For the holiday revelers who have enjoyed the pine scent of a real Christmas tree at home this season, the unfortunate part you’ve dreaded is here — taking down the tree. From squeezing it through narrow brownstone doorways to elevators filled with needles to wrapping your tree in a fitted sheet like a dead body, sometimes it feels like the tree always wins. Luckily, we’re here to help with what to do — and not do — when it’s time to take down the Christmas tree. Read on to learn what to do to safely and responsibly dispose of your tree in Northern New Jersey.

Christmas Tree Do’s

Municipalities throughout New Jersey all have their tree collection schedules. In most cases, the trees are chipped and made into mulch, which is often freely available to residents.

Hoboken — Trees should be placed at the curb on Tuesday or Thursday evenings after 7:30 PM (after 9:00 PM on Washington Street).

Jersey City — Place your tree curbside Wednesday evening between the hours of 7:00 PM + 10:00 PM. Trees are picked up every Thursday citywide through January 29th.

Weehawken — Curbside pick-up is easy, but needs to be arranged with the Department of Public Works.

Montclair — The Parks and Shade Tree Division at the Department of Community Services will collect Christmas trees from curbside throughout January weekly.

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Christmas Tree Don’ts

For curbside pickup, Christmas trees must be free of ornaments, tinsel, lights, stands, and anything else that isn’t a tree. Do not wrap the tree or put it in a garbage bag. Wreaths and garlands are not part of the municipal tree pickup. You’ll have to put those with your regular garbage.

It should go without saying that you cannot recycle your artificial Christmas tree, but we’ll still say it here just in case.

Never burn your Christmas tree in a fireplace or wood stove. Burning the tree may contribute to creosote buildup and could cause a chimney fire. It’s also worth noting that coniferous needles contain nitrogen and substances called terpenes, which are highly toxic when burned, making the smoke unsafe.

Fire Hazard

Strictly speaking, a real Christmas tree is always a fire hazard. As the needles start to dry out, that fire risk increases. Four weeks, continuously replenishing the water, is the generally recommended time for safely keeping your tree up. That’s separate from the tradition that directs Christmas tree removal 12 nights after Christmas (yes, like the song), on the Christian day of the Epiphany, January 6th, that celebrates the three Wise Men who followed a star to make it a bit late for the baby Jesus welcoming party.

If you’ve invested in an artificial tree, all rules are off. Feel free to keep that baby up year-round as a coat rack, fully decorated for Christmas in July, or for whatever purpose you wish.

Get Crafty

Everyone is a maker these days. The more techie our work lives get, the more we want to construct something with our hands. Your old Christmas tree offers up quite a few potential projects if you aren’t quite ready to kick it to the curb.

Wider parts of the tree’s trunk can be cut into tree rounds and used for all sorts of things. You can make coasters and trivets from the rounds and tic-tac-toe game sets from assorted pieces. Cut a groove in a piece of wood for a card stand to keep your wifi login on display for guests. Make fresh-scented sachets from the needles. Bird feeders are an easy project and act of kindness to the birds: cut a foot-long branch off your tree, cover it in peanut butter, roll it in birdseed, hang it from a tree outside, and start waiting for spring.

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Hudson County has become known for excellent dining experiences at every budget. The area’s rich cultural diversity has resulted in a wide cross-section of cuisine that nails local restaurateurs’ traditional heritages and boldly invents fusion tastes to draw crowds and kudos. Read on for a highlights tour of some of the many restaurants, cafes, and food trucks that are giving Hudson County its foodie credentials. 

So Many Choices!

Options for dining out in Hudson County just keep multiplying. Jersey City alone has close to 1K restaurants to choose from, with new eateries popping up all over the place. Neighborhoods like Newport in Jersey City — that previously quieted down in the evening without restaurants for residents — have seen a sudden flurry in new hot dinner spots. Multiple years of Wine Spectator Awards and our own Local Girl write-ups have likely brought on the need for table reservations at the most popular places. It seems that it’s Hudson County’s culinary moment in the sun. 

Recognizing Old-School Icons 

From the relatively recently established iconic locals like Zeppelin Hall (est. 2009) to the long-lived Fiore’s of mozz fame and glory (est. 1913), Hudson County has been performing fabulous culinary feats to manifest all our food fantasies for ages. We respect our elder restaurants even when their fare has changed with the times and the arrival of new generations — like Liberty House’s Maddy Rose, where the view is historical and majestic but the menu is fresh and fabulous. 

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Andrea Salumeria | 247 Central Avenue 

Augustino’s | 1104 Washington Street, Hoboken

Barge Inn | 324 Third Street, Jersey City

Benny Tudino’s | 622 Washington Street, Hoboken

Cafe Michelina | 423 Bloomfield Street, Hoboken

Carlo’s Bakery | 95 Washington Street, Hoboken

Fiore’s Deli | 414 Adams Street, Hoboken

Leo’s Grandevous | 200 Grand Street, Hoboken

Liberty Brand Pastries & Food | 2409 Central Avenue, Union City

Liberty House | 76 Audrey Zapp Drive, Liberty State Park, Jersey City

Neptune Bakery and Deli | 1612 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City

Piccolo’s | 92 Clinton Street, Hoboken

Zeppelin Hall | 88 Liberty View Drive, Jersey City  

Innovative + Trendy Hot Spots

Hudson County restaurants are not boring. The art on the walls, the many genres of live music, unique collabs, and uncommon creations — like Departed Souls’ amazing gluten-free beer or Dark Side of the Moo’s alligator sausage, wild boar tacos, kangaroo or yak burgers — provide adventuresome foodies with something new to discover just around the next corner. 

87 Sussex | 87 Sussex Street, Jersey City

Ani Ramen | 218 Newark Avenue, Jersey City

Busy Bee Organics | 451 Palisade Avenue, Jersey City

The Cliff | 38 Congress Street, Jersey City

Dark Side of the Moo | 52 Bowers Street, Jersey City

Dear Maud | 205 First Street, Hoboken

Departed Souls Brewing Company | 150 Bay Street, Jersey City

Drift | 1200 Harbor Boulevard, Weehawken

LoKal Eatery & Bar | 2 Second Street, Jersey City

Traditional & Fusion Heritage Homage

Like the massive portions of authentic Ecuadorian food at Bayonne’s Tagua and the glorious Peruvian sopas at Harrison’s B-52’s, these purveyors of spice done right bring rave reviews. Many of them are getting noticed, including Jersey City’s Korai Kitchen, which recently received a James Beard nomination. Here are but a tiny fraction of the abundance of restaurants bringing bountiful world flavors to our plates. 

B-52’s Lounge & Restaurant Ceviche Bar | 200 North Second Street, Harrison

El Aguila Dorada | 830 Broadway, Bayonne

El Artesano Restaurant | 4101 Bergenline Avenue, Union City

El Eslabon Restaurante | 6013 Park Avenue, West New York

Korai Kitchen | 576 Summit Avenue, Jersey City

Lotus Thai Cuisine | 7007 Park, Guttenberg

Masala Cafe Chettinad | 839 Newark Avenue, Jersey City

Q’Tal Bar + Grill | 3 Kearny Avenue, Kearny

Rumba Cubana | 6909 JFK Boulevard, Guttenberg | 1807 45th Street, North Bergen | 235 Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City

Tagua | 269 Broadway, Bayonne

Takorea BBQ | 805 Frank E Rogers Boulevard, Harrison

The Indian Tapas | 101 Greene Street, Jersey City

Photo-Friendly Brunch & Rooftop Culture 

Sweet and swanky restaurant spots bring cheer to a bad weather or bad mood day because fancy fabulousness is a fun solution to whatever’s got us down. Hudson County is loaded with gorgeous locations to meet up with friends over mimosas and toast togetherness in a place where the ambiance sparkles invitingly. 

