Temperatures reached 80 degrees this week, a record high that hadn’t been reached since November of 1993. It has been another week of news in Hudson County, and we’ve got all the headlines to get you caught up, as we do every week — from all around the internet. Among the local news: Losurdo Brothers in Hoboken announces it will close for good in December; a new Latin American restaurant, Perquin, opens in Jersey City; and a new pet shop, L&B Pet Market, is aiming for December opening on 4th Street in Hoboken. Keep reading for all the news in Hoboken + Jersey City for the week ending on November 10th, 2024.
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Among the Headlines (read on for the full stories + more):
- Hoboken City Council President Jen Giattino Passes Away at 53
- Hoboken Votes “No” on Rent Control Referendum Election 2024
- DoneRight Döner Kebab is Coming Soon to Hoboken
- Jersey City-Based Jewelry Brand, Arleo, Launches Online Store
- Number Eleven Food Store Announces Upcoming Pop-Up in Jersey City
- Man Charged in Attack at Hoboken Park is Ordered to Stay in Jail Through Trial
- Hoboken’s Fiore’s Tops NJ.com’s Best Sandwiches List
- New Social Club for Kids + Parents, The Bunny Hive, Opens in Hoboken
- Root + Nectar Cafe to Open in Jersey City’s Bergen-Lafayette Neighborhood
- After 50 Years, Losurdo Brothers in Hoboken Announces It Will Close for Good in December
Hoboken City Council President Jen Giattino Passes Away at 53
Four-term Hoboken City Council member and current City Council President Jen Giattino has passed away suddenly at the age of 53. Jen represented Ward 6 and was a longtime Hoboken community member. The news of her passing was announced on Tuesday, November 5th by Hoboken Mayor Ravi S. Bhalla, who expressed his gratitude for Jen’s service to the community. A meal train has been started for the Giattino family to support them during this difficult time. Click here for more.
Best of Hoboken + Jersey City Guide 2024: Nominate Your Favorite Local Businesses!
The end of the year is approaching, which means one thing: the Best of Hoboken and Jersey City 2024 Guide is back! In the blink of an eye, 2024 is almost over — and now is the best time to think about all of your favorite local businesses and nominate them for an award. As always, we have lots of categories for Hoboken and Jersey City, ranging from the ‘Best Dessert Spot’ to ‘Best Facial’ to ‘Best Hidden Gem’ and more. These reader-selected awards give businesses bragging rights for months (and sometimes years) to come. Click here for more.
Hoboken Votes “No” on Rent Control Referendum Election 2024
On the ballot for Hoboken locals specifically this year was a question asking residents to vote on an amendment to the City’s rent control code. A majority of Hoboken voters chose “no,” voting to maintain the current rent control code in Hoboken and the current limits on how much a landlord can charge after a tenant vacates the property. Click here for more.
After 50 Years, Losurdo Brothers in Hoboken Announces It Will Close for Good in December
Shortly after emigrating from Altamura Bari, Italy in 1971, Nicola and Danny Losurdo opened Losurdo’s Deli out of Hoboken in 1975 and have operated at the 410 2nd Street location ever since. But after 50 years, Losurdo’s Brothers, one of Hoboken’s longest-standing family-owned Italian delis in Hoboken, has announced it is closing in December. The deli’s family members made a statement on Instagram about the closure. Click here for more.
Hoboken’s Fiore’s Tops NJ.com’s Best Sandwiches List
New Jersey is known for having some of the best sandwiches in the world. NJ.com compiled a list of the top 33 sandwiches in the state. Hoboken’s Fiore’s topped the list at number 1 with its signature Roast Beef and Mozzarella sandwich. Also on the list at number seven is Jersey City’s Andrea Salumeria with its Italian Tuna sandwich.
Byrd’s Seasonal Menu + Fall Events in Hoboken
If you’re a Hoboken local, you’ve probably noticed Byrd’s hot pink signage and flags out front or have even taken a peek inside to see what the buzz is all about. Located at 800 Jackson Street in Hoboken, right near the 9th Street/Congress Street light rail station, this casual, family-friendly New American dining spot is putting a refreshing twist on dining that has drawn in many locals and visitors to its digs. The sister restaurant of Millburn’s Common Lot — blends culinary style with warm, inviting hospitality and a relaxing vibe. Its seasonal menu, curated wine list, and special fall events happening are not to miss. Click here for more.
