The Hoboken Girl Team 
The temperatures are dropping and it’s finally beginning to feel like fall. It has been another week of news in Hudson County, and we’ve got all the headlines to get you caught up, as we do every week, from all around the internet. Among the local news: Apollo Bagels soft opened on Washington Street in Hoboken; Sourdough Society is opening a brick-and-mortar store in Jersey City; and the Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade is happening in Hoboken on 10/25. Keep reading for all the news in Hoboken + Jersey City for the week ending on October 12th, 2025.
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Among the Headlines (read on for the full stories + more):
- Apollo Bagels Soft Opens on Washington Street in Hoboken
- Sourdough Society Opening Brick-and-Mortar Store in Jersey City
- Hoboken Residents Warned Following Report of Criminal Sexual Contact
- Pawlished Pup Pet Groomers Opens in Jersey City
- New Wine and Spirits Store, Refined Wine, Opens in Jersey City
- Pumpkin Carving is Back at 8th Street Tavern in Hoboken
- MilkShake Factory to Open in Jersey City
- Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade Happening in Hoboken on 10/25
- New Family-Friendly Spot, Café Littles, Opens in Jersey City
- Men Arrested for Attempting to Break Into The Hair Room in Jersey City
Apollo Bagels Soft Opens on Washington Street in Hoboken
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A new breakfast spot serving all things bagels has soft opened on Washington Street in Hoboken. Located in the former Jerrell’s Betr Brgr space at 324 Washington Street. Apollo Bagels is a New York City-based shop that has just crossed the Hudson River to open its first New Jersey outpost. Click here for more.
Sourdough Society Opening Brick-and-Mortar Store in Jersey City
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One of Jersey City’s most popular pop-up bakeries will now have a permanent home. Sourdough Society, a staple of the Hamilton Park and Coles Street Farmers Markets, will open in Jersey City’s Harborside in November 2025. The Hoboken Girl chatted with Sophie, half of the couple behind Sourdough Society, about the move and what customers can expect. Click here for more.
Hoboken Residents Warned Following Report of Criminal Sexual Contact
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A woman walking home in Hoboken on Sunday, October 5th reported a case of criminal sexual contact in downtown Hoboken. A Hoboken Police Department spokeswoman confirmed the incident and the ongoing investigation. An on-scene investigation determined an unknown male approached an individual and touched her inappropriately. Hoboken Police believe this case is isolated and it remains under investigation by the HPD Detective Bureau. Click here for more.
Hudson Golf is Expanding to Jersey City in 2026
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A new golf simulator venue is coming to Jersey City, and it is from a team of familiar faces. Hudson Golf, an already-established local favorite for indoor golf in Hoboken, announced this week that it is expanding to Chilltown. The newest location will be found inside the Arts and Powerhouse Building on Bay Street in Jersey City. Click here for more.
Pumpkin Carving is Back at 8th Street Tavern in Hoboken
One of Hoboken’s favorite fall traditions returns to 8th Street Tavern this October: Pumpkin Carving Nights. Forget the mess at home; grab your crew and carve your own pumpkins at 8th Street Tavern this October. Pumpkins, tools, and supplies are included ($15 per pumpkin) so all you need to bring is your creativity and maybe order a drink or two while you work. Click here for more.
Antique at 112 Reopens on Willow Avenue in Hoboken
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After some exciting new kitchen renovations, Antique at 112 is ready to welcome the community back into its warm, inviting space in Hoboken. This small-but-mighty micro diner, located at 112 Willow Avenue, is bringing a fresh burst of energy to the neighborhood. The menu is packed with organic, made-from-scratch dishes that taste like comfort and feel like home. Click here for more.
India’s La Pino’z Pizza to Take Over Former Monteleone’s Space in Jersey City
India-based La Pino’z Pizza is building out their latest shop in Jersey City. Construction work has officially begun at 741 Newark Avenue at the ground floor of the property, which was previously home to Monteleone Bakery. Per Jersey Digs, La Pino’z Pizza calls itself India’s fastest growing pizza company. It serves Indian-inspired pies like a paneer tikka butter masala pizza and its “Burn To Hell” pie is known for its fiery heat.
MilkShake Factory to Open in Jersey City
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MilkShake Factory, a dessert chain known for handspun milkshakes and small batch, premium chocolates, is coming to New Jersey with three newly announced locations set to open over the next year. Per Jersey Digs, the chain, which is based in the Midwest, announced its first store in the state will debut this fall at 177 Newark Avenue in Jersey City. Additional locations will open at 187 Columbia Turnpike in Florham Park and 189 West Main Street in Somerville. Its milkshake flavors include fan favorites like Chocolate Dipped Strawberry and Campfire S’mores.
Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade Happening in Hoboken on 10/25
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Hoboken Community Center’s 4th annual “Howl-O-Ween” pet costume contest and parade is scheduled for October 25th at Sinatra Park. It will be hosted in support of the HCC Pantry Programs and to raise awareness around pet food insecurity. Click here for more.
New Family-Friendly Spot, Café Littles, Opens in Jersey City
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Café Littles is a new, modern, and cozy café made for kids, parents, and everyone in between. Located at 80 Mallory Avenue in Jersey City, this new spot opened on October 7th and features a special kids’ menu, seasonal coffee drinks, and daily table games like UNO, Connect 4, dominoes, and more.
New Grocery Market Coming to Southwest Hoboken Development
A new grocery store is coming to southwest Hoboken. Sources close to the Urban Market group, the team behind Hoboken Market, located at 1425 Washington Street, shared exclusively with The Hoboken Girl that they will open a grocery store downtown. The grocery store will open in late 2026 or early 2027 on the ground floor of the South End Lofts, located at 38 Jackson Street. Click here for more.
Infrared Heat is Coming to Asana Soul Practice in Hoboken
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Local yoga studio Asana Soul Practice will soon launch Hoboken’s first infrared yoga studio. Studio founders Celeste + Marc Cusamano shared the news with The Hoboken Girl, explaining why it was the right time to bring this element into the practice. Click here for more.
Latin American Restaurant Perquin to Reopen in Paulus Hook
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The owner of Perquin, a Latin American restaurant in Jersey City with Honduran and Ecuadorian roots, shared with the Hoboken Girl that it will be reopening soon. The restaurant is set to open on October 14th at 84 1/2 Morris Street, in the old pizzeria space in Paulus Hook across from the old location. Perquin briefly closed earlier this summer as they were in a temporary space. Now patrons can expect breakfast and different Latin American coffees, horchata lattes, smoothies, juices, and some new dishes like Salvadoran quesadillas, pastelitos de guayaba (Cuban guava + cheese pastries), and Bolivian Salteñas (baked beef breakfast empanadas).
Hoboken’s Annual Harvest Festival is Happening on 10/18
The City of Hoboken, in partnership with the Hoboken Business Alliance (HBA), invites residents and visitors to enjoy the annual Harvest Festival on October 18th, from 12PM-5PM at Pier A Park and South Waterfront Walkway. Per a City of Hoboken press release, this free, family-friendly event is a Hoboken fall tradition, featuring an afternoon of festive activities, live entertainment, local food, and craft vendors. Click here for more information about this event and others organized by the City’s Division of Cultural Affairs.
Jersey City Local Hosting Hispanic Heritage Month Food Tour in Kearny
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Jersey City foodie and entrepreneur Alessia Aron is set to host a Hispanic Heritage Month Food Tour through downtown Kearny, New Jersey. The event is presented by Beyond the Plate and Kearny Urban Enterprise Zone. It will feature visits to several Hispanic-owned eateries along the walking tour. This is the second-ever Kearny Kravings event, the first of which was a dessert crawl that took place in July. Click here for more.
Ghost of Uncle Joe’s Returning to Jersey City for 2025 on 10/24 + 10/25
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The Ghost of Uncle Joe’s, an annual graveyard masquerade ball in Jersey City, will be making its comeback on October 24th and 25th at Harsimus Cemetery, located at 435 Newark Avenue. The festival includes live music featuring tribute bands consisting of local performers, drinks, food, and after parties. Proceeds from the event will also contribute towards preserving the historic site. Click here for more.
Meximodo Opens 2nd NJ Location in Downtown Jersey City
A popular New Jersey-based Mexican restaurant has arrived in Jersey City. Planting roots at 25 Christopher Columbus Drive, Meximodo Cocina Mexicana + Tequila Bar, a trendy Mexican eatery and bar, is now open in the downtown area as of Thursday, October 9th. Click here for more.
Hoboken’s 2025 Ragamuffin Parade is Happening on 10/31
Hoboken’s annual Ragamuffin Parade is returning for 2025. This year, the parade will kick off on Washington Street at 4:30PM on Friday, October 31st. Click here for more.
Pawlished Pup Pet Groomers Opens in Jersey City
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A new pet groomer is open in Jersey City. Pawlished Pup provides luxury grooming services for every breed. It is located at 297 Grove Street and is currently accepting walk-ins.
Dullboy Opens Café Concept in Jersey City
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Dullboy announced it’s now open on Thursdays and Fridays from 9AM-2PM. The new concept is called Dullboy Café and serves coffee from 9AM-2PM, with the kitchen open from 11AM-2PM.
New Wine + Spirits Store, Refined Wine, Opens in Jersey City
Refined Wine, a new wine and spirits store located at 47 Grand Street in downtown Jersey City, opened on Saturday, October 11th and hosted free tastings all day. This wine store will feature a curated collection of small-production wines, handcrafted spirits, and rare finds. There will also be free tastings every weekend, events, and more.
