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It’s the unofficial start to summer: Memorial Day Weekend. The weather may not be on our side for an all-the-outside-time-you-can-handle kind of weekend, but we’ll try again next weekend. We’ve got all the Hudson County headlines to get you up to speed, including why NJ Governor Mikie Sherrill was in Hoboken, NJCU has its last graduation ceremony ever, and a Jersey City restaurant reopens nearly a year after a fire. And, best of all, the latest tally for our charitable donations thanks to our partnership with Alessio’s and the Hoboken Girl Breakfast Sandwich.
PS: 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.
– The Hoboken Girl and Alessio’s raised over $2K for The Flow Initiative through sales of The Hoboken Girl Breakfast Sandwich (The Hoboken Girl).
– Governor Mikie Sherrill visited Hoboken to announce flexible bar hours during World Cup matches (The Hoboken Girl).
– Hoboken has partnered with the HERO Campaign to promote designated driving and reduce drunk driving, becoming the first North Jersey municipality to join the initiative (The Hoboken Girl).
– The Hoboken Community Center broke ground on a new Choice Pantry that will expand food access with a grocery-style experience (The Hoboken Girl).
– Alessio’s has opened a new Downtown Jersey City location in the former Roman Nose space at 125 Newark Avenue (The Hoboken Girl).
– The Hoboken Volunteer Ambulance Corps opened a new state-of-the-art training facility during National EMS Week (The Hoboken Girl).
– Hoboken’s 2026 Memorial Day Parade returns on May 30th with what organizers say will be the largest version in the event’s history (The Hoboken Girl).
– Dän Bakery + Cafe is planning to open its second location in Hoboken, bringing its slow fermentation and traditional baking to the Mile Square (The Hoboken Girl).
– Dutch’s Sandwich Shop is opening a new express concept in Jersey City at the former Cafe Dolma space (The Hoboken Girl).
– Susan Beth Design Studio is preparing to open its own standalone Washington Street storefront in Hoboken, with personalized accessories, curated goods, and its popular Italian charm bar (The Hoboken Girl).
– Gnocchi on 9th has opened in Jersey City, marking the viral pasta spot’s first NJ location (The Hoboken Girl).
– Harry’s Daughter in Jersey City is reopening on June 5th following a kitchen fire in 2025 (The Hoboken Girl).
– Jersey City is pursuing a camera-assisted parking enforcement pilot program targeting issues like double parking, blocked bike lanes, crosswalk violations, and loading zone misuse (The Hoboken Girl).
– A federal audit is questioning $1.6 million in Union City police grant spending (HudPost).
– Jersey City approved plans for a new five-story mixed-use building at 569 Palisade Avenue with 11 apartments, ground-floor retail, car parking, and bike parking (Jersey Digs).
– Hudson County introduced a $23 million-plus bond ordinance to fund 2026 improvements across county parks, including projects in Jersey City, Hoboken, North Bergen, Bayonne, Union City, Secaucus, and more(Hudson County View).
– MENSHO, a Michelin Guide-recognized Japanese ramen brand founded in Tokyo, plans to open in Jersey City’s Journal Square this fall (The Hoboken Girl).
– Jersey City is mourning longtime police officer John “Johnny Boy” Mack, who died on May 5th after 24 years of service (HudPost).
– The NJEDA approved more than $29 million in tax credits for the New Jersey Symphony’s planned Symphony Center in Jersey City’s Powerhouse Arts District (RE-NJ).
– Old Navy is opening in Jersey City at Newport Centre in July 2026 (TikTok).
– The Jersey City Council approved ordinances to help protect tenants from unfair utility charges, requiring more disclosure and accountability around Ratio Utility Billing Systems (Hudson County View).
– A new Target has opened on Route 440 in Jersey City’s West Side, bringing a major big-box retailer, groceries, a CVS Pharmacy, and Starbucks to the area (Jersey City Times).
– Two Jersey City police officers arrested suspects in two separate shooting incidents during one shift, officials said (Hudson County View).
– A car and a backhoe got into an accident on Communipaw Avenue on Friday morning in Jersey City (HudPost via Instagram).
– The Hudson County Schools of Technology Community Resource Center is slated to close after more than three decades, a move workers say will eliminate 15 jobs and disrupt services (Hudson County View).
– Bayonne has started a $5.75 million renovation and expansion of Russell Golding Park, bringing new courts, playgrounds, a splash park, restrooms, and other upgrades (Jersey Digs).
– A Riverdale commuter has turned his often 90-minute-plus drive to Jersey City into TikTok content about the cost, stress, and unpredictability of North Jersey traffic (News 12).
– More than 60 groups are urging Governor Mikie Sherrill to immediately pause large AI data center projects in New Jersey over concerns about energy use, water demand, and community impacts (NJ Advance Media).
– The Jersey City Council voted down a cannabis consumption lounge application for The Other Side dispensary because the business is closed and owes the city back taxes (Hudson County View).
– New Jersey MVC chief Rosalie Johnson said the agency is not ready to fully do away with service appointments yet, though improving access and wait times remains a priority (NJ Advance Media).
– New Jersey moves toward becoming the first state to offer free universal postpartum home visits to all families with newborns (WHYY).
– New Jersey City University held its final commencement as an independent institution before its planned merger with Kean University (NJ Advance Media).
– World Cup demand is fueling Airbnb activity in New Jersey, where visitors and hosts are navigating a patchwork of local short-term rental laws (The New York Times).
– The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating a double fatal shooting on Old Bergen Road in Jersey City that left Luis Quintero and Kenneth Darby dead, with no arrests announced yet (Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office).
– Jersey City announced four free 2026 FIFA World Cup celebration events across the city from June through July (City of Jersey City).
– A Hudson County director is facing “triple-dipping” scrutiny after reportedly adding two part-time government jobs on top of his more than $200K county salary (Jersey City Times).
– The Hoboken City Council delayed its final budget vote while officials continue working to reduce a proposed municipal tax increase (Hudson County View).
– A proposed New Jersey bill to ban potassium bromate is sparking debate among pizza makers and food industry advocates over health concerns, costs, and how it could affect pizza dough (NJ Advance Media).
– A 23-year-old Jersey City driver was charged with endangering an injured victim after allegedly leaving the scene of a May 9th hit-and-run that injured a pedestrian near JFK Boulevard and Duncan Avenue (Hudson County View).
– The Port Authority plans to spend $200 million upgrading Newark Airport’s aging Terminal B, while a long-term replacement remains years away (NJ Advance Media).
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