Any follower of the City Council meetings is aware the public weighs in at the end of the evening.  This has often meant a member of the public with an issue or concern signs up one day at 7:00 pm but lands up speaking the next day – as the public’s opportunity often doesn’t come until past midnight or far later.

All of that is about to change if new council rules are adopted Wednesday night with the public portion being moved near the beginning of the council meeting after ordinances up for final adoption are considered. Read More...

Steve Rofsky a member of the Hoboken Municipal Hospital Authority passed away suddenly earlier today with what was believed to be an aneurysm.  Rofsky was a critical part of the leadership appointed to the hospital board who took decisive action and in the end saved both the hospital and Hoboken from bankruptcy.  Steve is survived by his wife Toby and sons Phillip and Marc. He was 55.

The following is a statement from Toni Tomarazzo who worked closed with Steve on the HMHA:

It is with great regret that I write to inform you that my friend and Hoboken Municipal Hospital Authority colleague Steve Rofsky passed away. Steve spent more than two and half years contributing to the great success of Hoboken University Medical Center.  Steve and his wonderful wife Toby moved to Maxwell Place as “almost” empty nesters…after spending years in and around Freehold, NJ – where they proudly raised two terrific sons – Phillip and Marc.  Steve and Toby met Mayor Zimmer at an event in Maxwell Place and during their meeting Steve told the Mayor about his background and mentioned that if she needed anything she should feel free to call him. Not long after Steve inquired about the Hoboken Municipal Hospital Authority it was clear that  his outstanding professional experience made him a perfect fit for the task ahead of the Authority.  Steve held increasingly senior positions in structured workouts and  credit analysis.  He was a senior executive at Ambac and recently joined the rating agency Moodys.  In addition to his professional responsibilities Steve accepted the role of Treasurer of the Authority.  He lead the Finance Committee and also coordinated the annual audits.  Steve’s greatest contribution was his even tempered disposition that was steady as a rock.  If there was a HMHA yearbook, he would appear on the page titled “Most Likely To Walk Slowly Out of a Fire”.   His collegial demeanor and sharp wit were always present and his extensive knowledge of healthcare, financing and workouts provided the platform for the successful sale of Hoboken University Medical Center. Steve’s family and friends will greatly miss this kind, genuine and honest man.  And the people of Hoboken owe him a huge debt of  gratitude for his significant contributions to our community.  His presence will be greatly missed and his legacy will live on. Sincerely Toni Tomarazzo

Talking Ed Note: The above video took place last October at a press conference saying the hospital’s salvation was close at hand.  In this short clip, Steve demonstrated what Hoboken was on the cusp of accomplishing.  Never once did I hear him mention HIS contribution.  MSV heard of it from others – and often. Read More...

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At the end of the Hoboken Housing Authority public meeting, a seething Maryanne Camporeale said of fellow commissioner Jake Stuiver, “He’s a sneaky son of a bitch.  He could have talked to Jeanne (Rodriguez) or talked to Carmelo (Garcia, HHA Executive Director).  He’s a nasty, small minded person… He wants to humiliate me because I opposed him (for Chair).  This is payback for me not voting for him… I’l get him.”

Former HHA commissioner Maryanne Camporeale was forced to recuse herself to the audience. She was none too happy with the chain of events.  Rear middle is the chair where she usually sits in at the meetings.

The rules requiring commissioners fulfilling mandatory classes within 18 months can not be overruled by any local commissioners or the Executive Director. Read More...

Unconfirmed word is coming out of tonight’s HHA meeting, commissioner HHA Maryanne Camporeale has been ejected from the board due to failure to take required federal courses over a statue governed 18 month period.

HHA Commissioner Maryanne Camporeale failed to complete required Federal classes. By law, the position is reopened.  Look out here comes Reform.

The ejection if accurate means a position has opened again on the board and the Hoboken City Council will likely be looking to fill the spot next week.

Reform will be positioned to identify a candidate in nomination and a vote.

Last month, Councilman Michael Russo was replaced at the end of his term by Councilman Dave Mello a fourth ward resident. Read More...

The earlier stories on the shadowy political operative payroll of the Mason Civic League aren’t quite dry but the civil penalties noted may be.  After some additional digging, there’s criminal risk of the federal variety in addition to the potential $50,000 in fines.

From the IRS website:

As noted by a reader yesterday who is filing an IRS referral on the Mason Civic League yesterday, the key component is Title 26 USC.  The fines for such willful violations run up to $250,00 and jail time is as serious a count as computer intrusion: five years. Read More...

Beth Mason operative Matt Calicchio  strolls past an uptown outdoor Washington St. eatery last Saturday on his way to Beth Mason’s Gallery 1200.

Hoboken Councilwoman Beth Mason is known to carry a few people on the payroll.  On the political side she’s retained multiple political consulting firms who all whisper in her ear about how they will make her dreams for power come true.  Sometimes she tells them together they will make her dreams come true….

Last Saturday, the very day the Hudson Reporter story came out confirming political operative Matt Calicchio had been slammed in Union City Municipal Court by a judge that called his testimony “garbage,” fate brought us together at an outdoor meal on upper Washington Street. Read More...

City of Hoboken announces:

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“Rolling In The Deep”
There’s a fire starting in my heart Reaching a fever pitch, it’s bringing me out the dark Finally I can see you crystal clear Go ‘head and sell me out and I’ll lay your ship [shit] bare See how I leave with every piece of you Don’t underestimate the things that I will do There’s a fire starting in my heart Reaching a fever pitch And it’s bringing me out the dark =&2=&: This is a work in progress… more to come. Enjoy the taste.

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IRS referral form is available click here: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f3949a.pdf

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Al Capone

Leona Helmsley

Beth Mason

Ricky Mason

IRS referral form is available at the link here: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f3949a.pdf

Ricky Mason original graphic courtesy Grafix Avenger