Please see video #3 which discusses Ellis Island and Liberty Island and its' history.
http://www.visitnj.org/liberty-state-park
Also:
Sign up for the newsletter, Liberty State National Park http://folsp.org/
Twitter sites which have information regarding businesses at Liberty State National Park are: @LibertyLanding @StatueCruises @Maritimeparc @LMHospitality
Jersey City, NJ
AKA: America's Golden Door, Wall Street West, & Chilltown. Jersey City is the 2nd largest and most culturally diverse city in NJ. The Capital of Hudson County, located on the Hudson River waterfront just minutes from Nyc. Various modes of public transportation: Path, NY ferries, buses, & Hudson Lightrail. It's claim to fame is Ellis Island and the Statute of Liberty.
Saturday, October 12, 2013
New Aparment Developments Planned in Jersey City, one includes a China Based Compnay
Tiny apartments - Hudson County’s first micro-unit development planned for Jersey City
"Like many Baby Boomers with college-age and young adult kids, Michael Rushman and his business partner Don Dillon had been through the parental ritual of moving their children from one cramped studio apartment to another, repeatedly buying the same Ikea furniture again and again, when an idea came to them".
http://hudsonreporter.com/view/full_story/23710067/article-Tiny-apartments--Hudson-County-s-first-micro-unit-development-planned-for-Jersey-City--?instance=more_page#.UkgnR0eksIY.twitter
Report: China-based company to build 1,000 apartments in Jersey City
A Chinese construction company has reached a tentative agreement to buy a Jersey City property where it will build a 1,000-unit apartment complex with a view of the Hudson River, The Wall Street Journal reports.
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2013/10/report_chinese_company_to_build_1000_apartments_in_jersey_city.html
"Like many Baby Boomers with college-age and young adult kids, Michael Rushman and his business partner Don Dillon had been through the parental ritual of moving their children from one cramped studio apartment to another, repeatedly buying the same Ikea furniture again and again, when an idea came to them".
http://hudsonreporter.com/view/full_story/23710067/article-Tiny-apartments--Hudson-County-s-first-micro-unit-development-planned-for-Jersey-City--?instance=more_page#.UkgnR0eksIY.twitter
Report: China-based company to build 1,000 apartments in Jersey City
A Chinese construction company has reached a tentative agreement to buy a Jersey City property where it will build a 1,000-unit apartment complex with a view of the Hudson River, The Wall Street Journal reports.
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2013/10/report_chinese_company_to_build_1000_apartments_in_jersey_city.html
Jersey City officials hailing embankment ruling as 'clear win'
"A federal judge last week ruled that the Sixth Street Embankment in Jersey City is indeed a rail line, a decision that city officials believe could lead to the city someday owning the disputed property.
Mayor Steve Fulop hailed the Sept. 30 ruling as “another clear win” for the city, which wants to transform some of the elevated abandoned rail line into a public park similar to the High Line in Manhattan".
http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2013/10/jersey_city_officials_hailing_embankment_ruling_as_clear_win.html
And
http://embankment.org/
Mayor Steve Fulop hailed the Sept. 30 ruling as “another clear win” for the city, which wants to transform some of the elevated abandoned rail line into a public park similar to the High Line in Manhattan".
http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2013/10/jersey_city_officials_hailing_embankment_ruling_as_clear_win.html
And
http://embankment.org/
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Congress Could Learn Something from Jersey City: Punching In
"Not an accident: how major right-wing donors manufactured the shutdown. The shutdown has taught many House Republicans just how many worthwhile things the government does. All those "non-essential functions" actually help a lot of people".
Condo in Jersey City sells for $2.8 million, sets record
"One of the last available units at K. Hovnanian's 77 Hudson, the 49-story residential building on the waterfront, has sold for a cool $2.8 million.
