Hoboken Residents Honored For Women's History Month

Hoboken, NJ – Hoboken officials honored several local women in concert with Women’s History Month during a City Council meeting last week.

During the March 16 public meeting, Mayor Dawn Zimmer and the Hoboken City Council honored local blogger Jennifer Casson Tripucka, former Board of Education member Ruthy Tyroler, small business owners Kate Jacobs, Donna Garban & Emmanuelle Morgan of Little City Books, beauticians Davida Serrano and Victoria Vazquez, and Hoboken Charter School student Rebeca Reyes.

"I am thrilled to recognize these outstanding leaders today during Women’s History Month," said Zimmer. "There is no better example of women making a difference in our community than the talented group we are honoring here today. I thank them for their selfless commitment to our community, and for serving as an inspiration to us all."

According to city officials:

• Jennifer Casson Tripucka is the founder of the popular blog Hoboken Girl (HobokenGirl.com), which publishes up-to-date information on a wide variety of events and local businesses in Hoboken. Jennifer and her 15 contributing writers help readers discover “local food, fashion, fun and people that Hoboken has to offer." Each week, she also profiles successful women in the City through the "Hoboken Girl of the Week."
• Ruthy Tyroler is a former President of the Hoboken Board of Education. Recently, Ruthy held a "Women in Leadership" event at Hoboken High School, where she organized an assembly before girls from Hoboken Junior and Senior High School, the Hoboken charter schools, and private schools to celebrate accomplished women who made a difference in their local communities.
• Beauticians Davida Serano and Victoria Vazquez of Sole Salon organize a monthly makeover for local residents in need of a helping hand. Each month, Davida and Victoria receive recommendations to assist a selection of residents who cannot normally afford the cost associated with hair and makeup and perform their services free of charge.
• Kate Jacobs, Donna Garban and Emmanuelle Morgan are the founders of the independent bookstore, Little City Books. In addition to hosting local authors and book releases, Little City Books partners with the local schools to host readings, poetry workshops, book clubs, and several other activities for children.
• Rebeca Reyes is an accomplished honor roll student at Hoboken Charter School. She volunteers at the Hoboken Shelter and makes jewelry for children at Hoboken University Medical Center, where she is a member of the CarePoint Youth Leadership Program. Additionally, Rebeca will be painting a mural in the Hoboken Library’s new teen space, and will participate in the Hoboken Drain Mural Project. Her goal is to become a nurse practitioner so she can help people in need.

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