Anthony David’s | 953 Bloomfield Street, Hoboken

Barbès | 1300 Park Avenue, Hoboken 

Bin 14 | 1314 Washington Street, Hoboken

Elysian Cafe | 1001 Washington Street, Hoboken 

Fork Hill Kitchen | 201 Sixteenth Street, Union City

Halifax | 225 River Street, Hoboken

Hudson + Co | 3 Second Street, Jersey City

The Kitchen Step | 500 Jersey Avenue, Jersey City

The Lola | 102 Sinatra Drive, Hoboken

The Rooftop at Exchange Place | 1 Exchange Place, Jersey City

Metropolis | 96 Hudson Street, Hoboken

Vale’s Kafe + Kitchen | 825 Twenty Second Street, Union City

Neighborhood Fixes

There are so many beloved Hudson County mom-and-pop delis and bistros that keep us well-coffeed and fed. Those favorite tucked-away places and corners are hot spots for happiness. These neighborhood staples are the setting for making memories and slowing down time, nestled in comfort, away from the world’s chaos. 

15 Fox Place | 15 Fox Place, Jersey City

Cafe Dolma | 270 Grand Street, Jersey City

Cortaditos | 4501 Park Avenue, Union City

Garden Cafe + Bistro | 106 Country Road, Union City

Griot Cafe | 398 Central Avenue, Jersey City

Gussy’s Cafe | 292 Newark Avenue, Jersey City

Hamilton Inn | 708 Jersey Avenue, Jersey City

Harry’s Food & Drink | 8101 Bergenline Avenue, North Bergen

Roast & C.R.E.A.M. | 1620 Bergenline Avenue, Union City

Satis Bistro | 212 Washington Street, Jersey City 

Subia’s  | 506 Jersey Avenue, Jersey City

White Star | 179 Warren Street, Jersey City

New Rising Stars

New restaurants and cafes in our area have been stirring up quite a buzz. Mark Censits’ new farm-to-table restaurant, Maxwell Alley, and Korean and Japanese restaurant Yakitame Bento + Katsu  are shining star examples of what can happen when brilliant entrepreneurs with exceptional taste cater to the sophisticated tastes of our region. 

Apnaa Lahore | 557 Palisade Avenue, Jersey City

Blue Anchor | 166 River Drive, Jersey City  

Blue Angel Artisan Cafe + Bakery| 79 Hudson Street, Hoboken

The Colonial Grill Foodtruck | 1 Newark Street, Hoboken

Forum Coffee | 1400 Washington Street, Hoboken

Haraz Coffee House | 89 Hudson Street, Hoboken

Little Mingo | 305 1st Street, Hoboken

Mile Square Cafe | 746 Park Avenue, Hoboken

Bergen Hall | 58 Maple Street, Jersey City

BRBQ | 532 Summit Avenue, Jersey City

Incontro Caffè | 351 Summit Avenue, Jersey City

Maxwell Alley | 12 Coles Street, Jersey City

Yakitame Bento + Katsu | 501 Central Avenue, Jersey City

RUN/Café | 1000 Garfield Avenue, Jersey City

Panaderya Salvaje | 9 Erie Street, Jersey City

Recent Wine Spectator Award Winners

An excellent overall experience is the norm at these celebrated restaurants, and the word has been out for quite a while now. The annual Wine Spectator awards, which highlight our region’s outstanding food destinations, are no surprise. Local foodies didn’t need an outside authority to confer credibility to their date night destination, but the recognition does feel nice. 

Battello | 502 Washington Boulevard, Jersey City 

Blu on the Hudson | 1200 Harbor Boulevard, Weehawken

Brazeiro Churrascaria | 103 Sixtieth Street, West New York | 7420 Broadway, North Bergen

Court Street | 61 Sixth Street, Hoboken

Del Frisco’s Grille | 221 River Street, Hoboken

Felina Steak | 2 Chapel Avenue, Jersey City

Hailfax | 225 River Street, Hoboken

Maddy Rose at Liberty House, 76 Audrey Zapp Drive, Jersey City

Molos | 1 Pershing Road, Weehawken

Sorellina Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar, 1036 Washington Avenue, Hoboken

Son Cubano | 40 Riverwalk Place, West New York 

Perennial Local Girl Faves Not Listed Above

There are simply too many great Hudson County food options to name them all. There’s someplace for everyone and then another someplace for all the days of the month, yet the list of local “must-try”s just keeps growing. As long as they’re cooking, we will keep tasting and savoring what comes out of these kitchens. 

Antique Bar + Bakery | 122 Willow Avenue, Hoboken

Chart House | 1700 Harbor Boulevard, Weehawken

Corto | 507 Palisade Avenue, Jersey City

El Artesano | 4101 Bergenline Avenue, Union City

Faubourg | 544 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair + 1100 Avenue at Port Imperial, Weehawken

Flour | 500 Jefferson Street, Hoboken

Gaia + Loki | 346 Grove Street, Jersey City

Korai Kitchen | 576 Summit Avenue, Jersey City

La Isla | 104 Washington Street, Hoboken

Razza | 275 Grove Street, Jersey City

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Many of New Jersey’s towns trace back to Lenape people, an Indigenous community who first inhabited the state. From Passaic to Hoboken, these place names carry meanings rooted in Lenape language, reflecting the natural features, wildlife, and cultural practices of the region. The Local Girl is exploring the origin of Lenape place names throughout the Garden State. Read on and learn about 25 Lenape namesakes in New Jersey.

Behind the Name

Determining the “correct” meaning behind Lenape placenames in New Jersey can be challenging. Lenape people did not have a traditional writing system before European colonization. Instead, languages were passed orally. Without any standardized phonetic system, early European settlers to New Jersey, like the Dutch, English, and Swedish, transcribed Lenape words based on how they sounded to foreign ears.

This often led to wildly inconsistent spellings and interpretations. Over time, the same place name might appear in multiple forms across different maps, deeds, treaties, and documents. It might even cause the same place name to look wildly different from source to source, causing more confusion. Some European recorders lacked knowledge of Lenape grammar and meaning, resulting in mistranslations and over-simplified definitions. Some interpretations of Lenape-derived place names are educated guesses and pieced together from linguistic reconstructions, oral histories, and the work of Lenape speakers and scholars striving to preserve and revitalize the language. Others are more concrete and straightforward.

Lenape communities in New Jersey spoke Munsee and Unami, two closely related Lenape languages of the Algonquian language family. In 2002, the Lenape Language Preservation Project received a three-year grant from the National Science Foundation to produce a resource dictionary database of Lenape. A talking dictionary that developed from the project can be found here. Even more Lenape words can be found here on the Official Site for the Delaware Tribe of Indians. TLG’s guide sources from this project, an 1888 Lenape-English dictionary, The Origin of New Jersey Place Names from 1945, and several others.

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Awosting

Awosting comes from the Lenape word òs’hakame, meaning “heaven”. The name is found in Awosting, a small lake community in Passaic County’s West Milford. Click here to hear a pronunciation of the word òs’hakame.

