New Jersey News:
- A Food Crawl Through Havana on the Hudson [Eater] – The stretch of Bergenline Avenue running through Union City and West New York for decades has been known as ‘Havana on the Hudson’ for its large Cuban population, once the second largest in the US after Little Havana in Miami. Eater NY recently embarked on a food tour through the area in search of the best Cuban sandwich.
- New York City train tunnel project could tie up traffic for three years [Reuters] – As the Gateway Project moves closer to reality, logistical concerns about the project are beginning to surface. In an exclusive report, Reuters obtained a draft document outlining the actual work necessary to begin building the massive tunnel new tunnel under the Hudson. As it stands, the project could create traffic nightmares on both sides of the river for years.
- Prudential Working To Double Impact Investing Portfolio Focuses On Newark [Forbes] – In 2014, Prudential committed to investing $1 billion in Newark to support revitalization efforts in the city. Just two years later, the effects are already quite pronounced. Forbes outlines the initiatives the investment has supported thus far.
- An alternative for Penn Station: repurposing Madison Square Garden [Curbed] – Last week, it was announced that a new Penn Station is coming by 2020. Although Governor Cuomo’s plan for the new station is fine, several architects have put forth alternative plans they believe could truly transform the station.
- North Jersey apartment market thriving, Marcus & Millichap report says [NJ Biz]
- Jersey City bash planned for Alexander Hamilton’s 260th birthday [NJ.com]
- Indoor sky-diving spot proposed in Paramus [NorthJersey.com]
- Jersey City: $3.2 million grant to fund 245 affordable housing units [NJ.com]
- Hudson County’s new $160 million high school will be ‘one of a kind’ [NJ.com]
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