The outside restoration of Hoboken Daily News appears to be completed. Here is wishing Andy and Norman the best of luck in order to continue to provide Hoboken with convienient and friendly service.
Hoboken Daily News
Business Type: Bodega, Cigar Shop
Location: 500 Washington Street, Hoboken NJ 07030
Phone: 201-656-1955
As I have noted previously, Hoboken Daily News, the Bodaga/Cigar Shop on the Northwest corner of 5th and Washington has been getting a face lift and the results are impressive. I spoke with Andy who owns this store with his brother and he said the painting and finishing touches to the outside of the store should be complete in 2-3 days. I asked him who paid for the the restoration and he said the landlord. Lo and behold his landlord is the former Mayor David Roberts. It is pretty apparent that the driver for this renovation is the upcoming 7-Eleven opening up down the street. Kudos to Dave Roberts for finally giving this storefront a big-time makeover that is very tastefully done and gives it an historic feel. Simply excellent work.
This renovation improves the streetscape for the entire block as well as gives this dedicated small business owner a fighting chance against corporate titan 7-Eleven. The pending battle is kind of like David vs. Goliath, Luke Skywalker vs. Darth Vader, Carol Marsh vs. David Roberts in 2005, well you get the idea. :)
Andy hopes to keep his prices competitive when the new 7-Eleven opens up in his key items such as cigarettes, cigars, milk, soda and magazines. Here is hoping that his business can make it. Perhaps there is enough business to go around.
The new look outside
A view of the front merchandise
Andy - One of two brothers who own the store
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