the area of the ongoing investigation.
More information will be released if/when it becomes available. https://t.co/5HbvpuQu2Q
— Hoboken Police (@HobokenPD) December 19, 2024
As of 3PM, an adult male is in custody in connection with the reports of shots fired at 4th & Jackson:
UPDATE: An adult male is now in custody, in connection with the reports of shots fired at 4th & Jackson. Since its still an active investigation, we ask residents to continue to avoid the area. Reminder: extra officers may be at nearby schools for dismissal as a precaution. https://t.co/DwkfASD8DJ
— Hoboken Police (@HobokenPD) December 19, 2024
The Hoboken Police Department provided an update just before 3PM on Friday, December 20th via a press release, saying that a Kearny man, 18-year-old Elias Mercado, has been arrested for attempted murder following reports of shots being fired.
No injuries have been reported.
This is a developing story. This post will be updated with any further details.