New Data Center Arrives in Secaucus to Meet AI Energy Demands
A new data center facility, NY3, has been built in Secaucus, New Jersey. The center, built by CoreSite, is intended to support the company’s other New York-area data centers, NY1 in Manhattan and NY2 in Secaucus. CoreSite announced the completion of its most recent facility, NY3, on September 25th, 2025. The enormous center spans across more than 138,000 square feet. The center will have liquid-cooling capabilities to enable AI platforms’ speed and overall performance. Data centers with cooling technology like NY3 have been popping up around the country to meet AI software’s electricity demands, accompanied by concerns about energy and water consumption. Click here for more.
Hoboken Couple Honors Lost Pets with Día de Muertos Display
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For those of us who are lucky enough to have loved pets, we know that their impact remains long after their much-too-short lifespans come to an end. With Hoboken being a major dog city, it is safe to say that this universal experience is felt by many in the Mile Square. One Hoboken couple, Sandra Manay and Thomas Konik, has transformed this grief into a community art piece honoring the Mexican holiday, Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Click here for more.
Historical Home Tours Returning to Hoboken on 10/26
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The Hoboken Historical Museum is once again giving locals the opportunity to walk through historic Hoboken homes this October. Whether you are a history buff, architect-lover, or a curious citizen, the Historical Home Tours in Hoboken are a great opportunity to immerse yourself in the unique, historical homes of the Mile Square. Click here for more.
Men Arrested for Attempting to Break Into The Hair Room in Jersey City
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On October 6th around 8:05PM, a man tried to break into The Hair Room in Jersey City while staff was closing up the salon. The Hair Room shared via Instagram that when the door didn’t budge, he started swinging a makeshift weapon at the window for over a minute, trying to smash his way through. The team ran and hid in the backyard, trapped with no way out except over a fence. The men responsible for the incident were eventually arrested.
Hoboken Honors 16 Green Businesses at Annual Green Fair
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Mayor Ravi Bhalla, the City of Hoboken, and the Hoboken Green Team recognized 16 local businesses for their commitment to sustainability during its annual Green Fair on October 4th. Per a City of Hoboken press release, as part of the Hoboken Green Business Recognition Program, these 16 businesses were honored for implementing eco-conscious practices, including reducing waste, recycling hard-to-recycle materials, using energy-efficient lighting, purchasing in bulk to reduce packaging waste, and actively participating in environmental causes. Each business received a certificate, a Hoboken Green Business decal to display in their storefronts, a digital version for online use, and recognition on the city’s website.
Community and Legislators Unite to Support Heights University Hospital
Community members and legislators came together to show their support for keeping Heights University Hospital open. Per a Hudson Regional Hospital press release, a community rally was held on October 8th at 11AM outside Heights University Hospital, 176 Palisades Avenue, bringing together residents, employees, and local leaders to demonstrate a united commitment to the hospital’s future. Senator Raj Mukahji, Assemblyman John Allen, Senator Brian Stack, and Senator Sandra Cunningham McKnight introduced the proposal for a $25 million appropriation to stabilize Heights University Hospital.
Jersey City’s Youth Mural Arts Program Celebrates 11 Years
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Mayor Steven Fulop will join the Office of Cultural Affairs, the Department of Recreation and Youth Development, and the Jersey City arts community to celebrate the 11th anniversary of the Jersey City Youth Mural Arts Program (JCYMAP). The 2025 celebration will take place on October 16th from 5PM-8PM at Mana Contemporary, 888 Newark Avenue. This year marks a new chapter for JCYMAP, with Mana Contemporary providing a dynamic environment that blends museum and gallery spaces with active artist studios.
Jersey City Celebrates New Boutique Development in Bergen-Lafayette
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We Build This LLC, a female-led real estate development company founded by Naomi Wasserman and Michal Hod Kohav, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 8th at 12PM to mark the completion of 332 Whiton Street in Bergen-Lafayette. Per a City of Jersey City press release, We Build This, LLC purchased this property from the Jersey City Redevelopment Agency (JCRA) in May 2022. The property has been transformed into a boutique three-unit building, two of which have already sold, with one unit remaining available for purchase.
12-Year-Old Receives Local Support at First 3D Printer Pop-Up in Hoboken
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Reyansh Vohra, a 12-year old Hoboken resident, has been into tech for a long time and saved up enough money to buy a 3D printer. He has been printing a lot of fun things and wanted to start a small business. He set up his stand at the Hudson Tea lawns on October 5th from 3PM-5PM and received a great response from neighbors. He is donating 25% of all proceeds towards the Endpoverty charity. Click here to visit his catalog.
