When: Saturday, February 25, 2017 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Where: Newport Skates, 95 River Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07310

Website: http://www.newportrentals.com/life-at-newport/events/elsaandolaf/

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Runners will receive long sleeve t-shirts and finisher medals, not to mention the $3,000 in prize money thatâ€s up for grabs. Beer and snacks from NJ Beer Co. and Cosi in Newport are waiting for participants at the finish line.

Sunday, September 18, 2016

Racers take their mark at 8:30 a.m. Registration opens at 6:45 a.m.

Newport Town Square

100 Town Square Place
Jersey City, NJ 07310

Jersey Cityâ€s popular half marathon championship marks its 23^rd year! Recreational and elite runners from around the country can compete for $3,000 in prize money on a USA Track & Field-certified course that interweaves with the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway from Newport to Liberty State Park.

The open-air race has been called the most beautiful course in the Tri-State area with spectacular views of Lower Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty and the Verrazano Bridge.

Winnings and records will be awarded immediately after, during the Post-Race Party with refreshments, a local DJ and several prize drawings for gift cards and event tickets. All runners will receive finisher medals.

Social Cause:  Proceeds are being donated to the Jersey City Medical Center, the areaâ€s newest regional teaching hospital, proving the highest level of care for women, infants, and trauma and heart patients.

Sponsors:        Local sponsors include New Jersey Beer Co., Cosi and Newport Swim and Fitness.

Registration:   $50 prior to event; $55 on September 18^th.

More Info:       For registration details visit www.newporthalfmarathon.com or call 201-665-4005. For more information about Newport visitwww.NewportRentalsNJ.com.

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Newport Jersey City, NJ is hosting   Sunday, May 17^th from 11AM to 1PM, the Newport Spring Carnival. The event  is taking place along the Jersey City waterfront at Newport Green. The event marks the opening of the Newport Carousel, but in addition there will also be a petting zoo for the first time ever!

In addition to the carousel opening and  petting zoo there will be a bounce obstacle course, carnival games, miniature golf, face painting and more!

Newport Spring Carnival

Address: Newport Green, 14^th Street, Jersey City, NJ 07310

Date/Time: May 17th, 11:00am – 1:00pm

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Racers take their mark at 8:30 a.m. Registration opens at 6:45 a.m.

Newport Town Square
100 Town Square Place
Jersey City, NJ 07310

Jersey Cityâ€s popular half marathon championship marks its 21st year! Recreational and elite runners from around the country can compete for $3,000 in prize money on a USA Track & Field-certified course that interweaves with the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway from Newport to Liberty State Park.

The open-air race, sponsored this year by BATS Global Markets, has been called the most beautiful course in the Tri-State area with spectacular views of Lower Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty and the Verrazano Bridge.

Winnings and records will be awarded immediately after, during the Post-Race Party with refreshments, a local DJ and several prize drawings for gift cards and event tickets.

Proceeds are being donated to the Jersey City Medical Center, the areaâ€s newest regional teaching hospital, proving the highest level of care for women, infants, and trauma and heart patients.

More Info: For registration details visit www.newporthalfmarathon.com or call 201-665-4005.

For more information about Newport visit www.NewportNJ.com.

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 11^th Annual Newport 10,000 - Saturday, May 3rd, 2014 at 8:30 a.m.

Newport Town Square, 100 Town Square Pl, Jersey City, NJ 07310

Known as the fastest course in the tri-state area, the Newport 10,000 is a 10K road race along the Hudson River waterfront in Jersey Cityâ€s community of Newport. Recreational and elite runners will have the opportunity to compete at the highest level for their share of $15,000 in prize money.

The USA Track & Field-certified course is comprised of flat and local roads that interweave along the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway and provide spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline. Racers have access to four water stops during the race, as well as clocks at each mile.

The race will be followed by Newportâ€s annual Post-Race Party, which is going to feature a live DJ, refreshments and prize drawings. Win NY Mets tickets, NY Red Bulls Tickets, a 1-hour massage or several restaurant gift certificates!

