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.
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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.
This previous Tuesday and Thursday, Hoboken City Council candidates had a public forum organized by the Hoboken Quality of Life Coalition.
Ravinder Bhalla won the Hoboken mayoral election in the six-person race, becoming the first Sikh mayor in New Jersey on Tuesday, November 7.
Stevens students and alumni descended on Bow Tie Hoboken Cinemas for the first time as the first ever Rocky Horror Picture Show Shadowcast was performed.
The Hoboken Quality of Life Coalition and the Student Government Association co-hosted a Hoboken Mayoral Candidates Forum in DeBaun Auditorium on Wednesday, October 25.