What. A. News. Week. Among the headlines — businesses in Hoboken were awarded a total of $1.82 million, Liberty Science Center debuts Rubik’s Cube mural of Dr. Anthony Fauci, Hoboken has hostage situation, along with other stories happening throughout the week. All that and more below — keep reading for all the news you missed this week in Hoboken, Jersey City, + beyond:
Our 6th Annual Fall Photo Contest #FallinLoveWithHoboken is in Full Swing
Hoboken Girl’s month-long 6th annual fall photo contest #FallinLoveWithHoboken that begins on October 1st and ends October 31st. To enter and have a chance to win a ton of amazing prizes from 13 local businesses, post your favorite things about Hoboken and Jersey City in the fall on Instagram, tag us, follow the contest sponsors {listed in the post}, and hashtag #FallinLoveWithHoboken. Read here for the guidelines and we’ll see you on Instagram!
Hoboken Girl Hard Seltzer Collaboration with 902 Brewing Co. Debuts in Stores This Week
The Hoboken Girl team is super excited to announce a collaboration with 902 Brewing Co. on the world premiere of our very own Hoboken Girl Hard Seltzers. This October we’re starting with our first flavor — Blood Orange — in time for the fall season, with everything created and produced locally in Jersey City and Hoboken. The second flavor will most likely debut in a month or two in time for the holiday season, and trust us, you’re going to love it.
Hoboken Girl’s founder, Jennifer Tripucka, had met the founders of 902 Brewing Co. back in 2012 when she was a judge in the annual Hoboken Chili Cook-Off community event. Eight years later, 902 Brewing Co. has a huge brewery in the Bergen-Lafayette neighborhood, located at 101 Pacific Avenue in Jersey City.
The seltzer has been released as of Saturday, October 10th, and is available exclusively this weekend at 902 Brewing Co., as well as local bars and liquor stores as early as next week. Read more about the 100% local collaboration here, and stay tuned for updates and make sure to tag us @thehobokengirl + @902brewing to share the fun and let us know how you like it!
The Flow Initiative: Hoboken Girl Hosts Local Period Product Drive Oct 10-30th
To both raise awareness for and combat period poverty, we are collaborating on an initiative to help women get access to the period products they need locally.
The Flow Initiative Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to protect all girls, women, and menstruators from a lack of access to period products while erasing the stigma, shame, and humiliation associated with period poverty.
Jersey City and Jared Kushner Reach Agreement in Lawsuit
The City of Jersey City reached an agreement in a lawsuit Jared Kushner’s family’s company that argued that the City tried to sabotage a $900 million residential tower project out of political animosity toward Kushner’s father-in-law, President Donald Trump, U.S News reported.
According to the report, the project will move forward and Journal Square Partners, of which Kushner Companies is a principal investor, will release the city from all claims provided certain benchmarks are met. The city’s redevelopment authority is scheduled to vote on the settlement next week.
Businesses in Hoboken Were Awarded a Total of $1.82 Million
Mayor Bhalla, Hudson County Executive Tom DeGise, and Hudson County Freeholder Anthony Romano announced on October 14th, that 321 small businesses in Hoboken were awarded a total of $1.82 million in grant funding. The grant came from the federal CARES Act, which will allow businesses to use for COVID-19 related expenses including payroll, mortgage payments, utilities, and more.
“Hoboken’s economic recovery from the pandemic depends on small business coming back strong,” said County Executive DeGise in the press release. “That’s why we are so grateful to Senator Menendez and our federal legislative delegation for securing these CARES Act funds and working so hard with Mayor Bhalla and the business community to put them to the best use possible.”
In order to qualify for the grant funding, Hoboken small businesses had to meet guidelines in the CARES Act, which included:
- In operation at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic
- Operate as a for-profit entity
- Have 25 employees or less
- Located in the City of Hoboken
Mack-Cali Names CBRE as Leasing Agent at Jersey City’s Harborside
According to NJBIZ, The campus property more than 4.3 million square feet of office and retail space, indoor and outdoor dining options, conferencing, fitness and wellness offerings, a daycare center, on-site parking, and 3,000 residential units in the neighborhood.
