Local Politics · Hoboken, NJ
The Hoboken City Council adopted a $162,763,583.84 budget in June by a 6-3 vote, carrying a 12.77% municipal tax levy increase to $78,656,169 under Mayor Emily Jabbour, who took office Jan. 15, 2026. The municipal rate rises from 0.571 to 0.637 per $100 of assessed value, adding approximately $377.78 to the average assessed home's municipal share. The budget also transfers $12 million from parking and water utilities into city operations and faces a structural deficit of roughly $17 million, while S&P Global Ratings maintained Hoboken's AA+ rating with a negative outlook in February citing reliance on reserves.
Local Politics · Hudson County
The Hudson County Democratic Organization paid Craig Guy $1,666.67 per month as its treasurer throughout 2022 and 2023 while he also served as chief of staff to then-County Executive Tom DeGise, according to quarterly reports filed with the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission. The 24 payments totaled $40,000.07, with Guy certifying seven of eight reports listing his own compensation. The final two checks were issued after Guy won the Nov. 7 election for county executive but before he took office on Jan. 1, 2024. Hudson TV requested comment Oct. 29 regarding duties covered by the payments and whether any party work occurred during county hours; neither Guy nor the HCDO responded by the stated deadline.
Community brief · Hoboken, NJ
Nana's Dim Sum + Dumplings, a Colorado-based Chinese restaurant chain, is opening its eighth nationwide location in southwestern Hoboken at the Southend Lofts building, 38 Jackson Street. The restaurant will feature dumplings, noodles, dim sum, fried rice, and soups, with seating for approximately 80 guests and a liquor license. As of October 2026, signage is up in the space. The location will join Urban Market and Under Pressure Espresso Bar as…
