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High Line-style pedestrian bridge to link Newark Penn Station and Prudential Center

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September 20, 2023

High Line-style pedestrian bridge to link Newark Penn Station and Prudential Center

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Work began this week on a High Line-esque pedestrian bridge in Newark a decade in the making. Gov. Phil Murphy and Mayor J. Baraka on Tuesday broke ground on the Mulberry Commons Pedestrian Bridge, a walkable pathway above McCarter Highway that will link Newark Penn Station and the Prudential Center. The bridge is the second phase of the Mulberry Commons development, a 22-acre project aimed at revitalizing the area between downtown Newark and the Ironbound neighborhood, with Mulberry Commons Park at the center. Officials say the bridge will support economic growth, make Newark more walkable, and enhance the pedestrian experience in and around Newark Penn Station.
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Work on Hudson River rail tunnel project could begin next month

President Biden joined Mayor Eric Adams in January 2023 to discuss the Hudson River Tunnel Project. Photo courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office on Flickr

September 12, 2023

Work on Hudson River rail tunnel project could begin next month

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Work is finally moving forward on a project that will replace a dilapidated, century-old rail tunnel connecting New York City and New Jersey. The Gateway Development Commission on Monday awarded the first contracts for construction on the New Jersey side of the $16.1 billion two-track Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP), with the first phase of the transformative plan expected to break ground as soon as October. The tunnel project is the main component of the $30 billion plan, the country's largest public works project currently underway.
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New Jersey sues to block NYC’s congestion pricing plan

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July 21, 2023

New Jersey sues to block NYC’s congestion pricing plan

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New Jersey is suing to block New York's congestion pricing program. Gov. Phil Murphy announced on Friday a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration, claiming the plan to charge drivers entering certain parts of Manhattan is unfair to Garden State residents. In the complaint, the state said the agencies did not conduct a full environmental review.
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This $1.2M Princeton home is a modernist gem designed by Otto Kolb

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July 20, 2023

This $1.2M Princeton home is a modernist gem designed by Otto Kolb

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This Otto Kolb original home at 140 Heather Lane, asking $1,195,000, is tucked into a wooded 2.39-acre lot on a quiet Princeton street. The Swiss-born Modernist architect designed this one-of-a-kind jewel box of a single-story home in 1959. Rooms in the five-bedroom house wrap around two courtyards, surrounding them with nature and sunlight.
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Jersey City’s Hudson Exchange begins construction of 60-story second phase

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June 30, 2023

Jersey City’s Hudson Exchange begins construction of 60-story second phase

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Ground has broken on the second phase of Hudson Exchange, one of Jersey City's largest and most anticipated redevelopment projects. Located at 420 Marin Boulevard, the 1.3 million square foot development will feature a 60-story mixed-use tower with 802 luxury rental apartments and 115,000 square feet of retail space. Developed by Brookfield Properties and G&S Investors, the property will also include pre-leased ShopRite supermarket space.
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New Jersey’s largest resiliency park can hold up to 2 million gallons of stormwater

Photos courtesy of the City of Hoboken

June 14, 2023

New Jersey’s largest resiliency park can hold up to 2 million gallons of stormwater

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A brand new park in Hoboken will also work to prevent flooding during storms. Located at 12th and Madison Streets, ResilenCity Park includes five acres of public open space, basketball courts, and athletic fields, and has the ability to detain up to two million gallons of water. Considered the largest resiliency park in New Jersey, the new park is part of a broader effort by Hoboken to build more resilient storm infrastructure after Hurricane Sandy flooded most of the city in 2012.
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Princeton manor designed by Mar-a-Lago architect lists for $4.3M

All photos courtesy of Callaway Henderson Sotheby’s International Realty

April 11, 2023

Princeton manor designed by Mar-a-Lago architect lists for $4.3M

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Over the course of his 50 year career, American architect Marion Sims Wyeth designed more than 700 projects in Palm Beach, Florida, including Mar-a-Lago, former President Donald Trump's current residence. Wyeth also designed this grand Princeton, New Jersey home, recently listed for $4,250,000. Built in 1927, the seven-bedroom manor at 91-93 Edgerstoune Road sits on a little more than three acres and boasts a bucolic backyard with an outdoor pool and a pond with a pagoda.
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This art installation makes it look like visitors are climbing a four-story NYC brownstone

