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Sudden Death Of Hoboken City Council President Jen Giattino Stuns Community Sudden Death Of Hoboken City Council President Jen Giattino Stuns Community
Sudden Death Of Hoboken City Council President Jen Giattino Stuns Community Hoboken City Council President Jen Giattino died suddenly on Tuesday, Nov. 5, Mayor Ravi Bhalla said. She was 52 years old. Hudson County View shared a statement from Jen's husband, Joe Giattino: "I am heartbroken to share that my beloved wife, Jen—the love of my life and mother of our three children—passed away suddenly. She was not only an incredible mother but also a dedicated public servant who cared deeply about this community,” her husband Joe Giattino said in a statement. “Jen’s unwavering commitment, kindness, and passion touched so many lives here in Hoboken. We are devastated by …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Hoboken Wants You To Weigh In On New Skatepark Hoboken Wants You To Weigh In On New Skatepark
Hoboken Wants You To Weigh In On New Skatepark The City of Hoboken has released a survey asking residents to weigh on a new skatepark at the site of the future Maritime Park. The skatepark planned for Maritime Park will be replacing the existing Castle Point Skatepark, the city said. Along with skateboarders, the skatepark plans to accommodate BMX riders, scooters, and roller skaters. Construction is set to begin in Summer 2025.  “We are committed to making Maritime Park a place that reflects the diverse interests and needs of our community," said Mayor Ravi Bhalla. "The expanded skatepark will be an integral part of the park,…

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by Sam Barron
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Spat Over Storm Drain Paving Continues For Hoboken Mayor, County Exec Spat Over Storm Drain Paving Continues For Hoboken Mayor, County Exec
Spat Over Storm Drain Paving Continues For Hoboken Mayor, County Exec The accidental paving of a storm drain in Hoboken has led to war of words between Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla and Hudson County Executive Craig Guy. The storm drains on Park Avenue were recently paved over as the city prepared for rainfall as part of a repaving project.  Bhalla called it unacceptable and said the county executive's office has been ignoring him. Guy accused Bhalla of being dishonest and said staff had been in constant contact with city officials. The mayor hit back in a letter to Guy, laying out the major deficiencies  in the project.  "This is extremely …

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by Sam Barron
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County Paved Over Hoboken Storm Drains Right Before Storm Drenched Region: 'Unacceptable' County Paved Over Hoboken Storm Drains Right Before Storm Drenched Region: 'Unacceptable'
County Paved Over Hoboken Storm Drains Right Before Storm Drenched Region: 'Unacceptable' As the region prepared for major rainfall this week, Hoboken faced a glaring issue: storm drains being paved over. Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla said Hudson County paved over storm drains as part of a repaving project on Park Avenue in the city. "This is completely unacceptable on the part of Hudson County," Bhalla said on X, formerly known as Twitter.  "To be clear - my office, along with multiple councilmembers have raised the major drainage issues left behind by the County’s contractor on Park Ave for days and have been ignored.  "Hoboken deserves better and I ask County Executiv…

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by Sam Barron