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April 24, 2013

Free Do It Yourself Spring Birdwatching in New Jersey 5/9 at 6pm at Hoboken Public Library

Filed under: Hoboken,Hoboken Public Library,New Jersey — Tags: , , , , — TheBoken @ 2:45 PM

Here is another upcoming event at the Hoboken Library….

Free Do It Yourself  Spring Birdwatching in New Jersey 5/9 at 6pm at Hoboken Public Library

Hoboken Library Bird Watching DIY 5-9-2013

Join the Hoboken Public Library  Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 6:00 PM for our continuing series of Score seminars n and birdwatcher Matt Latham. Students will learn about the basics of getting into birdwatching, what types of birds to look for in Spring, and where to find them in New Jersey. There will also be lots of books, resources, guides and other materials for you to sample and checkout!

Please RSVP at (201) 420-2347. Visit their website at www.hobokenlibrary.org.

The Hoboken Public Library is located at 500 Park Avenue, Hoboken NJ.

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March 31, 2013

Photo of the Day–Red Bulls Stadium HDR

Filed under: Hoboken,New Jersey,Photo Of The Day,Red Bulls — Tags: , , — TheBoken @ 9:55 AM

Red Bulls Satdium HDR 3-30-2013 Photo of the Day Hoboken

Yesterday, TheBoken.com took a field trip to see a Red Bulls MLS soccer game. The weather yesterday was perfect for such an outing made better by the fact the Red Bulls prevailed 2-1 over Phildelphia. Here is a photo of the stadium from the press box.

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March 25, 2013

Washington Street Shuffle–Midtown Authentic moves to 700 Garden Street in Hoboken

Midtown Authentic Moves to 700 Garden Street in Hoboken 3-25-2013

Midtown Authentic formerly at 728 Washington Street has moved to 700 Garden Street in Hoboken. The move puts the 2nd hand luxury consignment store off of Washington Street but in a prime spot in Midtown on the corner of 7th and Garden Street. The website describes the store as follows:

Midtown Authentic is the ultimate online /NY/NJ retail destination for buying and selling

authentic pre-ownedluxury handbags, shoes, jewelry, select clothing and accessories from

the best designers in the world.

The website is still http://www.midtownauthentic.com/ and the phone number is 201-253-0470. The store owner is excited about the space and TheBoken.com wishes him luck in the new and improved location.

Midtown Authentic Hoboken New Location 3-24-2013

The new exterior of Midtown Authentic at 700 Garden Street Hoboken, NJ

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March 13, 2013

Congratulations to Miss Jenna Drew Winner of 2013 Miss New Jersey International!

Filed under: Hoboken,New Jersey — Tags: , , — TheBoken @ 1:55 PM

Congratulations to Jenna Drew, a Hoboken resident and the winner of Miss New Jersey International 2013 this last weekend. She plans to use her position and notoriety to raise awareness abut Celiac Disease. Read hew note below and additional links for more info:

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Jenna Drew Miss New Jersey International 2013 – photo credit Richard Krauss

“I am excited to announce that I was crowned Miss New Jersey International 2013 on Saturday, March 9 where I represented Hoboken in the platform based pageant held in East Brunswick, NJ.

I will spend my year as Miss New Jersey International promoting my platform, Celiac Disease Awareness.  One in 133 people have Celiac Disease which is an autoimmune disorder where a person is unable to digest a protein called gluten.  Gluten is in wheat, rye and barley and commonly found in foods like pizza, pastas, cookies, cakes and other processed foods.  As Miss New Jersey International, I will work to raise awareness for Celiac Disease because living with non-diagnosed Celiac Disease can lead to other autoimmune disorders, infertility, cancer and other health issues.

From July 22 to 28th, I will compete for the title of Miss International in Chicago, IL.  From previous awareness events and volunteer work, I was named a Celiac Awareness All-Star by the National Foundation of Celiac Awareness for my efforts to raise awareness for Celiac Disease.

As I prepare to compete for the national pageant, I will work even harder in the New Jersey community to raise awareness for Celiac Disease as well as volunteer with the American Heart Association, the pageant’s cause of choice.”

