hoboken

Hoboken is a waterfront town in New Jersey, across the Hudson River from New York City. This small city, once listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as having the "Most bars in a square mile" is also home to Maxwell's, a music club that New Yorker Magazine said was the  "Best Club In New York — Even Though It's In New Jersey". 

Indeed music plays a big part in Hoboken's history.  Birthplace of the iconic Frank Sinatra, its long list of residents include such diverse artists as James Rado and Gerome Ragni (co-creators of the Broadway musical Hair), Bill Frisell (avante-garde musician/composer), and the punk rock group My Chemical Romance.

Hoboken also has ties to the television and film industries and is home to the Hoboken International Film Festival.  Winner of eight Oscars, On The Waterfront is the widest known movie shot there.  But it also shows up in many others, such as The Professional and The Basketball Diaries.

In 2008's romantic comedy Nick and Nora's Infinite Playlist, main character Nick came from Hoboken and the popularity of that book and film brought this town back in the public eye.

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• Hobokenpix: Locked Fields

  
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  11/9/2009:[Continuing the ORIGINAL Hoboken411 "Photo of the Day" series...]Hoboken Photo of the Day - 11/9/2009You ever wonder why many of our fields are locked? With piers & parks collapsing, many residents are dumbfounded as to why perfectly good fields such as this Hoboken Little League field stay locked when ...
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• “Fall into the Arts” Reception next week

  
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  11/9/2009:In the arts and theater community? Want to mingle, meet and network? Mark your calendars for Monday, November 16 @ 7pm!Hudson County Theatre Alliance Biz card exchangeThe Hudson County Theatre Alliance cordially invites you to our “Fall into the Arts” reception, held on Monday, November 16, 2009 at 7pm ...
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• Demarest School Open House

  
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  11/9/2009:For your consideration - Demarest High School is having an open house this Thursday, November 12th at 7pm.Learn about programs and more“DHS is having an Open House on November 12th, 2009 at 7pm. Find out more about our school featuring: A new exciting academic curriculum Industrial Technology Center ...
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• Hoboken Boathouse Fundraiser

  
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  11/9/2009:Save the Date: Sunday, November 22, 2009 starting at 4pm! Takes place at LUA Restaurant (Sinatra Drive between 13th and 14th).1st Annual Boathouse FundraiserHoboken Boathouse would like to invite you to entertaining evening next to the scenic Hudson River! Friends and family are welcome to enjoy light food, ...
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• BoE Superintendent Search

  
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  11/9/2009:The Hoboken Board of Education is searching for a new Superintendent - and invites the public to attend an input session to help shape the criteria used to find the best candidate.Yes - you read that right!Community Input Session - November 10th“The Board of Education invites you to attend a critical ...
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• A Taste of Hoboken (2009)

  
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  11/9/2009:22nd Annual YMCA FundraiserIt’s than time again - The Annual “Chew, drink and mingle” fundraiser for the Hoboken YMCA takes place tomorrow, Tuesday, November 10th from 6-9:30pm at the Schaefer Center at Stevens Institute.Sample dozens of local restaurants, along with wine and liquor, while you listen ...
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• Unassisted Car Wreck

  
  Hoboken411.com — Authority: 145
  11/8/2009:Some of you might have driven by what appeared to be yet another drunk driving incident on Jackson and Newark Streets earlier tonight - however, it appears this guy crashed his car by himself, and not under the influence! Amazing! Without anyone but yourself to blame, makes it much harder to tell a harrowing ...
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• Nissan commercial shuts Sinatra down

  
  Hoboken411.com — Authority: 145
  11/8/2009:Commercialism at workIn case you were wondering why the waterfront was shut down from 3rd and Sinatra northward - Nissan wanted to use Hoboken’s beautiful river side road to film a new commercial for the Altima line of cars. The Westside Group was on hand taking care of the technical work.Wonder how much ...
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• Hoboken Week in Review - 11/8/2009

  
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  11/8/2009:Election nonsense is now OVER!2009 will quite possibly go down as the single worst political year in Hoboken. Let’s just say we’re all collectively glad it’s over (except for those who get their rocks off). Now we can focus on actual life in town, rather than the lies, egos, pandering and hobnobbing ...
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• Why Superheroes Have Secret Identities

  
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  So why do superheroes have secret identities? Because no good deed goes unpunished. You’d think, that in this time of deep recession, social strife, and political infighting leaving the American people largely bereft of inspiration and leadership, that those brave few willing to stand up to the worst elements of ...
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• Only in Hoboken….