Beneficiary:                      

Proceeds will be donated to the Jersey City Medical Center, the areaâ€s newest regional referral teaching hospital, providing the highest level of care for women and infants, and trauma and heart patients.

Sponsors:

Riker Danzig Scherer Hyland & Perretti LLP (title sponsor), Cosi, Westin Jersey City, Courtyard Marriott Jersey City, Newport Swim & Fitness, NJ Beer

Distance: 10 kilometers

Registration fee: $30 entry fee

 Event Website: http://www.newport10k.com/

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Jersey City, N.J. (Jan. 15, 2013) – Jersey Cityâ€s booming waterfront will get its first family-style Italian restaurant this month when Loradellaâ€s Family Pizzeria opens at 126 River Dr., a 4,000-square-foot, ground-floor retail space at Newportâ€s Aquablu apartment tower. Owned by George and Lorraine Arthur, the new Italian eatery will be the 16^th addition to The Restaurants at Newport, a diverse collection of upscale to fast casual restaurants located at Newport, the LeFrak Organizationâ€s mixed-use development community on the Hudson River in Jersey City.

“George and I were looking to start a new project and discovered Newport at the recommendation of our chef and manager, Adel, who lives nearby. We immediately fell in love with the location,” said Lorraine Arthur, co-owner of Loradellaâ€s Family Pizzeria. “At Loradellaâ€s, we hope to bring Newport a family-friendly atmosphere and good food at a reasonable price. We know the kids are going to love the arcade too.”

Open seven days a week from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Loradellaâ€s Family Pizzeria will have a 64-seat dining area, by-the-slice pizza counter, takeout services and delivery.  The restaurant will also feature a childrenâ€s arcade with 12 token-operated games, including Skeeball, Air Hockey, miniDunk Basketball, Pac Man Arcade and Global Arcade Classics. Additionally, a party room will be available for hosting events, dinners and make-your-own pizza parties for kids. Menu prices will range from $2.10 for a slice of pizza to $14.50 for Italian comfort-food entrées.

“Loradellaâ€s Family Pizzeria will be a great addition to the restaurant line up in Newport,” said Fermin Garcia, general manager of Newport. “With our new park, Newport Green, and Newport Skates close by, residents and visitors alike are going to make Loradellaâ€s their new favorite go-to restaurant. Weâ€re excited to officially welcome Loradellaâ€s to the community.”

For up-to-date information on Loradellaâ€s Family Pizzeria please call 201-963-4900 or visit LoradellasFamilyPizzeria.com.

For directions to Newport or more information on the community, visit www.NewportNJ.com.

About Newport, NJ

Minutes from Manhattan via the PATH train, or car, and fronting on the Hudson River, Newport is currently home to more than 15,000 residents living in 13 high-rise condominium and rental towers.  The community offers shopping, fine dining, parks, and leisure activities for those residing and working there.  Eight state-of-the-art Class A office towers provide over five million square feet of office space to more than 20,000 professionals. Convenient on-site neighborhood features include a preschool and private elementary school; Newport Swim and Fitness Center; Newport Centre Mall; and national retailers such as Macyâ€s, Target, H&M, and Coach.  Newportâ€s attractive Hudson River Waterfront Walkway has direct pedestrian access to Downtown Jersey City and the Hoboken New Jersey Transit Terminal.

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“To Park or not to Park”

Hudson Transportation Management Association’s Joins Salute to World Parks in Newport Waterfront Area in Jersey City, NJ

What’s the saying… “All the worlds a stage.” On Friday September 17th in the Newport  waterfront section in downtown Jersey City, the Hudson Transportation Management Association used two parking spaces to prove that point.

 Joing a world salute to parks, the HTMA , placed the Actors Shakespeare Company of New Jersey City University pictured above between two parking spaces on Town Square Place  and Pavonia area to show that land used for parking is actually valuable real estate that could be used for public theater, parks, community uses and other events.



