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Updates from Hoboken City Council President Jen Giattino

Hoboken City Council President Jen Giattino announces:






Greetings Neighbors:

Hope your summer is everything you want it to be and you are managing to stay cool through these soaring temperatures.
Just wanted to stay in touch with a couple of events and some info … 


2016 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT


Tuesday, August 2, 2016

The Hoboken Police Department
and 
Stevens Police Department
will be hosting 

“National Night Out in Hoboken”
 
Location: Church Square Park 

Time: 5pm until 9pm

REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR FALL RECREATION!
Click HERE to visit the City of Hoboken website to see all the different programs available or… jump straight to REGISTER 

SPAGHETTI DINNER BLOCK PARTY
Thursday, Aug. 25th, 2016
5:00pm to 8:00pm
Walkway along Sinatra Drive 
btwn. 1st & 2nd Streets

Tickets are:
$25 for adults
$10 for children 12 & under
$15 for seniors
$250 To reserve a table (seats 10 people) 

Seating is limited, so buy tickets early.

Ticket includes:
4 kinds of pasta, meatballs, sausage, eggplant parmigiana, salad, bread & Italian desserts
and featuring performance by Zack Alexander (2016 Sinatra Idol Winner)

Wine, beer, water and soda will also be available at additional cost sold to raise funds for the Hoboken Ambulance Corp. Outside alcohol is not permitted. Coolers will be checked at the entrance.

Tickets can be purchased at: 

City Hall, 94 Washington St. on the 2nd floor from the Cultural Affairs Office, 
94 Washington Street

Only cash or money orders will be accepted.
Tickets being sold until TBD.
No tickets will be sold at the door, night of the event.

For more information, call 201-420-2207 or gfallo@hobokennj.org




PARK AVENUE BRIDGE UPDATE

When work resumes, construction will be done overnight. 

Sunday thru Thursday 8pm-6am and Friday 10pm -8am

HOBOKEN POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFERS BIKE THEFT 
PREVENTION TIPS
During the summer months, there has been an increase in bicycle thefts throughout different areas of Hoboken. The Hoboken Police Department offers the following tips to protect your bike: 

  • ALWAYS LOCK UNATTENDED BICYCLES. Lightweight cable or chain locks do not provide adequate security in most areas. Use a heavy duty U type lock. Do not protect a $1000 mode of transportation with a $10 lock
  • For the greatest theft deterrence, use two locks such as a U-lock and a locking cable. The longer it takes a thief to get through your bike security, the less likely your bike will be stolen
  • Lock to a fixed, immovable object like a permanent bike rack. Be careful not to lock to items that can be easily cut, broken or removed. Be careful that your bike cannot be lifted over the top of the object to which it is locked
  • Properly secure bicycles in garages or storage units
  • Remove or secure any bicycle components and accessories that can easily be taken
  • Observe individuals loitering near parked bicycles, even if the bikes are locked. Call the Hoboken Police Department at 201-420-2100 to report suspicious activity and provide a good suspect description. 

A thief with the proper tools can steal a bicycle in under a minute. Bicycles have been taken from bike racks and outside residences, while secured to gates. To help combat these thefts, the Hoboken Police Department urges residents to keep bicycles inside their homes whenever possible and not outside the gates or inside their garages unsecured. When a bicycle needs to be locked outdoors, always use a lock and chain of the highest quality and lock the bicycle in a well-lit place with high foot traffic. 

Anyone who observes individuals loitering near parked bicycles is asked to call the Hoboken Police Department at 201-420-2100 to report any suspicious activity and provide a good description of the suspect.

The Hoboken Police Department uses the National Bike Registry to help bicycle owners recover their bicycles in case of theft. Bicycle owners can visit the Police Department to complete a bicycle registration forms which will be kept on file. Bicycle owners should bring their bicycle serial number(s), descriptive information (frame size, color, make, etc.) and purchase receipt (if available) to complete the registration.




HOBOKEN MOVIES UNDER THE STARS  

 Mon. July 25 –  Star Wars: The Force Awakens  (rescheduled to August 29th)

Mama Johnson Field 4th St. bet Jackson & Harrison St.

Wed. July 27 –  Jurassic World 
7:30pm  – Performance by singer  / songwriter  Mya Hansen 

Wed. August 3 –  Minions  7pm – My Gym Hoboken will start the night with a free demo for children!

 
Wed. August 10 – The Peanuts Movie 
7pm – Preschool of Rock will start the night with a musical performance for the whole family!


Wed. August 17 – Inside Out

7pm – My Gym Hoboken will start the night with a free demo for children!

Schedules are subject to change.
In case of heavy rain, film presentation will be canceled.
Assisted listening devices available upon request with 3 weeks advance notice.

For further information call Geri Fallo (201) 420-2207.



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Thank you to all the members of the public for their input…
Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions,

Sincerely,

Jen Giattino

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