76-529: West New York is a town in the northern part of Hudson County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey , situated upon the New Jersey Palisades . As of the 2020 United States census , the town's population was 52,912, an increase of 3,204 (+6.4%) from the 2010 census count of 49,708, which in turn reflected an increase of 3,940 (+8.6%) from the 45,768 counted in the 2000 census . The Census Bureau 's Population Estimates Program calculated that
152-671: A sending/receiving relationship with the North Bergen School District . As of the 2021–22 school year, the high school had an enrollment of 2,316 students and 164.6 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 14.1:1. As of May 2010 , the town had a total of 4.39 miles (7.07 km) of roadways, of which 3.95 miles (6.36 km) were maintained by the municipality and 0.44 miles (0.71 km) by Hudson County. The only significant roads directly serving Guttenberg are county highways. County Route 501 follows Kennedy Boulevard along
228-538: A concurrent basis as part of the May municipal election. Each Commissioner is assigned to head one of five departments. The Commission selects one of its members to serve as mayor. As of May 2023, the five members of the West New York Board of Commissioners are Mayor Albio Sires, Marcos Arroyo, Victor Barrera, Marielka Diaz and Adam Parkinson, all serving concurrent terms of office ending May 15, 2027. In
304-472: A female householder with no husband present, and 41.7% were non-families. 35.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 3.13. In the town, the population was spread out, with 21.2% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 36.9% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
380-413: A household in the town was $ 31,980, and the median income for a family was $ 34,083. Males had a median income of $ 26,703 versus $ 22,326 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 16,719. 18.9% of the population and 16.1% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 25.4% were under the age of 18 and 22.3% were 65 or older. As of the 2000 Census, West New York
456-685: A street race on a 3.2-mile (5.1 km) in West New York and Weehawken called Grand Prix of America , which would begin in June 2013. Since 1931, West New York has been governed under the Walsh Act form of New Jersey municipal government. The town is one of 30 municipalities (of the 564) statewide that use the commission form of government . The governing body is comprised of a five-member commission, whose members are elected at-large in non-partisan elections to serve four-year terms of office on
532-472: A total of 19,438 registered voters in West New York, of which 10,510 (54.1%) were registered as Democrats , 2,460 (12.7%) were registered as Republicans and 6,456 (33.2%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There were 12 voters registered to other parties. In the 2012 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 77.5% of the vote (9,682 cast), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 21.8% (2,725 votes), and other candidates with 0.7% (85 votes), among
608-579: A town by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on July 8, 1898, replacing Union Township , based on the results of a referendum held three days earlier. West New York underwent a massive growth at the beginning of the 20th century, driven by development of textile industries that made North Hudson the "Embroidery Capital of the United States". The town was populated mainly with Italian Americans and German Americans . Throughout
684-648: Is 07093. West New York is part of the New York metropolitan area and is at the heart of the North Hudson, New Jersey , region. West New York is bordered on the north by Guttenberg , on the east by the Hudson River , on the south by Union City and Weehawken , and on the west by North Bergen . West New York is one of North Hudson's communities atop The Palisades above the Hudson River, and home to
760-399: Is a town in the northern part of Hudson County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey . In the 2020 Census, it was the most densely populated incorporated municipality in the United States , as well as one of the most densely populated municipalities worldwide , with 57,116 inhabitants per square mile (22,053/km ) of land area. Only four blocks wide, Guttenberg has been variously ranked as