This sale marks the highest price ever paid for a residential condominium in Jersey City, according to 77 Hudson's broker Scott Waldman".
http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2013/10/condo_in_jersey_city_sells_for_28_million_sets_record.html
This sale marks the highest price ever paid for a residential condominium in Jersey City, according to 77 Hudson's broker Scott Waldman".
http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2013/10/condo_in_jersey_city_sells_for_28_million_sets_record.html
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
How technology can make government more honest
"A pilot program is underway in Jersey City, NJ to track employees' use of city vehicles. As a New Jersey taxpayer I can only rejoice. Government ought to use tech more aggressively at all levels to fight waste and fraud".
http://www.zdnet.com/how-tech-can-make-government-more-honest-7000021067/
http://www.zdnet.com/how-tech-can-make-government-more-honest-7000021067/
Saturday, September 14, 2013
Jersey City Mayor Pushes to Pass First Required Paid Sick Leave Bill in NJ
"Mayor Steven Fulop calls potential passage 'significant' for chances for adopting such policies statewide.
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop’s push for a paid sick leave ordinance could have an impact far beyond the boundaries of the state's second-largest city".
http://www.njspotlight.com/stories/13/09/09/jersey-city-pushes-to-pass-first-required-paid-sick-leave-bill-in-nj/
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop’s push for a paid sick leave ordinance could have an impact far beyond the boundaries of the state's second-largest city".
http://www.njspotlight.com/stories/13/09/09/jersey-city-pushes-to-pass-first-required-paid-sick-leave-bill-in-nj/
Saturday, August 24, 2013
The Barclays 2013: Complete TV listings, radio schedule, first round tee time in Jersey City, N.J.
The first leg of the FedEx Cup begins with The Barclays at the Liberty National golf course at Jersey City, New Jersey.
Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Jason Dufner, and Billy Horschel highlight the star-studded event.
http://fansided.com/2013/08/21/the-barclays-2013-complete-tv-listings-radio-schedule-first-round-tee-times-and-more/
AND MORE INFO ON THIS BEAUTIFUL GOLF COURSE!
http://libertynationalgc.com/
Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Jason Dufner, and Billy Horschel highlight the star-studded event.
http://fansided.com/2013/08/21/the-barclays-2013-complete-tv-listings-radio-schedule-first-round-tee-times-and-more/
AND MORE INFO ON THIS BEAUTIFUL GOLF COURSE!
http://libertynationalgc.com/
Bloomberg: Jersey City attracting smarties more than any other big city
The number of educated adults in Jersey City rose by 13 percent since 2000, a bigger increase than in any other big city in the nation, according to Bloomberg.
http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2013/08/bloomberg_jersey_city_tops_cities_nationwide_with_increase_in_educated_residents.html
http://www.bloomberg.com/visual-data/best-and-worst/biggest-brain-gains-us-cities
http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2013/08/bloomberg_jersey_city_tops_cities_nationwide_with_increase_in_educated_residents.html
http://www.bloomberg.com/visual-data/best-and-worst/biggest-brain-gains-us-cities
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Jersey City's newly elect mayor 2013 - Steven Fulop
"Fulop, 36, was basking in what seemed improbable weeks ago: a decisive defeat of incumbent Jerramiah Healy, who has held office since 2004 and is a longtime Hudson County legal and political figure."
"Jersey City mayor-elect plans to bring 'responsiveness' to City Hall"
http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2013/05/jersey_city_mayor-elect_plans.html
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Next year's Super Bowl players will stay at Jersey City waterfront hotels
"Two Jersey City hotels with scenic views of the New York skyline will be hosting the teams playing in next year's Super Bowl at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford.
The Hyatt Regency and the Westin hotels, both Downtown either on or near the waterfront, have been selected to provide accommodations for the teams that will be competing in February."
http://www.nj.com/jjournal-news/index.ssf/2013/04/next_years_super_bowl_players.html
http://www.destinationjerseycity.com/
Toll Brothers moves on Jersey City residential project
"Toll Brothers is moving ahead with a 38-story apartment building in Jersey City, putting an end to the battle to keep the project from being developed in a local arts district, the Wall Street Journal reported.
