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DOUBLE PARKED: Hoboken City Council Approves Measure to Increase Parking Rates in Commercial Zones

A week after boosting rates for permits and violations, the Hoboken City Council has once again narrowly voted to increase parking costs for drivers—ratcheting up…

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WE’LL DRINK TO THAT: Hoboken City Council Amends ‘500-Foot Rule,’ Allowing Flexibility in Bar/Restaurant Growth

July 6, 2017

Last night the Hoboken City Council voted to amend the 500 foot rule, with the intent of easing restrictions that have hampered the growth of…

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THE 500-FOOT RULE: What It Means for Hoboken’s Bar & Restaurant Business

September 26, 2016

(ABOVE: Capacity Images photo) By now you may have heard of the "500-foot" rule. As it stands, Municipal Code 68-7 currently stipulates that: “No plenary…

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CHEERS: Council Looks to Ease Hoboken Liquor Laws; Facilitate Growth

September 22, 2016

Does Hoboken really need more bars?!?! To many here in town, the answer is YES. Among them are Hoboken City Councilmen Michael Russo (3rd Ward)…

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Hoboken Election Results 2015 — UPDATED

November 4, 2015

Hudson County General Election November 3, 2015 Last Updated: November 3, 2015 10:38 PM 311,500 Registered Voters (Hudson County) Overall Turnout: 49,272—15.82% Election Day Turnout—46,356…

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POLE POSITION — Hoboken’s New Pain in the Bollards

October 22, 2015

You may have noticed the rigid new addition to Hoboken’s streetscape. Or you may have heard your friends and neighbors yelling, “What the hell are…

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HOBOKEN CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES — In Their Own Words

October 21, 2015

As of the 2010 census, there are 50,005 residents in Hoboken. Of those residents, only 35,532 are registered to vote (71%). Of those who bother…

Hoboken Quality of Life Coalition Hosting Candidate Forums for Council, BoE Elections

September 30, 2015

(via press release) The Hoboken Quality of Life Coalition is pleased to invite all Hoboken residents to its 2015 City Council and Board of Education…

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Frank Raia Reportedly Seeking Withdrawal from City Council Race

September 24, 2015

According to Hudson County View, 3rd Ward City Council candidate Frank Raia has filed to withdraw his name from the ballot for Hoboken's November 3rd…

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Hoboken City Council Elections — Who’s Running?

September 2, 2015

The deadline for petitions to enter the Hoboken City Council Elections was 4:00 on Monday. Pending verification of those petitions, here's the list of individuals…