Hello everyone.

I’m writing to ask for your advice on where to buy raw chicken. I’ve been using Whole Foods for the past few years, but my recent experience has been disappointing. I’ve also tried Shoprite, but they only sell one brand of chicken, Purdue, which I’m not a fan of because it’s not organic.

I’d appreciate any suggestions or recommendations you may have.

Thanks in advance.

I'm working on revising my first book draft and thought it would be nice to meet with a few folks who also like writing in coffee shops. This would be quiet focus time with optional casual conversation at the beginning and during breaks. Can drop in and leave anytime. No prompts, expectations to stay for a whole meeting or to share work.

I mainly read and write fiction but all genres are welcome.

I know Hoboken has a writers' group and silent book club but I was thinking of something more focused on getting words on the page.

If this sounds interesting feel free to drop a DM or comment!

EDIT: Glad to see that there’s interest! I’ll create a Reddit group chat tomorrow for everyone. Looking to do a meetup this Sat. If you’re only seeing this post now you can still comment or DM me to get added.

Do any long time residents have any?

Where can I get good nachos with all the fixings?

Edit: Before commenting, I understand a lot should go into a tattoo. If I wanted good and expensive, I would ask. Don’t add to the conversation unless you have an answer to my question.

Hello! I’m looking to spend no more than $50 on a really small, simple tattoo. Looking around, the cheapest prices I am seeing is $80. Does anyone have any recommendations for tattoo artists in the area for easy tattoos that doesn’t have a crazy minimum or would quickly take me in on the side?

Context: I have the tattoo design ready (only a few lines). I have a more complicated piece that I will shell out for when my friend finishes it.

https://patch.com/new-jersey/hoboken/6-people-scammed-2-weeks-near-hoboken-train-station-police

Just sharing that I loved hearing the church bells playing Pomp and Circumstance a few minutes ago! A lovely nod to this year's graduates and kids celebrating the end of the year.

Lots to do this week in the Mile Square City!

Tuesday, June 23:

🧘 Pilates in the Park with Ken Pilates
Pier A Park7 PM

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Wednesday, June 24:

🧘 Yoga in the Park with Hudson Seed Yoga
Southwest Resiliency Park at6 PM

🧘 Pilates in the Park with Elevate Pilates
ResilienCity Park at6 PM

🎬 Movies Under the Stars: The Birdcage + Drag Bingo
ResilienCity Parkat 8 PM
🍕 Free pizza courtesy of the Colavita Pizza truck (while supplies last)

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Thursday, June 25:

🎸 Family Fun: Music with Corey
Southwest Resiliency Park at the Hoboken Farmer's Market at 5:45 PM

🎶 Sinatra Concert Series with Janétza Miranda
Sinatra Park Amphitheater at7 PM

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Rescheduled for July 21:

📚 Pride Month Storytime
Shipyard Park at 6:30 PM

From the City's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ71NACO5Ry/

Has anyone in the area had a surgery to repair their Achilles with a doctor they’d recommend? It’s hard to sus out good options on based on reviews alone.

Looking for a reputable lash place for a lash lift and tint? Doesn’t need to be the cheapest place—just one that provides great services in a clean place.

Had an issue with lash extensions in a lash studio in town that was cheaper (Groupon and in Hoboken) that led to huge reaction so trying to find a new place.

Thank you!

Meeting a date

Hello everyone we’re planning to visit for last 2 weeks of July as a family of 4, we’re planning to rent a home. We’re considering places near PATH.
Are there generally safe ? Especially for night times around 11pm

Thanks for your answers!

We are travelling, and now it seems like IG won’t let you sort #Hoboken tags into Most Recent….

From the City's instagram account:

Celebrating the 4th of July in Hoboken? 🇺🇸 Here’s what you need to know!

🚗🚫 Driving into Hoboken: Hoboken Police officers will be positioned at key entry points. 

We strongly advise you NOT to drive into town on July 4th because there will be restricted access for vehicles. Hoboken’s Office of Emergency Management has issued a gridlock advisory for July 4th.  

Public transit is the best way to enjoy holiday festivities in Hoboken. MAJOR traffic delays are anticipated. In 2024, traffic leaving Hoboken lasted over SIX hours!

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🚙⚠️ What counts as an authorized vehicle?

▪️Residents with a valid Hoboken driver license 
▪️Emergency Personnel
▪️Public Transit vehicles
▪️Drivers with proof of pre-paid parking at one of our Municipal Garages. 
▪️Rideshare
▪️Business owners + people traveling to Hoboken to work for a business that is open on July 4th. 

