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94 Spots That Prove Hudson County, NJ is a Foodie Destination

Sarah Griesbach — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 02:00:28 +0000

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.

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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We’re Giving Away $1000 to 10 Local NJ Nonprofits (Of Your Choosing!)

Jennifer Tripucka — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 03:39:30 +0000

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NJ Transit Announces Plans to Expand Hudson-Bergen Light Rail Service

Kerrie Joyce — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 23:28:20 +0000

New Jersey commuters have had a whirlwind week of news headlines coming from NJ Transit and the New York / New Jersey Port Authority. The most recent of the headlines was an announcement on Friday, November 14th, that the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail line will undergo a 10-mile expansion with seven new stops. Read on for more information about the new railway expansion plan.

Building into Bergen County

The Hudson-Bergen line currently only extends as far as North Bergen. The new plan, titled “The Northern Branch Project”, from NJ Transit will bring the Light Rail tracks 10 miles further north to an anticipated terminal at Englewood Hospital. There will be seven stops added across five municipalities, including North Bergen, Ridgefield, Palisades Park, Leonia, and Englewood.

The project is still in the early stages of planning, and riders will likely have to wait a year or two before construction begins. The environmental impact statement considers potential impacts of the project on surrounding areas, including noise, wildlife, air quality, infrastructure, traffic patterns, and more.

Per press release, NJ Transit announced that it issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to hire a contractor to prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). As the proposal is currently written, the electric railway would be located along West Side Avenue in North Bergen and the existing railroad right-of-way owned by CSX Transportation between 91st Street in North Bergen and the northern Border of Englewood.

Northern Branch Corridor Project Proposal via NJ Transit

A previous version of the plan, titled “The Northern Branch Corridor Project” was published for public commentary in 2011. The original plan extended service to Tenafly, which was opposed by residents and community leaders. The Federal Transit Administration rescinded its Notice of Intent to review that Environmental Impact Statement in 2023 since environmental conditions have changed since its writing in 2007.

What Officials Say

“NJ TRANSIT remains committed to extending the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail into Bergen County,” said NJ TRANSIT President and CEO Kris Kolluri. “This RFP is a concrete demonstration of that commitment. Providing mass transit options to all regions of New Jersey takes cars off the road, cleans the air we breathe, and drives economic activity, sustainable housing, and a multitude of other benefits.”

“As one of the most densely populated counties in the state, Bergen County welcomes additional mass transit options,” Bergen County Executive James Tedesco added, “The Northern Branch project will fulfill that need and enhance the lives of all who call Bergen County home. I thank NJ TRANSIT for continuing this vital project.”

See More: A Guide to 16 Eateries in New Jersey Train Stations

As part of the EIS process, there will be an opportunity for public comment once the draft is complete for a minimum period of 45 days.

Upcoming Bayonne Film Studio Signs Paramount Skydance to 10-Year Lease

Erin Lanahan — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:00:57 +0000

Cameras, lights, and Hollywood actors are becoming a common occurrence on the streets of Bayonne, Hoboken, and Jersey City lately — so much so that we’ve created an ongoing filming article for Hudson County. Hudson County residents could soon see an increase in feature films shooting in our neighborhoods. In May 2024, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board designated 1888 Studios in Bayonne as a Film-Lease Partner Facility. In most recent news, Paramount Skydance signed a 10-year lease at the upcoming studio as development is in progress. Let’s dive into what that means for Bayonne and how it impacts the rest of Hudson County, New Jersey.

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October 2025 Updates

Paramount Skydance has signed a minimum 10-year lease at Bayonne’s upcoming 1888 Studios. Per Variety, the company will occupy more than 285,000 square feet of the production campus. This post will be updated with more information as it is announced.

