Celebrates Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

February 9, 2009

In attendance for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies of the 23 story Westin Jersey City, Newport Hotel (L to R) Congressman Albiro Sires; 13th District of New Jersey, Jersey City Mayor; Jerramiah Healy,Sue Brush; Senior Vice President Westin Hotel and Resorts,  Michael Mc Laughlin; General Manager of Westin Jersey City, Newport, and Richard LeFrak; President of LeFrak Organization.

Also attending the special event were management of the LeFrak Organization, and Starwood Hotels & Resorts, along with invited dignitaries, New Jersey Governor Jon S. Corzine; Jersey City Mayor Jerramiah Healy; New Jersey’s U.S. Senators, Frank Lautenberg and Robert Menendez; Richard, Harrison and James LeFrak, LeFrak Organization; Sue Brush, Senior Vice President, Westin Hotels & Resorts; Robert Hermany, Senior Vice President, Operations, North Region, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

Located just minutes from downtown Manhattan in the heart of Newport, Jersey City – a spectacular residential and corporate waterfront community – This beautiful hotel features 429 beautifully appointed guest rooms, more than 20,500 square feet of expansive meeting facilities, upscale dining and all of the Westin® Hotels & Resorts brand’s refreshing signature amenities and services.