Year: 2013

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Anna Roberts passes away after long fight with cancer

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading

With condolences to Mayor Roberts and their entire family, MSV notes the passing yesterday of Anna Roberts his wife of almost 30 years after a long fight with brain cancer.  She was 49.

Dave and Anna Roberts at an American Cancer Society Relay for Life fundraiser in 2011.
The Union City Reporter offered the following details:

Anna is also survived by her parents, Domenico and Antonetta LaMastra, and mother-in-law Ann Roberts. She is the sister of Carmela and husband Sam Mezzina, as well as Damiano LaMastra and his wife Dina, Giuseppe LaMastra and wife Nadia, and Margherita LaMastra. She is also survived by her brother-in-law, retired Hoboken Fire Capt. Charles Roberts, and her aunt, uncle, several nieces and nephews, and cousins. 

Visitation will be Monday, Nov. 4, 2013 from 3 to 8 p.m. at Sts. Peter & Paul R.C. Church, 400 Hudson St. A Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at Sts. Peter & Paul R.C. Church on Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 10 a.m. 

Donations can be made in Anna’s honor to the American Cancer Society.  Read More...

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Ruben Ramos skewered in TV attack ad

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading

According to various sources and an independent view yesterday on Grafix Avenger, the Ruben Ramos camp and its backers intend to see some payback for what they feel are numerous violations by their Old Guard opponents backing the Raia-Mason slate.

The rumored TV ad has been obtained from a MSV reader and is published for your consideration.

Coming on the backs of the flyer (now gone from many locations) appearing earlier this week attacking Ruben Ramos and his council ticket for consorting with known criminals – in this case it was felon and ex-mayor Anthony Russo – the blood is only going to be drawn further. Read More...

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Hoboken Revolt: ‘Only the Zimmer Team holds the line on taxes’

by SmartyJones3 Min Reading

Hoboken Revolt announces:



=&0=& In
2008, Hoboken suffered an 87% municipal property tax increase due to years of
mismanagement and corruption.  Hoboken Revolt, a citizens’ coalition, was subsequently
created to inform the public on what drove the tax increase and what could be
done about it.    
Given
recent local election results, it cannot be overstated that every vote is
important. In addition, local elections affect your pocketbook more directly
than any other level of government.  As part of our mission to inform and
urge participation, consider a few issues that will be determined by the
election this November 5:
Zoning
Board Appointments – Six of nine Zoning Board seats
are up for re-appointment in January. Mayor Zimmer led the successful effort to
give appointment authority back to the City Council, where it had been until former
Mayor Russo made the ill-fated change to provide the mayor this power in the
1990s.  Taking sole power for zoning
appointments paved the way for bribes, which eventually resulted with Mayors
Russo and Cammarano in prison.  Council candidates Jim Doyle, Dave Mello, and
Ravi Bhalla support Mayor Zimmer as do council members Jen Giattino and
Peter Cunningham on this issue.  Together,
they constitute the majority needed to keep appointment authority out of the
hands of one person. 
Vision
20/20 Must Be Properly Vetted – To date,
sufficient details have not been presented to either the public or the city
government to enable proper review of the Vision 20/20 project.  It therefore lacks any transparency, which is
particularly alarming given that even according to Vision 20/20’s proponents,
it will double the size of the Hoboken Housing Authority (HHA).  While council candidates Doyle, Mello and Bhalla have pledged
that they will not support this project until it has been fully disclosed and
vetted, their opposition dangerously have stated they will vote for approval
without further review.
Church
Towers and Marine View Plaza PILOTs Will Expire.   Although
Church Towers paid off its affordable government-housing loan, it still has an
agreement (PILOT) that limits its tax contribution to approximately one third
of what the building would otherwise contribute to city coffers.  As the
building’s estimated tax assessment is roughly equal to 2% of the tax levy this
is a significant concern for taxpayers.  
The PILOT for Marine View Plaza will also expire during
the next mayoral term.  Hoboken needs a mayor and a council who will
consider these issues openly and carefully, and ultimately act in the best
interests of all Hoboken citizens.
Police
and Fire Department Contracts Will Be Renegotiated.  Among Mayor Zimmer’s progress was making the HHA police a
separate department.  Where previously Hoboken’s police earned overtime pay for HHA duty, the HHA police now work at regular pay.  This is but one example of a smart allocation of city resources.  We must ensure that such cost-saving measures—with no loss of safety for our city—along with other recent concessions (including health care premium contributions) remain following the next round of negotiations. Hoboken
Revolt previously released its position on rent control: https://hobokenhorse.com/2013/10/hoboken-revolt-weighs-in-on-rent.html http://hoboken.patch.com/groups/op-ed/p/oped-why-every-hoboken-resident-should-vote-yes-on-the-rent-control-question http://hudsonreporter.com/view/full_story/23879645/article-Vote-yes-on-the-rent-control-question- Please
vote on November 5th.    Dave
Kaplan On behalf
of Hoboken Revolt

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And now… the wisdom of Timmy Occhipinti

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading

Here’s a clip, perhaps the most valuable of Timmy Occhipinti being “interviewed” on a phony Beth Mason TV show.  (Today’s ELEC showed the Mason family has once again bequeathed tens of thousands to Timmy in this election.  The $20,000 is just for starters and certainly won’t include the in-kind cost for this TV show Beth Mason is “hosting.”

