Year: 2014

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Q&A with Hoboken author Alan Skontra on his new book: “Legendary locals of Hoboken”

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading

MSV spoke with Alan Skontra about his new book, “Legendary Locals of Hoboken.” Among the aspects discussed are his insights into Hoboken past and present and how the photography played a role in connecting the two with the lasting impact on him after completing the project.

Alan Skonta outside his appearance at the Hoboken Historical Museum last month for his new book,
“Legendary Locals of Hoboken.”

You’ve mixed
the Hoboken past and present and blended them together. How did you arrive at
that concept and the black and white photography? Read More...

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Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading

It’s Friday and Hoboken is on the brink of happy weather as we may hit 80 this weekend!

While you’re enjoying the full fledged good weather times, tune in to MSV for a special weekend edition as we’ll be putting up a Q&A with Hoboken author Alan Skontra on his new book, “Legendary locals of Hoboken.”

See ya soon.

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JERSEY CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT ROLANDO R. LAVARRO, JR. ENDORSES PHIL COHEN FOR HUDSON COUNTY FREEHOLDER

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading

Freeholder candidate Phil Cohen announces:

=&0=& Today Jersey City Councilman-At-Large and Council President Rolando R. Lavarro Jr. announced he is endorsing Phil Cohen as the candidate for Freeholder to represent the Fifth District of Hudson County.  

A Commissioner on the Hoboken Zoning Board of Adjustment and a 28 year Hoboken resident, Phil Cohen has a long history of active involvement in local civic affairs. Cohen has served as a Vice Chair of the Hoboken Democratic Party and a member of the Hoboken Planning Board. He is a Member of the Board of Trustees of the United Synagogue of Hoboken, the past Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Stevens Cooperative School, and is a recipient of the Corporate Leadership Award from the Women’s Housing and Economic Development Corporation. Read More...

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Candidates for Hoboken Republican Committee extend party outreach

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading

Sanford-Conrad, candidates for Republican committee announce:

James Sanford and Ted Conrad for Hoboken GOP
SANFORD-CONRAD FOR HOBOKEN REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE
Our campaign for the Hoboken Republican Committee is to build a local connection with the community. We will build a relationship based upon respect, with desire to represent and promote principles of good government, including holding locally elected officials accountable to the people.

Our goal for the local Republican Party is straightforward and simple. First, build an infrastructure to support local candidates. Next, identify supporters who can help with the broader campaign, and, lastly, recruit candidates who share a desire for responsible government and candidates who act with integrity.

James and Ted ask you for your support to help move the Hoboken Republican Party forward. Any contribution is greatly appreciated.
Our mailing address is:
Sanford-Conrad 2014
1000 Hudson St #304
Hoboken, NJ 07030
=&0=&: Candidates running for local office may send official releases to MSV for publication. Releases are treated as stand alone announcements with no editorial comment.
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Hoboken Housing Authority Chair – Dana Wefer

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading

Out with the old (guard) and in with the new as Hoboken Housing Authority commissioner Dana Wefer easily became the new Chair of the body in a 5-2 vote.

A nomination to re-elect Rob Davis as Chairman failed to get a seconding motion.

Voting yes to Chairwoman Wefer: James Sanford, David Dening, Judy Burrell, Dave Mello and Dana Wefer.

Voting no: Rob Davis, Jeanne Rodriguez.

Commissioner Dave Mello was voted in as Vice Chair.

The meeting displayed problematic behavior by the Carmelitos out of the gate with nasty remarks from a small group in the front of the room. Not long into the meeting, Michelle Lusane was ejected  for repeatedly yelling out after ignoring a warning to refrain from doing so. Read More...

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My HHA: 221 Jackson Street – tonight at 5:30

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading

If yesterday’s desperate race baiting is any indicator, tonight’s Hoboken Housing Authority Meeting will not fare any better.

=&0=& =&1=& =&2=& Ground floor  It’s a public meeting and people can attend to see how this government entity functions. The Hoboken Police Department should be on hand.
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Councilman Dave Mello explodes against anti-Semitism by public officials

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Sometimes the truth has a funny way of coming out. In this instance, playing the race card doesn’t quite turn out as planned by Councilman Michael Russo when Councilman Dave Mello lets fly with his taking offense to “anti-Semitic rantings” at Hoboken Housing Authority meetings.

Russo attempts to counter claiming other minorities suffer the same victimization but Mello denies the indirect charge. Russo then claims it isn’t his statements but actions.

Mello however doesn’t back down and also reveals a fascinating sidebar conversation heard between HHA Executive Director and architect Dean Marchetto exiting his apartment. Read More...

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Michael Russo hugs it out with the race card as Dave Mello explodes in indignation over “anti-Semitic rants”

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News analysis from last night’s race card eruptions:

The open HHA commissioner seat promised heat with controversial Executive Director Carmelo Garcia facing potentially stronger oversight in the shadow of his paid aide making racial remarks at the last Hoboken Housing Authority meeting.

It was the elephant in the room unsaid through much comment on the HHA board appointment.

The worst fears of the Old Guard became reality when Hoboken resident David Dening was appointed 5-4 with some of the ugliest race baiting and racist charges coming in recent months, not from the usual cast of Carmelitos, but from Old Guard council members themselves. Read More...

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City Council @ 7:00 with Hoboken Soprano $/$ Vision stakes on the line

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading

Part 2 (majority of meeting)

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Delivering the salivating profits from the undocumented Vision 20/20 “plan” is on tap in the background this evening when the City Council acts on an open Hoboken Housing Authority seat.

Hey, it ain’t a billion dollar Rockefeller project but this one would wet a lot of beaks.
Trading on zoning variances for $5,000 a pop is chump change; this is seven figure profits per building with expectation of a dozen and a half or more in the wings covering 15 acres of downtown Hoboken. Read More...

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The Old Guard ramps up to push Vision Money Money while feasting on ugly racial politics

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It’s no accident the sewer has been grabbed by the mud flaps and flung at Reform by the Hudson Reporter with two major government meetings on tap this week.

Tonight will see two HHA commissioner candidates representing two vastly different Hoboken views in opposition at the City Council and only one will walk away with the seat.

Thursday night the Hoboken Housing Authority Board follows and will swear in a commissioner and hold its annual reorganization on lower Jackson Street.

Let the trepidation begin! Read More...