After the most recent November elections, we’ve had many conversations about how we can get off the sidelines and make Hoboken even better. A similar collective sentiment reverberated after the 2016 election of President Trump. Back then – and now…
I want to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a Happy New Year! I’m thankful that we enter 2019 on a high note with the progress we’ve made together for Hoboken. From negotiating a new hotel deal…
As you know, protecting the waterfront Union Dry Dock property from becoming a ferry refueling station continues to be a major priority. It is my strong preference for this to be turned into a public park, a plan that has…
As you may have heard, last week I shared the news that we negotiated a revised agreement with the downtown hotel developerthat invests almost $5 million in our recreation facilities, schools, and other important causes. This is a big win…
I’m incredibly excited to share with you some news: Hoboken will soon see a brand new community center with a complete renovation of the former YMCA building! In addition to a new community center, the Hoboken Public Education Foundation, a…
It is an unfortunate reality that on any given night, thousands of Americans are homeless and living out on the streets. In Hoboken, we too are faced with this humanitarian crisis with upwards of 1,000 homeless people, including families and…
As you may know, Hoboken is currently under a contract dating back to 1994 with SUEZ to administer our water system. This outdated contract is embarrassingly insufficient to meet today’s water infrastructure needs in Hoboken. The contract provides no investments…
I write to share this New York Times article about my childhood with my best friend, Gurbir S. Grewal (now New Jersey’s Attorney General), and my older brother Amardeep Singh, and our how our distinctly Sikh and American childhood shaped who…
A little over six months ago, I had the honor of being sworn in as Mayor of Hoboken. Since then, we’ve made tremendous strides in making our City an even better place to live, work and play. Below is a…
On Wednesday at 6 pm, the Army Corps of Engineers is holding an important public hearing on New York Waterway’s permit application to turn our waterfront property at Union Dry Dock into a diesel oil refueling and maintenance station. Hoboken,…
We are hard at work in City Hall continuing our progress over the past several months. I’m pleased to share with you a few important updates! Funding for our Arts community Last week, I joined the arts community to announce a…
With the winter months behind us, I’m excited to share with you our summer schedule of free, outdoor activities! This year, we’re bringing back classics including Movies Under the Stars, Concerts and Theater in the Park, family fun activities, and…