Cinnaminson

Cinnaminson is said to derive from the Lenape word ahsënamèsink, which means “rocky place where there are fish”. A notable namesake includes Cinnaminson Township in Burlington County. Click here to hear a pronunciation of the word ahsënamèsink.

Hackensack

Hackensack likely comes from the word ahkin’kèshaki, meaning “place where the ground is sharp” and is the Dutch derivation of the Lenape word. Over time, it has had various spellings, like Hackinkesack, Hockquindachque, Ackinsack, and Achkinckeshacky. Namesakes include Hackensack, South Hackensack, and the Hackensack River in North Jersey. Click here to hear the pronunciation ahkin’kèshaki.

Hoboken

Hoboken derives from the Lenape word hupokàn or hupokahakink, meaning “a pipe for smoking” or “land of the tobacco pipe.” Namesakes include Hoboken and the Hoboken Terminal in Hudson County. Click here for a pronunciation of hupokàn and here for hupokahakink.

Ho-Ho-Kus

Ho-Ho-Kus likely comes from pëpxòkwës, the Lenape word for “red cedar”. The name can be found in the Bergen County community of Ho-Ho-Kus. Click here to hear a pronunciation of the word pëpxòkwës.

Hopatcong

The exact origin of the name Hopatcong in Lenape is unknown. Some theories believe it could mean “stone water,” or “stone over water.” It may be a derivative of the Lenape word hapakonoesson, meaning “pipe stone,” which likely is a compound word of hupokàn meaning “a pipe” and ahsën meaning “stone ” or “rock.” The second theory would mean that Hopatcong and Hoboken have a similar naming origin. Place names include Hopatcong and Lake Hopatcong in North Jersey.

Kittatinny

Kittatinny comes from the Lenape word kitahtëne, meaning “big mountain”. The most notable place name is the Kittatinny Mountains which run through the northwestern portion of the state. Click here for a pronunciation of the word kitahtëne.

Lackawanna

Lackawanna comes from the Lenape word lekaohane, meaning “sandy creek”. Lèkaw means ‘sand’, and hane is a suffix meaning ‘creek’ or ‘river’. Namesakes include Lackawanna Terminal in Montclair, Lake Lackawanna in Byram Township, and Lackawanna Place in Bloomfield. Click here to hear the pronunciation of the word lekaohane.

Mahwah

The name Mahwah is derived from the Lenape word mawewi or mawewigawan, which means “meeting place” or “meeting house”. The world is preserved in the Bergen County community of Mahwah.

Mantoloking

Mantoloking likely means “sand place” in Lenape and comes from lèkaw, meaning “sand” and unk for “place”. This origin is shared with other names such as Mantua Township in Burlington County, which may stem from lèkao, also meaning “sand,” and possibly with Lackawanna, which carries similar linguistic roots. Mantaoloking is located in Ocean County.

Moonachie

Moonachie likely comes from the Lenape word munhake, meaning “badger”. Local tradition also sources the town name from a Lenape chief named Sachem Monaghie. The most notable place name is Moonachie in Bergen County. Click here for a pronunciation of munhake.

Musconetcong

The Musconetcong name likely comes from the Lenape words mushpèkàt, meaning “clear water,” and hane, a word commonly used to refer to a “river” or “creek”. Place names include the Musconetcong River, which stretches from Lake Hopatcong to the Delaware River. Click here to hear a pronunciation of the word mushpèkàt.

Paramus

Paramus comes from the Lenape word used to refer to Saddle River. Scholars believe Paramus means “land of the turkeys”, “turkey river”, or “pleasant stream”. Versions of the name include Peremessing, Peramsepus, Peremesse, or Wearimus. Namesakes include Paramus and Paramus Park Mall in Bergen County. Another namesake is Wearimus Road in the Township of Washington, which borders Paramus.

Passaic

Passaic derives from the Lenape word pahsayèk, meaning “valley” or “place where the land splits.” Namesakes include the Passaic River, which forms Essex County’s eastern and western borders, as well as Passaic County. Click here to hear the pronunciation of the word pahsayèk in Lenape.

Peckman

Peckman derives from the word pakim, which means “cranberry” in Lenape. One namesake is the Peckman River, a tributary of the Passaic River and Pakim Pond in Burlington County. Another namesake is Peckmantown Road in Cedar Grove, a lasting reminder of the Peckmantown settlement, which predated the name Cedar Grove. Click here to hear the pronunciation of pakim.

Pompton

The Pompton, also spelt Pamapon, Pumpton, Opings, or Wampings, were a community of Lenape. Its name is thought to mean “a place where they catch soft fish”. It might also come from the word pemuteneyik, which means “towns round about”. Some namesakes include Pompton Lakes and Pompton Plains.

Rockaway

Rockaway likely comes from the Lenape word rechouwakie, meaning “place of sands” coming from lèkaw, meaning “sand” and unk for “place”. Place names include Rockaway Township, Rockaway Borough, Rockaway Creek, and the Rockaway River.

Secaucus

Secaucus might come from the Lenape words sukit or sëkapi, meaning “black” and achgook, meaning “snake”. It could also come from sëkëxkuk, which means “black snake”. Click here for a pronunciation of sëkëxkuk. Namesakes include Secaucus and Secaucus Junction in Hudson County.

Sicomac

Sicomac likely comes from the Lenape word òs’hakame, meaning “heaven”. Oral tradition holds that Sachem Oratam, a chief of the Hackensack tribe, was buried in the Sicomac area of present-day Wyckoff. Several sources describe this area as a “resting place for the departed” or “happy hunting ground,” which closely relates to òs’hakame. Click here to hear a pronunciation of the word òs’hakame.

Signac

Signac likely comes from the Lenape word sinkhakèk, meaning “flat place” which comes from the word shinkàskwe, meaning “swamp” or “boggy meadow”. The name perfectly describes the flat, landed neighborhood in Little Falls, which experiences floods from the Passaic River. The earliest recorded reference to the land comes from a 1696 deed describing it as a “Spring book, called by the Indians Singanck.” Click here for a pronunciation of sinkhakèk and click here for a pronunciation of shinkàskwe.

Succasunna

Succasunna likely means “black stones” in Lenape and comes from the words “sukit” or “sëkapi” meaning black and ahsën meaning “stone” or “rock”. It is probably also closely associated with the Lenape word sëkahsën, meaning “iron”. Place names include the Succasunna neighborhood of Roxbury Township in Morris County. Click here for a pronunciation of sëkahsën.

Watchung

Watchung comes from the Lenape word òhchunk, meaning “hilly place.” Namesakes include Watchung Elementary School and Watchung Train Station in Montclair, Watchung in Union County, and the Watchung Mountains, which run through North Jersey. Click here to hear the pronunciation of the word òhchunk in Lenape.

Weehawken

Weehawken is generally considered to have evolved from the Lenape language. It likely comes from xwiiahkiing or xinkhòki, which means “big land”. Other theories behind the name include “maize land”, “place of gulls”, or “rocks that look like trees”. Other ways Weehawken has been spelt include Wiehacken, Whehockan, Weehacken, Wiehake, and Wehauk. One namesake includes Weehawken and Weehawken Cove. Click here to hear the pronunciation of xinkhòki.

