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Hoboken freezes rent hikes for rent-controlled apartments

Apr 2, 2020 2:56 PM

HOBOKEN — A freeze on rent hikes arrives this month for tenants in rent-controlled apartments.The City Council passed on first reading an ordinance Wednesday that would prevent landlords from collecting more than the current rent until two months after the city’s state of emergency ends.A similar ordinance up for a final vote in Union City on April 14would apply to all tenants, not just those protected by rent control. If approved on a second reading later this month, the measure will retroactively apply to the entire month of April.“I think it’s just the right thing to do,” Councilwoman Emily...

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Hudson County coronavirus update: Jail puts measures in place, Hoboken curtails seniors’ activities

Though Hudson County currently only has one confirmed coronavirus patient, institutions county-wide are taking new measures daily to protect residents.This week, Hoboken has canceled events for seniors, the jail has suspended face-to-face visits and schools have planned early dismissals. See below for details and updates.Hoboken, Jersey City curtail senior activitiesHoboken-sponsored senior trips and senior activities at the multi-service center are suspended beginning Wednesday, Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla announced Tuesday.The mayor is also urging residents to alert city officials if they find...

Though Hudson County currently only has one confirmed coronavirus patient, institutions county-wide are taking new measures daily to protect residents.This week, Hoboken has canceled events for seniors, the jail has suspended face-to-face visits and schools have planned early dismissals. See below for details and updates.Hoboken, Jersey City curtail senior activitiesHoboken-sponsored senior trips and senior activities at the multi-service center are suspended beginning Wednesday, Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla announced Tuesday.The mayor is also urging residents to alert city officials if they find...

Hoboken girl taken to hospital following stabbing, police chief says

A 16-year-old girl suspected of stabbing another girl in Hoboken was taken into police custody Wednesday afternoon, authorities said.The victim — a juvenile from Hoboken — was transported to Jersey City Medical Center for treatment for multiple stab wounds following the incident near Jackson and Sixth streets at 3:43 p.m., Hoboken police Chief Ken Ferrante said.Her immediate condition was not provided.The suspect, who lives in Jersey City, was apprehended at 540 Marshall Drive and taken to police headquarters.Ferrante said patrols that were already in place in the area have been increased. He ...

A 16-year-old girl suspected of stabbing another girl in Hoboken was taken into police custody Wednesday afternoon, authorities said.The victim — a juvenile from Hoboken — was transported to Jersey City Medical Center for treatment for multiple stab wounds following the incident near Jackson and Sixth streets at 3:43 p.m., Hoboken police Chief Ken Ferrante said.Her immediate condition was not provided.The suspect, who lives in Jersey City, was apprehended at 540 Marshall Drive and taken to police headquarters.Ferrante said patrols that were already in place in the area have been increased. He ...

$14 million in federal funds heading to Hoboken to mitigate flooding in northwest section of city

Hoboken will receive $14 million in federal funding to improve its infrastructure and complete construction of a park in the northwest section of the city to mitigate flooding, U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez and Hoboken Mayor Ravi S. Bhalla announced at a news conference Monday.The funding is coming from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the form of a $10 million grant to construct resiliency features in Northwest Resiliency Parkand a $4 million grant for the North Hudson Sewerage Authority (NHSA) to complete stormwater infrastructure upgrades in areas adjacent to the park.“This ambiti...

Hoboken will receive $14 million in federal funding to improve its infrastructure and complete construction of a park in the northwest section of the city to mitigate flooding, U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez and Hoboken Mayor Ravi S. Bhalla announced at a news conference Monday.The funding is coming from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the form of a $10 million grant to construct resiliency features in Northwest Resiliency Parkand a $4 million grant for the North Hudson Sewerage Authority (NHSA) to complete stormwater infrastructure upgrades in areas adjacent to the park.“This ambiti...

Hoboken doubles meter rates, passes amended Yard Redevelopment Plan

Parking meter rates in Hoboken are doubling.In early March, the hourly rate for the city’s meters will increase to $2, a change supported by the Hoboken Chamber of Commerce and passed with a 5-4 vote Wednesday by the city council.Council members and the city’s transportation director said that the change is intended to raise revenue as the city faces a deficit in the millions and to free up parking near businesses.The council also unanimously passed the amended Hoboken Yard Redevelopment following months of revisions and community dialogue. The city and developer LCOR can now enter negotiation...

Parking meter rates in Hoboken are doubling.In early March, the hourly rate for the city’s meters will increase to $2, a change supported by the Hoboken Chamber of Commerce and passed with a 5-4 vote Wednesday by the city council.Council members and the city’s transportation director said that the change is intended to raise revenue as the city faces a deficit in the millions and to free up parking near businesses.The council also unanimously passed the amended Hoboken Yard Redevelopment following months of revisions and community dialogue. The city and developer LCOR can now enter negotiation...

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