The first phase of Provost Square is a $185 million, 420-unit project that Toll will break ground on this spring with an eye toward a 2015 move-in date. The complete project, located in Jersey City’s Powerhouse Arts District, will eventually have 925 condo and rental units, retail space, a 550-seat performing arts space and a pedestrian plaza."
http://therealdeal.com/blog/2013/04/18/toll-brothers-moves-on-jersey-city-residential-project/
Monday, December 24, 2012
Jersey City police have 42 promotions and new officers
"The Jersey City Police Department promoted 42 officers Friday at a City Hall
ceremony" (Conte, 2012).
"The promotions were also an effort “to get the department in position for numerous retirements,” Nalbach said, adding that those promoted will remain at the salary of their former rank for one year" (as cited in Conte, 2012).
by Michaelangelo Conte
http://www.nj.com/jjournal-news/index.ssf/2012/12/jersey_city_police_have_42_pro.html
"The promotions were also an effort “to get the department in position for numerous retirements,” Nalbach said, adding that those promoted will remain at the salary of their former rank for one year" (as cited in Conte, 2012).
by Michaelangelo Conte
http://www.nj.com/jjournal-news/index.ssf/2012/12/jersey_city_police_have_42_pro.html
Journal Square redevelopment plans, Dec. 2012
Photos of the three towers to be built in Journal Square by the Jersey Journal News.
http://photos.nj.com/jersey-journal/2012/12/journal_square_redevelopment_p_3.html#cmpid=v2modk_pg_smoref_twitt
If you're interested in learning more about the redevelopment plans in the heart and transportation hub of Jersey City, visit the web site dedicated solely for the Journal Square area of Jersey City, NJ.
http://thenewjournalsquare.com/
Jersey City, NJ government web site
http://jerseycitynj.gov/
http://photos.nj.com/jersey-journal/2012/12/journal_square_redevelopment_p_3.html#cmpid=v2modk_pg_smoref_twitt
If you're interested in learning more about the redevelopment plans in the heart and transportation hub of Jersey City, visit the web site dedicated solely for the Journal Square area of Jersey City, NJ.
http://thenewjournalsquare.com/
Jersey City, NJ government web site
http://jerseycitynj.gov/
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Giant towers planned for Jersey City's Journal Square area
"Three residential towers containing nearly 2,000 units may be built in Journal
Square in coming years, with the Jersey City Planning Board this week approving
a plan that city officials hope will jumpstart development in the heart of the
city".
by Terrence T. McDonald
http://www.nj.com/jjournal-news/index.ssf/2012/12/jersey_city_planning_board_app_1.html
by Terrence T. McDonald
http://www.nj.com/jjournal-news/index.ssf/2012/12/jersey_city_planning_board_app_1.html
Monday, December 10, 2012
Jersey City's Arturo Gatti elected to Boxing Hall of Fame
"Jersey City's Arturo ""Thunder'' Gatti didn't live to see his finest day. Gatti, who won world championships in two different weight classes,
heads the class of 2013 to be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of
Fame. The honor, announced today, comes three years after his untimely death".
http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2012/12/jersey_citys_arturo_gatti_elec.html#incart_river
http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2012/12/jersey_citys_arturo_gatti_elec.html#incart_river
Jersey City announces plans for 50 miles of new bike lanes
"Jersey City plans to create 54.7 miles of bike lanes and shared bike routes as
part of the city’s 365 Days of Green initiative, Mayor Jerramiah Healy announced
Thursday".
http://www.nj.com/jjournal-news/index.ssf/2012/12/getting_around_jersey_city_on.html
http://www.nj.com/jjournal-news/index.ssf/2012/12/getting_around_jersey_city_on.html
Friday, July 13, 2012
Jersey City officials enlist 'Cake Boss' Buddy Valastro in creation of 'NoHo' neighborhood
“Cake Boss” Buddy Valastro today took nearly three dozen developers and other officials on a tour of his 51,000-square-foot baking and distribution facility near the Jersey City and Hoboken border.