In this slightly altered humorous video clip, Timmy is a little too eager to pile up the hit job of lies against the Mayor’s Administration.  No worries, he fumbles about mermaids and places but at least Beth Mason couldn’t agree more. Read More...

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Mayor Zimmer – ‘Hoboken Needs the Entire Zimmer Team’

by SmartyJones2 Min Reading
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Dear Horsey and MSV readers —

Throughout this campaign I have often been asked why the people of Hoboken should support the Zimmer Team Council Slate of David Mello, Ravi Bhalla and James Doyle.  
For me the answer is simple — we accomplish our goals.
For the last four years, I have had the honor of having Councilman David Mello and Councilman Ravi Bhalla as a part of my Team.  Our record is clear and I am proud of our accomplishments.
Together we have taken a City in “disarray” and brought it back from the brink.
We saved our Hospital, getting the City off the hook for the $52 million bond guarantee. We cut City taxes by nearly 12%.  We renovated existing parks and opened new ones.  We brought great concerts to Pier A like Mumford & Sons, Bob Dylan and the New Jersey Orchestra.  And we all came together as a community to emerge from Hurricane Irene and Superstorm Sandy, stronger than ever. 
All good leaders know that difference between success and failure rests with the quality of the people on their team.  After working side by side with Dave and Ravi on the council, and with Jim Doyle during our negotiations to save the hospital and create 1600 Park—I know we are the Team that will continue to lead Hoboken forward.

This team is ready to keep working for Hoboken, we understand the challenges and the work ahead.  As we head into the final days of this election I hope you all will “team-up” with us once again to help Get Hoboken Out to Vote.
On election day, together, we can make sure we return the best Team to City Hall and the Council Chambers.
Join us to help Get-Out-The-Vote on election day.
Yours,

Mayor Dawn Zimmer
www.dawnzimmer.com
 
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WABC Radio Host on Tim Occhipinti and Beth Mason – ‘dumb and dumber’

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading

The WABC radio dude in Hoboken had a little chat about the mayoral election here. It went like this:

 In a switchover from NYC’s mayoral race, Hoboken came up leading to this host telling how me met Tim Occhipinti outside his building.

“This guy is a total idiot… He’s so stupid.  Beth Mason is funding his campaign… (so) she might be stupider than he is.”

Talking Ed Note: There’s mention of a Mason funded anti-Ramos ad last night on ESPN.  The chatter is missing because people haven’t seen the ad.  So get it and send it to Da Horsey. Read More...

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Grist for the Mill: Old Guard breakdown – “just vote for me”

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading

There’s a rampant disease airborne in the mile square and it isn’t only the vote-by-mail ‘troubles.’ (More on that later.)

The air of desperation is in the air for candidates trying to save themselves from impending defeat or what may be the end of a hoped for career.

Atop that list is one report where a resident received a knock on the door from mayoral wannabe Tim Occhipinti. After hearing out the litany of complaints against Frank “Pupie” Raia, Occhipinti acknowledged the Pupie problem but ended with a plea, “just vote for me.” Read More...

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Justin says “Get out the vote!”

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading
Mayor Zimmer addressing a throng of supporters last night.

Last night the Zimmer Team held a get out the vote rally at the 10th and Willow Bar & Grill.  An energized room of supporters enthusiastically greeted Mayor Zimmer and council members Dave Mello, Ravi Bhalla and candidate Jim Doyle.  The room featured a strong contingent of support for Kids First Jennifer Evans, Leon Gold and Irene Sobolov.

This original video comes courtesy of Bond, Greg Bond.

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One Hoboken uniting behind Mayor Zimmer with endorsement from former Fifth Ward Councilman Michael Cricco

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading

The Zimmer Team for Hoboken announces:

=&0=& =&1=& Former undefeated City Councilman Michael Cricco, who represented Hoboken’s Fifth Ward for 12 years from 1995- 2007 has endorsed Mayor Dawn’s Zimmer for re-election on November 5th.

Councilman Cricco, whose family has lived in Hoboken for generations, explained his decision to support Mayor Zimmer saying: “Mayor Zimmer inherited a city in financial disarray, righted the ship, and then led us through difficult times with Superstorm Sandy with true compassion.  She is a winner and she deserves a second term.” Read More...