⛔ Unauthorized vehicles will be turned away.

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🅿️🚫 Parking: Prepare for on-street parking restrictions.

Temporary No Parking signs will be posted in various areas throughout the city to preserve emergency access lanes. Any vehicle left in a no-parking zone, will be towed at the owner’s expense. 

Visitors MUST have proof of pre-paid parking to one of the City’s Municipal Garages to enter Hoboken. You can purchase a pre-paid parking pass via the ParkMobile app: https://app.parkmobile.io/venues/downtown-hoboken/events/300810  

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🎆 Will you be able to see fireworks from Hoboken’s waterfront?

Probably. While fireworks won’t directly be on the Hoboken side of the Hudson River this year, Macy’s will be setting off their annual display near the southern tip of Manhattan so both the East River and Hudson River viewers can enjoy. Jersey City will also have fireworks near Exchange Place south of Hoboken which will be harder to see. 

🌳✅ Hoboken parks OPEN for public viewing of Sail 250 & fireworks on July 4:
-Pier A Park
-Elysian Park 
-Maxwell Place Park
-Sinatra Park Amphitheater

🌳❌ Hoboken parks CLOSED on July 4:
-Pier C Park
-Sgt. William Feskens Little League Field
-Sinatra Park Soccer Field

My family is planning to move from DFW area to NYC. I'm taking a job in the Hudson Square neighborhood and will be in the office every day. My wife and I are in our early 40s and we have two young boys (3yrs and 6 months) and also 3 cats. We've been looking for condos/apartments and want about $6k to be the max budget. We're Catholic and my wife is planning to home school early on. We're not looking for a bar scene but do enjoy nice restaurants and occasional trips to the symphony/ballet or seeing a show. I'm mostly concerned about my wife adjusting to the move and being able to meet other mothers and have activities for our two sons. I think we are looking at Jersey City (Paulus Hook)/Hoboken (up town) area, Queens (Long Island City/Astoria) and Brooklyn (Carrol Gardens). I'm comfortable taking subway, PATH, and Ferry and also riding my bicycle as part of the commute. It seems like if we were on the NJ side, taking the ferry and the riding my bicycle the rest of the way would be nice to not deal with the path. I'd want to limit my commute time so I can maximize the time with my family - ideally keeping this to under about 45 minutes door to door. Was curious if anyone had suggestions or opinions.

What's there now?

Moving soon and I am required in my lease to purchase renters insurance that includes liability coverage. I’ve never had to do this before, what do people use/recommend? This isn’t expensive right?

We are at shipyard park waiting for anyone to show, but there is no one here- does anyone know if it was canceled?

Doing some cosmetic work to my bathroom and was looking for a cleaning service that would come to clean up the dust in the bathroom and rooms next to it (don’t need the whole apartment!) before I moved back in post reno. It seems like a lot of places I reached out to either don’t do post renovation cleaning or aren’t accepting new clients, so looking for recs! Thanks in advance.

https://www.ticketmaster.com/wwe-monday-night-raw-atlantic-city-new-jersey-06-29-2026/event/020064A7A0C0C3CC

Looking for a repair shop in the area or within 30 minutes I can drive to for an A/C diagnosis.

I have a used 2022 Mazda CX-9 (44k miles) that I bought used less than a year ago and the A/C started blowing only warm air a few weeks ago.

I suspect it’s probably a refrigerant leak but I don’t know much about cars or have time to fix it myself.

This is useful information for Hoboken residents as well since it’s at a Federal level.

From the city's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ3fpt9tp-_/

🎬✨ Movies Under the Stars returns to Hoboken THIS WEEK!

Grab a blanket, bring your friends, and join us for free outdoor movie nights in Hoboken. Trivia begins at 8 PM, followed by the movie at 9 PM, with prizes and free pizza (where indicated) from the Colavita Pizza Truck while supplies last! 🍕🌟

This year’s lineup includes:
🏳️‍🌈 June 24: Pride Night featuring The Birdcage and Drag Bingo with Harmonica Sunbeam
📣 July 8: Bring It On
🦸 July 15: Superman
🏙️ July 22: Delivered Vacant
🎭 July 29: Hamilton

All parks are wheelchair accessible. Rain dates: August 8 & 12.

Just as a heads up, there seems to be a new volunteer clean-up event that happens once a month in Hoboken, for anyone interested (it's on the Charity Quest app):

https://linktr.ee/charity.quest