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The saying, the only thing protecting the First Amendment is the Second Amendment never appeared more true than it is today than with the passing of a judicial giant: Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.

Simultaneously, the vocalized hatred of the Second Amendment has never been more pronounced as at the time of Scalia’s passing in American history.

There’s no better day than today with love the operative word to read the true constitutional aspects of settled law on the Second Amendment authored by the late great justice. Read More...

On February 18th, a meeting scheduled at the Wallace School promises to present three plans in the latest public review of Rebuild by Design, numerous options funded as part of a $230 million commitment by the federal government offering innovative flooding protections for Hoboken.

On Washington Street, one redesign plan offers no such a la carte option. It’s one size fits all and when the public points out failings in regard to public safety, business operations, access, etc. the concerns fall into a consulting black hole. Out comes the same plan with minimal tweaks and the voicing for more of the same. Read More...

From the desk of Councilman Ravi Bhalla:

As everyone here knows, Hoboken is an amazing city and it’s obvious why more and more families are choosing to stay here for the long term and why people love to visit. It’s why new businesses are opening, from the great new independent bookstore Little City Books to the ambitious e-commerce startup Jet.com. Read More...

The City of Hoboken announces:

A bunch of donkeys gathered together last night at Moran’s to watch the New Hampshire primary results come in. By the time most had hoofed over, the winners were already announced.

Turned out to be a yuge victory for the Donald and a blistering win for a new “convert” to the Democrat Party in Bernie Sanders.

The early results didn’t dampen the spirits or the turnout. Among the local political glitterati turning out: Mayor Dawn Zimmer, Freeholder Anthony “Stick” Romano, Councilman Ruben Ramos and a rumored appearance by City Council President Jen Giattino. Pupie swung by and posted guard at the door. Read More...

City of Hoboken announces:

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Rebuild by Design (RBD) Hudson River Project team will host a community meeting to introduce the three Build Alternatives that have emerged after evaluating all of the comments received on the five concepts presented at a public meeting on December 10, 2015.  Read More...

Bad feeling arises at the last North Hudson Sewerage Authority meeting when a Union City commissioner hears about some comments made at the City Council meeting.

NHSA commissioner Libero Marotta is upset with Councilman Ravi Bhalla and criticism directed at the agency.

For the full story, see the Hudson County View: http://hudsoncountyview.com/marotta-rips-hobokens-bhalla-over-criticism-of-north-hudson-sewerage-authority/

The meeting is scheduled for 7:30. No action will be taken tonight but the meeting is a predecessor to an important up or down vote next Wednesday.

The public will get to air their feelings on all aspects of the plan. The Chamber of Commerce is reportedly upset with members and local merchants on Washington Street up in arms over both the plan and a late scheduled meeting last Friday at City Hall.

The mayor reportedly arrived late and left after only a short time; some say five minutes. Expect lots of fireworks tonight. Read More...