Photo by Gus Powell, courtesy of the Liberty Science Center

April 7, 2023

This art installation makes it look like visitors are climbing a four-story NYC brownstone

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In celebration of its 30th anniversary, Jersey City's Liberty Science Center is launching one of its most ambitious exhibitions yet. The center is kicking off its Big Art initiative, a new art program with two inaugural installations by Argentine conceptual artist Leandro Erlich and Brooklyn-based artist and Pioneer Works founder Dustin Yellin. Titled The Building, Erlich's interactive installation features a model of a New York City brownstone on the ground, allowing visitors to climb across its facade and pretend to hang from the fire escapes. A giant mirror reflects the scene, creating an optical illusion.
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Newark unveils monument honoring Harriet Tubman and the city’s Underground Railroad history

Photo by DreamPlay, Photographer Cesar Melgar; Courtesy of the City of Newark Press Office

March 10, 2023

Newark unveils monument honoring Harriet Tubman and the city’s Underground Railroad history

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A new monument to abolitionist Harriet Tubman was unveiled in a Newark, New Jersey park this week. Designed by NJ native and architect Nina Cooke John, Shadow of a Face comprises a two-story welded outline of Tubman with a circular wall that features a carving of Tubman's face, along with educational text and audio. Located in the recently renamed Harriet Tubman Square on Broad Street, the new monument replaces a statue of Christopher Columbus that the city removed in 2020.
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See Jersey City’s $500M plan to redevelop a public housing complex into massive mixed-use community

All renderings courtesy of PS&S Architects

March 6, 2023

See Jersey City’s $500M plan to redevelop a public housing complex into massive mixed-use community

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An innovative plan to redevelop a public housing project in downtown Jersey City into a massive new community with over 600 units of housing is moving forward. The Jersey City Housing Authority (JCHA) voted to select WinnDevelopment to oversee the revitalization of the 80-year-old Holland Gardens complex, which involves razing all five existing buildings and constructing four new high-rise towers that will be home to senior housing, for-sale condos, public housing units, market-rate rentals, and community space. The $500 million project will be about 50 percent affordable, Mayor Steven Fulop announced last week.
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Little Italy’s Alleva Dairy cheese shop finds new home in New Jersey

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March 3, 2023

Little Italy’s Alleva Dairy cheese shop finds new home in New Jersey

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After falling behind on rent and closing its doors due to the pandemic, Little Italy's historic cheese shop has found a new home in New Jersey. Alleva Dairy, the 130-year-old cheese shop that was forced to close in February, will move to a bigger location in Lyndhurst, New Jersey, as first reported by NBC New York. The new location is currently under construction and is expected to open to customers in August.
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In New York, Biden touts $300M investment for Hudson River rail project

President Biden hosted a press conference in NYC to discuss the Hudson River Tunnel Project on 1/31/23; Photo: Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office

February 1, 2023

In New York, Biden touts $300M investment for Hudson River rail project

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President Joe Biden made an appearance at Hudson Yards on Tuesday to announce a $292 million investment for a project that would fix a century-old rail tunnel and build a new one under the river between New York and New Jersey. The $16 billion Hudson River tunnel project is just one part of the broader $30 billion Gateway Project, which includes new bridges and the expansion of Penn Station. The funding announced by Biden will go toward a $649 million project that extends the concrete casing for the tunnels between Penn Station and the Hudson River before any work on the tunnels can actually begin.
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New Jersey home seen in ‘The Amityville Horror’ sells for $1.5M

Photos courtesy of Motion City Media/ Childers Sotheby’s International Realty

January 30, 2023

New Jersey home seen in ‘The Amityville Horror’ sells for $1.5M

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The New Jersey home seen in the 1979 film "The Amityville Horror" has found a buyer. Located in Toms River in Ocean County, the waterfront property at 18 Brooks Road was used as a stand-in in the horror movie for the real-life "haunted" house on Long Island. After first listing for $1.7 million this past September, the four-bedroom home recently closed for $1.46 million.
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Newark Airport’s Jersey-themed Terminal A finally opens

All photos courtesy of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey on Flickr