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Whippany

Whippany likely got its name from the Whippanong community, who inhabited the area. Whippanong likely means “place of the arrow wood” and comes from the words wip, meaning “arrow”, and unk for “place”. Placenames include the Whippany River and the Whippany section of Hanover Township in Morris County. Whippany’s library is also called the Whippanong Library.

Wyoming

While Wyoming may be a state in the Midwest, it is derived from the Lenape language of the East Coast. Wyoming likely comes from the word maughwauwama, which means “large plains,” or “extensive meadows. It has had many spellings, such as Wauwaumie, Wiwaume, Wiomie, until it finally became Wyoming. You will find this word immortalized in the Wyoming neighborhood of Millburn, which includes Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming Elementary School, and Wyoming Presbyterian Church.

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Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which means it’s time to start preparing for dinner plans. For those who prefer to dine out on the holiday, Hudson County has plenty of options. From fine dining establishments that will prepare a pre-fixe Thanksgiving menu to cozy spots that will serve customer favorites, The Hoboken Girl has compiled a list of restaurants open on Thanksgiving day locally. Read on to learn more about the Hoboken + Jersey City restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day 2025.

Hoboken

Dear Maud | 221 River Street

Hours: 5PM-10PM 

Special Menu: Two themed plates will be available. The main special is a roasted turkey dinner with herb stuffing, tender green beans, and a cranberry reduction, and a strawberry Tres Leches dish is available for dessert.

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Del Frisco’s Grille | 221 River Street

Hours: 12PM-9PM 

Special Menu: The chef’s featured special at Del Frisco’s Grille includes herb + butter roasted turkey served with creamy mashed potatoes, brown gravy, green beans, apple-sage sausage stuffing, and classic cranberry sauce.

Halifax | 225 River Street

Hours: 1PM-7:30PM

Special Menu: This restaurant will serve a four-course meal on Thanksgiving. Appetizer options include a locally-sourced beet salad, butternut squash soup, salmon carpaccio, or turkey confit fritters. For the main course, customers have various options to choose from, including the Local Heritage Turkey Breast, the Fall Mushroom Bolognese, and more. There will also be special options for family-style sides, wine, and dessert. The dinner is priced at $79 a person, with children 12 and under priced at $35.

Karma Kafe | 505 Washington Street

Hours: 11:30AM-10:30PM

Keming | 1006 Washington Street

Hours: 11AM-9:30PM

Mario’s Classic Pizza | 742 Garden Street

Hours: Begins at 11AM

Special Menu: Mario’s Classic Pizza has served a free traditional Thanksgiving dinner for 25+ years. No details have been announced yet about this year’s meal, but previous years have included turkey, stuffing, vegetables, and a variety of pies. Customers are encouraged to come early, as the food supply runs out quickly.

Jersey City

Bistro La Source | 299 Marin Boulevard

Hours: 1PM-8PM

Special Menu: Bistro La Source will serve a variety of dishes on Thanksgiving. From fall favorites like the goat cheese croquette and autumn fruit salad or the farmhouse vegetable soup to turkey + country ham trimmings sourced from Goffle Farms in Wyckoff, there are plenty of options for everyone.

Brick Lane Curry House | 136 Newark Avenue

Hours: 11AM-2PM

Fire + Oak | 479 Washington Boulevard

Hours: 1PM-10PM

Special Menu: This spot will serve a Thanksgiving feast to-go with dishes like slow-roasted turkey breast, three-cheese spinah + artichoke dip, homemade pecan pie, colossal shrimp cocktail, rotisserie organic chicken, slow-braised short rib, and more. View the full menu here.

Satis Bistro | 212 Washington Street

Hours: 5PM-9PM

Special Menu: No details have been announced about this year’s special menu, but Satis has previously served three-course Thanksgiving special for $75 a person

South House | 149 Newark Avenue

Hours: 1PM-9PM

Special Menu: South House will prepare a Thanksgiving Special Prix Fixe menu this year priced at $60 per person. The three courses will include options of a honeynut squash soup, baby kale salad, a turkey plate with cranberry apple stuffing and other traditional sides, a vegetarian squash lasagna option, peach cobbler, and strawberry rhubarb pie. 

Bonus

Blu on the Hudson | 1200 Harbor Boulevard, Weehawken

Hours: 1PM-9PM

Special Menu: This restaurant will have a pre-fixe menu on Thanksgiving. For $79 a person, customers can choose from a large selection of options, including a classic turkey, house-made pasta, a 16-ounce Prime Delmonico steak, and more. There will also be various dessert options, such as carrot cake, pumpkin pie, chocolate layer cake, and spiced panna cotta. See here for the full menu.

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Chart House | 1700 Harbor Boulevard, Weehawken

Hours: 11AM-9PM

Special Menu: This waterfront restaurant will serve a classic Thanksgiving dinner for dine-in or take-out. The first course includes options like lobster bisque, chopped salad, New England clam chowder, and more. The second course consists of three entree options, one being a traditional holiday dinner with a butter + sage roasted turkey, cornbread stuffing, cranberry relish, and more. Customers can choose from pecan or pumpkin pie, cheesecake, or Chef’s Dessert for dessert. See the full menu here.

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Over the past few years, local Italian eatery Alessio’s has become a household name in Hoboken and Jersey City with its two cafes, a restaurant, and a gourmet market. The Hudson County staple exclusively shared details with The Hoboken Girl about its newest business venture in spring 2025: a third cafe located at 1525 Harbor Boulevard in Weehawken. Now, we know that the new spot will open on October 23rd on the ground floor of The Reserve at Estuary. Read on for what to know about Alessio’s soon-to-open fourth New Jersey locale in Weehawken, New Jersey.

Photo Credit: Hannah Taub

Alessio’s Weehawken Location

Alessio’s Italian cuisine can be found at 539 Park Avenue, Hoboken; 99 Franklin Street, Jersey City; at the Terrace by Alessio’s at 1201 Madison Street, Hoboken; and at 600 Park Avenue, Hoboken, as an Italian market called Casa Italia Gourmet Market.

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The business announced plans to open its third cafe along the Weehawken waterfront earlier this year at Hartz Mountain Industries’ newest rental development, The Reserve at Estuary, in the Lincoln Harbor neighborhood. Marking Alessio’s fifth Northern New Jersey locale, signage for the new spot was up as of Tuesday morning, May 20th, 2025. Now, we know it will open on Thursday, October 23rd, 2025.

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The 2,200-square-foot building will have an indoor and outdoor dining space for Alessio’s Weehawken customers to enjoy this summer. Foodies can expect a menu similar to its sister cafes in Hoboken and Jersey City, featuring breakfast sandwiches, pastries, paninis, pizza, salads, pasta, and coffee, all made with high-quality ingredients sourced directly from the motherland. And yes, this means Weehawken locals will finally have the chance to get their hands on The Hoboken Girl breakfast sandwich that gives back to local non-profits without making the trek to neighboring cities.

Along with house favorites like California Dreamin’, The Heights, Alessio’s Veggie, penne alla vodka sauce, and spaghetti al pomodoro, diners can look forward to special menu additions, which are currently under consideration for the Weehawken location. Alessio’s creative sandwich program, where proceeds from select menu items are donated to a rotating list of charitable causes, will also be available to Weehawken customers, along with delivery, catering, and online ordering services.