  
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  11/7/2009:Apprehension on Washington - and parking complaintA Hoboken411 reader caught yesterday’s mysterious “men in suits arresting people” incident on Washington Street. “2 guys in suits arrest a black male in front of 316 washington st. Authorities car was nj plate. Perhaps local county. They had suspects ...
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• Turning Point on ABC News

  
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  11/7/2009:Always Yummy!While ABC News didn’t mention the Hoboken location, you might be interested that the Turning Point was featured in a segment yesterday. Ummm, I think I want some of that Uber-Bacon now! Have you had that yet? Tags: ABC News, Hoboken, New Jersey, NJ, Restaurant, Turning Point, video
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• A Sea of Humanity! (Yankees Parade)

  
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  11/7/2009:How many people in this one photo?A Hoboken411 reader sent in this cool shot of people gathering for the NY Yankees Victory Parade yesterday. How many people do you think are in this pic?(Click to enlarge)Tags: Hoboken, New Jersey, NJ, NYC, Parade, PHOTO OF THE DAY, photography, reader photo, Yankees
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• Hobokenpix: HUMC ER

  
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  11/6/2009:[Continuing the ORIGINAL Hoboken411 "Photo of the Day" series...]Hoboken Photo of the Day - 11/6/2009Thought this random photo of the Hoboken University Medical Center emergency room entrance snapped the other day came out pretty good. And made me think - where does the Hospital go when IT is sick? A Real ...
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• Funny Sign in Hoboken

  
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  11/6/2009:Cleaning off the memory cardThis photo was sitting on my camera for weeks - taken over near the Monroe Center at 8th and Monroe.Something about the lineup of musicians / singers in their outfits just makes me laugh. Looks like they have a lot of fun when they perform. Arrrriba!FYI: Arrollador means ...
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• Police Chief Meet & Greet - 11/10

  
  Hoboken411.com — Authority: 145
  10/6/2009:Local Biz & The Hoboken PoliceAs part of the recent series of meetings organized by the Hoboken Community Policing Unit - the next “Meet and Greet” is taking place at City Hall on Tuesday, November 10th from 3pm to 5pm. Invited are all business owners in town, and topics include concerns such as ...
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• Visage Hoboken: Portraits by Jean-Paul Picard

  
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  11/6/2009:Head over to the Hoboken Historical Museum (13th and Hudson) to see a new exhibit which opens this Sunday, November 8th at 2pm!Meet “Picard’s Posse” at Museum this weekendFree opening reception for “Visage Hoboken,” Sunday, Nov. 8, from 2 – 5 p.m.Artist’s talk on Sunday, Nov. 22 at 4 p.m. ...
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• See Delivered Vacant Tomorrow!

  
  Hoboken411.com — Authority: 145
  11/6/2009:You may have heard about this award-winning documentary about the deadly fires in Hoboken’s history… and now’s your chance to see it! Tomorrow night at Burchard Auditorium (6th and River) - Tickets are $10 and support the 2010 Movies Under the Stars program. You also get to meet acclaimed filmmaker ...
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• Reader Mail: Trashier Hoboken?

  
  Hoboken411.com — Authority: 145
  11/6/2009:Hoboken411 reader Erin was wondering if you notice anything different about Hoboken lately…How’s the trash pickup in your ‘hood?“Is it just me, or has anyone else noted a vast increase in the amount of trash lining Hoboken’s streets over the past few months, and/or the now-sporadic recycling pick ...
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• Hoboken Breakfast Nuggets - 11/6/2009

  
  Hoboken411.com — Authority: 145
  11/6/2009:Got some Yankees updates, a smidge of politics and a little more for the morning snack today…Yankees Parade today!Bundle up if you’re planning to attend the Yankees parade in Downtown NYC - and note that the PATH has extra service - or if you want to avoid the crowds, take a scenic NY Waterway Ferry [...]
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