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First-ever Oreo cookie cafe opens at NJ’s American Dream mall

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August 9, 2021

First-ever Oreo cookie cafe opens at NJ’s American Dream mall

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A sweets shop at New Jersey's American Dream mall just got even sweeter. The first-ever Oreo cafe opened last week on the top floor of the candy department store IT'SUGAR, a candy and gift shop that measures 22,000 square feet across three levels. The store features a menu of Oreo-inspired desserts, including do-it-your-self customizable treats, and limited-edition cookie merchandise.
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See the tall residential towers coming to Jersey City’s low-rise Journal Square

Rendering of 26-28 Van Reipen Avenue (left) and 26 Cottage Street (right) courtesy of C3D Architecture

July 30, 2021

See the tall residential towers coming to Jersey City’s low-rise Journal Square

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More dense housing developments are headed to transit-rich low-slung parts of Jersey City. In the city's Journal Square neighborhood, developer Namdar Group plans to add several high-rise residential towers in an area near the PATH train that is currently made up mostly of two- and three-story homes. In total, the Long Island-based developer is bringing six new towers designed by C3D Architecture to a few blocks of Journal Square.
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120-year-old Morristown NJ mansion has an indoor basketball court and infinity pool for $5.9M

Listing photos by Carmen Natale, Rivers Gate Productions

July 20, 2021

120-year-old Morristown NJ mansion has an indoor basketball court and infinity pool for $5.9M

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Going off the list of amenities--an indoor half basketball court, three-sided infinity pool, elevator, and wine cellar--you might assume this Morristown, New Jersey home was newly constructed. But the mansion was actually built in 1901 and underwent a gut renovation and expansion. It's set on two acres, has five bedrooms and a five-car garage, and is on the market for $5,900,000.
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Outdoor beer garden Smorgasbar is now open on the Jersey City waterfront

Photo courtesy of Smorgasburg

July 15, 2021

Outdoor beer garden Smorgasbar is now open on the Jersey City waterfront

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A massive new beer garden is now open along the Jersey City waterfront. Earlier this summer, open-air market Smorgasburg opened its first-ever New Jersey location at the Harborside campus. This month, the founders of the popular food market opened "Smorgasbar," a 300-seat outdoor venue with incredible Hudson River and Manhattan skyline views.
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The 7 best beaches for surfing near NYC
July 14, 2021

The 7 best beaches for surfing near NYC

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Whether you're a seasoned surfer or are looking to learn the sport, you don't have to go far from New York City to ride some waves. Ahead, we've rounded up the seven best beaches in the area for surfing, from the Rockaways, NYC's only legal surfing beach, to spots on Long Island and the Hamptons to the greatest of the Jersey Shore. We'll also fill you in on other things to do in these towns and where to rent boards or take lessons.
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For just $745K, a restored Victorian on a full acre in West Orange, NJ

Listing photos courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens

June 30, 2021

For just $745K, a restored Victorian on a full acre in West Orange, NJ

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The St. Cloud neighborhood of West Orange, NJ is a small area sandwiched between the Essex County Country Club and the South Mountain Reservation. Though it's considered affluent, the homes here are still relatively affordable, even though it's only an hour train ride from Manhattan. This classic Victorian home sits on a full acre and has five bedrooms, a salt-water swimming pool, a custom play area, and a backyard cottage. It's on the market for $745,000.
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France is sending Lady Liberty’s ‘little sister’ to NYC for July 4

Photo courtesy of CMA CGM Group

June 14, 2021

France is sending Lady Liberty’s ‘little sister’ to NYC for July 4

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France is sending a mini version of the Statue of Liberty to the United States this month, 136 years after the iconic sculpture was unveiled on Liberty Island. The Embassy of France in the U.S., the Conservatoire national des arts et métiers, and shipping company CMA CGM Group announced last week that a replica of Lady Liberty will set sail from Paris on a nine-day journey across the Atlantic, arriving in New York City in time for the Fourth of July.
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For just $650K, you can own an entire historic three-bedroom house in Bayonne