http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2012/07/jersey_city_officials_enlist_c.html
http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2012/07/photos_cake_boss_buddy_velastr.html
http://nnj.uli.org/
http://www.globest.com/news/12_390/newjersey/development/-323152.html#.T_w2bPzOVhN.twitter
http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2012/07/jersey_city_officials_enlist_c.html
http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2012/07/photos_cake_boss_buddy_velastr.html
http://nnj.uli.org/
http://www.globest.com/news/12_390/newjersey/development/-323152.html#.T_w2bPzOVhN.twitter
Video: See the best places to live in Jersey City and Hoboken
If you love real estate as much as we do, or you want to learn more about Jersey City and Hoboken, then check this out. "Best Places to Live" has hit the television airwaves. In a full half-hour episode, Daily News real estate editor Jason Sheftell checks out these two popular New York Metro area neighborhoods. Tag along while he visits parks, restaurants, top real estate projects, and cultural sights. You'll be amazed at what these two towns have to offer.
Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/real-estate/video-best-places-live-jersey-city-hoboken-article-1.1113902#ixzz20XT5IPGt
Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/real-estate/video-best-places-live-jersey-city-hoboken-article-1.1113902#ixzz20XT5IPGt
Fields Nears Completion On Jersey City’s First “Green” Rental Building
"JERSEY CITY-After a site clean-up that took more than five years,Fields Developmental Group is set to open a new 131-unit apartment building in Jersey City as this city’s first residential LEED-certified building – and also as one of the state’s first smoke-free buildings".
http://www.globest.com/news/12_392/newjersey/multifamily/Fields-Breaks-Ground-on-Jersey-Citys-First-Green-Rental-Building-323244.html#.T_7mDtHpq5E.twitter
http://www.globest.com/news/12_392/newjersey/multifamily/Fields-Breaks-Ground-on-Jersey-Citys-First-Green-Rental-Building-323244.html#.T_7mDtHpq5E.twitter
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
New hotel planned for One Exchange Place (Jersey City) Renovation to finish in 2014
"A dilapidated, nearly-vacant office building at Exchange Place will be transformed into a 13-story, 247-room hotel, complete with an observation deck and restaurant with sweeping views of the New York skyline. If current plans for the site stay on schedule, the hotel should open sometime in fall 2014, according to the hotel’s project manager" (Wright, 2012, para. 1).
http://hudsonreporter.com/view/full_story/19008460/article-New-hotel-planned-for-One-Exchange-Place-Renovation-to-finish-in-2014--will-boost-city-tax-revenues-?instance=lead_story_left_column
http://hudsonreporter.com/view/full_story/19008460/article-New-hotel-planned-for-One-Exchange-Place-Renovation-to-finish-in-2014--will-boost-city-tax-revenues-?instance=lead_story_left_column
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Jersey City shows off $12 million in emergency management vehicles and gear that federal grants paid for
Jersey City Police Cheif Tom Comey said "Jersey City obtains about $1.5 million in federal grants annually, and the grants that paid for the equipment on display Wednesday could not have been used to hire extra personnel, who noted that the city's new high-tech toys are greatly needed" (as cited McDonald, 2012).
http://www.nj.com/jjournal-news/index.ssf/2012/06/jersey_city_shows_off_12_milli.html
http://www.nj.com/jjournal-news/index.ssf/2012/06/jersey_city_shows_off_12_milli.html
Jersey City Medical Center's chief medical officer, Dr. Kenneth Garay, named one of country's top 100 physician leaders
"A hospital review company recently named Jersey City Medical Center Chief Medical Officer Dr. Kenneth Garay one of the top 100 physician leaders of hospitals and health systems in the United States" (McNab, 2012).
http://www.nj.com/jjournal-news/index.ssf/2012/06/jersey_city_medical_centers_ch.html
JCMC or Liberty Health Systems has also been named #1 hospital in NJ for the second year in a row!
http://www.libertyhealth.org/
https://twitter.com/#!/libertyhealthnj
http://www.nj.com/jjournal-news/index.ssf/2012/06/jersey_city_medical_centers_ch.html
JCMC or Liberty Health Systems has also been named #1 hospital in NJ for the second year in a row!
