West New York, NJ, situated directly across the Hudson River from Midtown Manhattan, is a vital center of labor, manufacturing and transportation. The town is a major retail center with over 300 stores and restaurants located on the "Miracle Mile", Bergenline Avenue. The town's extensive waterfront, once a hub of shipping and rail transport, is being transformed into a luxury residential, retail and recreational destination. West New York boasts a mix of single and multi-family homes, as well as high-rises. Founded in 1898, West New York has the Commission form of government, with four commissioners and Mayor Albio Sires leading the town into the 21st century.
West New York offers its residents tree-lined parks with sweeping views of New York City, as well as ample ground and ferry transportation to New Jersey, New York and points beyond. The town is minutes from the George Washington Bridge, Lincoln and Holland Tunnels and Newark Airport.