Listing photos by R.J. Weinberger

June 9, 2021

For just $650K, you can own an entire historic three-bedroom house in Bayonne

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With prices climbing in Hoboken and Jersey City, commuters are looking for more affordable yet convenient options across the Hudson. Bayonne is situated between Staten Island and Jersey City and is easily accessible via the Light Rail. Though the city has seen a lot of luxury development along the waterfront, it also has a healthy stock of single-family homes that offer a cool combo of urban and somewhat suburban living. Take this three-bedroom townhouse; it was built in 1891 and today retains much of its historic architecture, along with gorgeous modern upgrades, a sunroom and a mudroom, a detached garage, and a large yard. The best part? It's asking just $650,000--which will barely get you a one-bedroom apartment on the other side of the river.
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Jersey City is bringing back July 4th fireworks to the Hudson River this year

Photo from the 2019 fireworks display by Jennifer Brown/City of Jersey City

June 8, 2021

Jersey City is bringing back July 4th fireworks to the Hudson River this year

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Viewable from the New York and New Jersey waterfronts, a July 4th fireworks display will return to the Hudson River this year. Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop made the announcement that the Freedom and Fireworks event will take place after being canceled in 2020 due to Covid. "Since we revived Jersey City’s Fourth of July event in 2013, we’ve become a destination for the annual celebration, and I think it’s important to restore those traditions for residents and visitors to have something to look forward to," said Mayor Fulop.
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Paris’ famous Pompidou Center will open its first North American outpost in Jersey City

Rendering of The Centre Pompidou X Jersey City, courtesy OMA

June 7, 2021

Paris’ famous Pompidou Center will open its first North American outpost in Jersey City

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When The Centre Pompidou (Pompidou Center in English) opened in Paris in 1977, it was the first collection of modern and contemporary art in Europe. Famous as much for its inside-out building designed by Renzo Piano as for its artwork, the museum has in recent years opened satellite locations in Málaga, Spain, Brussels, and Shanghai. And come 2024, they'll open their first North American outpost in Jersey City. According to a press release, the location "will launch a strong partnership aiming to reinvent, develop and activate Jersey City Journal Square’s iconic Pathside Building."
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The best beach day trips from NYC

Asbury Park beach, photo via Wikimedia

June 2, 2021

The best beach day trips from NYC

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New York City has some great local beaches, like the Rockaways, Coney Island, and Brighton and Orchard Beaches. But when you need a short break from all the spots you can hit via the subway, it’s worth remembering that there are some great beaches just a quick drive, NJ Transit, or Long Island Railroad ride away. Here are some of our favorite day beach trips from the city, from up-and-comer Asbury Park and Long Branch in NJ to long-time favorites like Fire and Shelter Islands.
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For under $900K, these Jersey City condos add modern touches to a historic Victorian home

All listing photos by Melissa Cacioppo

May 20, 2021

For under $900K, these Jersey City condos add modern touches to a historic Victorian home

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McGinley Square is perhaps one of Jersey City's most interesting neighborhoods. It's full of 19th-century row houses, Victorian homes, and Art Deco retail spaces, and it's close to the PATH and Light Rail at Journal Square, as well as to the incredible 270-acre Lincoln Park. The real estate opportunities are great, too. Take, for example, this two-unit Victorian home at 41 Bentley Avenue. The three-bedroom homes, listed for $859,000 and $889,000, are full of architectural details like stained glass windows and cozy rooms in the turrets, but they also have been completely updated for modern living. The house also features an idyllic wrap-around porch and garage parking.
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These stylish two-bedroom condos in Jersey City’s Heights neighborhood start at just $480K

Listing photos of Unit 3R by First View Photo

May 13, 2021

These stylish two-bedroom condos in Jersey City’s Heights neighborhood start at just $480K

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For $480,000, you'd be hard-pressed to find a decent studio in Manhattan, but just on the other side of the Hudson River, you can get a stylish and modern two-bedroom starting at this price. In the up-and-coming Heights section of Jersey City, 43 Thorne is a new condo with six 800-square-foot units, all of which feature lovely bay windows, sleek kitchens, and access to a shared outdoor space and chic lounge (to name a few selling points). Plus, the location puts you in the heart of this charming neighborhood that's becoming more and more sought after for its skyline views, abundance of parks, and great selection of restaurants.
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Jersey City’s Harborside complex reveals waterfront outdoor space and perks like Smorgasburg

