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🌱 Patch AM: New Restaurant To Open In Hoboken On Friday
You won't want to miss Paid Family Leave Insurance Workshop on the Hoboken Patch calendar
Hi Hoboken! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- New specialty drink shop opens Friday on Washington Street
- Why is a former Hoboken health director testifying from federal prison?
- Which Hoboken projects are rising fast—and which are still stuck?
Also on today's calendar: Paid Family Leave Insurance Workshop and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 69 degrees.
- Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 82, low: 67.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
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.
📸 Around Hoboken
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hoboken
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- Paid Family Leave Insurance Workshop →
Church Square Park Toddler Playground, 5th St, Hoboken
10:30 am - Youth Connect
Hudson Pride Center Union City Location, 4428 Bergenline Ave, Union City, NJ, 07087, United States
6:00 pm - Jumpstart Program - Freshman
James J Ferris High School Jersey City, NJ 07302
8:30 am - Fully funded Autodesk CAD & Revit training program. →
Live online Robotech CAD Solutions Inc
10:00 am - Beyond the Binary
Hudson Pride Center Jersey City Location, 3000 John F. Kennedy Blvd Suite 306, Jersey City, NJ, 07306, United States
6:00 pm - Rainbow Elders Virtual Meeting
Hudson Pride Center 176 Palisade Ave 3rd floor, Jersey City, NJ 07306
6:00 pm - Jump Start Program -Sophomores
James J Ferris High School Jersey City, NJ 07302
8:30 am - Positive Living Lab
Hudson Pride Center Union City Location, 4428 Bergenline Ave, Union City, NJ, 07087, United States
6:00 pm - Jump Start Program - Juniors and Seniors
James J Ferris High School Jersey City, NJ 07302
8:30 am - Hoboken HS Football Home vs Glen Ridge HS
Hoboken Public School District Louis M. Taglieri Jr. Stadium
6:30 pm - The 'Letting Go' Reset →
Hudson Healing Arts LLC, 51 Newark St., Hoboken
7:00 pm - Decide With Confidence Virtual Workshop →
Virtual Event, Hoboken
7:00 pm
Friday August 28
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
Monday September 14
Thursday September 17
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Candid Dispensary Now Open in The Heights, Bringing 'Bluntly Better' Cannabis to Jersey City
JERSEY CITY, NJ — The Heights has a new neighbor. Candid Dispensary, a licensed adult-use cannabis retailer, is now open at 3662 John F. Kennedy... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Sodexo, Inc. posted a job opening for Stock Worker and Receiver in Jersey City. Apply here.
- AIG - American International Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Underwriting Quality Manager in Jersey City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hoboken here.
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: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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