About 1888 Studios

The project that will eventually be the home of 1888 Studios is being developed by Togus Urban Renewal, LLC, as a film and television studio facility. The space takes up almost 60 acres of land in Bayonne, plus 20 acres in Newark Bay. In a press release, plans for the development reportedly include 23 mega-powered smart sound stages, more than 350,000 square feet of production support space, office spaces, lighting and grip facilities, a parking garage, and other things. Plus, the public will be able to enjoy a waterfront park and promenade, according to the press release. It’s slated to open in the fourth quarter of 2028, per Variety.

It’s supposed to be the largest studio in the Northeast, making Bayonne almost like the Hollywood of the East Coast. Okay, Hudson County might not have a Walk of Fame, but Governor Phil Murphy says it will help create jobs, support local businesses, and create more opportunities for filming in New Jersey.

“The increase in film studio development in New Jersey is a testament to the state’s best-in-the-region incentives and wealth of local talent, helping transition the Garden State into the northeastern capital of film and entertainment,” Governor Murphy previously said in a press release.

The Details

The exciting news of becoming a Film-Lease Partner Facility commits the developer, Togus Urban Renewal, to occupy the facility for at least five years. It then grants future tenants the eligibility to apply for increased tax credits for projects filmed at the 1888 Studios facility, according to a press release from the NJEDA.

Photo Credit: 1888 Studios

It falls under the Film and Digital Media Tax Credit Program in New Jersey. Governor Phil Murphy reinstated the program in 2018 and it provides different tax credits for different aspects of the film process for projects shot in New Jersey.

Production companies can qualify for these tax credits if they occupy space at a film-lease partner facility, like 1888 Studios, and film at least half of the total project shoot days in New Jersey. Of that part of filming, at least half of those shoot days have to be done at the designated facility.

Photo Credit: 1888 Studios

“As a Film-Lease Partner Facility, future tenants of 1888 Studios will have the opportunity to access some of the most competitive filming incentives in the nation, ensuring that the Garden State stays at the forefront of movie and television production,” Jon Crowley, the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission executive director, said in a press release.

More Film Studios in New Jersey

1888 Studios won’t be the only film studio in New Jersey. In April 2024, the West Orange Township Council approved plans for a new film studio in Essex County. Our sister site, The Montclair Girl, previously reported the film studio would be built on 12.2 acres of land near the Thomas Edison National Historical Park in Downtown West Orange. It’s planned to have three to six production stages along with office and parking spaces. The project aims to create 300 to 600 new jobs when fully operational. The NJEDA previously designated the area as a Film Ready Community, meaning the West Orange community is allowed to promote itself as a filming destination. Netflix is also building a 500,000 square foot production space at the Jersey Shore in Fort Monmouth — you can read all about that on our other sister site, The Jersey Shore Girl.

See More: 12 Movies + TV Shows Filmed in Essex County

We’ll be sure to share the details here as they unfold.

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Famous ‘First’ Occurrences That Happened in Hudson County, NJ

Olivia Fisher — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 01:00:46 +0000

From the dawn of Dutch settlement to the Industrial Revolution to the present day, Hudson County has been the starting point and arena for innovators, influential figures, monumental events, and more. So much history has occurred here: some of it even the first of its kind in the state, country, or even the world. After covering Essex County in 2022 and Bergen County earlier this year, The Local Girl is continuing its series on “famous firsts” and exploring Hudson County. Whether buried in a century-old book or part of recent headlines, we have done the research to share with you what groundbreaking and pivotal things have occurred by residents of and in Hudson County, New Jersey. Read on to learn about Hudson County’s famous firsts.

Bayonne

In 1928, Devora Nadworney became the first singer heard over a radio network in the United States. Devora was born to Russian immigrants and grew up in Bayonne.
In 1931, the Bayonne Bridge opened as the world’s longest steel arch main span bridge. While it is no longer the longest today, it is still in the top 10.

