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#158010 - 10/31/09 04:18 AM
Hoboken Politics
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munna626
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Hoboken Politics, nothing beats the free entertainment courtesy of the City of Hoboken. The February 2, 2008 City Council Meeting was no exception when over 200 spectators packed the meeting with another large group lingering outside in the hallway. A local newspaper reported that a "majority of the audience was comprised of Hoboken taxicab drivers, owners, and supporters, who showed up to protest an ordinance that would allow the city to auction off seven more medallions, bringing the total number of taxis allowed in Hoboken to 65. This would increase the competition." Although fares would be increased from $4 to $5, changes in the law would now allow for the suspension of a Hoboken taxi drivers permit if the driver accumulated 4 points on his state issued drivers license.
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#158123 - 02/09/10 10:46 PM
Re: Hoboken Politics
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mujirose
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There is a strong sense of cronyism (Favoritism shown to old friends without regard for their qualifications, as in in political appointments to office.) Hoboken.
2. With such a small town, there are many families who hold various offices. For example, Terry LaBruno is the head of the city council. Her husband is the Hoboken Fire Department Battalion Chief, Joseph LaBruno. Terry's uncle was Steve Cappiello, served the city of Hoboken from 1963-1991 both as a city councilman and three-term mayor. Theresa Castellano is a councilwoman, her husband Robert, is a member of the Hoboken Detective Bureau. Then there is Michael Russo, a council person and his father, Anthony, was also mayor of Hoboken and was incarcerated for corruption.
3. I have had my own experiences with City Hall, and the people that work there. My own personal opinion is that the "newcomers" (i.e. those who aren't Born and Raised in Hoboken) are mostly held in contempt for their opinions. We don't count because we haven't lived here our whole lives. But the same Born and Raised people are more than happy to collect our taxes and rent money. Hey, I have only been here 13 years, what do I know? Also there is a strong sense of: "If you speak out against ANYONE in Hoboken city council, they will retaliate against you."
4. There are a lot of people who I call "entrenched". They are fortified in the city government or are city workers and they can't see past their paycheck. You talk about balancing the budget or reducing taxes and they are horrified at the prospect of losing money. They will rally their friends, family, everyone they know to protest the loss of their pay over the idea that Hoboken should reduce the overblown spending.
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#158173 - 05/03/10 08:45 AM
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mujirose
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You can catch the S89 bus from the 34th Street Hudson-Bergen Light Rail Station. The bus travel all from there to Hylan Blvd in Staten Island via Richmond Blvd.
The bus only operates during the morning and evening rush hours. Therefore, if you traveling during the off peak period, you might want to consider taking the PATH train into the City and then Staten Island Ferry to Staten Island.
I hope this infomration is very helpful.
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#158210 - 05/30/10 11:31 AM
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ranjith
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I have had my own experiences with City Hall, and the people that work there. My own personal opinion is that the "newcomers" (i.e. those who aren't Born and Raised in Hoboken) are mostly held in contempt for their opinions. We don't count because we haven't lived here our whole lives. But the same Born and Raised people are more than happy to collect our taxes and rent money. Hey, I have only been here 13 years, what do I know? Also there is a strong sense of: "If you speak out against ANYONE in Hoboken city council, they will retaliate against you
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#158704 - 11/26/10 12:43 AM
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dsgadas
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Hoboken Politics, nothing beats the free entertainment courtesy of the City of Hoboken. The February 2, 2008 City Council Meeting was no exception when over 200 spectators packed the meeting with another large group lingering outside in the hallway.
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