Root + Nectar Cafe to Open in Jersey City’s Bergen-Lafayette Neighborhood
Root + Nectar Cafe is a new juice bar, cafe, and eatery coming to 201 Monticello Avenue. Details are slim as of this writing, but the cafe’s Instagram bio reads “A place where you can find something revitalizing and delicious,” and the account’s only post reveals that the eatery is aiming for a January 2025 opening. Click here for more.
New Social Club for Kids + Parents Opens in Hoboken
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The Bunny Hive, a new kid-friendly social space for both kids and their parents, made its debut in the Mile Square on Saturday, November 9th at 1001 Bloomfield Street, the former home of Field Colony. The new spot looks to nurture the bond between little ones and their grown-ups, while providing opportunities for relationship-building and socialization with others. Click here for more.
Number Eleven Food Store Announces Upcoming Pop-Up in Jersey City
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In March of 2022, the team behind Dozzino, a popular pizzeria in Hoboken, grew its stamp in town with a third food venture called ‘Number Eleven Food Store.’ The concept specializes in Asian-inspired cuisine and was first launched as a pop-up inside Dozzino. The team eventually expanded to a traditional storefront at the former 7 Stars Pizzeria building on Garden Street. In November 2023, though, the team announced that they wouldn’t be renewing the Garden Street lease, instead returning to Number Eleven’s roots as a pop-up in Dozzino. After a brief hiatus, an Instagram post in May 2024 teased that the pop-up would soon be returning — and now we know that Number 11 Food Store hosted a pop-up over the weekend at Dozzino, and will host another on Monday, November 11th at The Alps in Jersey City. Click here for more.
Man Charged in Attack at Hoboken Park is Ordered to Stay in Jail Through Trial
A homeless man who sent two people to the hospital in a vicious, unprovoked daytime attack in a crowded Hoboken park last week has been ordered detained through his trial. Per NJ.com, Hudson County Superior Court Judge Daniel DiSalvo granted the Hudson County Prosecutor‘s Office’s motion on November 7th to keep 31-year-old Troy Timberlake, who has been charged in at least three violent incidents, in Hudson County jail pending the outcome of the serious charges he faces.
New Pet Shop Aims for December Opening on 4th Street in Hoboken
L&B Pet Market shared exclusively with The Hoboken Girl earlier this year that it plans to open a second pet shop in Hoboken. The family-owned store based in Montclair is a haven for health-conscious pet owners and will be bringing another locally-owned pet shop to the Mile Square. L&B Pet Market is located at 15 South Fullerton Avenue in Montclair and is now expanding to Hoboken, as its owner is a Hoboken resident. We now know that the new pet shop is planning for an early December opening. Click here for more.
Bayonne High School’s Model UN Team to Compete in Dubai
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Bayonne High School’s Model UN Team has been invited to compete in Dubai. Per NJ.com, the team has the opportunity to attend the Harvard Model United Nations conference in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates in January 2025. The students have a major fundraising goal of just over $20,000 to cover travel expenses and make the trip happen. Those interested in making a donation can send checks made payable to the Bayonne Board of Education to 669 Avenue A, Bayonne, NJ 07002. “Model UN Dubai” should be written in the memo line of the check.
Hoboken Resident Creates GoFundMe for Nanny Attacked at Church Square Park
A GoFundMe page has been started for a nanny knocked unconscious in broad daylight in Hoboken’s Church Square Park on Halloween, raising over $10,000 in less than 24 hours. Per the Hudson County View, 31-year-old Troy Timberlake, a homeless and deranged man, assaulted the victim in broad daylight at Church Square Park in front of many people and kids around 12:30PM. The incident prompted council members to call on the city to hire more police.
Updates on the Barriers on the Hoboken Waterfront
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Back in June, a sinkhole opened up on Sinatra Drive in Hoboken. Since the 4th of July was only a few short weeks away at this time (and the City was gearing up for the first Macy’s fireworks on the Hudson County side of the Hudson River in 10 years), barricades were put up along certain areas of the waterfront as a precaution suggested by engineers. In the middle of August, these barriers still resided on Sinatra Drive, and locals were wondering why. It was then revealed that the barriers would be staying for a while as engineers came to the conclusion that certain areas required further investigation for potential repairs. Now, we have an update on these waterfront barriers and when locals can expect them to come down. Click here for more.
DoneRight Döner Kebab to Open Soon in Hoboken
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DoneRight Döner Kebab, a Turkish restaurant based in Mercer County, will be opening an outpost soon in Hoboken at 514 Washington Street. Per Jersey Digs, this space was previously occupied by the now-shuttered Brooklyn Dumpling Shop. DoneRight Döner Kebab serves wraps, sandwiches, and rice platters along with a variety of Turkish street food such as falafel, ezme, and stuffed grape leaves. A timeline has not been indicated for the Hoboken location to open but updates can be found on the restaurant’s Instagram page.