- Jenna Drew Miss New Jersey International 2013

For more information about the Miss New Jersey International Pageant, the phases of competition and more, you can visit http://njpageants.com.
If you’d like a little more information on the National Foundation of Celiac Awareness, you can find them here at http://www.celiaccentral.org.
Throughout the year,  Jenna will be updating her Facebook page with events, appearances and volunteer work in and around New Jersey.  Her official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jenna-Drew-Miss-New-Jersey-International-2013/617536238260417
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January 29, 2013

Great Beer Expo at Meadowlands February 2, 2013 12-9pm

Filed under: Beer,New Jersey — Tags: , , , — TheBoken @ 1:35 PM

This is for beer lovers that don’t mind a short trip out of Hoboken to the Meadowlands….

NJ Great Beer Expo 2-2-2013

The 3rd Annual International Great Beer Expo: Meadowlands February 2, 2013

20+ Countries/50+ International Brewers/100+ Beers

The biggest names in international brewing will gather at the Meadowlands Exposition Center at Harmon Meadow, 355 Plaza Dr Secaucus, NJ for the third annual International Great Beer Expo.

This international beer tasting extravaganza will showcase more than 50 breweries from across the globe, each providing samples of their country’s proudest brewing achievement. Your admission ticket includes beer sampling, souvenir tasting glass, and admission to the beer seminars.

Shoulder to shoulder with some of America’s best breweries, will be amazing breweries from Japan, Germany, France, Belgium, Italy, Ireland, Mexico, Austria, Nicaragua, Thailand, Poland, New Zealand, Indonesia, Sweden, China, and others.

Tickets On Sale Now! Go to: http://www.greatbeerexpo.com/meadowlands/ to purchase online

Session I: 12:30 pm – 4:00pm (doors open at 12:00 pm)
Price:
Online: $40
Event Day (if available):$55
Designated Driver: $10

Session II: 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm (doors open at 5:00 pm)
Price:
Online: $40
Event Day (if available): $55
Designated Driver: $10

Tickets are $40 each when purchased online in advance of the event. If tickets still remain, they will be $55 on event day at the door (cash only). Ticket price includes a souvenir tasting glass marked with a 2 oz. pour line and beer tasting.

Designated Driver tickets are available for $10. A DD ticket holder will get a bottle of water. Designated drivers do NOT receive a tasting glass and are NOT permitted to sample any beer. Any designated driver seen drinking will be removed from the festival immediately. Designated drivers must be 21+ and present valid photo ID for entry.

Everyone who purchases a ticket will get in. No tickets will be sold once the event sells out. We have limited the number of attendees to insure that everyone that purchases a ticket will be able to sample the beers they want and move around with ease.

There will be plenty of water and food available for purchase. If you really love great beer, this is the festival for you. We will keep updating the list of expected beers on our site, so check back often.

All attendees must show valid photo I.D at the door to be admitted. You must be 21 or older to attend this event. No Exceptions! No children, toddlers, infants, strollers, or pets are permitted.

Proper identification is the responsibility of the attendee. Failure to present proper, valid photo identification (driver’s license or passport) will result in denial of entry with no refund offered.

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November 26, 2012

Governor Christie Releases Preliminary Assessment – Hurricane Sandy Cost New Jersey $29.4 Billion!

Filed under: Hurricane Sandy,New Jersey — Tags: , , — TheBoken @ 11:50 AM

These numbers are preliminary but mind blowing…..

Christie Administration Releases Hurricane Sandy

Preliminary Damage Assessment

Christie Administration Releases Hurricane Sandy Preliminary Damage Assessment

Figure Accounts for Cleanup Costs to Date Plus Rebuilding and Improvements to Infrastructure

NJ Governor Chris Christie visits Hoboken in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy

In response to the unprecedented and widespread damage caused by Hurricane Sandy to personal property, businesses, transportation and utilities infrastructure, as well as New Jersey’s $38 billion tourism industry, the Christie Administration has completed a preliminary cost analysis of those damages, which puts the total cost at approximately $29.4 billion. The estimate will be further refined in the days and weeks ahead.

“This preliminary number is based on the best available data, field observations and geographical mapping, and supported by expert advice from my Cabinet commissioners and an outside consulting company,” said Governor Christie. “In a short period of time, we put together a comprehensive and responsible estimate, which may increase in the weeks ahead, and I stand ready to work with our Congressional delegation and the Obama Administration to get the funding support New Jersey expects and deserves in the aftermath of this catastrophe.

“We will continue to provide immediate relief for our citizens who were struck hard by Sandy,” the Governor continued. “But be assured, I will spare no effort and waste no time to rebuild and restore our tourism industry, our transportation and utilities infrastructure and the lives of our citizens for the long term.”

