Claire grew up in Amsterdam, the Netherlands and arrived in the United States three and a half years ago when she transferred from the University of Amsterdam to Brandeis University in Waltham, Mass. That was when her interest in journalism began, as a staff writer and later as news editor of the student run newspaper. After graduating with a bachelor's degree in History in 2008, she attended the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism from which she graduated in May, 2009.
After Journalism School, she was a multimedia reporting fellow for news21.com before she joined the Jersey Journal. Her time at the Jersey Journal familiarized her with New Jersey politics, Hudson County and Hoboken in particular.
One of Claire's favorite activities in Hoboken is walking along the waterfront in Pier A Park, followed by drinking coffee in one of Hoboken's many coffee shops. That's where you'll find her, sitting behind a lap top.
<b>Local Hot Button Issues</b>
<i>What do you think are the most important issues facing the community? </i>
After talking to many people in the Hoboken community I have noticed that one issue people worry about, is corruption. People say they are tired of corruption in Hudson County and Hoboken, especially after 2009, the year in which Hoboken saw its mayor arrested during the corruption scandal in July.
Other issues that get Hobokenites talking include, the city's public schools the waterfront and taxes.	I have noticed that the people of Hoboken are involved and care about their community. Whether it's a parent, a young professional who just moved to Hoboken or somebody who has lived here all his life, everybody cares about the city. I am convinced that this will provide Hoboken Patch with a large and loyal following and I am excited to be covering this vibrant community.
Legal, engineering and financial experts will be sent to Hoboken to overhaul its stormwater system to prevent flooding. Hoboken is one of eight cities selected for the RE.invest initiative.
The event will be held on August 6.
There will still be a number of summer programs, such as theater and math.
The new restaurant has signs up in the former Hummus Bar location.
Eight buildings were affected.
Bwe Kafe is now open on Washington Street.
A developer building a large corporate building by the water has asked the city for a noise waiver, in order to be able to construct on Saturdays.
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A proposal to turn the available into a tech incubator failed on first reading on Wednesday night.
The approval means a partial opening of the park this summer.
The show is an annual production.
The city council failed to approve a temporary budget that included the costs to print the ballots for this June's primary elections.
Dozens of Hoboken Housing Authority residents attended Wednesday night's council meeting in support of Barbara Reyes.
Mayor Dawn Zimmer, joined by Buddy Valastro on Thursday morning, announced the city's new bike share program.
A resolution on Wednesday night's agenda failed in a 4-4 vote.
SJP Properties have withdrawn an application to be able to do construction on Saturdays.
The master plan will take about six months. Afterward, it can be determined which improvements will have to be made to the more than 100-year-old infrastructure.
That's the question NJ Transit is asking commuters at the Hoboken Terminal on Wednesday afternoon during rush hour.
Mayor Dawn Zimmer held a press conference on Wednesday morning, announcing several infrastructure changes.