January 12, 2023

Newark Airport’s Jersey-themed Terminal A finally opens

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The new Terminal A at Newark Liberty International Airport officially opened on Thursday, after several delays and $2.7 billion. Travelers will have no problem knowing where they are, with Garden State-themed artwork, concessions, and digital displays found throughout the one-million-square-foot terminal. The state-of-the-art Terminal A, which replaces a nearly 50-year-old terminal, is the most expensive infrastructure in New Jersey's history, according to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
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South Jersey mega-mansion comes unfinished with a record-breaking asking price of $25M

All photos courtesy of Jesse Roehrer/ Kurfiss Sotheby’s International Realty

December 8, 2022

South Jersey mega-mansion comes unfinished with a record-breaking asking price of $25M

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A 40,000-square-foot mega-mansion in the New Jersey town of Cinnaminson hit the market last month for a whopping $24,950,000, a record-setting asking price for the area. Located at 2801 Riverton Road, about 30 minutes from Philadelphia, the home has been under construction for the last five years and is nearly complete. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, the property belongs to the former husband-and-wife leaders of Tabula Rasa HealthCare, whose board ousted the couple from the company earlier this year.
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Statue of Liberty’s crown reopens for the first time in over two years

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October 11, 2022

Statue of Liberty’s crown reopens for the first time in over two years

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The Statue of Liberty's crown on Tuesday reopened to the public for the first time since the start of the pandemic. The crown closed in March 2020 when Covid-19 first hit New York City due to concerns about spreading the virus in the statue's enclosed spaces. Visitors should be prepared to climb the 162 steps to the top as there is no elevator service. 
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A restored mid-century modern NJ home designed by prefab pioneer Carl Koch lists for $1.5M

All images courtesy of Robert Manella

August 31, 2022

A restored mid-century modern NJ home designed by prefab pioneer Carl Koch lists for $1.5M

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A mid-century modern home in New Jersey originally designed in the 1950s by American architect Carl Koch, known as the "grandfather of prefab," and since rebuilt and restored has hit the market. Located at 12 Pardoe Road in Princeton, the three-bedroom, three-bath residence capitalizes on its sunny half-acre corner lot with an abundance of large windows, which bring in lots of natural lighting and serene leafy views. Now available for $1,475,000, the home was revitalized by the current owner, who took it "down to the studs and rebuilt" the property while respecting Koch's original design.
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For $2.65M, own a piece of the historic NJ estate built by the owners of Macy’s

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August 22, 2022

For $2.65M, own a piece of the historic NJ estate built by the owners of Macy’s

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A home that is one part of the sprawling New Jersey estate built by the Straus Family, the owners of Macy's, is now available. Located in Red Bank at 310 Cooper Road, Cobble Close Farm is a 13-acre estate with French Norman-style buildings, including several residences. The estate was built in the 1920s by Herbert Nathan Straus and his wife Therese Kuhn Straus; Herbert's father was Isidor Straus, the co-owner of Macy's who died on the Titanic. A 4,500-square-foot co-op on the property recently hit the market for $2,645,000, which includes an additional apartment and shared ownership of the historic farm.
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NJ Transit wants feedback on its Newark Penn Station revitalization project

Photo of Newark Penn Station by King of Hearts on Wikimedia

August 8, 2022

NJ Transit wants feedback on its Newark Penn Station revitalization project

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Newark Penn Station is set to undergo a major renovation and NJ Transit wants feedback from riders who travel through the historic terminal. The transit agency will host three virtual public meetings about the $191 million restoration, with the first scheduled for August 9. First introduced by Gov. Phil Murphy in 2020, the project includes immediate aesthetic improvements and refurbishment of historic elements, as well as longer-term upgrades to the overall customer experience.
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Hoboken approves transit-oriented mixed-use project on the waterfront

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July 11, 2022

Hoboken approves transit-oriented mixed-use project on the waterfront

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After 15 years of delays, the plan to revitalize the southern end of the Hoboken waterfront is officially moving ahead. Mayor Ravi Bhalla on Thursday signed a redevelopment agreement that paves the way forward for Hoboken Connect, a mixed-use development that includes new office space, housing, and public open space near the transit hub Hoboken Terminal.
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NJ’s American Dream mall will open huge food hall with iconic NYC eateries

