This article is sponsored by Marciano Law Firm.
Known as the Mile Square City to many, especially those who have grown up in this area, Hoboken is a tightly-knit community filled with faces and places that make this city feel like home. With few original businesses left, we are all about recognizing those who have withstood the test of time. Case in point — if you’ve walked by the corner of Hudson and Newark Street and wondered about the large art piece that says “Where Everybody is Somebody,” we’re here to share a little more behind the logo. Meet Frank Marciano, owner of Marciano Law Firm, who is somewhat of a Hoboken legend, and has had many roles in the city over the years. His most important: serving the community as a lawyer. Located at 86 Hudson Street, Marciano Law has been a staple in Hoboken since the ’80s. Read on to learn more about Frank, Marciano Law, and how he has become such a large part of the Hoboken community.
Frank’s Story
When Frank moved to Hoboken in the mid-1980s, he found the office that would serve as his place of business for the next 30+ years. Settling in the Mile Square meant one thing — working hard to fight for his community, and he has been doing this ever since.
He realized early on, that in order to meet the expectations of the people who live and work in Hoboken, he had to adapt to the time, and he has surely come a long way from when he first started in the 80s. Meeting the ever-changing demographics of the people who live and work in Hoboken is just one of the ways that Frank shows his love for helping people and the city he calls home.
Over the years, Frank has had to adapt to meet the new technology expectations, putting him at the forefront of a web-based business. Becoming fully paperless and electronically sending, signing, and delivering documents has helped him create a more efficient office space. He is proud of the transformation his practice has made over the years and is happy to continue to make working together a smooth, transparent, and convenient process.
Getting to Know Frank
To know Frank is to love him. He is direct, to the point, and not afraid to tell the truth even when it’s not what his clients want to hear. But his kind heart and focus on each unique situation is what makes him such a loved member of the community.
Frank has been an active part of the Hoboken community for many years. His service to the people of Hoboken stretches far beyond any ordinary lawyer. Frank has represented both ends of the spectrum — from multi-millionaires to people experiencing homelessness. His honesty and easy-to-talk-to nature make him accessible to everyone who needs him and Frank prides himself on helping those in need.
Beyond law, Frank even ran for mayor and owned an art gallery in town; just more items he has added to his ever-growing résumé. If you see him in the neighborhood, you’d definitely recognize him.
Areas of Expertise
When people ask Frank what kind of law he practices, he always smiles when he says, ‘Hoboken Law.’ He represents and caters to the legal needs of local residents, families, and businesses and all aspects of Family Law.
His involvement in cases involving divorce, prenups, adoptions, marital settlements, and child custody has been paramount in the city. He has also helped clients with probate of estates, estate litigation, last wills + testaments, health care directives, and power of attorney, all at reasonable costs.
And as any good Hoboken lawyer, Frank also handles the many aspects of real estate law including closings, real estate litigation, and landlord and tenant disputes.
He often takes on the central role of representing business owners for all kinds of transactions and litigation matters such as leasing, purchasing employee contracts, partnerships, LLCs, and corporate formation for all sorts of businesses in the area.
And if that’s not enough, Frank handles name changes, condo association matters, traffic and criminal complaints in municipal court, and other matters that would require a lawyer. To say he does it all would be an understatement.
What to Expect
Unlike many larger law firms, when you work with Marciano Law, you can expect to work with Frank directly. His direct and to-the-point personality makes him a giant in your corner (and on the corner of Hudson and Newark, at that — had to).
But just because he says what needs to be said and fights for you as his client, doesn’t mean his kindness and understanding are lacking; in fact, that’s what makes him feel like you’re being represented by a friend.
“My office motto is ‘Where Everybody is Somebody’ and those words come from my heart,” Frank said, noting there is a zero-tolerance policy for anything but the caring, direct, and personalized treatment of clients.
When working with Frank, clients will quickly learn that their experience will be personalized. Being such a longstanding figure in Hoboken has allowed him to get to know the people and places of Hoboken, giving him the best practical experience to fight for what is important to his clients. But Frank stresses that if he, by chance, can’t help you, he will refer you to someone who can. And he knows everyone in the area, so that’ll be easy peasy.
The Hoboken Musts:
We asked Frank his favorites, and the answers did not disappoint.
- Italian Deli: I love all the Hoboken Italian Delis — Biancamano’s, Losurdos, and Fiores.
- Fave Local Shop: Angelo’s Seafood Market
- Place you miss the most in town (that’s no longer here): Spa Diner down on Hudson Street
- Non-profit organization you love to support: Hoboken Street Life Ministry run by the Rev Forbes. They provide food, clothing, hygiene products, spiritual guidance and counseling, social service, drug + alcohol referrals, social workers, and Street Med RX to community members experiencing homelessness.
- The best part about Hoboken, New Jersey: I value Hoboken’s diversity, where wealth doesn’t define you; it’s about who you are, not what you are. Hoboken’s residents are notably kind and charitable, so many go out of their way to help others, sharing their time and money.
Marciano Law Firm is located at 86 Hudson Street in Hoboken. Call 201-656-1000 or visit the website for more info.
Red Bull Arena in Harrison Officially Changes Name to ‘Sports Illustrated Stadium’
Red Bull Arena, the 25,000-person sports venue in Harrison, New Jersey, is taking on a new name. The stadium is now known as Sports Illustrated Stadium as part of a 13-year contract between the New York Red Bulls and Sports Illustrated. The stadium will remain home to the New York Red Bulls and NJ/NY Gotham FC. The name change was first announced in December 2024. Keep reading to learn more about the changes to Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey.
Photo Credit: NJ/NY Gotham FC
The Details
Per an email sent out by NJ/NY Gotham FC — an American professional women's soccer team based in the New York metropolitan area — in December 2024, it was announced that Red Bull Arena would become "Sports Illustrated Stadium." The sports venue is currently the home of the New York Red Bulls and Gotham FC, and has been called Red Bull Arena since it opened in 2006.
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As of January 2025, the venue is now listed as Sports Illustrated Stadium on maps and Google.
According to ROI-NJ, the change is part of a historic "13-year partnership" between the New York Red Bulls and Sports Illustrated. Sports Illustrated Tickets will also take over as the "Official Ticketing Partner" for all events at the stadium in 2026, including NY Red Bulls matches, Gotham FC matches, international soccer games, concerts, youth events, watch parties, and more.
In the email from Gotham FC, the team clarified that "our home location remains unchanged and we will continue to play our home matches at the same place we know and love with forthcoming enhancements."
This move marks the sports publication's first venture into stadium naming rights. According to AP, "the venue is envisioned as a training site during the 2026 World Cup for teams preparing for matches at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey." You can read more about the 2026 World Cup and its plans for New Jersey here.
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