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.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which means a variety of pink products will be hitting the shelves. But, do your pink purchases always go towards the cause?
A Octoberfest celebration at Saints Peter and Paul on Hudson Street was held on Saturday afternoon.
Resident suffers non-life-threatening injuries after colliding with SUV Saturday morning.
The art project is part of the Hoboken Charter School Ubuntu Project.
What you missed in Hoboken this week.
In a testimony Friday morning, former Hoboken Business Administrator Arch Liston identified former Public Safety Director Angel Alicea and Fire Chief Richard Blohm as recipients of leaked emails from the Mayor's Office.
Tom Kluepfel, one of the founders of the Elysian Charter School, is running for the Hoboken Board of Education.
The comedian used to live in Weehawken for many years.
Police picked up the child and returned him to his grandmother and mother on Wednesday night.
Here are details on Thursday's debate between Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan.
School board elections will take place on November 6.
Police have not been able to confirm the accuracy of a post on a local mom forum warning about an attempted abduction in the Shipyard.
Renovations on Mama Johnson Field took place this summer.
There's more to Jersey than just a "poof."
A custodian saw a man allegedly cut the cables of two locked bicycles, police said.
A woman told police that a suitcase filled with sunglasses was stolen from her apartment, according to reports.
The teenager was in the middle of stealing $50 worth of liquor when he was caught.
There's one more weekend left to go see Go Dog Go!
A train was derailed on Monday morning, but no passengers were on board.
If you have a question for the candidates, submit it in the comments section below and it could be asked during the televised Oct. 16 Town Hall Presidential Debate.
