Hoboken Police arrest suspect in connection to shooting; Residents invited to Juneteenth flag raising; Summer Fun free activities continue
Hoboken Police Department makes arrest
The Hoboken Police Department today announced that they arrested a suspect wanted in connection to the June 6th shooting incident at Fourth and Jackson Streets. This individual is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
The investigation into the shooting incident is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective John Quinones at 201-420-2100 Ext. 3182 or email him at [email protected]. All tips can remain anonymous.
Residents invited to Juneteenth flag-raising Thursday
Mayor Ravi S. Bhalla and the City of Hoboken invite residents to the Juneteenth flag-raising ceremony on Thursday, June 16, at 5 p.m. at City Hall at 94 Washington St.
The ceremony will include a poetry reading by a local student and a musical performance in honor of the holiday.
"I invite all members of the Hoboken community to join me as we celebrate Juneteenth with a flag-raising ceremony outside City Halla," said Mayor Ravi S. Bhalla. "Let us honor the anniversary of the day African American slaves in Texas learned of their freedom, as we reflect and continue to fight for racial equality and social justice."
Participate in Summer Fun activities
As a reminder, the City launched Summer Fun programming last week, which is free and available to all members of the public, including the City's Concerts in the Park and Fitness in the Park programs.
Next Wednesday, June 15, the City will kick off the Movies Under the Stars program at Pier A Park at 9 p.m. with a screening of Jumanji: The Next Level.
Subtitles will be projected on the movie screen upon request. Residents are encouraged to bring a blanket or low-back chair.
Activities may be cancelled due to inclement weather. For updates, residents are encouraged to monitor the City’s Twitter (twitter.com/cityofhoboken) and Facebook (facebook.com/hoboken.)
For more information and a full schedule of Summer Fun activities, go to https://www.hobokennj.gov/news/mayor-bhalla-invites-hoboken-community-to-free-fitness-in-the-park-concerts-in-the-park-programs.
Register for Art in the Park
Space is still available in the City's Art in the Park a five-week outdoor, creative arts program for children between 1 to 4 years old.
The program includes crafts, story time, music, sing-alongs, and more.
The cost for participants is $45 for five classes (45-minute sessions).
Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Elysian Park and Wednesdays in Stevens Park beginning the week of July 12. Register at www.hobokennj.gov/register.
Class Options are listed below:
Tuesdays at Elysian Park - Select time options below
- 9 am to 9:45 am - July 12, 19 & 26, Aug. 2 & 9
- 10 am to 10:45 am - July 12, 19 & 26, Aug. 2 & 9
- 11 am to 11:45 am - July 12, 19 & 26, Aug. 2 & 9
- 9 am to 9:45 am - July 13, 20 & 27, Aug. 3 & 10
- 10 am to 10:45 am - July 13, 20 & 27, Aug. 3 & 10
- 11 am to 11:45 am - July 13, 20 & 27, Aug. 3 & 10
- 9 am to 9:45 am - July 14, 21 & 28, Aug. 4 & 11
- 10 am to 10:45 am - July 14, 21 & 28, Aug. 4 & 11
- 11 am to 11:45 am - July 14, 21 & 28, Aug. 4 & 11
Children may only attend the class for which they are registered. Children who miss classes due to vacation or other circumstances, will not be offered a makeup class.
If class is cancelled due to inclement weather conditions, the City will send an email notification regarding a makeup date. Makeup classes will usually take place on Fridays at either Elysian Park or Stevens Park.
Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Proof of Hoboken residency is required.
Children should be dressed in messy clothing as some materials used may stain clothing.
For further information, email [email protected].
Address/Location
City of Hoboken, NJ
94 Washington St
Hoboken, NJ 07030
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 201-420-2000