The preliminary cost estimate is inclusive of aid received to date and anticipated from federal sources including FEMA and the Small Business Administration. The estimate will likely be refined further to consider and include the long-term impact on the next tourism season, shifts in population, impact on real estate values and other factors.

Link to Press Release: http://readynj.posterous.com/christie-administration-releases-hurricane-sa

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August 31, 2012

Reader Poll – Are you Happy MTV has Cancelled the Jersey Shore?

Filed under: Jersey Shore,New Jersey,TV Shows — Tags: , , , , — TheBoken @ 1:20 PM

Photo courtesy of MTV

MTV has announced that they are cancelling the popular reality TV Show the Jersey Shore after its 6th and final season.  The show has been a cultural phenomenon regardless of your opinion of it but recently ratings have slipped a bit and Nicole Polizzi aka Snooki now is a mother. Sooner or later something had to give and the cast couldn’t keep up their hard partying way forever. Could they?

Share your thoughts in the poll below.

Link to story: http://tv.yahoo.com/news/-jersey-shore–canceled.html

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July 16, 2012

Update: Sopranos Trivia at Marty O’Brien’s Hoboken Cancelled

Sopranos Trivia at Marty O'Brien's Hoboken MOB's 7-24-2012

Please note: This event has been cancelled. We will post the new date when it is communicated to us.

Sopranos Trivia Tuesday, July 24 at 8pm at Marty O’Brien’s

If you had to whack a mob boss, you’d probably take him here.

Hello Jersey. Sopranos Trivia will at Marty O’Brien’s at 94 Bloomfield Streeet  in Hoboken on Tuesday, July 24 at 8pm. Reservations encouraged by calling 201.420.9222 or emailing martyobriensparties@gmail.com with SOPRANOS TRIVIA in the subject line. If that doesn’t get you pumped for a cannoli or full of lead… we don’t know what will. The event is hosted by the trivia masters at Trivia AD. Go to their website at www.triviaad.com for more information.

Facebook Event Link: http://www.facebook.com/events/450088321682736/

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May 30, 2012

Photos of The Day – Pier A Park from Lackawanna Terminal in Hoboken With Thunder Clouds Forming

Pier A Park from Lackawanna HDR Hoboken Photo of the Day

Today’s Photos of the day were taken last night before a thunderstorm from the 2nd Floor of the Lackawanna Terminal in Hoboken overlooking Pier A Park. The HDR technique I used enhances the ominous nature of the clouds with portended a deluge later in the evening. For some the rain provided a degree of relief as the humidity has been high as of late.

Pier A Park from Lackawanna HDR Hoboken Photo of the Day

Pier A Park from Lackawanna HDR Hoboken Photo of the Day

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April 24, 2012

Meadowlands Racetrack to host Kentucky Derby Day May 5th 2012

Filed under: New Jersey — Tags: , , , — TheBoken @ 2:15 PM

Here is a way to enjoy the Kentucky Derby closer to home than Lexington Kentucky but outside of Hoboken with a brief trip…

The Meadowlands Racetrack will be hosting Derby Day 2012, which will take place Saturday  May 5th. It’ll feature live Derby coverage, live harness racing, special promotions and more. The Meadowlands Racetrack is the good local option to enjoy the 138th Derby, and it’s only minutes away from Hoboken.

To get an overview of the event click here: http://www.meadowlandsracetrack.com/event_detail.aspx?id=1793

Derby Day features:
  • Watching and wagering on the greatest 2 minutes in sports – the 138th running of the Kentucky Derby from Churchill Downs
  • Live Harness Racing at 7:00 p.m.
  • Cinco De Mayo Drink Specials
  • $34.95 Pegasus Brunch Buffet – Click here for full Brunch menu (For dining reservations call 201-THEBIGM)
  • Derby Day Hat Contest (1st place gets $500, 2nd: $250, 3rd: $100)
Girls Night Out/Culinary Demo  with Ariane Duarte:
  • Former Top Chef contestant & owner of CulinAriane in Montclair, NJ ($45/person)
  • Pegasus admission and Derby simulcast program
  • Cooking demo & food sampling
  • Complimentary cocktail in commemorative mint julep glass
  • $5 betting voucher and How To Bet lesson with top female handicapper

Meadowlands Racetrack

Phone: 201-THE-BIGM
Website: www.weadowlandsreacetrack.com
Address: 50 Rt 120 East Rutherford, NJ
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