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Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. New Restaurant To Open In Hoboken On Friday (patch.com) — Hoboken residents are getting a new grab-and-go drink spot as Sober Shot opens Friday at 1200 Washington Street, taking over the former Smart Cleaners and Alterations space. Known for its crafted beverages like Japanese matcha, lavender milk, and specialty coffees, the tiny Hoboken shop will focus on quick takeout rather than indoor seating. Locals are also invited to share tips on other Hoboken restaurant openings or closings.
2. Hoboken lawsuit that claims Bhalla took 'bribe' will depose Pellegrini from prison (hudsoncountyview.com) — A high-profile lawsuit involving Hoboken's handling of a medical cannabis license is moving forward, with a judge ordering testimony from former city health director Leo Pellegrini while he's in federal prison. The case centers on allegations about how a cannabis application was treated during Ravi Bhalla's mayoral administration, and a trial is currently scheduled for mid-December.
3. Hoboken Construction Update: A Look at What's Rising Across the Mile Square City (jerseydigs.com) — Major construction is reshaping Hoboken, from the Hoboken Connect overhaul of Lackawanna Terminal and new Hudson Place Pedestrian Plaza to big residential projects like Charlie, Hoboken Urby, and 1500 Clinton. Smaller mixed-use buildings are rising across Madison, Washington, and Adams Streets, while Harborside Park and other green spaces advance along the waterfront. Several long-discussed projects, however, remain stalled or vacant.
4. Unpredictable commutes shape the workday for many New Jersey riders (news12.com) — A Hoboken resident's unpredictable New Jersey Transit bus rides into Manhattan are so chaotic he's turned them into content for his growing "Hoboken Gossip" Instagram account. His daily struggle for a seat, traffic delays, and Lincoln Tunnel backups will feel familiar to many local commuters who follow along to laugh off shared frustrations.
5. 5 US Cities Hire Robot Called 'Dax' to Help Survey and Repair Sidewalks–Kids Love Him (goodnewsnetwork.org) — Hoboken is one of five U.S. cities rolling out "Dax," a sidewalk-surveying robot that helps identify uneven or damaged pavement to improve pedestrian safety. City officials say pairing this tech with resident feedback supports Hoboken's broader Vision Zero-style push to reduce traffic deaths and keep walkers, cyclists, and stroller-pushers off dangerous roadways.
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