JERSEY CITY, N.J. (March 2, 2015) – CBRE Group, Inc. announced today it has arranged the sale of a four-acre development site in Jersey City, NJ, for $19.5 million. The property is comprised of an assemblage of underutilized buildings, including a large warehouse distribution facility, several multifamily homes, Puccini’s Restaurant – a landmark establishment – and associated parking. The seven-lot assemblage is located at 1075 W. Side Ave, 1072 W. Side Ave, 1064 W. Side Ave, 54 Broadway and 153 Corbin.
Charles Berger and Robert L’Abbate of CBRE Capital Markets’ Investment Properties team in New Jersey, and Elli Klapper of CBRE Capital Markets’ Investment Properties team in New York represented the seller and procured the buyer in the transaction. The team worked alongside local Jersey City brokers Robert Antonicello and Robert Antonicello, Jr.
EDISON, N.J., February 12, 2015 – Yesterday the New York Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences honored News 12 New Jersey with 10 New York Emmy® Award nominations. The award nominations were announced at the studios of CUNY-TV in New York City.
“We’re proud of these 10 nominations and the talented people who achieved them,†said Randal Stanley, News 12 New Jersey News Director. “Every day we bring the residents of New Jersey the information they need to know and we do that with enthusiasm, passion, and pride. To be recognized for those efforts with these prestigious awards is truly an honor.â€
The 2015 Emmy® Awards will be presented on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at The Marriott Marquee Times Square in New York City. The New York Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, founded in 1955, is the preeminent membership organization serving the television industry. NY NATAS encourages the pursuit of excellence and promotes the highest standards of quality in television by conferring the industry’s classic and most-coveted peer-recognition symbol of distinction – the Emmy®. Continue reading NEWS 12 NEW JERSEY HONORED WITH 10 NEW YORK EMMY® AWARD NOMINATIONS→
Fort Lee—Not long after a devastating fire at an
 displaced about 1,000 residents the Business District Alliance (BDA) of Fort Lee board members sprang into action to offer help.  First, they all agreed to dip into their budget to donate nearly $5,000.00 by purchasing gift cards to local businesses. (The gift cards can be used at area restaurants and other businesses and were selected based on a priority list of essential items provided by Edgewater Strong, a local charity leading the relief efforts.) Next BDA Board Members mobilized the area business owners and other stakeholders in Fort Lee to join their efforts with a match of their own. As a result, hundreds of gift cards have been collected with a collective value of over $2,400.00. This figure coupled with the BDA donation brings the grand total to more than $7,100. The cards will be distributed by Edgewater Strong (see www.edgewaterstrong.com for info on how to obtain).
   Raises $7000 for Theater Company’s Hearing-Loss Program
 By: Sonia Shephard
Henry Greenfield in Greenfield, Indiana
California is 3,410 miles away whether you go by train, plane or car. Henry Greenfield, 24, of Jersey City rode his 2015 Fuji Touring Bike from New Jersey to California, journeying through the states in 50 days. Greenfield made the trip, facing extreme temperature changes and with 70 pounds of supplies on his bike to raise money for a California theater group’s hearing-loss program. What makes this journey even more amazing is that Greenfield also has hearing loss, and wears a hearing implant. Continue reading BICYCLIST RIDES FROM HOBOKEN TO CALIFORNIA IN 50 DAYS→
Steven Marcus, MD, Executive and Medical Director, Bruce Ruck, Pharm.D., Director, Drug Information and Professional Education New Jersey Poison Information and Education System (NJPIES)
 (Newark, NJ) – January 26, 2015 — Dangerous conditions lay ahead for residents of the Garden State as they prepare for a massive winter storm expected later today into tomorrow. This storm is expected to cause extremely dangerous driving/traveling conditions – heavy snow with high accumulations; strong, gusty winds causing snow drifts; low visibility; slippery/icy roads; and frigid temperatures. The NJ Poison Experts have weathered all storms alongside residents (24 hours a day/7 days a week/365 days a year). From our experience with Super Storm Sandy, we learned a great deal about unintentional poisonings/exposures that may occur in the midst of severe weather. Continue reading NJ Poison Experts Warn of Snow-Related Poisoning Exposures –→
Bayonne  Mayor Jimmy Davis recently  announced that the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has provided new information about the latest developments in the Bayonne Bridge construction project.
Unique and successful program affords inmates for-credit instruction in three non-kitchen culinary courses.
January 8, 2015, Jersey City, NJ – One out of every four adults in the United States has a conviction history. Each year, more than 700,000 U.S. men and women are released from prisons, and most struggle to start a new way of life. The obvious discrimination that accompanies a conviction record is one enormous barrier to former inmates’ successful return to their communities. However, most often these individuals lack the education and skills necessary for meaningful employment.
Fort Lee Restaurant Named Top 10 in Overall Customer Satisfaction Across U.S.
Jose Hernandez, Super Bowl XLIX winner
When McDonald’s Assistant Manager Jose Hernandez arrived at work this morning, the last thing he expected was to win a pair of tickets to Super Bowl XLIX. The surprise was part of an event today to celebrate Fort Lee’s McDonald’s being named Top 10 in Overall Customer Satisfaction* by McDonald’s USA. Hernandez and ten other top performing employees were entered into a random drawing to win prizes including XBOX One Entertainment Systems, Madden NFL 15 games, and a prize package for two to this year’s Super Bowl in Arizona.
This photo by Sally Deering reflects the Christmas mood this past week as it shows young Lady Santa’s on a recent trip on a NYC Bus as they arrive for Santa Con
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 displaced about 1,000 residents the Business District Alliance (BDA) of Fort Lee board members sprang into action to offer help.  First, they all agreed to dip into their budget to donate nearly $5,000.00 by purchasing gift cards to local businesses. (The gift cards can be used at area restaurants and other businesses and were selected based on a priority list of essential items provided by Edgewater Strong, a local charity leading the relief efforts.) Next BDA Board Members mobilized the area business owners and other stakeholders in Fort Lee to join their efforts with a match of their own. As a result, hundreds of gift cards have been collected with a collective value of over $2,400.00. This figure coupled with the BDA donation brings the grand total to more than $7,100. The cards will be distributed by Edgewater Strong (see 
 (Newark, NJ) – January 26, 2015 — Dangerous conditions lay ahead for residents of the Garden State as they prepare for a massive winter storm expected later today into tomorrow. This storm is expected to cause extremely dangerous driving/traveling conditions – heavy snow with high accumulations; strong, gusty winds causing snow drifts; low visibility; slippery/icy roads; and frigid temperatures. The NJ Poison Experts have weathered all storms alongside residents (24 hours a day/7 days a week/365 days a year). From our experience with Super Storm Sandy, we learned a great deal about unintentional poisonings/exposures that may occur in the midst of severe weather. 
Bayonne  Mayor Jimmy Davis recently  announced that the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has provided new information about the latest developments in the Bayonne Bridge construction project.
January 8, 2015, Jersey City, NJ – One out of every four adults in the United States has a conviction history. Each year, more than 700,000 U.S. men and women are released from prisons, and most struggle to start a new way of life. The obvious discrimination that accompanies a conviction record is one enormous barrier to former inmates’ successful return to their communities. However, most often these individuals lack the education and skills necessary for meaningful employment.
