Sinatra Park Cafe Will Not Become Tech Hub

A new law that would turn the vacant Sinatra Cafe into a tech hub failed on first reading on Wednesday night.

The proposal first came up in the Fall of 2012, in an effort of making the space a technological center in Hoboken.

A permanent law to do that failed on first reading, which means that it has to go back to the drawing board and won't be heard for second reading at the next city council meeting.

The space at Frank Sinatra Park has traditionally been a cafe. Most recently it was occupied by The Crepe Grill, which shuttered its doors last year.

Councilwoman Theresa Castellano previously said she prefers the space to be utilized as a cafe or concession stand.