Hoboken Runs Again for Best Buddies Champion of the Year Award
Best Buddies is an international nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for friendship, leadership, and employment for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. One of the ways it celebrates those making a real difference is through its Champion of the Year award, which recognizes individuals and communities that go above and beyond to advance inclusion. Last year, Hoboken High School had an incredible winner, Kristen Beriloff, a teacher who has dedicated her life to fostering inclusion. Her passion and commitment made a huge impact on her students and the wider community. Hoboken is running again this year, with Melanie Brueggemann leading the charge. Click here to donate and share.
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop to Become CEO of Partnership for New York City
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Partnership for New York City announced on October 6th that Steven Fulop will serve as its next President and Chief Executive Officer. The selection of Fulop was voted on and confirmed by the Partnership’s Search Committee, Executive Committee, and Board of Directors. Fulop will succeed outgoing President and CEO Kathryn S. Wylde. Wylde has led the organization since 2000, and has been a pillar of New York’s civic and political life for decades. Fulop currently serves as the Mayor of Jersey City.
Hoboken Residents Rescue Kitten from Morocco
Two Hoboken residents are finishing a rescue mission that started halfway across the world. While visiting a camp in the Agafay Desert near Marrakech, a Hoboken couple met a small kitten named Zahra. She was thin, hungry, and suffering from tapeworms, but she followed them everywhere. When they realized there was no local shelter, they spent days contacting veterinarians across the region. Only one agreed to help. The vet drove one and a half hours to the camp, found the kitten, vaccinated her, and personally completed the paperwork that would allow her to fly. With the support of donations from the community, enough funds were raised for her care and travel home. This weekend, Zahra will fly from Morocco to her new home in Hoboken.
Unsafe Parking Violations Decrease with CLEAR Program in Hoboken
Within the first month of the CLEAR program’s launch, the City of Hoboken saw a 71 percent reduction in double parking in the bike lane, a 26 percent reduction in bus stop violations, and a 76 percent reduction in loading zone violations on downtown Washington Street. Per a City of Hoboken press release, the CLEAR initiative is part of the city’s Vision Zero campaign to eliminate all traffic-related injuries and deaths by 2030. The program uses camera-assisted enforcement to reduce dangerous and illegal parking behaviors that contribute to congestion, obstruct emergency response, and put vulnerable road users at risk.
Hoboken Council Passes Resolution to Withdraw Lawsuit Against Blue Violets
The Hoboken City Council passed a resolution calling for the withdrawal of the lawsuit against Blue Violets cannabis dispensary and the Planning Board by perennial city council candidate Elizabeth Urtecho and her interest group, “Hoboken for Responsible Cannabis.” The resolution ultimately passed 4-3-1 with 2nd Ward Councilwoman Tiffanie Fisher, 1st Ward Councilman Paul Presinzano, and 4th Ward Councilman Ruben Ramos voting no, and Council President Jim Doyle abstaining.
Hoboken Public Library Therapy Dog’s Upcoming Volunteer Dates
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Riley Maverick Mills, an English Cream Golden Retriever who her owner, Lindsay Mills, calls “the most gentle angel,” volunteers at the Hoboken Public Library every month, providing emotional support to children learning to read. Riley will volunteer at the library on the following dates: October 12th at 1PM (Park Avenue location), November 1st at 2PM (Grand Street location), November 2nd at 2PM (Park Ave location), and December 6th at 2PM (Park Avenue location). Her owner Kindsay shared with the Hoboken Girl that she’s been giving out Riley swag each month and the children really enjoy it. Click here for more.
Major Book Supplier, Baker and Taylor, to Close
Hoboken Public Library (HPL) shared via Facebook that its longtime book partner, Baker & Taylor, will be closing its doors. This unexpected change is affecting libraries nationwide. This will cause occasional delays in the arrival of new books. Behind the scenes, the HPL team is working to ensure that authors, series, and new releases continue to be available.
Vehicle Strikes Multiple Juveniles in Jersey City Hit-And-Run Incident
The Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit and the Jersey City Police Department (JCPD) are investigating a hit-and-run crash that injured multiple juveniles on October 6th. Per a Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office press release, shortly after 5PM, the JCPD was notified of multiple individuals struck by a vehicle on Wilkinson Avenue between Ocean Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Responding officers located four male juveniles ages 13, 17, 15, and 17, all of Jersey City who were struck by a vehicle. The striking vehicle did not remain at the scene. All four juveniles were transported to Jersey City Medical Center to be treated for various injuries. The vehicle suspected of being involved in the collision was recovered. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Office of the Hudson County Prosecutor at 201-915-1345 or to leave an anonymous tip here.
2025 Hoboken City Council Candidates Answer Your Questions
Ahead of the upcoming non-partisan municipal elections this November, The Hoboken Girl contacted the candidates running for Hoboken City Council. Including questions from our readers, we asked the candidates to address the issues on the minds of residents. Click here for more.