836-1460: Is governed by a directly elected County Executive and by a Board of County Commissioners , which serves as the county's legislative body. As of 2024, Hudson County's County Executive is Craig Guy ( D , Jersey City ), whose term of office expires December 31, 2027. Hudson County's Commissioners are: Kenneth Kopacz (D, District 1-- Bayonne and parts of Jersey City ; 2026, Bayonne), William O'Dea (D, District 2-- western parts of Jersey City; 2026, Jersey City), Vice Chair Jerry Walker (D, District 3-- southeastern parts of Jersey City; 2026, Jersey City), Yraida Aponte-Lipski (D, District 4-- northeastern parts of Jersey City; 2026, Jersey City), Chair Anthony L. Romano Jr. (D, District 5-- Hoboken and adjoining parts of Jersey City; 2026, Hoboken), Fanny J.Cedeno (D, District 6-- Union City ; 2026, Union City), Caridad Rodriguez (D, District 7-- West New York (part), Weehawken , Guttenberg ; 2026, West New York), Robert Baselice (D, District 8-- North Bergen , West New York (part), Seacaucus (part); 2026, North Bergen), and Albert Cifelli (D, District 9-- East Newark , Harrison , Kearny , and Secaucus (part); 2026, Harrison). Hudson County's constitutional officers are: Clerk E. Junior Maldonado (D, Jersey City, 2027), Sheriff Frank Schillari, (D, Jersey City, 2025) Surrogate Tilo E. Rivas, (D, Jersey City, 2024) and Register Jeffery Dublin (D, Jersey City, 2024). As of March 2011, there were
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#1732776323177912-655: Is located atop the Hudson Palisades , south of Woodcliff and the Racetrack Section in North Bergen and north of West New York . To the east the town shares a border the New York City borough of Manhattan ( Upper West Side ) in the Hudson River . Its western border is Kennedy Boulevard . Bergenline Avenue , the commercial corridor of North Hudson , runs north and south through
988-559: The 128 , 154 , 156 , 158 , 159 , 165 , 166 , 168 routes. Service north to Fort Lee and the George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal is available via the 181 and 188 routes. Hudson County local service is provided on the 22 , 23 , 84/86 , 88 and 89 routes. NJT bus lines are augmented by privately run jitney service. Ferry service to West Midtown Ferry Terminal in Manhattan
1064-521: The 2000 United States census there were 10,807 people, 4,493 households, and 2,619 families residing in the town. The population density was 56,012.0 inhabitants per square mile (21,961.1/km ; 87.5 per acre ), making it the most densely populated municipality in The United States , with over twice the density of New York City. There were 4,650 housing units at an average density of 24,100.7 per square mile (9,305.3/km ). The racial makeup of
1140-463: The 2000 United States census , there were 45,768 people, 16,719 households, and 11,034 families residing in the town. The population density was 44,995.1/mi (17,324.6/km). There were 17,360 housing units at an average density of 17,066.8/mi (6,571.3 km). The racial makeup of the town was 60.09% White, 3.55% African American, 0.67% Native American, 2.93% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 25.16% from other races, and 7.57% from two or more races. 78.74% of
1216-533: The 2004 presidential election , Democrat John Kerry received 60.8% of the vote (7,229 ballots cast), outpolling Republican George W. Bush with 36.4% (4,329 votes) and other candidates with 0.3% (54 votes), among the 11,883 ballots cast by the town's 18,058 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 65.8. In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Democrat Barbara Buono received 55.9% of the vote (3,188 cast), ahead of Republican Chris Christie with 42.4% (2,416 votes), and other candidates with 1.6% (94 votes), among
1292-494: The 2020 presidential election , Democrat Joe Biden won 2,634 votes (70.2%) to Republican Donald Trump ’s 1,090 (29.1%) among 3,750 votes cast (representing a turnout of 61.4% among 6,106 registered voters). Four years earlier , Democrat Hillary Clinton won 2,574 votes (75.2%) to Trump’s 749 (21.9%) among 3,423 votes cast (representing a turnout of 64.0% among 5,352 registered voters). For pre-kindergarten through eighth grade , public school students from Guttenberg attend
1368-533: The 2024–2025 session , the 33rd legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Brian P. Stack ( D , Union City ) and in the General Assembly by Julio Marenco (D, North Bergen ) and Gabe Rodriguez (D, West New York ). Hudson County is governed by a directly elected County Executive and by a Board of County Commissioners , which serves as
1444-402: The George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal . Travel to other New Jersey communities, including Jersey City , is offered on the 22 , 23 , 84 , 86 , 88 and 89 . Town (New Jersey) A town in the context of New Jersey local government refers to one of five types and one of eleven forms of municipal government. While town is often used as a shorthand to refer to a township ,
