Newport Skates Outdoor Ice Rink Opens At Market Oval
Newport Skates, the community’s very own outdoor ice skating rink, opened on the evening of November 28th with a Grand Celebration following Newport’s Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony. The 7,000 square foot outdoor rink was constructed by Newport in conjunction with the opening of the new section of River Drive, north of Newport Parkway and the Shore Condominium towers. It should serve as an enticing seasonal amenity for area residents and visitors._________________________________________________________________________________
WORK TO START ON NJ TRANSIT PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CONNECTING NEWPORT AND HOBOKEN
NJ TRANSIT has awarded a $6.4 million contract for the construction of a pedestrian bridge to be built over the Long Slip Canal. When completed, the bridge will provide pedestrian access between Newport and Hoboken Terminal. As part of the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway, the bridge will facilitate foot traffic for Newport and Jersey City residents walking to NJ TRANSIT commuter rail, bus and light rail service, and ferry and PATH services based in Hoboken._________________________________________________________________________________
Tennis and Golf at the River Market
Newport residents soon will have the opportunity to brush up on their tennis and golfing skills at the River Market.The new, regulation sized, hard-court, outdoor tennis court on the roof level of the River Market Garage, uses a DecoTurf cushioned surfacing system. Similar systems are used around the world at tournament sites, training centers and universities, including courts for the US Open and Canadian Open.
River Market also will be home to golf cages and a putting green for golfers to practice swings and master their short game.
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MORTON WILLIAMS SUPERMARKETS TO LAUNCH MAJOR NEWPORT EMPORIUM
Newport residents can expect to have a new retail neighbor in their midst in February 2008 when Morton Williams Supermarkets takes up residence on the ground floor of the Shore Condominium Residences in the River Market complex. Construction began in August.“We are thrilled to become a part of the vibrant Newport community,” said Morton Sloan, President of Morton Williams, “and have made a 30 year commitment to be the best we know how to be.”
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NEWPORT FERRY SERVICE TO MANHATTAN RESUMES
New York Waterway has resumed operations of its ferry service between Newport and the West 39th Street Terminal in Manhattan. The new ferry service runs from Paulus Hook to Newport to West 39th Street; then from West 39th Street to Paulus Hook to Newport.Marsilia A. Boyle, SVP for Development of the LeFrak Organization, stated, “We are delighted to have this service to 39th Street in Manhattan once again, and we look forward to NY Waterway introducing even more stops.”
Ferry service is provided during weekday peak hours, Monday-Friday, from 6:30am to 9:50am, and 4:09pm to 7:39pm. Fares are $6 for a single trip, $57.75 for a 10-trip ticket, and $210 for monthly tickets.
ZIPCAR RENTALS NOW AVAILABLE AT NEWPORT
Need a rental car for a day or just a few hours? Newport residents can now pick up a Zipcar—right here in Newport. Zipcar Inc., a Boston based car sharing company, is enhancing their fleet of nearly 1,000 vehicles by adding Zipcars in the North Garage (561 Washington Blvd.). A Zipcar is a car-sharing vehicle that can be rented anytime by the hour or day._________________________________________________________________________________
RUNNER’S HIGH RACES TO NEWPORT
Runner’s High, a boutique catering to the unique needs of runners, walkers and the typical gym member, opened this Spring on River Drive South (adjacent to the Newport Swim and Fitness Center). Runner’s High is stocked with all types of running gear from sneakers and sporting apparel to a variety of running accessories. The store carries popular lines including Adidas, New Balance, Asics, Saucony and Puma._________________________________________________________________________________
SWIM & FITNESS CENTER RENOVATIONS COMPLETE
On March 15, 2006, Newport Swim & Fitness held its Grand Opening event, which included tours of the Club, giveaways and refreshments. Guests also had a chance to take advantage of special Grand Opening membership rates!_________________________________________________________________________________
THIRD ANNUAL NEWPORT 10,000 HITS THE GROUND RUNNING
The third annual Newport 10,000 will kick off on Saturday, May 13th, 2006 at 8:30 a.m. at Newport Town Square. One of Newport’s most highly anticipated events, this year’s race promises to attract an even greater number of runners and spectators. Sanctioned by the USATF and with a prize money pool totaling $20,000 (double the amount doled out in previous years), the 10K (6.2 miles) road race will feature both amateur and high-profile, Olympic-qualifying runners. The very competitive Elite field of this year’s Newport 10,000 will be running for a first prize of $2,500 in both male and female divisions.
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THE FRESH GROCER TO OPEN AT NEWPORT’S RIVER MARKET
A Focus on High Quality Products and Fresh Produce for Jersey City Waterfront Residents.
The Fresh Grocer, a 30,000-square-foot full-line supermarket focused on selling fresh and organic produce, has signed a lease to open a store in Newport. To be located on River Drive in a ground floor location within the parking facility of the Shore Club Condominium Residences at Newport, ample validated parking will be provided to shoppers. The Fresh Grocer will be a much desired component of the Newport River Market, a group of outdoors shops, restaurants, and services on the Hudson River Waterfront, catering to the needs of the area’s clientele. The Fresh Grocer will set the stage for retail expansion on River Drive, the main shopping street of Newport River Market.
