Starting on March 8, the City of Hoboken will be carrying out a ban on the use of all carry-out plastic bags, including “reusable” plastic bags and styrofoam products, at all food and retail establishments, according to a communication sent out by Vijay Chaudhuri, Communications Manager and Policy Advisor for Hoboken.
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In honor of Stevens’ 150th anniversary, two students, Luke Langner and Joan Tubungbanua, along with their committee, have launched the 150for150 project.
The novel coronavirus continues to move quickly throughout the globe as nations on several continents continue to intensify their efforts to contain the epidemic and avoid the ongoing panic from their citizens.
Hoboken, as we know, is rich in art, culture, and heritage. Our mile square city has produced many renowned artists, musicians, and filmmakers.
From the desk of the Hoboken mayor to the halls of Congress, government officials across the board are chiming in with their congratulations for Stevens Institute of Technology’s 150th anniversary.
Like in most major cities, homelessness in Hoboken has been a top metropolitan issue for many years. In fact, the entirety of Hudson County has a relatively high proportion of homeless people compared to other counties, ranking second in the state of New Jersey and averaging over 800 people.
Hoboken, as we know, is a vibrant suburb of New York City, known for its stunning view of the skyline, beautiful brownstones, and historic Washington Street.
Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla gave his annual State of the City Address at Mile Square Theatre this past Monday. After celebrating the opening of three new businesses (Little City Books, a second location of bwé kafe, and Park and Bloom), Bhalla hinted at a “major, well-known event” that would soon be held in Hoboken’s North End.
Hoboken recently elected a new set of City Council members to serve the Mile Square City, with Jen Giattino as the representative for the 6th ward.
Hoboken City Council midterm elections were held this past Tuesday, November 5. Polls were open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.