http://www.libertyhealth.org/
https://twitter.com/#!/libertyhealthnj
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
LeFrak awaits tenant to break ground on latest Jersey City office building
The LeFrak Organization is all set to break ground on the latest new construction for its 25-years-in-the-making, $10 billion Newport development in Jersey City. According to the New York Times, all it needs is an office tenant.
http://therealdeal.com/blog/2012/04/18/lefrak-awaits-tenant-to-break-ground-on-latest-jersey-city-office-building/
http://therealdeal.com/blog/2012/04/18/lefrak-awaits-tenant-to-break-ground-on-latest-jersey-city-office-building/
One World Trade Center, as seen from Jersey City.
An American flag flies in Exchange Place as construction continues on One World Trade Center (TOP) after workers moved a steel column into place to make it New York City's tallest building on April 30, 2012 as seen from Jersey City, New Jersey. One World Trade Center's height is now just beyond the 1,250 feet of the observation deck at the Empire State Building.
http://legalnews.findlaw.com/photo/0bB46I27PV0nK?q=New+York+%28state%29
http://legalnews.findlaw.com/photo/0bB46I27PV0nK?q=New+York+%28state%29
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Hartz Mountain, Roseland Properties planning 1,000-unit residential building on Jersey City waterfront
"Hartz Mountain Industries and Roseland Property Company will build a 1,000-unit residential complex at 99 Hudson Street in Jersey City. With a price tag of $450 million and a total size of more than one million sq. ft., the project would create more than 2,000 long-term construction jobs over a five year period, and will be the largest rental project and one of the top five tallest buildings in New Jersey."
http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2012/02/hartz_mountain_roseland_proper.html
http://nreionline.com/city-reviews/new-jersey/hartz_mountain_thousand_apts_hudson/
http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2012/02/hartz_mountain_roseland_proper.html
http://nreionline.com/city-reviews/new-jersey/hartz_mountain_thousand_apts_hudson/
Jersey City Real Estate News: Crystal Point Unviels New Sales Center
"JERSEY CITY, NJ. -- Crystal Point has unveiled a new sales center that's sure to electrify visitors to the 42-story condominium building situated directly on the Hudson River waterfront with awe-inspiring Manhattan and Jersey City views."
http://www.crystalpointcondos.com/#/landing/
http://philly.citybizlist.com/2/2012/2/29/Crystal-Point-Unviels-New-Sales-Center.aspx
http://www.crystalpointcondos.com/#/landing/
http://philly.citybizlist.com/2/2012/2/29/Crystal-Point-Unviels-New-Sales-Center.aspx
Jersey Shore to Jersey City for Snooki and JWoww!
Snooki and JenniWoww are officially Jersey City residents! They are living in the artsy Downtown Jersey City neighborhood, just a few minutes from Nyc on the PATH! There are rumors that Snooki is pregnant and engaged to Jiovani LaValle. JWoww continues to date her boyfriend Roger and she recently celebrated her birthday (2/27/86) in Jersey City, with all Jersey Shore cast members visiting for the birthday party! The Jersey Shore cast members stayed at the luxurious Westin Hotel on the Jersey City Hudson River Waterfront.
Snooki and JWoww moving in together in Jersey City is said to be a modern take on Laverne and Shirley.
http://www.jerseycityindependent.com/2012/03/06/first-week-of-filming-of-jersey-shore-spin-off-comes-to-a-close/
http://www.newyorkssixth.com/?p=1132
http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2012/03/source_full_jersey_shore_cast.html
Snooki and JWoww moving in together in Jersey City is said to be a modern take on Laverne and Shirley.
http://www.jerseycityindependent.com/2012/03/06/first-week-of-filming-of-jersey-shore-spin-off-comes-to-a-close/
http://www.newyorkssixth.com/?p=1132
http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2012/03/source_full_jersey_shore_cast.html
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD NAMED AGENT FOR JERSEY CITY’S 90 HUDSON STREET
“This trophy building provides one of the best waterfront locations in terms of access and proximity to Manhattan," said Duenas. “This location makes perfect sense for companies in the FIRE [Finance, Insurance, Real Estate] sector.” Corporate neighbors include Goldman Sachs and Bank of America.