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NEWPORT 10K 2005
The second annual Newport 10,000 will kick off on Saturday, June 11th, 2005 at 8:30 a.m. at Newport Town Square. One of Newport’s most highly anticipated events, this year’s race promises to attract an even greater number of runners and spectators. Sanctioned by the USATF and with a prize money pool totaling more than $10,000, the 10K race will feature many high-profile, Olympic-qualifying runners. Proceeds will benefit the Jersey City Medical Center, the area’s newest regional referral teaching hospital, a facility providing the highest level of care for women, infants, and trauma and heart patients._________________________________________________________________________________
NEWPORT LIGHT SHOW
NEWPORT BRIGHTENS THE NEW JERSEY SKYLINE, GIVING NEW YORKERS A NEW ATTRACTION: A FREE LIGHT SHOW FROM ACROSS THE HUDSON RIVER Since the advent of electricity, New York City lights have enthralled and mesmerized onlookers, particularly those gazing at Manhattan from “the other sides” of the Hudson and East Rivers. Now, New Jersey not only is reciprocating, but may be offering something even better.
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BOYS AND GIRLS SCOUTS COME TO NEWPORT
Newport News – November 2004
A Boys and Girls Scouts group has been chartered by Newport. The newly-formed Cub Scout Pack 557, open to children grades 1-5, began holding weekly meetings this Fall from 7:00-8:15pm at The Cornerstone School at 100 Pavonia Avenue. The Girl Scouts Troop will soon follow.
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NEWPORT LIBERTY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES TO OPEN PRACTICE IN MADISON BUILDING
Newport News – March/April 2004
Newport Liberty Medical Center, LLC, whose principal member is Dr. Robert Lahita, Chief of Medicine of the New Jersey City Medical Center, will open its medical practice at a new 5,000-square foot facility in the James Madison building on Washington Boulevard later this year. Dr Lahita, a world-renowned expert in the treatment of lupus and other autoimmune diseases, joined JCMC in February 2003, and hopes to attract a core of new first rate physicians to the JCMC. The Newport office suites are a key element to his strategy of providing convenient access for physicians, as well as for new and existing patients of many of these physicians, who, like Dr. Lahita, are relocating their practices from Manhattan to Jersey City in conjunction with their new affiliations with the Medical Center.
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OCCUPANCY AT ROOSEVELT SCHEDULED FOR AUTUMN 2005
Newport News – November 2004
The Roosevelt, the new seven-story residential building in Jersey City’s Hamilton Park neighborhood – on which construction began this past summer -- is expected to open by September, 2005. Located at 10th Street, between Manila Avenue and Luis Marin Boulevard, the new apartment building is one block east of the Abraham Lincoln, which opened in May 2003, and across the street from the Newport Centre Mall._________________________________________________________________________________
FINE ART AND CRAFTS FAIR HELD AT NEWPORT
Newport News – July/August 2004
Thousands of Newport residents and visitors from throughout the tri-state area turned out on July 12th and 13th to shop, eat and enjoy a beautiful weekend on the Hudson River as more than 100 vendors set up outdoor boutiques around Town Square and Pavonia Avenue for the Fine Art and Crafts Fair. Shoppers and browsers perused stalls full of beautifully crafted furniture, rich smelling oils, fun house wares and exciting sculptures, and enjoyed hot-off-the-grill specialties from The Restaurants at Newport.
A special thanks must go out to the vendors, restaurants and all who attended to make this event a great success!
WELCOME TO NEWPORT BEACH AND SUNTANNING ON THE HUDSON
Newport News – July/August 2004
The newest amenity on the Hudson River waterfront will be a “beach!” Starting this summer, a generous area will be available for “suntanning on the Hudson River” just outside Newport’s “front door.”
Residents are invited to bring blankets or towels, and spend the day relaxing on this thickly grassed turf along the Waterfront Walkway near the Lighthouse, while enjoying Manhattan’s magnificent skyline and harbor views.
“Tread softly” on the grass, though, to help keep Newport beautiful. Open daily until dusk, Newport Beach will be the newest way to enjoy summer…
CONSTRUCTION BEGINS ON ROOSEVELT APARTMENTS NEAR HAMILTON PARK
Newport News July/Augusy 2004
Responding to the ever-increasing request for Jersey City apartment homes near Newport, ground was broken on the Roosevelt, to be located on 10th Street, between Manila Avenue and Luis Marin Boulevard, in the Hamilton Park neighborhood. This latest building joins the highly successful Abraham Lincoln, one block west on 10th Street, which opened in May 2003.
The 7-story Roosevelt will have 133 apartments and on-site parking. The building will include a 9,000 square foot park/play area, and space for a street-level convenience store on 10th and Manila.
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NEWPORT HOSTS FIRST ANNUAL 10K RACE
May 2004
The first annual Newport “10,000”-- a 10,000 kilometer race for $10,000 in prize money --“hit the ground running” on Saturday, May 8, 2004.
The Newport race attracted more than 250 runners, including several high-profile, Olympic qualifying athletes, such as Nelson Kiplagat, Patrick Nthiwa, Henry Kipchirchir, Kimberly Saddic, and Maria Buseinei.
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UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX SOON TO OPEN ITS DOORS AT 100 PAVONIA
Newport News – March/April 2004
The University of Phoenix has leased 23,000 square feet in the new commercial building at100 Pavonia Avenue, and is expected to move in this summer.
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