About Alessio’s

Founded by Luca Infantino, Alessio’s first opened in Mile Square in 2020 and has quickly become a local favorite for Italian food and goodies. In recent years, the brand has expanded to four locations in Hoboken and Jersey City, with a fifth recently announced in Weehawken.

Luca was born and raised in Italy and moved to the United States in 2011. After living in Weehawken, he fell in love with Hoboken and paved his way in the fashion industry before taking the jump into food service and opening up the Hoboken location five years ago. The Jersey City location opened in summer 2023, the cafe’s other project, Terrace by Alessio’s, opened in Hoboken’s Northwest Resiliency Park last spring, and Casa Italia Gourmet Market opened this past April. Alessio’s also has two kiosks in Pier A Park during the summer months.

Alessio’s — named after Luca’s son — has quickly become a staple in Hudson County and is known for its authentic Italian products and the real feel of an Italian cafe. The spot prides itself on the quality of its food, customer service, and community involvement. “We are proud to be a community-based business, a safe place for children, students, [and] families,” Luca previously shared with HG.

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Each year on September 11th, the communities of Hoboken and Jersey City band together to host ceremonies, memorials, vigils, and more in remembrance of those who lost their lives on September 11th, 2001. In commemoration of the 24th anniversary of 9/11, several local memorial events are set to take place this year. Read on for a list of 9/11 memorial events happening in 2025 in Hoboken, Jersey City, + beyond.

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September 11th, 2025, marks the 24th year since the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. Nearly a quarter of a century later, our nation continues to honor and remember the lives lost that day. In New Jersey, communities have created meaningful places of remembrance all over the state, ranging from monuments and memorial parks to trees planted in tribute. Read on for a list of September 11th memorials in New Jersey, broken up by county.

September 11th Memorials

Atlantic County

• Absecon 9/11 Memorial at Heritage Park | 699 Blenheim Avenue, Absecon
• In the Line of Duty Memorial | Boardwalk + St. James Place, Atlantic City

Read More: September 11th Memorial Events in Hoboken, Jersey City, + Beyond for 2025

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• Bergen Catholic High School 9/11 Memorial | 1040 Oradell Avenue, Oradell
• Fallen Firefighters Memorial | 1 Scott Plaza, Wyckoff
• Firefighters Memorial Park | 1 Everett Place, East Rutherford
• Giants Stadium Memorial | 1 MetLife Stadium Drive, East Rutherford
• Haworth 9/11 Memorial | 71 Hardenburgh Avenue, Haworth
• Lodi High School Memorial | 99 Putnam Street, Lodi
• Lyndhurst Town Park Memorial | 310 Pine Street #276, Lyndhurst
• Memorial at Englewood Library | 31 Engle Street, Englewood
• Memorial at Garden State Plaza Mall | 1 Garden State Plaza Parkway, Paramus
• Memorial at Garfield Police Department | 411 Midland Avenue, Garfield
• Memorial at Highland Field | Tappan Road, Harrington Park
• Memorial at Zadroga Field | 300 Schuyler Avenue, North Arlington
• Remembrance Memorial and Freedom Garden | 475 Wyckoff Avenue, Wyckoff
• WTC Memorial at Overpeck County Park | Fort Lee Road, Leonia

Burlington County

• Bordentown 9/11 Memorial | Farnsworth Avenue + Railroad Avenue, Bordentown
• Mount Laurel Firefighters Foundation 9/11 Memorial | 69 Elbo Lane, Mount Laurel

Camden County

• 9/11 World Trade Center Beam/Memorial | 985 Cropwell Road, Cherry Hill
• Memorial at Westmont Fire Company No.1 | 120 Haddon Avenue, Westmont
• World Trade Center Artifact Memorial | 43 Somerdale Road, Blackwood
• The Victims of Terrorism Memorial | 2601 Federal Street, Camden

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• Broad Street Memorial | Broad Street, Bloomfield
• Cedar Grove Waves | 90 Rugby Road, Cedar Grove
• Crystal Lake Memorial | West Orange
• Memorial at Nutley Town Hall | 1 Kennedy Drive, Nutley
• Memorial at Seton Hall Preparatory School | 120 Northfield Avenue, West Orange
• Memorial at South Orange Transit Station | 17 Sloane Street, South Orange
• Memorial at Taylor Park | 100 Main Street, Millburn
• Montclair High School 9/11 Memorial | 100 Chestnut Street, Montclair
• Remembrance and Rebirth | Eagle Rock Avenue + Prospect Avenue, West Orange
• Township of Verona 9/11 Memorial | 600 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona

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• Dauntless Efforts | 200 Hudson Street, Jersey City
• Empty Sky | 1 Audrey Zapp Drive, Jersey City
• Grove of Remembrance | Audrey Zapp Drive, Jersey City
• Hudson Riverfront 9/11 Memorial | 1300 at Port Imperial, Weehawken
• ICAP September 11 Memorial | Harborside Plaza 5, Jersey City
• Kearny High School 9/11 Memorial | 336 Devon Street, Kearny
• Makeshift Memorial | Exchange Place, Jersey City
• Memorial at East Newark Borough Hall | 34 Sherman Avenue, East Newark
• Memorial at Hoboken Terminal | 1 Hudson Place, Hoboken
• Memorial at Hudson River Waterfront Walkway | Sinatra Drive, Hoboken
• Tears From Heaven | Harrison Avenue, Harrison
• To the Struggle Against World Terrorism | 51 Port Terminal Boulevard, Bayonne

Mercer County

• Hopewell Valley September 11th + Emergency Services Memorial | 221 Washington Crossing Pennington Road, Titusville
• Memorial at Veterans Park | 685G+Q6, Hamilton
• Peter Craig Alderman Memorial | 242 Nassau Street, Princeton
• Twin Pond 9/11 Memorial | 271 Clarksville Road, West Windsor

Middlesex County

• Carteret 9/11 Memorial | Carteret Park, Carteret 
• Freedom Plaza | Rail Station, Main Street at Woodbridge Avenue, Metuchen
• Memorial at Lake Papaianni Park | 100 Municipal Boulevard, Edison
• Memorial at Martin Luther King Elementary | 285 Tingley Lane, Edison
• Memorial at Monroe Township High School | 200 Schoolhouse Road, Monroe
• Memorial at St. Cecelia Church | 45 Wilus Way, Iselin
• Old Bridge Municipal Plaza Memorial | 1 Old Bridge Plaza, Old Bridge
• Todd Beamer Post Office Memorial | 65 North Main Street, Cranbury
• Victims of Terrorism Memorial | 201 John T O’Leary Boulevard, Sayreville

Monmouth County

• 9/11 Memorial at Mount Mitchill | 460 Ocean Boulevard, Atlantic Highlands
• Freehold Township Town Hall Memorial | 1 Municipal Plaza, Freehold
• Memorial at Riverside Gardens Park | 40 West Front Street, Red Bank
• Memorial at Tinton Fire Company 1 | 695 Tinton Avenue, Tinton Falls
• Middletown World Trade Center Memorial Gardens | 36 Church Street, Middletown
• Preventorium Road Memorial | Preventorium Road, Howell
• Steven B. Paterson Memorial Field | Hazlet Avenue, Hazlet