90 Hudson Street offers immediate access to the Exchange Place Station of the PATH rail system, New York Waterway Ferry service, and the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail. Other area amenities include The Hyatt Regency Jersey City and Newport Center Mall".
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Live Free for a Year - 103.5 KTU
Live Free for a Year, a yearly contest sponsored by 103.5 KTU! Live in the beautiful Newport neighborhood of Jersey City on the Hudson River Waterfront! Nyc views, 10 minutes to Nyc on Path, and next to the Newport Centre Shopping Mall! LIVE, WORK AND SHOP in Newport, Jersey City!
http://www.equityapartments.com/new-jersey/jersey-city-apartments/jersey-city/the-pier-apartments.aspx
http://www.ktu.com/pages/contest/liverentfree/#ixzz1lMgYnrYl
http://www.newportnj.com/
http://www.equityapartments.com/new-jersey/jersey-city-apartments/jersey-city/the-pier-apartments.aspx
http://www.ktu.com/pages/contest/liverentfree/#ixzz1lMgYnrYl
http://www.newportnj.com/
Dixon US Masters Residential Property added a another 18 Jersey City properties.
"Dixon Advisory’s US Masters Residential Property Fund added a further 18 Jersey City properties to its portfolio in December, it revealed in its latest update to the National Stock Exchange (NSX), where it is listed."
http://www.propertyobserver.com.au/overseas/dixon-advisory-s-us-portfolio-grows-to-93-properties/2012011853074
"This is the first Australian listed property trust with a primary strategy of investing in direct US residential property.
The initial investment focus of the fund will be on multiple family properties with two to four dwellings in Hudson County, New Jersey."
http://www.usmastersresidential.com.au/
and http://www.dixonleasing.com/
http://www.propertyobserver.com.au/overseas/dixon-advisory-s-us-portfolio-grows-to-93-properties/2012011853074
"This is the first Australian listed property trust with a primary strategy of investing in direct US residential property.
The initial investment focus of the fund will be on multiple family properties with two to four dwellings in Hudson County, New Jersey."
http://www.usmastersresidential.com.au/
and http://www.dixonleasing.com/
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Mack-Cali, Ironstate to Build Apt. Towers on Jersey City Hudson River Waterfront
"A joint venture of Mack-Cali Realty Corp. and Ironstate Development Co. will develop two high-rise towers of about 500 apartment units each in Jersey City, NJ. "
"The companies expect to break ground on the two-year construction in fourth-quarter 2012. The center is comprised of five office buildings, retail shops and several restaurants, is near the Exchange Place PATH station."
http://www.costar.com/News/Article/Mack-Cali-Ironstate-to-Build-Apt-Towers-on-Jersey-City-Waterfront/134219#.TuiffclwLR4.twitter
"The companies expect to break ground on the two-year construction in fourth-quarter 2012. The center is comprised of five office buildings, retail shops and several restaurants, is near the Exchange Place PATH station."
http://www.costar.com/News/Article/Mack-Cali-Ironstate-to-Build-Apt-Towers-on-Jersey-City-Waterfront/134219#.TuiffclwLR4.twitter
The Life & Times of Jersey City Mayor Frank Hague: "I Am the Law"
"The Life & Times of Jersey City Mayor Frank Hague shows politics at its deepest level, and each chapter brings new insights into a complex man and the system he created in order to rule the city that made him. The Life & Times of Jersey City Mayor Frank Hague has just been released and is number 1 on Amazon’s Best Sellers in New Biography list. The book is available at most chain book stores such as Barnes & Noble or through Amazon.com"
http://www.pr.com/press-release/374219
http://www.pr.com/press-release/374219
Jersey City #10 on 'The Atlantic' list of most artistic U.S. cities
"Jersey City makes it into the top 10 of The Atlantic magazine’s list of most artistic cities in the nation, beating out such hot spots as Miami and Atlanta."
