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Hey there, Hoboken! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Hoboken man's 25-day Sweetgreen streak leads to weight loss
  • Did Hoboken's Sandy aid depend on backing one powerful developer?
  • Which Hoboken leaders will shine in this Dancing With the Stars spin?

Also on today's calendar: See You at the JC Education Fair! The Brunswick School and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A little morning rain; cloudy, with a high of 64 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Clouds breaking for some sun, temps: high: 66, low: 52.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 65 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hoboken Man Loses Weight By Eating Only At 1 Restaurant For A Month (patch.com) — Hoboken resident Tim Donohue spent 25 days eating only from the Sweetgreen on Washington Street, dropping nine pounds while documenting the experience online as "Tim Possible." He says the routine left him feeling miserable but more energetic, cost nearly $1,000, and highlighted how much his diet in Hoboken and New York affected his health and daily habits.
   

• NJ Mayor accuses Christie's Administration of Withholding Sandy Funds as Political Payback (rightspeak.net) — Hoboken residents are at the center of a political storm as Mayor Dawn Zimmer alleges the Christie administration tied Superstorm Sandy recovery funds to her support for a private redevelopment project. She says the city requested $127 million for rebuilding but received only a fraction, while state officials firmly deny any political retaliation.
   

• Hoboken's Community Leaders are Are Getting Their Groove On for a Good Cause (hobokengirl.com) — Hoboken community leaders are preparing to star in "Dancing With Our Hoboken Stars," a charity dance competition hosted by Fred Astaire Dance Studios on Washington Street. Participants will train with professional instructors for two weeks before the November 6 show, while residents can watch online, vote via Instagram, and donate to support a nonprofit once final details are announced.
   

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Ok Hoboken! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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