🌱 Patch AM: What changes is Hoboken making at 15th and Hudson after the crash?

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In today's newsletter:

• What changes is Hoboken making at 15th and Hudson after the crash?
• How long will Midtown Direct trains be detoured into Hoboken?

Also on today's calendar: 40 Years of Ultimate Breaks and Beats: In Conversation with Breakbeat Lou and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Warmer; cloudy, then some sun, with a high of 75 and low of 60 degrees.
• Tuesday: Pleasant with some sunshine, temps: high: 75, low: 64.
• Wednesday: Very warm, with a high of 82 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hit-and-run crash spurs on pedestrian safety improvements in Hoboken (news12.com) — After a recent late-night hit-and-run at 15th and Hudson, Hoboken is rolling out new pedestrian safety measures in the Second Ward, including restriped crosswalks, clearer corners, and LED flashing stop signs. Local officials and workers say 15th Street feels especially dangerous, and they're calling for stronger traffic enforcement and more police presence to protect people walking in the area.
   

• New Dirty Soda Shop, Transit Updates + More News You Missed in Montclair + Essex County (themontclairgirl.com) — NJ Transit's Portal Bridge work is diverting weekday Midtown Direct trains into Hoboken through November 15, meaning local riders may need to adjust commutes and transfer plans. The broader roundup also highlights new businesses, development projects, and infrastructure debates across Montclair and Essex County that could interest Hoboken residents who travel, shop, or work in those communities.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hoboken

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 17
• 40 Years of Ultimate Breaks and Beats: In Conversation with Breakbeat Lou →
  Jersey City Free Public Library: Miller Branch, 489 Bergen Ave, Jersey City
  1:00 pm
Wednesday November 4
• Exit Strategies for Business Owners →
  il Tulipano, 1131 Pompton Ave, Cedar Grove
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday October 12
• Hoboken middle school fundraiser →
  Hoboken Middle School, 158 4th St, Hoboken
  9:00 am
• Historic Preservation Commission
  1st floor Board Room of the Holloway Building, 4 Jackson Square, Hoboken
  6:30 pm
Tuesday October 13
• Kids Art Classes at the Museum →
  Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St, Hoboken
  10:00 am
• JCCS Court Outreach @ CSPNJ
  CSPNJ Hudson Co Wellness Center, 422 MLK Dr., Jersey City
  11:00 am
• Vampire Diaries Trivia @The Hoboken Biergarten →
  The Hoboken Biergarten, 1422 Grand Street, Hoboken
  7:30 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Jeiris Cook at Grand Vin →
  Grand Vin, 500 Grand Street, Hoboken
  6:30 pm
Thursday October 15
• All Schools Open House 2026 →
  Damon Murray Community Gym, 605 Jackson St, Hoboken
  4:30 pm
Friday October 16
• NJ Family Leave Workshop →
  500 Park Ave, Hoboken
  10:30 am
Sunday October 18
• The Rocky Horror Picture Show →
  Mile Square Theatre, 1400 Clinton St, Hoboken
  6:27 pm
Sunday October 25
• The HoBOOken 5K & Scary Scurry Kids Run →
  100 Sinatra Dr, Hoboken
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Longtime Hoboken Resident and Community Leader Jen Giattino to be Honored October 16th —John McCann Read on Patch
• Hoboken Boy Has One Wish for His 12th Birthday - Help the Homeless —Melinda Vickerman Read on Patch

• Dollar General posted a job opening for Dollar General Store Associate in Union City. Apply here.
• Liberty Science Center posted a job opening for Exhibit Technician (Full Time) in Jersey City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hoboken here.

🗞 Nearby News

Union City

• McNair Academic Girls Varsity Soccer @ North Bergen (maxpreps.com)

Weehawken

• 1705 Park Ave #709, Weehawken, NJ 07086 (zillow.com)
• Hudson Tunnel boring starts in New Jersey, $1.29B river section next (railway.supply)

Jersey City

• Indian Restaurant Owner Opens Speakeasy-Style Whiskey Spot In Jersey City (patch.com)
• Jersey City Honors Former Fire Director Armando Roman During Hispanic Heritage Month (TAPinto.net)
• Jersey City's Five Corners Library to Reopen Oct. 13 Following HVAC Repairs (TAPinto.net)

Ok Hoboken! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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