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June 23, 2022

NJ’s American Dream mall will open huge food hall with iconic NYC eateries

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New Jersey's American Dream on Thursday announced the seven vendors that will make up the mega mall's food hall. The 10,000-square-foot space will feature iconic New York City food and drink offerings, as well as oversized games, including Jenga, corn hole, and Connect 4. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream and Best Pizza will be opening their first Garden State locations within the mall, along with NYC favorites Vinoteca, Lady M, and Vanessa's Dumpling House. The food hall will celebrate its grand opening on July 13 with a corn hole tournament, live music, kid's games, and prizes.
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Work finally begins on Kushner’s One Journal Square project in Jersey City

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June 17, 2022

Work finally begins on Kushner’s One Journal Square project in Jersey City

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Construction is finally underway at Kushner's huge One Journal Square project in Jersey City. The nearly $1 billion mixed-use development consists of two 710-foot-tall towers with more than 1,700 rentals and 45,000 square feet of amenities and public space, including a new Target location as its anchor tenant. The developer was joined by Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop during a groundbreaking ceremony at the Journal Square site on Thursday.
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NYC and NJ selected as host city for 2026 FIFA World Cup

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June 17, 2022

NYC and NJ selected as host city for 2026 FIFA World Cup

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Soccer fans across New York and New Jersey celebrated on Thursday as FIFA announced that the region had been selected as one of the host cities for the 2026 World Cup. East Rutherford's MetLife Stadium will be host to one of the largest sporting events in the world, the first time the tournament has been held in the United States since 1994. The tournament will be hosted jointly by the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.
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Jersey City announces annual 4th of July fireworks celebration with concert headlined by Flo Rida

Jersey City’s 2019 fireworks display; Photo by Jennifer Brown/City of Jersey City

June 8, 2022

Jersey City announces annual 4th of July fireworks celebration with concert headlined by Flo Rida

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New Jersey's largest Fourth of July fireworks display is returning to the Jersey City waterfront this year. Mayor Steven Fulop on Wednesday announced this year's Freedom and Fireworks all-day event will include a concert headlined by Flo Rida, with special guests Shaquille O'Neal aka DJ Diesel and Fun Flex, a massive fireworks show by Grucci, food trucks, and family fun.
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Rare four-family brownstone in downtown Jersey City asks $2.75M

Photo credit: Rich Weinberger

May 24, 2022

Rare four-family brownstone in downtown Jersey City asks $2.75M

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Downtown Jersey City may not be the first place you'd think to look for a 6,000-square-foot townhouse on a brick-and-brownstone block, but this five-story classic at 94 Wayne Street, asking $2,750,000, is exactly that. The four-family home consists of a lower duplex (with a BBQ-ready paradise for a backyard) and three identical units above. Inside there are high ceilings, large rooms, and historic details as well as updated appliances, central AC, and ten bedrooms in all. It's a perfect opportunity for townhouse living with lots of rental income–or to create a multi-floor family home. An extension allows for plenty of space on all floors.
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Concrete floors and metal cladding make this $1.5M New Jersey home a modernist lover’s dream

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May 12, 2022

Concrete floors and metal cladding make this $1.5M New Jersey home a modernist lover’s dream

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For lovers of the sharp, streamlined design and open floorplans of modern architecture, this newly listed New Jersey home may be a perfect fit. Located just minutes from Princeton University, the property at 4580 Province Line Road consists of a 2,400-square-foot contemporary-style house, clad in metal and anchored by a central courtyard. Asking $1,499,000, the flexible two-bedroom home was designed by the New York City-based architects at Leven Betts.
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Bring your racquet and swimsuit to this $5M ’90s contemporary style NJ home by Gwathmey Siegel

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April 21, 2022

Bring your racquet and swimsuit to this $5M ’90s contemporary style NJ home by Gwathmey Siegel

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This seven-bedroom home on 16-acres in Harding Township, NJ, doesn't look much like the typical country estate. Asking $4,975,000, the 14,000-square-foot home was designed by Gwathmey Siegel, the renowned architecture firm behind the renovation of the Guggenheim Museum. The firm is known for the late 20th-century modern style showcased in the curves and colors of this striking residence at 75 Sand Spring Road. When you're finished marveling at the house, you'll find plenty to do within, where there's a full recreation room, a well-appointed gym, and a half-court basketball court. Also on the property: a guest cottage, a pool, and a lighted tennis court.
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