Crime & Safety
After 'Cyberattack' On Hoboken City Hall, Some Digital Services Return
Hoboken City Hall was hacked just before Thanksgiving, and has given an update on the investigation and state of city services.

HOBOKEN, NJ — After digital operations at the city of Hoboken were attacked the day before Thanksgiving, some services have returned, the city said Wednesday. READ MORE: City Of Hoboken Hacked With Ransomware
The city said in a message, "The city of Hoboken continues to make progress recovering from last week’s cyber attack. The city is actively working with the Hoboken Police Department, federal law enforcement agencies, and IT specialists to thoroughly investigate the cause and extent of the incident."
They said that the Hoboken Parking Utility service window has resumed accepting credit card payments, and most city staff and departments can now be contacted via email.
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However, they said, response times may be delayed.
For now, the Office of Vital Statistics and Licensing can be reached by phone only at (201) 420-2040.
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The city thanked the community for understanding "as we navigate this evolving situation and asks for continued patience as we work to restore all systems. Additional updates will be shared as they become available."
Here are phone numbers for city departments, for future reference.
- To contact the City Clerk’s Office, please call (201) 420-2000 ext. 2000
- To contact the Office of Constituent Services, please call (201) 420-2000 ex.1311
- To contact the Hoboken Parking Utility, please call (201) 653-1919 x8001
- To contact the Division of Housing, please call (201) 420-2000 x 5203
- To contact the Division of Health, please call (201) 420-2375
- To contact the Division of Sanitation, please call (201) 420-2000 x4000
- To contact the Division of Engineering or Water Utility, please call (201) 420-2000 x8028
- To contact the Zoning Office, please call (201) 420-2000 x 3100
- To contact the Division of Recreation, please call (201) 420-2000 Ext. 5002
- To contact the Office of Senior Services, please call (201) 420-2054
- For other City departments, visit the city's website at hobokennj.gov for phone numbers or call the general city information line at (201) 420-2000.
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