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Another week of news in Hoboken and Jersey City, and a ton of things going on at that. Among the local headlines: a proposed bill could bring back retro blue plates for New Jersey drivers, an executive order from the Governor of New Jersey is pushing NJ Transit to clean up its act, plus, several new businesses are opening in the area.
Every week, we round up the top news stories of the week from both our site and aggregate across the web from various sources because there’s SO much happening. You can read more at the links below, and always feel free to submit any news tips to [email protected] or via DM @thehobokengirl on IG. Our email newsletter also shares more of our top stories on a twice-weekly basis, which you can sign up for here.
– Pronto Pasta is set to open on Clinton Street with a made-to-order concept, is opening in Hoboken (The Hoboken Girl).
– Hoboken’s Little Stitchery, opened on March 28th, is a modern space for needlepoint supplies, classes, and crafting community events (The Hoboken Girl).
– A Hoboken man was charged with federal weapons crimes after being arrested by the FBI on Thursday, March 26th (The Hoboken Girl).Â
– A Jersey City zoning complaint has been filed against The Hive, prompting community members to email officials and attend an upcoming April 9th meeting in support of the space (JC Reddit + Jersey City Zoning).
– A new diner concept from the team behind Cheech’s Bagels called Rosie’s is coming to Jersey City (The Hoboken Girl).
– A new executive order now requires NJ Transit to create a plan within 45 days to improve cleanliness, safety, accessibility, and real-time rider information across the system (The Local Girl).Â
– A ground stop temporarily halted flights at Newark Airport on March 23, causing delays and disruptions for passengers (The Hoboken Girl).
– Officials have suspended security wait-time updates due to TSA staffing shortages, leading to unpredictable lines and delays (News12 New Jersey).Â
– Three new New Jersey laws limit ICE operations, including banning agents from wearing masks (The Local Girl)
– Federal prosecutors say two former Hudson County parks directors were involved in a massive bribery scheme, allegedly taking more than $1.5 million in cash, kickbacks, and home renovations in exchange for steering contracts to a vendor (Gothamist).Â
– New Jersey has spent about $800,000 on cybersecurity tools that many municipalities and districts are reportedly not using (NJ.com).Â
– A New Jersey man has been charged with running an illegal sports merchandise operation out of his mother’s garage (NJ.com).Â
– Jersey City officials are planning to launch a citywide committee to guide how artificial intelligence is implemented across municipal operations and services (Hudson County View).Â
– PATH riders may soon see changes at the turnstiles, as the Port Authority begins planning a major overhaul of fare gates to modernize the system, improve accessibility, and reduce fare evasion (Port Authority of NY & NJ).
– Officials say refunds will be issued to drivers who were improperly charged by a Liberty State Park parking lot operator (Jersey City Times).
– The Good Dog Foundation is accepting Hoboken + Jersey City pups to train as certified therapy dogs that visit hospitals, schools, and more (The Hoboken Girl).
– Authorities shut down five Jersey City smoke shops accused of illegally selling unregulated cannabis and vape products (NJ.com).Â
– Closures on Observer Highway in Hoboken will cause detours due to flood mitigation construction (The Hoboken Girl).
– A New Jersey bill could bring back retro blue license plates from the 1980s as an optional design for drivers across the state (The Local Girl).Â
– The Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey opened a new maternal and child health facility in Secaucus (HudPost).
– Five Union City police officers were suspended in 2025 over incidents including DUIs and altercations with civilians (Hudson County View).
– Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting in Union City after a 42-year-old North Bergen man was found with gunshot wounds near Bergenline Avenue and 44th Street and later pronounced dead at the hospital, with no arrests made so far (Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office).
– Two North Bergen police lieutenants have been suspended after allegedly making racial slurs in videos and group chats, prompting an internal investigation (Hudson County View).Â
– In a controversial move, Jersey City Public Schools have abandoned an $865,000 software investment and returned to an older system, raising questions about spending and decision-making (Jersey City Times).
– A Jersey City report identified systemic failures that lead to its subpar response to the recent snowstorms. (Jersey City Press Release).Â
– The Jersey City Council designates August 27 as a mental health day in honor of Andrew Washington (Hudson County View).
– Jersey City police seized large quantities of marijuana and THC products in a smoke shop crackdown, recovering about 16 pounds of weed and hundreds of thousands of doses (Hudson County View).
– Seacaucus singer Syd Millevoi is a contestant on NBC’s The Voice (Asbury Park Press).
– Jersey City approves its first two cannabis consumption lounges (Hudson County View).Â
-AÂ massive tunnel-boring machine is expected to begin drilling the new NY-NJ commuter tunnel later this year as part of the Gateway Project (NJ.com).Â
– The Hoboken Board of Education unanimously approves preliminary $104.8 million budget that includes a 27% tax hike (Hudson County View).
– Mochi Dough Jersey City celebrates its grand opening this weekend at 68 Monitor Street (Press Release). Â
– A Jersey City judge sharply criticized a prosecutor over delays in providing discovery evidence in the DUI case against former aide Phil Orphanidis (Hudson County View).
– Police responded to a fatal incident in uptown Hoboken in March 2026, prompting an ongoing investigation and community concern (The Hoboken Girl).
– The Jersey City Council approves a resolution to explore using eminent domain for the Heights hospital site as part of redevelopment efforts (Hudson County View).
– The Jersey City location of popular bakery + coffee shop The Hive is facing challenges from neighbors based on zoning questions (Better Blocks New Jersey).Â
– New Jersey lawmakers are advancing a bill that would require large, energy-intensive data centers to pay most of the costs for the electricity infrastructure they need (The Local Girl).
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