1520-836: The National Center for Education Statistics ) are Early Childhood School with 502 students in Pre-K, Public School #1 with 860 students in grades K–6, Public School #2 with 716 students in grades K–6, Public School #3, with 574 students in grades K–6, Albio Sires Elementary School (School #4) with 678 students in grades K–6, Public School #5 with 673 students in grades K–6, Harry L. Bain Elementary School (School #6) with 675 students in grades K–6, West New York Middle School with 1,125 students in grades 7–8. and Memorial High School with 2,079 students in grades 9–12. Private schools in West New York include Academy of St. Joseph of
1596-527: The New York City borough of Manhattan across the Hudson River. One of 41 municipalities statewide where a majority of residents do not speak English as their primary language, Spanish is spoken at home by more than half of the residents of West New York, according to data from the United States Census Bureau 's 2012-2016 American Community Survey data. The town had 83.6% of residents not speaking English as their dominant language,
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#17327763231771672-563: The United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker ( Newark , term ends 2027) and George Helmy ( Mountain Lakes , term ends 2024). For the 2024–2025 session , the 33rd legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Brian P. Stack ( D , Union City ) and in the General Assembly by Julio Marenco (D, North Bergen ) and Gabe Rodriguez (D, West New York ). Hudson County
1748-465: The poverty line , including 18.7% of those under age 18 and 10.9% of those age 65 or over. The town is a bedroom community with about 36% of its employed residents working in New York City , including 1,648 of the 4,993 Guttenberg residents in the workforce who commute to employment in Manhattan as of the 2000 Census. Portions of the town are part of an Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ), one of 32 zones covering 37 municipalities statewide. Guttenberg
1824-579: The 10,807 counted in the 2000 census . As of the 2010 Census, almost one-fifth of the town's population resided in the Galaxy Towers , a trio of residential skyscrapers overlooking the Hudson River. The current population growth and density in Guttenberg represents a significant change since 1983, when it was described by The New York Times , as "an old community of two-story row houses, small stores and light industry." Based on data from
1900-415: The 12,605 ballots cast by the town's 21,268 registered voters (113 ballots were spoiled ), for a turnout of 59.3%. In the 2008 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 69.6% of the vote (9,071 cast), ahead of Republican John McCain with 29.0% (3,773 votes) and other candidates with 0.6% (78 votes), among the 13,026 ballots cast by the town's 21,023 registered voters, for a turnout of 62.0%. In
1976-421: The 1880s, the primary commercial area of West New York was Palisade Avenue. An influential citizen named Henry Kohlmeier who lived there objected to the noise created by horse-drawn public coaches, which led to the route being transferred one block west to what is now Bergenline Avenue (formerly Lewis Street), which runs parallel to Palisade Avenue, and which remains the city's main commercial thoroughfare. Currently
2052-530: The 1960s, West New York had an influx of Cuban émigrés to the area, leading it to once being called Havana on the Hudson ; the city has a majority Hispanic population . High-rise apartments, some of which place among the tallest buildings in North Hudson , were built along Boulevard East , adding to the population of the town and giving it one of the highest population densities in the country . Since
2128-716: The 1980s, the Hudson Waterfront , which the Weehawken Terminal had been a part of, has been redeveloped from an industrial to a residential and recreational area, for instance, with the creation of the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway . According to the United States Census Bureau , the town had a total area of 1.33 square miles (3.44 km), including 0.99 square miles (2.58 km) of land and 0.33 square miles (0.86 km) of water (25.11%). The ZIP Code for West New York
2204-508: The 2017 Population Estimates Program showing that the town had a population density of 58,800 inhabitants per square mile (22,700/km ), the highest in the state, Dave Sheingold of Northjersey.com described Guttenberg as "America's most crowded place". Guttenberg was formerly a farm owned by William Cooper, sold in 1853 to a group of New Yorkers, who had formed the Weehawken Land and Ferry Association. Like nearby Union Hill , it
2280-582: The 2019–20 school year and merged into Academy of St. Joseph of the Palisades. American Training School for Medical Professionals is a bilingual medical school founded in 1998 by Professor Dante Joa. West New York does not have its own fire department, but is one of five municipalities served by the North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue . The West New York Emergency Medical Squad consists of 26 people (as of May 2011) who are based at
