![]() ![]() When asked about how the bar was affected by Sandy, Mastrodimos happily stated, “Fortunately, Guitar Bar itself did not suffer any physical damage-we’re just 50 feet away from where the flood zone usually begins. ![]() Located on 1st Street, the famed Guitar Bar is owned by James Mastrodimos. There are, however, businesses and residents who are still recovering financially from the impact of Hurricane Sandy. Looking at Hoboken now, there’s not much to be seen as far as remnants from the historic storm, except for the chipped bits of the pier where the NY Waterway is housed and the damage to the side of the train station. Others went days without power, heat, and even water for several days. Despite preparations, many were left stranded and needed to be rescued from their own homes. You have Maxwell’s right on the corner of 11th and Washington for your live music and food needs, Tunes for all the discs and records one’s heart could want, The Drum Den for all your percussion needs and so much more all in two square miles! You could even hop on a train and travel into neighboring NYC or even Jersey City! But when Hurricane Sandy hit, the vibrant city lost some of its luster with power outages, the PATH, and other rail lines down, as well as the flooding and damages to businesses and homes. Hoboken is one of those places that has a little bit of everything. ![]()
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