'Cake Boss', Local Artists To Kick Off Hoboken Relief Event

HOBOKEN, NJ — TV's "Cake Boss," Buddy Valastro, along with local musicians, artists, and celebrities, will hold an event Saturday to kick off the Hoboken Relief Fund to benefit local businesses and residents "who have suffered adverse economic impact" due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The event will include Bongos frontman and author Richard Barone, "Real Housewives of New Jersey" reality star and local restaurant owner Chris Manzo, comedian and storyteller Adam Wade, and other members of the Hoboken community.

Companies and individuals who would like to donate to the Hoboken Relief Fund can visit www.HobokenReliefFund.com.

Mayor Ravi Bhalla stated, "I'm thrilled that this relief fund is launching in Hoboken to help provide a helping hand to those in need. This fund is an ideal way to give back to our community to help Hoboken recover from this crisis, and I encourage anyone who can afford to donate to please do so."

The fund co-chair, Councilwoman Jen Giattino, said, "Without our small businesses there would be a gaping hole in the heart and soul of our community. I am very excited to have the opportunity to ensure that our small businesses will be supported and I am hopeful that they will be able to receive funding that will help secure their future."

To check out the event, tune in on Saturday at 6 p.m. on Facebook here. The telethon is expected to run through 8:30 p.m.

The Hoboken Relief Fund Board of Trustees includes: Joe Barry, David Bistany (Rotary Club of Hoboken Representative), Co-Chair Phil Cohen, Donna Garban (Hoboken Business Alliance Representative), Co-Chair Jen Giattino, Secretary Irene Perello, and Treasurer Grant Sahag.

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