Brrrr…. anyone else feel like this weekend feels extra cold after a glorious 60 degree day mid-week?! While you cuddle up with your morning coffee, we’ve got the latest about what’s happening around town with our most recent edition of Word on the {Washington} Street — your one-stop-shop for everything news in Hoboken and beyond.
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TRUE Mentors Takes Over Chili Cook Off
For the past seven years Hoboken Volunteers has hosted the annual Chili Cook and Home Brewing Contest where local residents compete for the top spot. Their passing the torch this year to TRUE Mentors who will take over as hosts for the 8th annual event. TRUE Mentors is Hoboken’s only one-on-one mentoring program matching children ages 7-17 with adult mentors in the same community whose mission is to unearth the excellence in the children of Hoboken through relationships. This years event will take place on March 11th at Our Lady of Grace gym located at 432 Willow Ave.
2016 Hoboken Crime Stats from Chief Ken Ferrante
The @CityofHoboken crime stats for 2016 are in. Violent crime down 16.6% compared to 2015. 145 in 2015,121 in 2016. Sex Assaults down 77.8%.
— Chief Ken Ferrante (@KenFerrante) January 13, 2017
Robbery was down 35.3% for @HobokenPD in 2016, 34 in 2015, 22 in 2016. I always look at this as being key number in determining safe streets
— Chief Ken Ferrante (@KenFerrante) January 13, 2017
Aggravated Assaults in the @CityofHoboken was down 4.9% in 2016. 102 in 2015, 97 in 2016. These are assaults with serious injuries.
— Chief Ken Ferrante (@KenFerrante) January 13, 2017
Violent Crime Index for @CityofHoboken is down 16.6%. 2.89 violent crimes per 1000 residents in 2015, 2.41 violent crimes per 1000 in 2016.
— Chief Ken Ferrante (@KenFerrante) January 13, 2017
Larceny or Thefts reported to @HobokenPD are up 4.3%, from 776 to 809, due to online identity thefts, package thefts and bike thefts.
— Chief Ken Ferrante (@KenFerrante) January 13, 2017
We’ll let the numbers mostly speak for themselves, but when it comes to violent crimes and sexual assaults, the percentages are way down from 2015, which is hopeful. Petty theft, however, is still a large problem due to packages left out when people are at work. It works on the PATH and NJ Transit, but applies here too — if you see something, SAY something!
2nd Water Main Break in Hoboken in 2 Weeks
If you follow HG on Twitter {@hobokengirlblog}, you know we weren’t *thrilled* about the water main break at 2nd and Clinton Saturday AM. In 2016, there were 20 of them. TWENTY. According to NBC, Suez Water’s contract to run the system “pays the city just a third of a million dollars a year, while Hoboken must use that money to repair pipes, since it owns them, city officials have said.”
Hoboken Man Killed in Observer Highway Accident
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Tragic news came to Hoboken this week when a Hoboken resident died after being hit by a car on Observer Highway on January 3rd. William Rivera, 60, was struck at an intersection while crossing the road by a Jeep Cherokee. According to Hoboken Patch, he was taken to Jersey City Medical Center and had remained in the hospital since the night of the accident before passing away on January 10th. The driver of the Jeep, a woman from Valley Stream, NY, is reportedly cooperating with authorities.
Asana Soul Opening in Hoboken
On February 1st, a new yoga studio, Asana Soul Practice, will open in Hoboken at 411 Jefferson Street. The studio will have a focus on vinyasa style yoga, meditation, and music with live DJ classes each week. They’ll have classes for every level and have yin and restorative classes on the schedule as well. Their 30-minute meditation classes will be offered midday and in the evening. They’ll be offering a free week for new students and having a grand-opening party on Thursday, February 9th starting at 6:30PM. Click here to check out their website and make sure to stop by and welcome them to Hoboken!
City Asks for Help in Planning “Pop-up Park”
Wireless and Cell Service Now Available in NYC Subways
Open House for Info on Hoboken Hotel
Wellness Wednesdays Come to Hoboken
Yoga & Positive Psychology Workshop Next Weekend
On Saturday, January 21st Pavana Yoga will host Light on Happy: A Yoga & Positive Psychology Workshop from 3-5:00PM. Join Kate Lombardo for an afternoon of yoga and Positive Psychology that will help you make 2017 your happiest year yet! In the 2-hour workshop attendees will learn research-based techniques that are proven to increase your overall happiness and well being. Plus, the workshop will include a dynamic open-flow level class and teach you how to use yoga to open your heart and change your perspective. There will be time to reflect, journal, and create your plan to use “The Science of Happiness” and yoga to help you flourish each and every day. To register for the workshop click here.
Green Business Recognition Program Comes to Hoboken
The Hoboken Green Team has been busy this week! They joined Mayor Zimmer to launch the Green Business Recognition Program to distinguish local businesses that are advancing sustainability and environmental responsibility. The program asks businesses to take the Green Business Pledge by February 15th for recognition to begin in March 2017. Businesses who take the pledge will receive the official Hoboken Green Business branded sticker to display in their storefront and on their website to communicate their commitment to green values. Click here to view and take the survey.
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That’s the latest Word on Wash! Have any news tips? Email kate@hobokengirl.com to let us know!