2356-408: The 5,978 ballots cast by the town's 22,092 registered voters (280 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 27.1%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Democrat Jon Corzine received 71.2% of the vote (5,328 ballots cast), ahead of Republican Chris Christie with 25.5% (1,907 votes), Independent Chris Daggett with 1.3% (97 votes) and other candidates with 0.9% (67 votes), among the 7,481 ballots cast by
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2432-645: The Anna L. Klein School as part of the Guttenberg Public School District . As of the 2021–22 school year, the district, comprised of one school, had an enrollment of 920 students and 92.8 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 9.9:1. The principal of Anna L. Klein School is Keith Petry. For ninth through twelfth grades , public school students attend North Bergen High School in North Bergen , as part of
2508-506: The EMS house on 62nd Street, which houses four trucks, to which each is assigned two workers. The Squad's second, larger facility, at 66th Street, opened May 11, 2011. West New York's Emergency Medical Services was among the many Hudson County agencies that responded to the January 2009 crash of US Airways Flight 1549 , for which they received accolades from the survivors. As of May 2010,
2584-636: The Guttenberg UEZ are: Guttenberg operates under the Town form of New Jersey municipal government. The town is one of nine municipalities (of the 564) statewide that use this traditional form of government. The governing body is comprised of the Mayor and the five-member Township Council, all elected at-large on a partisan basis as part of the November general election. The mayor is elected directly by
2660-472: The May 2011 municipal election, the "Together We Can" slate of five candidates led by Roque took all five seats on the Town Council, knocking off the slate of incumbents led by then-mayor Silverio Vega . At the town council's reorganization meeting, the five commissioners unanimously voted to appoint Roque to a four-year term as Mayor of West New York. In February 2015, Cosmo Cirillo was selected to fill
2736-623: The Palisades, a K-8 Catholic school , which is overseen by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark . In the wake of declining enrollment and lingering financial issues, Mother Seton Interparochial School (which had been formed in 2006 from the merger of St. Michael's and St. Anthony of Padua) and St. Augustine's School, both of which had been located in Union City , were closed by the Newark Archdiocese after
2812-486: The Town Act of 1988 consists of eight members serving staggered two-year terms with two elected from each of four wards. One councilman from each ward is up for election each year. Towns with different structures predating the 1988 act may retain those features unless changed by a petition and referendum process. Two new provisions were added in 1991 to the statutes governing towns, First, a petition and referendum process
2888-407: The city's population was 51,981 in 2022, ranking the city the 770th-most-populous in the country . With more than 52,800 inhabitants per square mile (20,400/km) of land according to the 2010 census , West New York was the second-most densely populated municipality in the United States , among places with a population above 50,000, behind neighboring Union City . West New York was incorporated as
2964-1353: The county's legislative body. As of 2024 , Hudson County's County Executive is Craig Guy ( D , Jersey City ), whose term of office expires December 31, 2027. Hudson County's Commissioners are: Kenneth Kopacz (D, District 1-- Bayonne and parts of Jersey City ; 2026, Bayonne), William O'Dea (D, District 2-- western parts of Jersey City; 2026, Jersey City), Vice Chair Jerry Walker (D, District 3-- southeastern parts of Jersey City; 2026, Jersey City), Yraida Aponte-Lipski (D, District 4-- northeastern parts of Jersey City; 2026, Jersey City), Chair Anthony L. Romano Jr. (D, District 5-- Hoboken and adjoining parts of Jersey City; 2026, Hoboken), Fanny J.Cedeno (D, District 6-- Union City ; 2026, Union City), Caridad Rodriguez (D, District 7-- West New York (part), Weehawken , Guttenberg ; 2026, West New York), Robert Baselice (D, District 8-- North Bergen , West New York (part), Seacaucus (part); 2026, North Bergen), and Albert Cifelli (D, District 9-- East Newark , Harrison , Kearny , and Secaucus (part); 2026, Harrison). Hudson County's constitutional officers are: Clerk E. Junior Maldonado (D, Jersey City, 2027), Sheriff Frank Schillari, (D, Jersey City, 2025) Surrogate Tilo E. Rivas, (D, Jersey City, 2024) and Register Jeffery Dublin (D, Jersey City, 2024). In