 

Dressed in their Elizabethan costumes members of the troupe entertained workers, and residents passing by from 11am to 4pm.

Our River View photographer Newsboi sat a while and watched saying ” “Very interesting to watch Shakespeare being performed in a small  outside open space, it’s how they watched his plays performed hundreds of years ago.” I enjoyed the performance.

Jersey City was among 140 other cities and 21 countries  who took part in the event:”Sixth  Annual International Park(ing) Day by converting into parks everyday metered spaces.

Other Hudson County cities to participate were Hoboken and  another location in Jersey City.

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Visiting The NY/ NJ Metro Area This Summer?

Stay in Hudson County ! 

 

 

 

Enjoy Special Rates, Free Weekend Nights & More with Newport’s New Stylish Hotel- The Westin

 Get away from the pressures of city life with an escape to serene Jersey City Newport’s new Westin hotel offering rooms and meeting spaces with breathtaking panoramic views of the Hudson River Waterfront, stylish Manhattan living and exclusive amenities such as a Westin WORKOUT® fitness center, Westin Heavenly Bed® and Westin Heavenly Bath® products. For travelers looking for a slice of city life to go along with their Newport escape, the Westin Jersey City Newport is located a mere 10 minutes away from Manhattan with the PATH train. This summer, the hotel is offering the following packages:

 Free Weekend Night Award with Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG)

The Westin Jersey City Newport is a participating hotel in the SPG Free Weekend Night Award program. Two stays at The Westin Jersey City Newport earns guests a Free Weekend at participating Starwood hotels and resorts across nine brands, including Westin, Sheraton®, W® and more, between now through July 31, 2009. Award can be earned and redeemed at over 875 properties worldwide. Awards can be used for any Friday, Saturday, or Sunday night through the end of September 2009. No limits and no blackout dates. To earn one Free Weekend Night Award with every two stays, register with the Westin Jersey City Newport and stay between now through July 31, 2009.

 Better Tomorrows package

Tomorrow has never looked brighter than at The Westin Jersey City Newport. For each night that guests pay a regular rate and they receive the following night at 50% off. So whether guests stay two nights, four nights or more, tomorrow has never looked brighter. Package is bookable online or by calling 1-866-924-8746 and mentioning promotional code ZBT. Rates are pre-paid and non-refundable. 50% is taken off the best available non-restricted rate. Valid Thursdays to Sundays only, through September 30, 2009.

 Room Rates Equal to your Birth Year package

The hotel is celebrating guest’s birthdays by offering rates equal to their birth year. This special offer is valid for two or three night stays only. Guests pay regular room rates for the first night, and the second or third nights’ rates are equal to guest’s birth year (i.e. guests born in 1976, would receive their 2nd and 3rd nights at a rate of $76each). Rates for second and third night stays will be confirmed at check-in upon presentation of valid identification. Package is bookable online or by calling 1-866-924-8746 and referencing rate plan BIRTHYR. Rates begin at $229 for first night, valid through December 2009.

 Reserve & Relax package

They say “the early bird gets the worm.” With The Westin Jersey City Newport’s Reserve & Relax program, guests receive special savings for advance bookings. Book a stay 14 days in advance at the hotel and you receive special savings up to 25% with rates starting from $229 per night, valid for arrivals any day of the week and no minimum length of stay required. Reserve & Relax package must be booked online for stays through December 31, 2009. Rates are pre-paid and non-refundable.

 Westin Babymoon package

New families need some time to get to know each other so the hotel is offering a Westin Babymoon package which includes complimentary breakfast in bed for two daily, in room movie per night, a Heavenly® crib for the baby and $15 mini bar credit per night. Rates begin at $287.

 Westin Indulge package

The Westin Jersey City Newport offers the perfect romantic setting with its uber-chic designed hotel rooms and suites and easy accessibility to a collection of lush, green parks and walkways. To enhance this romantic escape, the Westin Indulge package features complimentary full breakfast for two via room service or in the hotel’s Half Moon Lounge daily, welcome amenity of sparkling wine and strawberries upon arrival and late check-out. Rates begin from $264.