http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2011/11/jersey_city_10_on_the_atlantic.html
http://www.theatlanticcities.com/arts-and-lifestyle/2011/11/most-artistic-cities-america/592/#slide3
http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2011/11/jersey_city_10_on_the_atlantic.html
http://www.theatlanticcities.com/arts-and-lifestyle/2011/11/most-artistic-cities-america/592/#slide3
Friday, November 11, 2011
The Statue of Liberty is getting webcams for her 125th birthday.
Look at the webcam and see Ellis Island and the Statute of Liberty next to the Jersey City Hudson River Waterfront. On the bottom left of the webcam, there are arrows you can navigate around and see the beautiful Jersey City skyline as well as the Nyc skyline. Ellis Island, the Statute of Liberty and Jersey City are to the left. Nyc is to the right.
http://www.earthcam.com/usa/newyork/statueofliberty/?cam=liberty_pano
http://mystateline.com/fulltext-news/?nxd_id=291877
http://www.earthcam.com/usa/newyork/statueofliberty/?cam=liberty_pano
http://mystateline.com/fulltext-news/?nxd_id=291877
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Steven Fulop for Mayor of Jersey City 2013
"City Not For Sale" Steven Fulop for Mayor of Jersey City 2013.
http://stevenfulop.com/
http://twitter.com/#!/StevenFulop
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Steven-Fulop/155363124486736
http://www.youtube.com/user/FulopCommitment
http://stevenfulop.com/
http://twitter.com/#!/StevenFulop
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Steven-Fulop/155363124486736
http://www.youtube.com/user/FulopCommitment
Sunday, October 30, 2011
"Brookfield Office Properties Sells Newport Tower in Jersey City, NJ for Record Price"
"Brookfield Office Properties Inc. (NYSE, TSX: BPO) announced today that it has sold the Newport Tower office building in Jersey City, NJ to Multi-Employer Property Trust (MEPT) for $377.5 million. It is the largest single office asset transaction in the history of New Jersey."
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20111019006214/en/Brookfield-Office-Properties-Sells-Newport-Tower-Jersey
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20111019006214/en/Brookfield-Office-Properties-Sells-Newport-Tower-Jersey
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Golden Door International Film Festival of Jersey City Oct. 13 - 16 2011
“What’s A Film Festival?” A note from festival founder Bill Sorvino
"A Film Festival In Jersey City? I Can’t Think of a Better Place! by Craig Goletz"
Sunday, September 11, 2011
State Of NJ 9/11 Empty Sky Memorial lists the names of the 746 NJ residents lost on 9/11.
You can visit the NJ State 9/11 Empty Sky Memorial at Liberty State Park in Jersey City. While you are there you can dine at the following restaurants both located at Liberty State Park and within walking distance from the 9/11 memorial, http://maritimeparc.com/ and http://libertyhouserestaurant.com/ .
You can also make it a weekend trip and and visit Liberty Science Center, http://lsc.org/ Ellis Island, and the Statute of Liberty all located at Liberty State Park in Jersey City NJ. For information on hotels deals, check the following sites: http://www.destinationjerseycity.com/hotels/ and http://www.tripadvisor.com/SmartDeals-g46531-Jersey_City_New_Jersey-Hotel-Deals.html .
There are ferries leaving Liberty State Park on a daily basis going to Ellis Island and the Statute of Liberty. The address of the park is Liberty State Park 1 Audrey Zapp Drive Jersey City, NJ 07305 (201) 915-3440 or (201) 604-2800.
For more information on Jersey City tourism, visit http://www.destinationjerseycity.com/ and http://twitter.com/#!/destinationjc .