All images courtesy of Mack-Cali, unless otherwise noted

May 10, 2021

Jersey City’s Harborside complex reveals waterfront outdoor space and perks like Smorgasburg

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Jersey City's office complex Harborside hopes to appeal to tenants post-pandemic by offering a number of health and wellness amenities, part of a nearly complete renovation. Developer of the waterfront site Mack-Cali on Monday unveiled the latest phase of the Harborside campus makeover, highlighting new public spaces, upcoming cultural events, and the launch of Smorgasburg's first-ever New Jersey location.
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In the heart of the Jersey City Heights, this luxury condo offers modern homes with NYC views
May 5, 2021

In the heart of the Jersey City Heights, this luxury condo offers modern homes with NYC views

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The Heights section of Jersey City is perhaps the best-kept secret among New Yorkers. Its real estate hasn't yet reached the prices of downtown, but it's full of beautiful blocks with skyline views, hip new restaurants, and tons of green space. The Beckford is a new condo in the neighborhood that offers all this and more. Located right on Central Avenue, it has sleek urban luxury condos, along with a backyard and a shared roof deck with a BBQ grill and those NYC views. Currently, there are three two-bed, two-bath units on the market for $495,000.
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Luxury Jersey City rental The Beach has tons of outdoor space overlooking the skyline
May 3, 2021

Luxury Jersey City rental The Beach has tons of outdoor space overlooking the skyline

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Developer LeFrak began work on Newport, the 600-acre planned community on the Jersey City waterfront, in 1986, and today they're launching leasing at a new luxury rental within the neighborhood. The Beach is a 336-unit project that not only offers residences with views of the entire Manhattan skyline, but has several outdoor spaces including a landscaped waterfront courtyard with grilling stations and fire pits, an outdoor pool and sun deck overlooking Hudson Yards, and a sixth-floor roof deck with multiple seating areas. In addition, The Beach is located right next to Newport Green, the neighborhood’s four-acre park and playground complete with a sandy beach.
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For $645K, this condo in downtown Asbury Park has a laid-back roof deck overlooking the beach

Listing images courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens

April 28, 2021

For $645K, this condo in downtown Asbury Park has a laid-back roof deck overlooking the beach

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Whether you're looking for a summer home or are thinking of trading city life for the shore full time, this one-bedroom condo in Asbury Park checks all the boxes. Located on the main street of Cookman Avenue, it has an airy open layout, an indoor-outdoor al-fresco room, and a private roof deck with a cool beachy vibe that overlooks the ocean. It's currently on the market for $645,000.
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$3.9M penthouse sold at NJ’s tallest tower sets record in Jersey City

Photos courtesy of COA 99 Hudson, LLC

April 23, 2021

$3.9M penthouse sold at NJ’s tallest tower sets record in Jersey City

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A penthouse at New Jersey's tallest residential building has sold for $3.9 million, setting a record for the priciest condo closing in Jersey City's history. As CityRealty reported, the 2,473-square-foot home sits on the 75th floor of 99 Hudson, an 889-foot-tall tower designed by Perkins Eastman and located on the waterfront.
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Plans revealed for 13-acre tech and medicine hub with 1,500+ apartments in Jersey City

All renderings by Ennead Architects

April 20, 2021

Plans revealed for 13-acre tech and medicine hub with 1,500+ apartments in Jersey City

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In recent years, the downtown Jersey City skyline has expanded in ways no one could have imagined 20 years ago. And a new mega-development is planned for an area previously untouched, just west of Liberty State Park and the Liberty Landing Marina. Known as The Cove JC, the 13-acre, mixed-use project is envisioned as a global hub for life science, tech, and medicine. It will be comprised of 1.4 million square feet of lab/tech office space and 1.6 million square feet of residences, along with a waterfront park.
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Feel like you’re in the Napa Valley at this 86-acre NJ estate, asking $5.9M

Listing photos courtesy of Douglas Elliman

April 9, 2021

Feel like you’re in the Napa Valley at this 86-acre NJ estate, asking $5.9M

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A mansion, four "barns," a resort-like pool and jacuzzi, a full basketball court--these are just the main attractions at this $5,900,000 property located in Holland Township, New Jersey. The 86-acre estate feels like it's been plucked out of the Napa Valley, with its Tuscan style and rolling grounds. We're pretty certain it doesn't come with the insane sports car and classic car collections (there's even a retro mechanic shop!), but for the price of a Tribeca loft, this is quite the home.
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In Union City, a huge Soho-style loft for the NJ price of $1.27M