 Westin Park & Play package

Give the automobile a rest with the hotel’s Park & Play package which includes free valet parking, so guests can enjoy the parks, waterfront, shopping and restaurants of Newport plus a $10 Metro Card to go over to Manhattan without the car. This offer is valid weekends only from Thursdays through Sundays, with rates starting at $159.

 Westin Enhanced Park & Play package

With the Enhanced Park & Play package, guests receive free valet parking, a $10 Metro Card and complimentary high-speed Internet access. Rates begin at $229 and are valid Sundays through Thursdays only.

 

Westin AAA package

AAA members can also take advantage of their membership at The Westin Jersey City Newport where they will receive daily complimentary breakfast for two at the hotel’s Half Moon Lounge; and valet parking. To be eligible for this package, guests must show a valid AAA membership card upon check-in. Rates begin at $229 and valid Thursday to Sundays only.

 

To book these packages visit www.westin.com/jerseycity or contact 1-866-924-8746

 About The Westin Jersey City Newport

Located in the heart of the waterfront Financial District of Jersey City, The Westin Jersey City Newport is only minutes from New York City’s major attractions and business centers. Offering panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline, the Hudson River and the Newport Marina, the hotel offers 429 guest rooms, including 14 one or two bedroom suites and one Presidential Suite. Every room features the Heavenly® Bed with custom-designed pillow-top mattress, crisp triple sheets, down blanket, luxurious duvet and five pillows. The rooms’ Heavenly® Bath is equipped with a specially designed dual showerhead, signature bath amenities and a curved shower rod for additional comfort and space.

 

 

Other facilities include a signature contemporary restaurant called Fire & Oak American Grill, an Atrium Lobby Lounge and the WestinWORKOUT® Gym. The hotel also features 20,500 square feet of contemporary meeting space, with a team of culinary specialists and meeting planners to assist in every detail. High speed Internet access is available throughout the property.

 

The hotel is minutes from Newark Liberty International Airport and one block from the Pavonia – Newport PATH station, Newark Light Rail and NJTransit Buses, providing quick public transportation to and from New York City and to all points in New Jersey – the NJ Turnpike and NJ Parkway, as well as LaGuardia and JFK International airports. The hotel is adjacent to the Newport Centre Mall with high quality shops such as Macy’s, Coach, A|X Armani Exchange, Brookstone and Swarovski Crystal as well as an AMC Cinemas. Steps from the Hudson waterfront, the Newport-Pavonia destination offers guests the convenience to New York City excitement and the ability to re-energize in a serene, out-of-the city location.

 

For further information, call 201-626-2900 or visit the Starwood website, www.starwood.com

 

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About Westin Hotels & Resorts

Westin Hotels & Resorts, with more than 150 hotels and resorts in more than 31 countries and territories, is owned by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT). Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with approximately 900 properties in more than 100 countries and 155,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Westin®, Le Méridien®, Sheraton®, Four Points® by Sheraton, and the recently launched AloftSM, and ElementSM. Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com.

 

About Newport

Located on the Hudson River waterfront, Newport is situated opposite lower Manhattan and offers breathtaking views of New York’s skyline and panoramic harbor. The community features unparalleled transportation amenities, including on site PATH station and Light Rail stop, as well as dedicated access to the Holland Tunnel and New Jersey Turnpike. Newport has many prestigious office tenants such as UBS, JP Morgan Chase, Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, Charles Schwab, HSBC and ISO. The community also consists of over 4,360 luxury apartments currently housing more than 9,000 residents, world-class restaurants, shops, schools, a health club and fitness center, a number of community services, a marina and more than 30 acres of parks, playgrounds, seasonal ice skating rink and public spaces. Newport Center mall, the centerpiece of Newport; is managed by Simon Property Group, the nation’s largest real estate investment trust.

 

To learn more about Newport, visit www.newportnj.com

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