3040-637: The east side of town. Both roads are oriented north–south. Interstate 95 (the New Jersey Turnpike ), U.S. Route 1/9 and New Jersey Route 495 are major highways located in adjacent municipalities. NJ Transit bus service is available to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan on the 128 , 154 , 156 , 158 , 159 , 165 , 166 and 168 routes. The 181 and 188 routes offer service to
3116-514: The five independent departments that had served each of the communities. Guttenberg is located in the 8th Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 33rd state legislative district. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 8th congressional district is represented by Rob Menendez ( D , Jersey City ). New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker ( Newark , term ends 2027) and George Helmy ( Mountain Lakes , term ends 2024). For
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3192-633: The highest point in the county. Its Hudson Waterfront has been known as Bulls Ferry since before the American Revolutionary War . Bergenline Avenue is its main commercial thoroughfare, while the wide two-way 60th Street is a major cross-town thoroughfare, and site of Town Hall. More than half of U.S. Presidents have streets bearing their name in the town. The town borders the municipalities of Guttenberg , North Bergen , Union City and Weehawken in Hudson County; and
3268-756: The intersection of 32nd Street in Union City, and continues north until 92nd Street in North Bergen. Bergenline Avenue is also used as the route for local parades, such as the annual Memorial Day Parade Cuban Day Parade and Dominican-American Parade. In 1898, the Brooklyn Bridegrooms played two games at the West New York Field Club Grounds. The New York Giants played one game at the field in 1898 and four in 1899. In 2011, Formula One announced plans to host
3344-401: The longest commercial avenue in the state, boasting over 300 retail stores and restaurants, Bergenline runs through not only the entire length of West New York from north to south, but also through Union City, Guttenberg and North Bergen, making it the main commercial strip for North Hudson. Also known as the "Miracle Mile", Bergenline's largest concentration of retail and chain stores begins at
3420-401: The members of the council. The council may enact an ordinance to delegate all or a portion of the executive responsibilities of the town to a municipal administrator. Fifteen New Jersey municipalities currently have a type of town, eight of which operate under the town form of government: Guttenberg, New Jersey Guttenberg ( / ˈ ɡ ʌ t ən b ɜːr ɡ / GUT -ən-burg )
3496-484: The money for a private brokerage account. In addition, a councilman resigned in 2002 after being accused of receiving illegal advances on his salary, and the same year, a chief financial officer pleaded guilty to misappropriation of funds. Guttenberg is served by North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue , a regional fire department established in 1999 serving communities in northern Hudson County, that also serves North Bergen, Union City, Weehawken and West New York, replacing
3572-491: The ninth-smallest municipality in the state (based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau) or as the state's seventh-smallest municipality (based on data from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection ). As of the 2020 United States census , the town's population was 12,017, an increase of 841 (+7.5%) from the 2010 census count of 11,176, which in turn reflected an increase of 369 (+3.4%) from
3648-430: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 16,719 households, out of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.9% were married couples living together, 16.9% had a woman whose husband did not live with her, and 34.0% were non-families. 27.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
3724-432: The population were under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 34.7% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36.4 years. For every 100 females, the population had 95.4 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 93.0 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income
3800-399: The population were under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 35.4% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34.8 years. For every 100 females, the population had 98.4 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 96.8 males. As of the 2010 United States census , West New York had the third-highest percentage of Hispanics in
3876-418: The population. Of the 4,473 households, 27.5% had children under the age of 18; 37.6% were married couples living together; 15.4% had a female householder with no husband present and 40.0% were non-families. Of all households, 32.5% were made up of individuals and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.12. 20.5% of
