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1. Texas Man Damaged 14 Cars In Hoboken, Police Say (patch.com) — Hoboken residents are learning more about a weekend incident in which police say a 33-year-old Texas man damaged 14 parked cars around town, causing more than $11,000 in total losses. Officers said the suspect was arrested in Edison, brought back to Hoboken for processing, and then taken to the Hudson County Correctional Facility.
2. Hoboken, Jersey City Dig Out After Nor'easter: See Photos, Rain Totals (patch.com) — Hoboken saw more than two inches of rain, flooding in low-lying and waterfront areas, and temporary closures of the waterfront walkway and parks during the weekend nor'easter. Officials urged residents to avoid the riverfront until conditions improved, while nearby Jersey City and Edgewater reported debris, strong winds, and minor damage as cleanup and reopening got underway Monday morning.
3. NJ Transit Crash In Hoboken 10 Years Ago Was Followed By Grief, Changes, New Loss (patch.com) — Ten years after the deadly NJ Transit crash at Hoboken Terminal that killed commuter Fabiola de Kroon and injured more than 100 people, investigators' findings have driven major safety upgrades, including Positive Train Control and new medical screening. The article revisits the human toll on de Kroon's family and explains how NJ Transit has changed operations at Hoboken to reduce future risks.
4. Sherrill Doubles State-Land Housing Plan as Work Proceeds on Hoboken Transit Site (hudsonreporter.com) — Work is already underway on new housing at a Hoboken transit property as New Jersey doubles its plan for homes on state-owned land, potentially adding tens of thousands of units statewide. A new report identifies additional sites between Atlantic City and Jersey City, while officials and housing advocates say boosting supply on underused parcels like parking lots could ease rents and help families stay in their communities.
5. Dean from Off Campus Spotted in Hoboken (Yes, Actor Stephen Kalyn) (hobokengirl.com) — Actor Stephen Kalyn, who plays Dean in Amazon's Off Campus, was spotted around downtown Hoboken near Dear Maud and Prime Cycle Body, sparking plenty of reader DMs. The story recaps his local visit, notes the show's book tie-in at Little City Books, and invites Hoboken residents to share any additional sightings with The Hoboken Girl.
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