Hoboken Hostage Situation on 8th Street
Reports of a hostage situation came out via Twitter in the area of 8th Street near Park Avenue on Friday, October 16th. The reports were limited, but multiple law enforcement agencies were present on the scene — including a SWAT van. The situation has been safely resolved. Read more.
Anthony Fauci Rubik’s Cube Mural Debuts in at Liberty Science Center
In honor of the return of Liberty Science Center’s exhibit on the Rubik’s Cube, the center has commissioned a one-of-a-kind mural of Dr. Anthony Fauci in the form of a Rubik’s Cube. The popular exhibit is back as of Saturday, October 17th after traveling around the world for six years. The mural standing six feet tall and made up of more than 1,000 Rubik’s Cubes, created by award-winning Speedcuber Anthony Brooks as a celebration of the leading members of our country’s scientific community. You can find the time-lapse video of Brooks creating the mural HERE.
Hoboken Business Owner Named PRSA NJ’s `PR Professional of the Year’
RoseComm, an independent, boutique strategic communications firm, today announced that Rosemary Ostmann, its chief executive officer and president, was named “PR Professional of the Year” by the New Jersey chapter of the Public Relations Society of America. The organization gave the honor yesterday as part of its annual Pyramid Awards program. RoseComm also received four awards for its work over the last year.
In addition to Ostmann’s recognition, RoseComm’s winning campaigns include:
- Shining a Light on Child Sex Trafficking in the United States (Public Service/Governmental Affairs) – Pyramid
- USA Today Exclusive on the Fight Against Sex Trafficking (Content) – Pyramid
- Protecting a Woman’s Right to Breastfeed at Work (Issues Management) –Honorable Mention
- The Upside of the College Admissions Scandal (Video Communications) –Honorable Mention
Jersey City’s Liberty Humane Society Hosts First-Ever Virtual Halloween Costume Contest
To enter your dog in Liberty Humane Society’s virtual Halloween costume contest, you have to post a picture of your furry friend, tag the judges, @thehobokengirl, @libertyhumanesociety, @cornerstonepets, and @hank_the_deaf_and_blind_cat. Partipicants can win a $100 goftcard from Cornerstone Pets and the Hoboken Girl gift shop. The deadline is October 31st.
Shooting on Monroe Street in Hoboken
A shooting occurred on October 14th, around 2:30am on Monroe street when a man was leaving an Amazon warehouse. Police have released surveillance videos.
In a local Facebook group this morning, residents reported seeing police tape early Sunday, October 11th, and saw investigators on the scene on Monroe Street between 8th and 9th.
“I live on Monroe and 9th and heard about 4 of what I thought were gunshots in the middle of the night,” one Facebook user shared.
The Hoboken Police Department released a statement later that day stating the following:
“Today, 10/11/2020, at about 2:37 AM, the Hoboken Police Department received a call for a man shot in the area of 9th and Monroe. When police officers responded, they located a male with gunshot wounds. Medical aid was provided and he was transported to JCMC for treatment. The male victim is listed as critical but stabled at this time. The Hoboken Police is currently actively investigating this incident. If anyone believes they may have information to assist with this investigation, you may contact the Hoboken Police Department at 201-420-2100 or Detective Michael Miranda at 201-420-2118 or mirandam@hobokenpd.org.”
Pop-Up Vintage Market Called ‘Hoboken Flea’ Comes to Hoboken
The grand opening of a brand-new, month-long pop-up flea market called The Hoboken Flea is taking place in an old dry cleaner store formerly known as “Lots of Clean Dry Cleaners” located on 564 1st Street in Hoboken.