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#17327763231773952-418: The population. Of the 18,852 households, 28.6% had children under the age of 18; 37.6% were married couples living together; 16.8% had a female householder with no husband present and 37.5% were non-families. Of all households, 29.5% were made up of individuals and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.23. 21.0% of
4028-616: The second highest in the state. The 2010 United States census counted 49,708 people, 18,852 households, and 11,783 families in the town. The population density was 49,341.7 per square mile (19,050.9/km). There were 20,018 housing units at an average density of 19,870.5 per square mile (7,672.0/km). The racial makeup was 62.04% (30,839) White , 4.60% (2,289) Black or African American , 1.50% (744) Native American , 6.01% (2,986) Asian , 0.05% (24) Pacific Islander , 20.19% (10,038) from other races , and 5.61% (2,788) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 78.08% (38,812) of
4104-522: The state to cover all costs for school building and renovation projects in these districts under the supervision of the New Jersey Schools Development Authority . As of the 2019–20 school year, the district, comprised of nine schools, had an enrollment of 8,545 students and 593.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 14.3:1. Schools in the district (with 2019–20 enrollment data from
4180-416: The state, at 78.1%, accounting for 2.5% of the state's Hispanic population. Though Native Americans comprise less than 1% of the city's population, they doubled in the 2000s, and combined with Union City's Native Americans comprise 38% of the county's Native American population. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income
4256-422: The town council. The Town Act of 1988 completely revised the town form of government and applied to all towns incorporated under the Town Act of 1895 and to those incorporated by a special charter granted by the legislature prior to 1875. Under the 1988 act, the mayor is also the councilman at large, serving a term of two years, unless increased to three years by a petition and referendum process. The council under
4332-411: The town had a total of 24.11 miles (38.80 km) of roadways, of which 21.92 miles (35.28 km) were maintained by the municipality, 2.19 miles (3.52 km) by Hudson County. The only significant roads directly serving West New York are county highways. County Route 501 follows Kennedy Boulevard along the town's western border. County Route 505 follows Boulevard East and Anthony Defino Way on
4408-406: The town was 64.98% White , 3.81% African American , 0.38% Native American , 7.30% Asian , 0.01% Pacific Islander , 16.42% from other races , and 7.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 54.33% of the population. There were 4,493 households, out of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.3% were married couples living together, 13.0% had
4484-624: The town's 19,045 registered voters, yielding a 39.3% turnout. West New York is served by the West New York School District for pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade . The district is one of 31 former Abbott districts statewide that were established pursuant to the decision by the New Jersey Supreme Court in Abbott v. Burke which are now referred to as "SDA Districts" based on the requirement for
4560-478: The town's western border. County Route 505 follows River Road on the east side of town. Both roads are oriented north–south. Boulevard East passes through the town atop the Palisades. Interstate 95 (the New Jersey Turnpike ), U.S. Route 1/9 and New Jersey Route 495 are major highways located in adjacent North Bergen . NJ Transit (NJT) bus service is available to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan and Bergen County destinations on
4636-459: The town, and is the heart of " Havana on the Hudson " . According to the United States Census Bureau , the town had a total area of 0.24 square miles (0.62 km ), including 0.19 square miles (0.50 km ) of land and 0.05 square miles (0.12 km ) of water (20.00%). The town is four blocks long, and takes less than a minute to drive through. The 2010 United States census counted 11,176 people, 4,473 households, and 2,684 families in
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#17327763231774712-475: The town. The population density was 57,116.0 per square mile (22,052.6/km ). There were 4,839 housing units at an average density of 24,730.2 per square mile (9,548.4/km ). The racial makeup was 67.44% (7,537) White , 4.80% (537) Black or African American , 0.91% (102) Native American , 7.32% (818) Asian , 0.04% (4) Pacific Islander , 14.25% (1,593) from other races , and 5.23% (585) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 64.83% (7,245) of