Read More: The Stories Behind Old Hoboken Signage

Harrison

In 1987, Francis E. Rodgers became the longest-serving mayor in U.S. history. He was first elected Mayor of Harrison in 1946 and served for 48 years until he passed in 1995. In 1987, Francis earned a place in the Guinness Book of World Records when he surpassed Mayor Erastus Corning II of Albany, New York, who died in office in 1983 after serving for over 40 years. Harrison marked the occasion by closing municipal offices in the mayor’s honor and by letting students have a day off.

Hoboken

Hoboken was home to the first brewery operated by a non-indigenous person in what is now North America. Aert Van Putten, a farmer from the Netherlands, built his house and business in 1643, north of what would be later known as Castle Point. During Kieft’s War, Van Putten was killed and his buildings destroyed.
Hoboken is home to the world’s first commercial steam ferry operation. On October 11, 1811, Colonel John Stevens’ ship, the Juliana, began to operate as a ferry between Manhattan and Hoboken.
The first recorded game of baseball was in Hoboken. It took place in 1846 between the Knickerbocker Club and the New York Nine at Elysian Fields.
Hoboken is home to the nation’s first mechanical engineering college. Stevens Institute of Technology was founded at Castle Point in 1870, at the site of the Stevens family’s former estate.
The first Oreo was sold on March 6, 1912, to a grocer in Hoboken.
The first Blimpie restaurant opened in 1964 at the corner of Seventh and Washington Streets in Hoboken.
In 2017, City Councilman Ravi Bhalla won Hoboken’s mayoral race, making him the first Sikh mayor in state history.

Jersey City

In 1660, Jersey City became the site of Bergen Square, the first town square in North America.
The Old Bergen Church, established in 1660, is the oldest continuous religious congregation in the state. The current edifice was built in 1841.
Jersey City is the home of Public School No. 11, the nation’s longest-continuous school site and the site of the first free public school building in the state. A school first began operating at the site in the 1660s.
The oldest surviving structure in all of Hudson County was built in 1690. The Newkirk House, also called the Summit House, is located at 510 Summit Avenue. It was built by Dutch settler Mattheus Cornelissen Newkirk and owned by Newkirk for two centuries. After it was sold in 1889, it welcomed a variety of businesses, like a childcare center, a tailor shop, a tavern, and restaurants. In July 2025, the property was auctioned off for $2.4 million to an undisclosed buyer.
In 1839, Provident Savings Institution was chartered by the state as the first mutual savings bank in New Jersey. It was also the first bank in Jersey City and Hudson County.
In 1868, the Jersey City Board of Aldermen opened “Jersey City Charity Hospital” and operated it as a public medical facility. This was the first place in the state where physicians provided free medical care to city residents. It is also the first medical center in the state.
In 1908, Jersey City’s water supply became the first permanent chlorinated disinfection system for drinking water in the country.
In 1925, Mary Teresa Norton became the first woman member of the Democratic Party elected to Congress and the first woman elected to represent New Jersey, or any state in the Northeast.
In 2013, Jersey City became the first municipality in New Jersey and the sixth in the country to guarantee paid sick leave.
In 2018, Jersey City adopted the Vision Zero initiative, becoming the first city in the state to do so.
In 2020, Jersey City became the first municipality in the state to create a dedicated tax to support the arts.

Hudson County

The first established European settlement in New Jersey was carried out by the Dutch, who settled Bergen, New Netherland. Not to be confused with the current iteration of Bergen County, the settlement of Bergen includes what is now Bergen County and Hudson County. In 1661, Bergen formed as the first independent municipality in what is now New Jersey. Prior to this, a trading post began in the Communipaw area of current-day Jersey City around 1615, and more permanent residential settlements began in Pavonia around 1630.

Secaucus

In 2024, the girls’ volleyball team at Secaucus High School became the first girls’ volleyball program in New Jersey to win over 1,000 games.

See More: Famous ‘First’ Occurrences That Happened in Bergen County, New Jersey

Union City

In 1913, Mallomars were first sold in Union City, which was then called West Hoboken.
In 1986, Bob Menendez became the mayor of Union City and the first Cuban-American mayor in the state. He is possibly the first Hispanic mayor in the state’s history.

