5 Stories You May Have Missed In Hoboken And Jersey City This Week

HUDSON COUNTY, NJ — Too busy to keep up with local news? It happens to the best of us. Here are five local stories you might want to review to be in the know in Hoboken and Jersey City:

Oh Rats

Not every "rat pack" makes Hoboken proud. The city said this week that it's taking measures to combat a growing rodent problem. Read more here.

Hit-And-Run

Days after video was made public of a Jersey City councilwoman hitting a bicyclist in an intersection, Councilwoman Amy DeGise released a statement Friday saying she won't resign and that she will release more information in the future. Meanwhile, a rally was planned for Saturday afternoon. Read more here.

Rents On The Rise...Or Not

The city of Hoboken told residents of the Rivington apartment complex that they will get relief because their landlords raised the rents more than what's allowed under rent control. Judging by the email we're getting, several other high-end buildings in Hoboken and Jersey City could be affected. Stay tuned. Read more here.

Get On Board With Education

Two slates and two independent candidates are running for school board in Jersey City, including a man named Alexander Hamilton. Read more here.

And just like in Jersey City, two slates and two independent candidates are running for school board in Hoboken. Read more here.

Monkeypox Update

Where can you get a monkeypox vaccine in and near Hudson County, and who's eligible? Find out more in one Hudson County mayor's update.

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