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• John P. Bocchi Memorial Field | 34 Lees Hill Road, New Vernon
• Library of the Chathams Memorial | 214 Main Street, Chatham
• Memorial at Chatham Train Station | 42 Fairmount Avenue, Chatham
• Memorial at Firehouse Plaza | 1 Firehouse Plaza, Chatham
• Memorial at James Park | 13 Madison Avenue, Madison
• Morris County 9/11 Memorial | 460 West Hanover Avenue, Morristown
• Noelle Court Memorial | Noelle Court, Lincoln Park

Ocean County

• Memorial at Jackson Justice Complex | West Veterans Highway, Jackson
• Take Time To Remember | 901 Boulevard, Seaside Heights

Passaic County

• 9-11 Remembrance Memorial Wall | 8-01 Fair Lawn Avenue, Fair Lawn
• Memorial at Hawthorne Public Library | 345 Lafayette Avenue, Hawthorne
• Memorial at Saddle River County Park | County Pitch, Saddle River Road, Fair Lawn
• Memorial at Wilmore Park | Wilmore Road, Little Falls
• Wanaque First Aid Squad 9/11 Memorial | 5 Melrose Avenue, Wanaque
• Wayne Township 9/11 Memorial Park | 1 Pike Drive, Wayne
• West Milford 9/11 Memorial | 1480 Union Valley Road, West Milford

Somerset County

• Fallen Heroes Monument | 46 Mountain Boulevard, Warren
• Memorial at Hillsborough Fire Company #3 | 324 Woods Road, Hillsborough
• Memorial at Somerset Hills Golf Course | 180 Mine Mount Road, Bernardsville
• Somerset County 9/11 Memorial and Clock Tower | Historic Courthouse Green, Somerville

Sussex County

• Memorial at The Firehouse Bagel Company | 332 US-206, Branchville
• Sussex County September 11th Memorial | 1 College Hill Road, Newton

Union County

• Union County September 11th Memorial | 1028 Springfield Avenue, Mountainside

Warren County

• Greenwich Township Emergency Squad Memorial | 515 North Main Street, Stewartsville
• Memorial at Veterans Square | 44 East Washington Avenue, Washington

September 11th Non-Profits to Give Back to

9/11 Day

Founded shortly after the attacks on September 11th, 2001, 9/11 Day was created by David Paine and Jay Winuk. According to the nonprofit’s website, the organization was founded on “taking back the day” and transforming the anniversary of September 11th into a day of doing good. Today, 9/11 Day provides free lesson plans for schools across the country to help teach students about the events and impact of September 11th. Each year, the organization also leads a large-scale volunteer project called Meal Packs, where thousands of volunteers come together to assemble millions of meals for Americans facing food insecurity. Learn more here.

New York Says Thank You

With the aim of “[turning] tragedy into HOPE,” as per its website, New York Says Thank You leads all kinds of “Pay It Forward” initiatives. Within recent years, this nonprofit has assembled teams of volunteers to aid in disaster relief, provide education surrounding the events of September 11th to local schools, and embarked on a nationwide restoration tour to re-stitch the national 911 flag. Learn more here.

Tuesday’s Children

Tuesday’s Children is a nonprofit dedicated to “[providing] healing and resilience for military families of the fallen and families affected by 9/11,” according to its website. Aiming to “[turn] pain into purpose while honoring their legacies,” Tuesday’s Children provides family and adult programs, youth mentoring, mental health and wellness services, and more. Learn more here.

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Voices Center for Resilience

Voices Center for Resilience (VOICES), formerly known as Voices of September 11th, supports local communities by helping them prepare for and recover from traumatic events. VOICES, which provides services like support groups, educational forums, and digital tools, aims to “promote mental health care and wellness for victims’ families, responders, and survivors,” according to its website. Learn more here.

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There are so many ways to be sustainable in Hudson County and you don’t even know it. Whether you are checking out new second-hand shops or learning how to compost, it’s easy to incorporate sustainability into your daily routine. Keep reading for a guide to staying green right here in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Simple Ways to Stay Sustainable

Buy Nothing

The Buy Nothing movement is a nationwide initiative that gives lightly used items a second life, all within your own neighborhood.

Right here in Hudson County, these hyper-local groups are a great way to give away unwanted items, borrow something temporarily, or even find that one thing you’ve been searching for.

There is also a Buy Nothing app, which allows you to share, lend, and give away items within your local neighborhood.

Click here to learn more about the Buy Nothing movement, and find some of the Hudson County Buy Nothing Facebook groups below:

• Buy Nothing Hoboken
• Buy Nothing Jersey City
• Buy Nothing Downtown Jersey City
• Buy Nothing The Heights, Jersey City
• Buy Nothing West Side, Jersey City
• Buy Nothing Port Imperial/West New York

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Second Hand Pop-Ups

Trendy, fun, and one of the most cost-friendly ways to practice sustainability = pop-up events for buying second-hand. Here are some thrift shops and pop-up events that you should check out in the Hudson County area:

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Corr Collective | Virtual

Corr Collective hosts pop-up thrift events called “Nice Rack,” which make the closet clean-out experience more fun and community-driven. These events encourage sustainable fashion choices while bringing together shoppers and sellers, while reducing textile waste.

Learn more about Corr Collective here and find out where Corr Collective is popping up next here.

Jersey Girl Thrift | Virtual

Jersey Girl Thrift is a local pop-up boutique thrift experience throughout North Jersey. They often feature stylish, affordable finds that promote secondhand fashion in a modern and approachable way. The events are usually promoted on social media and draw a strong local following.

Learn more about Jersey Girl Thrift here and find out where they’re popping up next here.

Sew & So’s | Virtual

Sew & So’s is a pop-up with various locations throughout Hoboken with fashion classes, sewing, and upcycling clothing for kids and teens. Half-day summer sessions are hosted at the Mile Square Theatre at 1400 Clinton Street in Hoboken.

Find out where Sew & So’s is popping up next here.

Hoboken’s Vintage + Thrift Stores

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2nd Street USA | 200 Washington Street

2nd Street USA is a Japanese second-hand clothing chain with a selection of vintage and streetwear pieces, designer items, collectable sneakers, and luxury accessories.

6th Street Vintage | 408 6th Street

6th Street Vintage features one-of-a-kind pieces from the 40s and 50s. After running a brick-and-mortar for 36 years, 6th Street does mostly pop-ups and estate sales.

Archives 007 | 1 Newark Street

Archives is a bold and vibrant vintage shop full of retro inspiration, with its original location in Guttenberg.

The Armoire Thrift | 60 Newark Street

Owned by Sherley Coutois, Armoire Thrift is a vintage second-hand clothing, housewares, and jewelry store with an eclectic vibe.

Olijon’s Thrift Store | 138 Park Avenue

Olijon’s brings a heartfelt touch to Hoboken’s thrift scene, founded by cancer survivor Joann Saitta, who turned her longtime passion for uplifting others through fashion into a community-centered boutique.

Revival Vintage | 86 Park Avenue

Revival Vintage features must-have pieces dating back three centuries and along with seamstress services. They got their start as a vendor at the Brooklyn Flea, and after finding success, they now have a brick-and-mortar shop on Park Avenue.

Thrifted by J&D | 526 Adams Street

Run by married couple Jason and Derrick, this shop is a treasure trove of name-brand and vintage finds. Shoppers can uncover anything from vintage music players to wine glasses to handbags, where every visit promises a surprise.

Jersey City’s Vintage + Thrift Stores

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Another Man’s Treasure Vintage Store | 195 Montgomery Street

This JC shop is a renowned vintage shop recognized by Elle, with pieces dating back to the Victorian era. Vintage finds from Another Man’s Treasure have been featured in pages of publications including Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Marie Claire, New York Magazine, Time Out NY, and many others.