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

The Hoboken Girl Team — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 19:00:07 +0000

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 Memorials to Visit in New Jersey

Lauren Rivera — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 18:36:55 +0000

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

Bergen County

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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

Essex County

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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

Hudson County

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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

Morris County

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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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Italian Restaurant ‘The Sicilian Guy’ Soft Opens in Downtown Jersey City

Lauren Rivera — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 16:00:37 +0000

Italian cuisine and culture are the backbone of many New Jersey towns, especially in Hudson County. Throughout Bayonne, Hoboken, Union City, Jersey City, and more, residents can find authentic eats rooted in Italian-American history, dating back to when Italian immigrants first established their lasting culinary presence in the Garden State. Over the years, newer restaurants + bakeries have also popped up all over these areas, helping preserve the very culture that New Jersey is known for. Among the ever-growing list of spots is the Hudson County-born Italian eatery The Sicilian Guy, which has soft opened in the former International Bagel + Cafe space at 211 Newark Avenue in Jersey City. Read on for what to know about The Sicilian Guy’s debut in downtown Jersey City, New Jersey.

The Details

International Bagel + Cafe closed its Newark Avenue doors in Jersey City on March 6th, 2025. Marking the bittersweet end of an era, the owners of this spot aimed to “…hand over the torch to a younger generation,” as per the closing announcement left on the restaurant’s window during this time. A new restaurant called The Sicilian Guy has now moved into the space, ushering in the next chapter of this JC storefront.

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The Sicilian Guy was formerly located in Bayonne at 1026 Avenue C, but announced via Instagram on April 9th, 2025 that it would relocate its authentic eats to downtown Jersey City. The Sicilian Guy was hoping to open at the end of July, and according to a post by @hdsid_jc earlier that month, signage was already up at the Newark Avenue site. The Sicilian Guy has now officially soft opened downtown as of Monday, September 8th, 2025, per an Instagram post from the team.

The menu features Sicilian-style sandwiches, soups, desserts, and more, all made with imported Italian ingredients. Served as sandwiches or on platters, customers can look forward to Sicilian specialities like the Italian meatballs served with organic tomato sauce, aged grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, and fresh-baked Brooklyn artisan bread, as well as daily specials like lasagna, stuffed peppers, baked ziti, pasta with broccoli rabe + sausage, muffuletta sandwiches, chicken cutlet sandwiches, and more.

Behind The Sicilian Guy

The Sicilian Guy is owned by Executive Chef Riccardo DePaoli, who immigrated to Jersey City from Palermo, Sicily, in 1968. Riccardo’s culinary journey started when he was just a kid, operating behind the scenes in his family’s pizzeria in Bayonne and his mother’s JC-based food truck.

After studying culinary arts in New York City and working with some of the nation’s most renowned chefs, Riccardo opened his own food truck, “The Sicilian Guy,” in the early 90s. The truck was located at the Jersey City waterfront in front of Goldman Sachs + 101 Hudson Street and operated for 25 years, establishing itself as a Jersey City staple.

During the pandemic, Riccardo opened a brick-and-mortar restaurant in Bayonne, which he admitted wasn’t his first choice in restaurant locales. Eventually, the owners of International Bagel + Cafe approached him with the opportunity to take over the space in Jersey City. Now it’s a full-circle moment for Ricardo and his culinary legacy. “I’m glad to be back in Jersey City, back in Downtown where people know me,” he shared with The Hoboken Girl earlier this year.

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Secondhand Shopping, Farmers’ Markets, + Transit: A Guide to Living Sustainably in Hudson County

Lucy Laboz — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 01:00:39 +0000

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:

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:

Pop-Up Events

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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

^ Thrifted by J&D

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

^ Cranky Angel

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

^ HDSID Farmers’ Market

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

^ JCFPL

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

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

^ Sure Things

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.

Online

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.

Support Low-Waste Organizations

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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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