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Monaco Towers' spike in apartment rentals earns Jersey City international recognition
"The Monaco Towers are earning Jersey City international attention via this morning's New York Times online edition due to their recent spike in apartment rentals."
http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2011/09/monaco_towers_spike_in_apartme.html
and
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/04/realestate/rentals-fly-off-the-shelves.html
http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2011/09/monaco_towers_spike_in_apartme.html
and
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/04/realestate/rentals-fly-off-the-shelves.html
Saturday, September 3, 2011
CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD TEAMS WITH HARTZ FOR INDUSTRIAL LEASES
"SECAUCUS/JERSEY CITY, N.J., August 30, 2011 – Working cooperatively with owner Hartz Mountain Industries, Cushman and Wakefield, Inc. has arranged two industrial leases with Samsung and Walong with a combined total of more than 360,000 square feet, with both transactions retaining New Jersey-based operations. Andrew Stypa and Daniel Badenhausen of Cushman & Wakefield represented the tenants in both leases, and Hartz was represented in-house by Gus Milano and Ernest Cristoff."
http://newjersey.realestaterama.com/2011/08/30/cushman-wakefield-teams-with-hartz-for-360000-square-feet-of-industrial-leases-ID0698.html
http://newjersey.realestaterama.com/2011/08/30/cushman-wakefield-teams-with-hartz-for-360000-square-feet-of-industrial-leases-ID0698.html
Friday, August 19, 2011
Jersey City One of The Safest Cities For Drivers!
"On the safer end of the spectrum, here are the 10 cities with the least fatalities per 100,000 population..."
Jersey City, N.J. (2.90)
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/article/214647/3/Jacksonville-Listed-Among-Top-15-Dangerous-Cities-for-Drivers
Jersey City, N.J. (2.90)
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/article/214647/3/Jacksonville-Listed-Among-Top-15-Dangerous-Cities-for-Drivers
Cushman & Wakefield purchase 2 Journal Square Plaza
" The Cushman & WakefieldMetropolitan Area Capital Markets Group (CMG) arranged the sale of 2 Journal Square Plaza, a nine-story, 325,000-square-foot class A office building in Jersey City, N.J., representing seller Hartz Mountain Industries. "
http://newyorkrealestate.citybizlist.com/18/2011/8/17/CW-Touts-Role-in-78M-Sale-of-Jersey-Citys-2-Journal-Square.aspx
http://newyorkrealestate.citybizlist.com/18/2011/8/17/CW-Touts-Role-in-78M-Sale-of-Jersey-Citys-2-Journal-Square.aspx
Blue Asset Management Sells Jersey City Property
"Jersey City, NJ, August 15, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Charles Blumenkehl, managing partner of Blue Asset Management, said his company recently sold an apartment building in the West Bergen section of Jersey City, New Jersey. "
http://www.pr.com/press-release/346031
http://www.pr.com/press-release/346031
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Updates On The Historical Jersey City Reservoir
The Jersey City Reservoir has historical landmark status and is a natural oasis in the Jersey City Heights neighborhood! This is a picture of the proposed open space renovations!
http://yfrog.com/h8k02nrj
This is the website for more information.
http://new.jcreservoir.org/
http://yfrog.com/h8k02nrj
This is the website for more information.
http://new.jcreservoir.org/
Jersey City is ranks #13 in the Entire Nation re: technology!
"How High Tech is Your Hometown? US Cities Ranked by iPad Usage"
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Jersey City's West Side Redevelopment Plan!
"Bayfront sets in motion the transformation of a key section of Jersey City's west side."
http://www.bayfrontjerseycity.com/west.html
http://www.bayfrontjerseycity.com/west.html
Thursday, July 28, 2011
The Hymans and their fight to build luxury condos on the Jersey City Embankment.
Jersey City developer loses bid to have city lawyer barred from Embankment lawsuit
http://www.nj.com/jjournal-news/index.ssf/2011/07/jersey_city_developer_loses_bi.html
The Jersey City Embankment,
http://www.embankment.org/whitesite/main2.html
http://www.nj.com/jjournal-news/index.ssf/2011/07/jersey_city_developer_loses_bi.html
The Jersey City Embankment,
http://www.embankment.org/whitesite/main2.html
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