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April 6, 2021

In Union City, a huge Soho-style loft for the NJ price of $1.27M

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Bordering Hoboken, Weehawken, and Jersey City Heights, this loft building in Union City was built in the 1930s as a garment factory. Today, it offers Soho-style loft apartments, but at much more New Jersey prices. Asking $1,275,000, this sprawling 4,220-square-foot condo was recently remodeled to take advantage of historic architectural details like exposed brick, wooden beams, and massive windows through which there are views of the NYC skyline.
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For $4.75M, a restored Craftsman in Hoboken with six bedrooms and a big backyard

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March 15, 2021

For $4.75M, a restored Craftsman in Hoboken with six bedrooms and a big backyard

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It's not often you find a Craftsman-style home in the northeast, which is why we were so taken with this freestanding house in Hoboken. Located at 819 Hudson Street, a block full of beautiful historic homes, it was built in 1912 and has changed hands only three times since then. The current owner underwent an extensive two-year renovation that included a 2,000+ square-foot extension, which brings the house to a total of 5,200 square feet, six bedrooms, and a full-floor rec room. Plus, because it's on an oversized lot, the backyard is extra large.
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$5.49M condo with private infinity pool is Jersey City’s most expensive penthouse ever listed

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February 23, 2021

$5.49M condo with private infinity pool is Jersey City’s most expensive penthouse ever listed

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A condo in Jersey City has hit the market for $5.488 million, becoming the most expensive penthouse ever listed in the city. The Villa at the Oakman Condominiums at 160 First Street has four bedrooms, four and a half baths, and an incredible split-level outdoor terrace that measures 2,300 square feet and boasts a private heated infinity pool. Completed in 2016, Oakman rises 15 stories, contains 159 units, and is located just a few blocks from the Grove Street PATH station, making for an easy commute to Manhattan.
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Jersey City announces $72M restoration of historic Loew’s Theatre

All renderings courtesy of OTJ Architects

February 23, 2021

Jersey City announces $72M restoration of historic Loew’s Theatre

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Jersey City has reached a $72 million deal with the operator of the Prudential Center to transform the historic Loew's Wonder Theatre into a modern 3,300-seat venue. Mayor Steven Fulop on Monday announced a partnership with Devils Arena Entertainment to renovate the nearly 100-year-old theater that once operated as an opulent entertainment destination when it opened in 1929 and was nearly demolished in the 1980s, but was saved by a grassroots preservation effort. The city sees the restoration of Loew's as part of a broader revitalization of the transit-friendly Journal Square neighborhood, where multiple mixed-use towers are in the works.
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Now asking $1.75M, Richard Meier designed this Essex County, NJ home for his parents in 1965

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February 16, 2021

Now asking $1.75M, Richard Meier designed this Essex County, NJ home for his parents in 1965

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His first commission in private practice, architect Richard Meier designed this modernist home in New Jersey for his parents in 1965. The home is set on three-quarters of an acre overlooking the Essex Fells Country Club and because of this natural setting, the architect introduced large glass walls to blur the boundaries between inside and outside. His parents requested a one-story home that offered privacy unlike most suburban homes, so Meier incorporated an interior courtyard, as well as a roof garden. The home has only had one other owner since the Meiers, and they've now listed it for $1,750,000.
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NJ loosens COVID-19 restrictions on indoor gatherings, lifts restaurant curfew

Photo of Asbury Festhalle & Biergarten by cogito ergo imago on Flickr

February 3, 2021

NJ loosens COVID-19 restrictions on indoor gatherings, lifts restaurant curfew

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Starting Friday, New Jersey restaurants and bars can serve more customers and stay open later. Gov. Phil Murphy on Wednesday signed an executive order relaxing some coronavirus restrictions for indoor gatherings, pointing to a decrease in new daily cases and hospitalizations across the state. Under the order, which goes into effect ahead of Super Bowl Sunday, indoor dining capacity can increase from 25 percent to 35 percent and the 10 p.m. curfew at restaurants will be lifted.
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