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Key Items: 

• Tonight’s Concert in the Park has been postponed due to forecasted inclement weather 
• Prepare for weekend congestion due to local World Cup match 
• Hoboken’s Big Match Block Parties kick off this Saturday and Sunday 
• Have a coffee with a cop at Anthony David’s on June 17 

RESCHEDULED: Tonight's Concert in the Park postponed to Aug. 6 

Due to forecasts of rain and possible thunderstorms this evening, tonight's concert in Sinatra Park has been rescheduled to Aug. 6 at 6 p.m. in Sinatra Park. The concert, which is hosted by the Puerto Rican Cultural Committee, will feature DJ Kasanova, Kevin Rodriguez, and the Salsa All-Stars as well as the Mi Sabor Boriqua Food Truck. For more information about this year's free Summer Fun offerings by the City of Hoboken's Division of Cultural Affairs and Division of Recreation, CLICK HERE. 

FIFA World Cup match and Hoboken Big Match Block Parties this weekend 

Residents are reminded that the FIFA World Cup kicks off today, and the first local game at NYNJ Stadium (MetLife) is this Saturday, June 13, at 6 p.m.   

The City of Hoboken, and the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) are advising residents, commuters, and visitors to prepare for increased traffic and crowds on game days, especially on public transportation and at Hoboken Terminal. The City encourages residents to plan ahead, allow for extra travel time, and monitor service advisories from transportation providers. Additional information about the City’s travel advisory related to the world cup can be found here: https://local.nixle.com/alert/12441537/ 

Additionally, Hoboken’s first Big Match Block Party will be held this Saturday, June 13, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on 14th Street between Bloomfield and Washington Streets. On Sunday, June 14, the block party will be held from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., on Sinatra Drive between First and Fourth Streets. Please plan ahead for detours and parking restrictions in these block party zones.  

Additional information regarding Hoboken's Big Match Block Parties can be found here: visithoboken.com/the-big-match/  and here: www.hobokennj.gov/news/big-match-block-party-schedule 

Coffee with a Cop Wednesday, June 17 

The City of Hoboken and the Hoboken Police Department invite residents to Coffee with a Cop on Wednesday, June 17, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., at Anthony David’s, 953 Bloomfield St. 

The City announced the return of the popular community event, which encourages residents to meet HPD command staff and patrol officers, and enjoy casual conversations in a comfortable setting. Coffee will be served.  

Read more here: https://www.hobokennj.gov/news/mayor-office-hours-coffee-cop