The pop-up will be open from Tuesday to Friday from 12PM – 8PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 12PM to 7:30PM. The grand opening will be held this Saturday, October 17th, from 11AM to 8PM.
The post stated, “Excited to announce The Hoboken Flea, a month-long pop-up market curated by @porchfinds & @grinovintage. 🦟 What looks like an old dry cleaner on 1st St. will soon be transformed into a funky curation of vintage and contemporary clothes, sunglasses, jewelry, plant life, candles, art, and more. Come stop by opening this weekend!”
Mayor Fulop and Wife Welcome a Baby Girl
Mayor Fulop tweeted the progress of his wife Jaclyn after giving birth on October 11th. They gave birth to a baby girl and named her Stasha Mae after Jaclyn’s great-grandparents. Their first child Jaxon James, was born in 2019.
HoBOOken Virtual 5K Run Will Benefit Hoboken Shelter
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This year the HoBOOken 5K & Scary Scurry Kids Run Hoboken’s annual costumed race will be virtual. The 5K is the Hoboken Shelter’s most important fundraising event of the year, as 100% of the proceeds from the race go to the shelter. Participants must complete the run between October 26th and November 2nd, and it can take place anywhere. For more information visit the website.
Teenager Rescued From Hudson River
A New Jersey State Park police officer and a bystander rescued a 16-year-old boy from the Hudson River off Liberty State Park on October 8th, in what police say was a suicide attempt, Patch reported.
The teenager jumped into the river and visitors at Liberty State Park heard him calling for help. The police and bystanders were able to convince him to swim to shore.
New Jersey Business Action Center Hosting Free Webinar for Businesses Affected by COVID
The New Jersey Business Action Center announced via a press release that it will host a free webinar titled “Resources for Recovery” on Wednesday, October 21st, at 12PM ET. The webcast will offer New Jersey-based businesses with an update on available tools and programs to help them through recovery from disruptions caused by COVID-19. The October program will run for one hour and is free and open to the public. Full press release from the NJBAC is pasted below; anyone that is interested in attending can register here.
Hoboken Pizza Fest Tickets Now Available
Hoboken Happy Hours is partnering with Party With Purpose to host the Fourth Annual Hoboken Pizza Fest on Saturday, November 14th from 1PM to 5PM. Participants will take a tour of Hoboken sampling half slices from some of the best pizza spots in town. Pizzeria’s that are participating include Tony Boloney’s, Urban CoalHouse, Napoli’s, Madd Hatter, Hot House, and Pizza Republic. Tickets are $25. For more information click here.
Local Loses Everything in Fire After Being Rescued Through Her Apartment Window
Hayley Kimmel got caught in an apartment building fire that resulted in her losing everything. She was rescued by a firefighter through her window, but her cat Fiona was left behind in the apartment. After the fire was put out, she found Fiona hiding in her closet, unscathed. There is a GoFundMe account to help Hayley get back on her feet. The account states “On September 29, 2020, Hayley was jarred awake by the screams of her fire alarm. She could hear screaming from below. She ran to her window, and looking down to the street below, saw all the neighbors that lived in her building. She opened her window a crack, and was met with screams from the neighbors to get out, that the building was on fire.” For more information on her story and to donate, click here.
Regenerate SoftWave Therapy Opens in Hoboken
Regenerate SoftWave Therapy offers unique therapy for people dealing with injury and or chronic pain. The office is located at 70 Hudson St Unit 3C. The physical therapy office offers SoftWave Therapy, a non-invasive treatment that immediately decreases inflammation, improves blood flow, and activates stem cell regeneration. For those who are interested in the process, the company posts a therapy session on their Facebook page.
&Pizza – Popular DC Pizzeria Opens Location in Jersey City
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The DC-based pizzeria, &Pizza opened its first New Jersey location on October 15th. The restaurant will employ 24 local individuals and feature the same menu as their DC locations. If you would like to view their menu or learn more information about the company, please visit their website at andpizza.com.
