NBC 4 New York reported that the Panera and Starbucks on Washington Street in Hoboken have closed their dining areas in the past two weeks to all customers.
At least three council members and a dozen or so residents voiced concerns over a proposal to expand Mayor Chris Vergano's 4th term as mayor into a full-time gig, earning $140,000 plus benefits and clearing the way for a much higher pension when retired.
NJ Transit was dealing with train delays as Hoboken was largely underwater early Friday — parts of the coast, including Egg Harbor Township and Perth Amboy, were also seeing intense flooding.