Calentadoo | Online

Calentadoo is a Latinx-owned digital shop for reworked, recolored second-hand fashion.

ConSHINEment | 910 Bergen Avenue

ConSHINEment is one of Jersey City’s sustainable fashion spots that has premium, one-of-a-kind pieces ranging from casual streetwear to vintage and designer clothing. The shop offers cash or store credit on the spot for any items you sell, allowing you to help the environment by recycling your clothing.

Cranky Angel | 304 Newark Avenue

This is a nostalgic spot with affordable pieces from the ‘90s and 2000s. The team also has additional services available, such as tailoring, styling, and customization, such as rhinestone or stud application and airbrushing.

The Loop Jersey City | 280 Newark Avenue

The Loop JC buys and sells rare and limited vintage clothing and sneakers daily, with statement pieces to elevate your look.

Mint Market | 339 Grove Street

Mint Market is a locally-owned shop featuring a curated mix of contemporary and vintage finds, including a range of designer pieces. They specialize in designer bags and upcycling vintage textiles to create one-of-a-kind treasures.

The Thriftique Warehouse | 40 Carbon Place

This is a place to rummage through old books, paintings, and antique records.

Union City’s Vintage + Thrift Stores

MyUnique Thrift Store | 3196 John Fitzgerald Kennedy Boulevard

MyUnique is a large thrift shop that adds new items daily, with many locations throughout NJ and NYC.

Quality Thrift Shop | 1107 Summit Avenue

Quality Thrift Shop has a diverse lineup of both new and gently used pieces.

The Family Thrift Store | 810 31st Street

The Family Thrift Store is a second-hand store that has good-quality pieces.

View more Hudson County vintage and thrift spots here.

Get Your Groceries from the Farmer’s Market

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To discover locally grown produce, meat, baked goods, dairy, and maybe even handmade jewelry, clothing, or art pieces, check out your local farmers’ market. It’s a great way to support small businesses while enjoying local farm-to-table flavors made using sustainable practices. Plus, since items don’t have to travel too far, it’s a more eco-conscious way to shop. Click here for a roundup of all the local markets.

Hoboken

Hoboken Farmers’ Market | Church Square Park, Garden Street between Fourth Street + Fifth Street

Every Saturday from 9AM-1PM until November 18th.

Hoboken Farmers’ Market (Southwest Park) | 58 Jackson Street

Every Thursday from 3PM-7PM, ends on October 30th.

Uptown Farmers’ Market | 404 14th Street, Hoboken (under the 14th Street Viaduct)

Every Saturday from 9AM-1PM, ends on December 20th.

Jersey City

Coles Street Market | Coles Street Park at Coles Street between 16th and 18th Streets

Every Tuesday from 3PM-7PM.

Hamilton Park Farmers’ Market | Basketball Court at Hamilton Park (8th Street, Jersey City)

Every Wednesday from 4PM-7PM, ends in December.

Historic Downtown Jersey City Farmers’ Market | Grove Street PATH Plaza, Grove Street + Newark Street

Every Monday + Thursday from 3PM – 7PM, ends on December 22nd.

Paulus Hook Farmers’ Market | Washington Street South of Dudley Street, Jersey City

Every Saturday from 9AM-2PM, ends November 22nd.

Riverview Farmers’ Market | Riverview Fisk Park, 498 Palisade Avenue, Jersey City

Every Sunday from 10AM-2PM, ends November 23rd.

Van Vorst Park Farmers’ Market | York Street

Every Saturday from 9AM-1PM, all year.

Visit Your Local Libraries

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Going to the library is one of the most timeless ways to live sustainably. It’s an easy way to share resources so countless people can enjoy them without creating waste. Beyond books, you can borrow electronics, movies, and other media, making it a true community resource. Here is a list of libraries in Hudson County:

Bayonne

• Bayonne Public Library | 697 Avenue C 

Hoboken

Hoboken’s Public Library | 500 Park Avenue

Hoboken’s Public Library has a selection of items to borrow, from books to electronics to arts and crafts, all for free with your library card. Additionally, they recently introduced the Library of Things, which allows card-holding residents to check out unique items for two weeks at a time.

The Little Free Library | Multiple Locations

It’s as easy as it sounds. You take a book, and leave a book. This public book exchange is typically a very small box placed outside of residents’ houses and businesses, and it’s a great way to increase accessibility to books for all. Check out their website to track where a Little Free Library is located near you.

Guttenberg

• Guttenberg Resource Center | 7002 JFK Boulevard Unit 115

Jersey City

• Jersey City Free Public Library | 472 Jersey Avenue, 678 Newark Avenue, 326 8th Street, 489 Bergen Avenue, 1841 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, 546 West Side Avenue, 1017 West Side Avenue, 275 Martin Luther King Drive

Kearny

• Kearny Public Library | 318 Kearny Avenue

Secaucus

• Secaucus Public Library and Business Resource Center | 1379 Paterson Plank Road

Union City

• Union City Public Library | 1800 Summit Avenue

Weehawken

• Weehawken Free Public Library | 49 Hauxhurst Avenue

Participate in Clothing + Book Swaps

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Local clothing and book swaps are low-key ways to refresh your wardrobe and your bookshelf. Not only does it lower your carbon footprint, but it is also an opportunity for you to give a loved item a second chance at life. Many public libraries also now host book swap events or maintain ongoing community shelves where you can take or leave a gently used read, which makes sustainable choices more accessible than ever.

Events to Enjoy

Jersey City Connects, Xtina’s Variety and Vintage Swaps, and the Completely Booked Book Swap.

Read more about Hudson County libraries and book stores here, and clothing and book swaps here.

Furniture + Home Goods in Hudson County

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Jersey City

Casa Clasen | Online/Pop-ups

Casa Clasen curates and upholsters one-of-a-kind furniture pieces and sells them through Instagram, providing delivery throughout Jersey City, and often features items at Kanibal + Co.

Into the Void | 117 Brunswick Street

This vintage furniture shop has 1,800 square feet of eclectic décor, unique pieces, and quirky art, which are fun picks for adding personality to any space.

Salvation Army | 248 Erie Street, Jersey City  + 900 John Fitzgerald Kennedy Boulevard, Union City

This is a go-to place to stop for second-hand furniture without big box prices with a bonus — all of the proceeds go to a good cause. The Salvation Army thrift stores support the Adult Rehabilitation Centers throughout New Jersey.

Sure Things | 561 Palisade Avenue

Fans of Downtowner Sandwich Shop may recognize Sure Things from Saturday pop-ups or through founder Marinell Montales. Marinell now has a storefront on Palisade Avenue with a beautiful selection of curated home goods.

Twilight Thrift Shop | 2845 John F Kennedy Boulevard

Twilight Thrift Shop has furniture, home décor, clothing, and unique items like model trains and figurines. It is located in Journal Square and is open six days a week. Owner Brittany Graziosi also founded the Jersey City Oddities market.

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Vintage Crush | Online

Vintage Crush is your go-to Instagram account to explore standout mid-century ‘80s retro furniture and décor, from stylish side tables to eye-catching artwork that can transform your space. Founded in Weehawken, Vintage Crush is now all online and accessible for you to browse through the shop’s Instagram.