Bayonne Public Schools is Named a ‘High Performing’ District by New Jersey DOE
The New Jersey Department of Education has named the Bayonne Public Schools a “high-performing” district in five different categories after an extensive review. Per the Hudson County View, the district was recognized as “high performing” in five categories: instruction and program, fiscal management, governance, as well as operations and personnel.
New Latin American Restaurant, Perquin, Opens in Jersey City
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Back in July, Paulus Hook restaurant Bistro La Source announced it would be moving to a new locale on Marin Boulevard in Jersey City. Now, Perquin, a new Latin American restaurant with Honduran and Ecuadorian roots, is open at the 85 Morris Street space as of November 8th. Click here for more.
Long-Time Hoboken Resident, Domenick Amato, Passes Away at 76
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Domenick Amato, 76, of Hoboken, passed away on November 1st at Hoboken University Medical Center. Per his obituary, Domenick was well known in the Hoboken community as the “Ambassador of Eighth Street.” He was often seen on the corner of 8th and Garden Streets telling stories or having a laugh with neighbors. As a young boy, he worked on the fruit trucks in Hoboken, which was documented in the book “The Fruit Truck: Recollections of Domenick Amato,” published by the Hoboken Historical Museum.
Jersey City Man Dies in Route 1 + 9 Motorcycle Crash
A 43-year-old Jersey City man died in a crash with another vehicle near Routes 1 and 9 on October 31st. Per Patch Jersey City, police found that Steven Brown’s motorcycle collided with a GMC passenger vehicle near the intersection of Sip Avenue and Routes 1 and 9. Steven was taken to Jersey City Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead shortly before 10AM. The Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit and the Jersey City Police Department are investigating the accident.
Historic Loew’s Jersey Marquee is Destroyed by Construction Crews
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The marquee displayed on the historic Loew‘s Jersey Theater in Journal Square has been sliced into pieces over the past few weeks by construction crews as they began working on a new project. Per NJ.com, for 75 years, it was the signage that greeted everyone who passed through Jersey City’s Journal Square since the 1950s. Now construction crews working on a $105 million project to convert the theater into an A-list entertainment venue have removed the historic marquee. The city indicated that it never intended to salvage the marquee, saying that it wasn’t historic because it wasn’t the very original marquee.
Bayonne’s Historic Preservation Commission Passes Resolution to Preserve St. Andrew’s Church
St. Andrew’s Church has been at the corner of 4th and Broadway in Bayonne for over a century. Per Jersey Digs, shrinking attendance and mounting repair and maintenance issues had forced the Archdiocese of Newark to close the doors of St. Andrew’s Church in July. Just one month later the Bayonne Historic Preservation Commission unanimously passed a resolution to recommend that the Bayonne City Council preserve St. Andrews. If the City Council introduces an ordinance regarding St. Andrew’s, the proposal will be forwarded to the Planning Board. After review, the board would send the ordinance back to the council for a public hearing and further deliberation.
Looks Like Sweetgreen is Coming to Hoboken
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After opening its first New Jersey outpost in Jersey City in 2020, it looks like the popular salad chain Sweetgreen will be making its way to the Mile Square. An application on a Hoboken Historic Preservation Committee meeting agenda points to Sweetgreen coming to 218 Washington Street in Hoboken. Click here for more.
CarePoint Health Files for Bankruptcy After Months of Strained Finances
CarePoint Health, a Hudson County non-profit healthcare system, is over $108 million in debt and has filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. Per the Jersey City Times, CarePoint said the filing was driven by several factors, including the dramatic increase in direct costs of operating the hospitals after COVID, insufficient state funding, and persistent reimbursement challenges that hospitals across the country have been facing. CarePoint says it has $67 million in new financing that will allow the hospitals to remain open. There will be no interruptions to its ability to provide patient care during the bankruptcy process.
Jersey City-Based Jewelry Brand, Arleo, Launches Online Store
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Arleo is a new online jewelry brand based in Jersey City. The jewelry designs are inspired by strength, legacy, and empowerment. Per its Instagram page, each piece is crafted with high-quality 18k gold-plated sterling silver and genuine gemstones. The jewelry is designed to be visually striking yet versatile and practical for daily wear.
Scott Ring, Former Jersey Journal Publisher, Dies at 78
Scott Ring, who served as publisher of The Jersey Journal from 1994 to 2005, passed away on October 16th at 78 years old. Per NJ.com, he was a Chicago native who had been living in Florida since his retirement from the newspaper. Scott died at Jupiter Medical Center in Jupiter, Florida, according to his obituary.
