Good Morning, Hoboken!

Happy Monday, looks like a warmer start to the week, and for that, we are grateful!

In today’s edition:

• 💸 Tax tips

• 🍽 A restaurant week fav

• 🎶An artist’s bday is amongst us

Let’s dive right on in!

HOBOKEN WEATHER

Are we out of the (freezing) woods?

From the 10’s to the 30’s - we’ll so take it.

*Weather is brought to you by The Weather Channel

WHAT’S BUZZING?

⚡️ Buzz-Worthy Happenings:

• Whiskey Business. Wednesday, 1/29 @ 8pm: Sip your way through the evening at Fort Hamilton Distillery’s whiskey tasting. Smooth pours, insider tips, and a night that’ll leave your taste buds impressed. Details here.

• All Too Trivia. Wednesday 1/29 @ 8pm: Swifties, this one’s for you! Show off your Taylor Swift knowledge at The Shep’s trivia night. It’s bound to be the love story of the week. Details here.

• Want bar vibes minus the trivia? Thursday 1/30 @ 6:30pm: Whether you’re new to town or a local looking to meet some new folks, swing by this happy hour meet-up at Metropolis for drinks, laughs, and maybe even a new brunch buddy. Details here.

• You’re way too beauuuutiful girl. Not until 2/8 @ 2PM: however, Sean Kingston is celebrating his birthday right here in Hoboken, and tickets for his events are running slim! Some still remain for the Y2K brunch on 2/8. Get yours here! ($)

🚦 The Buzz Stop:

• New Wheels in Town. Hoboken has a new Transportation & Parking Director, Steven Weber! With a fresh set of eyes on our streets, we can expect some changes ahead. From parking solutions to smoother commutes, Weber’s got the wheel on all things transit. Details here.

🏬 Local Bizz

• Let’s keep our thoughts this week with the Otto Strada team. ❤️ They recently had a fire and are closed for now. Luckily, there were no injuries and HFD & JCFD came in to quickly stop the fire. They are working to re-open back up soon!

MAKE IT HAPPEN MONDAY

Tax season is upon us…

So let’s get ready for it. Here’s a step by step guide on how New Jersey residents can prepare, and here’s a link to more info!

1. Key Dates: Tax season begins January 27th, and the filing deadline is April 15, 2025. File early to avoid the rush!

2. Get Your Documents Together: Gather all necessary documents like W-2s, 1099s, mortgage statements, and receipts for deductions.

3. Know Your NJ Tax Breaks

   • Property Tax Deduction: Claim your property tax deduction if eligible.

   • Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC): For lower-income residents, this could reduce your bill.

   • Child & Dependent Care Credit: Claim if you’re paying for child care.

4. Choose the Right Filing Status: Your filing status (single, married, head of household) impacts your tax rate. Review your options carefully.

5. Consider Deductions: Don’t miss deductions like medical expenses, student loan interest, or charitable donations.

6. File Early & Secure Your Refund: Filing early can speed up your refund if you’re expecting one.

7. Get Help if Needed: Use tax software for a simple return, or consider a tax professional for more complex situations.

By staying organized and aware of key dates and deductions, tax season can (hopefully) be a breeze.

BUZZING BITES

Halifax is a restaurant week VIP in our book!

Starting today until Feb 7th, Halifax is offering some fabulous specials for Hudson Restaurant week.

From 12pm to 3pm, enjoy lunch for just $30 (2 courses) – $35 (3 courses), or treat yourself to a decadent dinner for $60.

They’re featuring some exciting specials like:

• Badger Flame Beet Salad

• Lobster Bisque

• Pork Milanese Sandwich

• Venison Lasagna

• annnd can’t forget about dessert: a white chocolate cranberry torte, screams “winter” to us!

Enjoy restaurant week, and you can find more participating restaurants here!

TINY EXPLORERS CORNER

• Art & music classes and story time are back. Via the Hoboken Museum, we have a list of new weekly events to add to your family calendar:

  • Art with Ms. Lisa - Tuesdays & Thursdays - 10-12PM

  • Music with Corey - Wednesdays - 9:30AM and 10:30AM

  • Little RockNRollers - Wednesdays - 12PM

  • Story time with Ms. Cassia - Fridays - 10AM

SELLING SUNSETS SKYLINES

Small but mighty!

204 Jackson St APT 7, Hoboken, NJ 07030

To Buy: $549,000

1 🛏️ 1 🛁 662 sq. ft

Spacious 1 bed 1 bath with an open floor plan paired with hardwood floors, PLUS a private balcony. Stainless steel appliances - space for breakfast bar plus a small table. It also features an in-home washer and dryer!

TO HOBOKEN & BEYOND

• Spark: "Success is falling nine times and getting up ten." - Jon Bon Jovi

• Gem: Calling all Sinatra fans - Joseph Paris recalls his years with Sinatra in his book “Hairman of the Board”. It’s a must-read for fans of Sinatra, Hoboken history, and those interested in the golden age of entertainment.

WHAT’S GOT US BUZZING?

• Signature Sculpt & Conditioning here - (they are also offering new clients 2 classes for $28)

• This jewelry studio

• Lemon stracciatella pizza from here!

• Their buffalo chicken wrap

YOUR LOCAL CITY DJ

Monday house party

Whether you need a boost for your workouts this week, or maybe ya just want to be transported to a night club (and that’s okay!).

Below is a live DJ mix from a local Hoboken resident to kick off your week, check it out!

Thanks for reading! If you liked this newsletter, share it with a friend that may need that “tax season is coming” reminder.

See you next week,

Hoboken Buzz Team