Shoptainable | Online

Shoptainable is a Latina-owned digital boutique that has a curated selection of sustainable, women-owned products that range from jewelry to home goods. Shoptainable’s home is in West New York and can be found on Instagram, and you can shop their products on the website. Additionally, Shoptainable is often featured at The Hive Goods in Jersey City.

If you’re looking to donate used furniture and clothing, check out WomenRising, located at 270 Fairmount Avenue in Jersey City, which is a Hudson County domestic violence prevention program that provides resources for women and families in need.

Read more on second-hand furniture and home good spots in Hudson County here.

Refill + Reuse

Refill stations around Hudson County create an easy way to stock up on shampoo and conditioner, soap, cleaning products, and more.

Located at 487 Palisade Avenue (lower level) in Jersey City, Lucky Honey Bee features a soap refill bar made with a variety of eco-friendly formulas. Kikilu Gelato, located at 900 Garden Street in Hoboken has an olive oil refillery set up. 

Though refill stations in Hudson County are limited, check out these spots in other nearby areas in NJ:

• Bear Minimum | 618B Main Street, Boonton
• Frank’s Market + Refillery | 658 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park
• Greater Goods Refillery | 11 Parker Avenue, Manasquan
• Good Bottle Refill Shop | 1875 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood
• Dry Goods Refillery | 193 Bellevue Avenue, Montclair
• Woodlawn Refills | 314 Woodlawn Avenue, Pompton Lakes
• Rahway Refillery | 1425 Main Street, Rahway
• Sustainable Haus Mercantile | 221 Broad Street, Summit

BYO Bags, Cups, + Utensils

Bringing all of your own reusable cups, bags, and utensils when you’re out and about can make a huge difference. Many spots in Hudson County allow you to supply your own cup.

Here are some shops that use sustainable takeout packaging:

Jersey City

• Alfalfa | 160 1st Street
• Busy Bee Organics | 451 Palisade Avenue, Jersey City
• Bwè Kafe | 140 Drive South
• Cavany Foods | Retail #1, 235 Grand Street
• Hudson Greene Market | 77 Hudson Street
• Juice Basin | 336 2nd Street
• Plant Base | 370 Pacific Avenue

Hoboken

• Alfalfa | 1110 Washington Street + 92 Bloomfield Street
• Black Rail Coffee | 800 Jackson Street
• Bwè Kafe | 1002 Washington Street, 1401 Adams Street
• Organic Basic Food | 204 Washington Street
• Shaka Kitchen | 110 Washington Street + 720 Monroe Street E103, Hoboken

Several Hoboken businesses participate in the citywide Hydration Station program.  There is also a list of city-approved Green Businesses, including an interactive map to find what’s closest to you. 

If you’re in Hoboken, the “Skip the Stuff” law focuses on reducing single-use plastic waste for takeout food orders, helping restaurants to also save money. This is a nationwide trend, and while customers can request disposable service items, this will all help us have fewer plastic forks floating around in our junk drawers.

Check out our full list of eco-friendly businesses in Hudson County here.

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Non-profit organizations that work to reduce waste are an impactful way to stay sustainable right here in Hudson County. This is a great, eco-friendly way to get rid of your things when you are done using them.

Hoboken

Hoboken’s Zero-Waste Initiative

Launched in 2022, the Zero Waste initiative works to rethink how Hoboken manages waste to improve the quality of life for locals. These efforts go beyond recycling and composting — they seek to find innovative waste management strategies and reduce solid waste volume. The Zero Waste Plan provides solutions for reducing landfill waste while aligning with climate goals and improving city operations.

Jersey City

Sustainable Jersey City

Sustainable Jersey City is a collaborative network that works to keep Jersey City and the surrounding areas the greenest and most sustainable city it can be. This group’s efforts aim to reduce emissions and improve green infrastructure and waste streams.

Here are some more low-waste organizations to check out:

Table-to-Table

Table-to-Table is a local non-profit serving Hudson, Bergen, Essex, Morris, and Passaic Counties that rescues fresh, nutritious food that would otherwise end up in landfills. Instead, that food is taken and delivered to food pantries, homeless shelters, and senior citizen homes, benefiting both the planet and the community.

Too Good To Go

Too Good to Go is a mobile app that connects consumers with local restaurants, bakeries and grocery stores that have a surplus of food. To reduce food waste, these businesses sell a discounted “Surprise Bag” filled with leftover items that would otherwise be thrown away.

Round 2 Resources

Round 2 Resources is a Hoboken-based non-profit organization that is dedicated to giving back and protecting the environment by donating to the community.

Check out more Hudson County organizations that help solve food waste here.

Composting

It doesn’t cost anything to make a difference in the environment. Composting is simply recycling your food scraps to help reduce waste and improve the health of our soil.

The Community Compost Company is a composting service that gathers food scraps and transforms it into nutrient-rich compost, which is sold under the Hudson Soil Co. brand.

Here are the spots to compost locally:

Hoboken

• 7th + Jackson Plaza | near Portland Loo restroom on 7th Street between Monroe + Jackson Streets
• Church Square Park | near restrooms in the center of the park
• City Hall | near patio behind City Hall on Bloomfield Street between Newark + First Streets
• Columbus Park | near 9th + Clinton Street
• Elysian Park | near restrooms on the north side of the park
• Harborside Park | near shade structure in the center of the park
  
• Jackson Street Community Garden
  
• Maxwell Park | near Boathouse
  
• Multi-Service Center | near rink on 2nd Street between Grand + Adams Streets
  
• Southwest Park | Harrison Street between Observer Highway + Paterson Avenue
  
• Stevens Park | 4th Street at River Street
  
• Viaduct | 14th Street at Adams Street
  

Jersey City

• Brunswick Community Garden | 174-176 Brunswick Street
• Canco Park | 70 Dey Street
• City Hall | 280 Grove Street
• Department of Public Works | 13-15 Linden Avenue East
• Five Corners Library | 678 Newark Avenue
• Greene Street + 2nd Street
• Lafayette Park | Lafayette Street & Woodward Street
• Learning Community Charter School | 2495 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
• McWilliams Place + 8th Street
• Municipal Court | 365 Summit Avenue
• 9th Street + Jersey Avenue
• Riverview Community Garden | 285 Ogden Avenue

Read more on Hudson County composting spots here.

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Sustainable Transportation

Getting to where you need to go can add up quickly. Here are some tips for traveling to these locations more sustainably:

PATH

Your speedy underground chariot to Manhattan and other parts of NJ, perfect for skipping tunnel traffic and keeping your sanity (if it’s up and running).

NJ Transit Light Rail

Hop on for an easy ride between Hudson County’s key destinations.

Ferry

Like the PATH, but with better views and a breeze in your hair.

Hoboken Hop

Hoboken’s free little shuttle that zips you around town — an upgrade of your friendly neighborhood bus.

Uber/Lyft

Always there when you need it, but you might want to save it for those “I can’t walk in these shoes” moments.

Citibike

Pedal your way around town like a local, fast fun, and with zero emissions. Plus, it doubles as a mini workout during your commute.

Taxi

Classic, convenient, and always ready to get you to where you need to go — just don’t forget to tip your driver.

Via

Uber’s cooler, thriftier cousin who carpools.

NJ Transit Bus

Your ticket to getting around Hudson County while catching a glimpse of neighborhood sights — just hold on for the turns.

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