Educational Arts Team Celebrates 50 Years of Service in Jersey City
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The Educational Arts Team, known for its dedication to increasing access to the arts in the Jersey City community, marked its 50th Anniversary in October. Per the Jersey City Times, the organization was founded in 1974 and has been dedicated to providing children from diverse backgrounds access to high-quality arts education, literacy programming, and a summer program, Camp Liberty. The team hosted a 50th Anniversary Gala on October 18th to celebrate its honorees at The View at Lincoln Park.
Jersey City Approves Liberty Avenue Complex with Affordable Housing
Several smaller homes across the street from Jersey City’s Brunswick Towers could soon be replaced with a larger complex as a proposal for a residential building on Liberty Avenue has moved forward. Per Jersey Digs, during a September meeting, Jersey City’s Planning Board approved an application to revamp 76-82 Liberty Avenue. The five affordable units in the complex will be restricted for very low, low, and moderate incomes according to an application submitted by the developer. A potential groundbreaking date for the development has not yet been announced.
New Restaurant, DRIFT, to Open in Weehawken on 11/13
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A new, seafood-focused restaurant called DRIFT will open this week in Weehawken. The restaurant’s centerpiece is a rotating dining platform that will complete a revolution each hour. Click here for more.
Jersey City’s Arts + Powerhouse Building: New Businesses Coming Soon
In the heart of Jersey City's Powerhouse Arts District lies the Arts + Powerhouse Building — a historic, century-old warehouse that recently finished a historic revitalization as of early February 2024. The building has over 100,000 square feet of office/retail space, and will soon be home to a few new Jersey City businesses — from restaurants to fitness spots. While there is still room for even more new businesses in the Arts + Powerhouse Building, we've rounded up which ones have been confirmed so far. Read on for more about the new businesses coming to Jersey City's Arts + Powerhouse Building, located at 124-134 Bay Street.
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^ A layout of some of the new businesses in the building
Daily Provisions
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A NYC-based food and drink eatery be coming to the ground floor of 124 Bay Street. Daily Provisions, which is run by Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group (the group that first launched Shake Shack), will be taking over about 3,134 square feet of space in the building, per Jersey Digs. The spot has a primary focus on to-go orders and serves up breakfast, lunch, and dinner items — including sandwiches, bakery items like crullers + cookies, soups, and salads, among other dishes. The drink menu includes coffee, tea, and lemonade, among other choices. The Jersey City location will not have a liquor license. Daily Provisions currently has eight locations in New York City — this will be the eatery's first New Jersey locale. The team opening the Jersey City outpost shared with The Hoboken Girl in February 2025 that the eatery is currently hiring and aiming for a mid-March opening, pending construction timelines.
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Rumble Boxing
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Along with the new restaurants on the ground floor also comes a new workout spot that is no stranger to the fitness scene — Rumble Boxing. Here, participants can expect a 45-minute boxing class split into ten rounds. Each round lasts about three minutes and gym-goers switch between floor exercises and punching series on the heavy bags. Rumble's Hoboken location opened up in February 2023 at 1201 Shipyard Lane, and another location recently opened in Edgewater. Rumble Boxing has multiple New Jersey and NYC locations, as well as many more across the United States. The boxing studio is set to open sometime in March 2025.
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Tacombi Jersey City
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We first shared the news back in 2021 that NYC-based taco spot 'Tacombi' would be coming to Jersey City's Arts + Powerhouse building. The Mexican restaurant will also be on the ground floor, and will take up about 2,700 square feet of space. Tacombi’s story began by selling Mexican street food in a vintage VW camper bus on the beach in Yucatan, Mexico back in 2005 and has since grown to be the popular Mexican restaurant it is today. The restaurant is known for its beautiful interior design — think bright colors, murals, and major beach vibes — and serves up tacos, quesadillas, burritos, and savory appetizers. Some menu highlights include corn esquites (sweet corn sliced from the cob with cotija cheese, smoky homemade Morita mayo, spicy chili), baja crispy fish tacos, and a la bisteca burrito (sirloin steak with rice, beans, cabbage, spicy escabeche, + salsa) Tacombi currently has locations in New York, Connecticut, Maryland, Virginia, Florida, and Illinois — this will be its first New Jersey storefront.
Other businesses set to open at Jersey City's Arts + Powerhouse Building include One Medical, a primary care office, and Spear Physical Therapy, per an Instagram post from the building. This post will be updated as more tenants are announced.
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