New Jersey
in the News
Leonia, N.J.: A suburb of artists,
in easy reach of Manhattan
Pulse.com/gh with The New York Times | May 2, 2019
“Snug and hilly, Leonia sprouted a vibrant artists’
colony in the early 20th century, as painters and
illustrators set up studios in barns and attics.”
Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’ is about to film in
Paterson. See our photos of the amazing sets.
NJ.com | August 7, 2019
“Spielberg’s remake of the 1961 movie musical, slated for release
on December 18, 2020, will begin filming in the coming days in
Paterson and Newark.”
From ‘Cake Boss’ to Cheesesteaks,
Hoboken Brings Attention to 25
Oldest Businesses
By Caren Lissner | JerseyDigs.com | August 2, 2019
“It’s not easy being a mom-and-pop shop in a
rapidly developing town, so Hoboken’s Historic
Preservation Commission has launched a
campaign to bring more attention to the mile-
square city’s most iconic stores – some of which
have been around for more than a century.”
Cliffside Park, N.J.: A Brooklyn and
Queens Vibe in Bergen County
By Kathleen Lynn | The New York TImes | July 10, 2019
Parsippany-Troy Hills, N.J.: Away From
the City, but Not Far
By Kathleen Lynn | The New York TImes | April 24, 2019
“It’s a nice balance: You’re away from the city, but not in
the middle of nowhere...”
College is Pairing Service-Dogs-in-Training With
Stressed Students Who Could Use a Furry Friend
By McKinley Corbley | GoodNewsNetwork.org | June 8, 2019
“The Rutgers University Seeing Eye Puppy Raising Club (RUSEPRC)
typically hosts 10 to 25 student “raisers” who take on the main
responsibility of fostering the puppy while it goes through its
preliminary stages of training.”
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“And unlike more suburban towns in Bergen County,
Cliffside Park has an urban atmosphere that recalls
neighborhoods in Brooklyn or Queens, with a mix of
apartments, stores and prewar homes on narrow lots.”
A ‘Sopranos’ fan convention is
coming to N.J. Here’s how you can
meet the stars.
ByTennyson Donnie Coleman | NJ Advance Media for
NJ.com | August 7, 2019
“SopranosCon is coming to the state on
November 23 and 24, so now is probably the
best time to plan your best Tony Soprano
cosplay outfit and memorize your favorite series
one-liners.”