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1. New Owner Of Hoboken McDonald's Restaurant Plans To Make Changes (patch.com) — Hoboken residents will see changes at the Washington Street McDonald's as new owner Elijah Adderley takes over, emphasizing employee development and deeper community involvement. He plans partnerships with local schools and organizations, and wants the restaurant known not just for fast food, but for its long-term impact on Hoboken's community and workforce.
2. Hoboken Public Library Closes for a Restoration of Its Historic 1897 Interior (jerseydigs.com) — Hoboken's main public library branch at 500 Park Avenue is closed for a major restoration of its historic 1897 interior, with a partial reopening expected in early October. During the work, children's, teen, and adult services are shifting to the Grand Street branch, the Harrison Street learning center, outdoor park storytimes, lockers outside the main building, and the Hoboken Historical Museum.
3. Did T Thai Close in Hoboken? Here's What We Know (hobokengirl.com) — Longtime downtown spot T Thai at 102 Hudson Street appears to have quietly closed, with its phone disconnected and the space now listed for lease despite online listings still showing it open. As locals speculate, the uncovered facade has revealed signage from an older Hoboken butcher shop, offering a rare glimpse into the neighborhood's past while the future tenant remains unknown.
4. New 72-hour train could connect New York and Los Angeles by 2028 (traveltomorrow.com) — A private rail operator is pitching a 72-hour New York–to–Los Angeles train that would start and end at Hoboken Terminal instead of Penn Station, with PATH and ferry links into Manhattan. The proposed Transcontinental Chief would carry both passengers and vehicles on existing tracks, but it still lacks Amtrak's partnership and is now optimistically targeted for a May 2028 launch.
5. FBI Adds Fugitive Real Estate Fraudster to Most Wanted List (wrenews.com) — Federal authorities say a fugitive real estate executive once living in Hoboken has been added to the FBI's Most Wanted List over an alleged $650 million investor fraud scheme. Investigators believe he may now be in the Philippines, and they're offering a $150,000 reward while his family says he's recovering from a serious stroke and maintains his right to due process.
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