4788-431: The two are not the same. The Town Act of 1895 allowed any municipality or area with a population exceeding 5,000 to become a town through a petition and referendum process. Under the 1895 act, a newly incorporated town was divided into at least three wards, with two councilmen per ward serving staggered two-year terms, and one councilman at large, who also served a two-year term. The councilman at large served as chairman of
4864-452: The vacant seat of Rubin Vargas, making Cirillo the youngest commissioner on town history at the age of 27. West New York is located in the 8th Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 33rd state legislative district. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 8th congressional district is represented by Rob Menendez ( D , Jersey City ). New Jersey is represented in
4940-720: The voters. Town council members are elected to four-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats up for election in one year and three seats together with the mayoral seat up for election in the following year, followed by two years with no elections. As of 2022 , the Mayor of Guttenberg is Democrat Wayne D. Zitt Jr., whose term of office ends December 31, 2025. Members of the Guttenberg Town Council are Richard Delafuente (D, 2025), Monica Fundora (D, 2025), John D. Habermann (D, 2025), William Hokien (D, 2022) and Juana Malave (D, 2022). In December 2015, Wayne Zitt
5016-416: Was $ 44,657 (with a margin of error of ± $ 2,850) and the median family income was $ 42,534 (± $ 3,689). Males had a median income of $ 36,768 (± $ 2,414) versus $ 30,688 (± $ 1,952) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 24,419 (± $ 1,215). About 15.8% of families and 18.1% of the population were below the poverty line , including 23.6% of those under age 18 and 25.6% of those age 65 or over. As of
5092-427: Was $ 49,981 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 8,219) and the median family income was $ 53,945 (+/− $ 9,457). Males had a median income of $ 50,227 (+/− $ 8,459) versus $ 32,089 (+/− $ 6,483) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 33,239 (+/− $ 8,416). About 14.8% of families and 16.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 28.7% of those under age 18 and 11.8% of those age 65 or over. As of
5168-403: Was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.30. In the town, the age distribution of the population showed 22.3% under the age of 18, 10.9% from 18 to 24, 34.1% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.5 males. The median income for
5244-410: Was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.6 males. The median income for a household in the town was $ 44,515, and the median income for a family was $ 47,440. Males had a median income of $ 38,628 versus $ 33,154 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 27,931. About 11.1% of families and 13.0% of the population were below
5320-405: Was created whereby the voters can require that the mayor and town council be elected to four-year terms of office. The second new provision defines the election procedure in towns with wards. The mayor in a town chairs the town council and heads the municipal government. The mayor may both vote on legislation before council and veto ordinances. A veto may be overridden by a vote of two-thirds of all
5396-617: Was formed on February 28, 1861, and became fully independent as of April 1, 1878. The municipality takes its name from Johannes Gutenberg , the inventor of the European version of the printing press , though other sources indicate that the name derives from "good village" in German . Galaxy Towers , developed by Prudential Insurance Company, were built in the late 1970s on Boulevard East . The three octagonal skyscrapers rise 415 feet (126 m) and contain 1,075 apartments. Guttenberg
5472-537: Was ranked as #52 on a list of cities with the highest percentage of renters. 80.1% of West New York residents lived in renter-occupied housing units, vs. 33.8% nationwide. Bergenline Avenue is the main shopping district of North Hudson . West New York's Urban Enterprise Zone , one of seven established by legislation in 1996, covers portions of Bergenline Avenue from 49th to 67th Streets. Portions of town are part of an Urban Enterprise Zone , including portions of Bergenline Avenue from 49th to 67th Streets. West New York
5548-722: Was selected from three candidates nominated by the Democratic municipal committee to fill the vacant seat expiring in December 2017 of Efrain Velez, who resigned earlier that month. Political scandals in the 21st century have included the 2008 convictions of then-mayor David Delle Donna and his wife, a member of the town planning board, on federal extortion and mail fraud charges, for which they were each sentenced to four years in federal prison. A former mayor, Peter LaVilla, pleaded guilty in 2003 to misappropriating campaign funds and using
5624-479: Was selected in 1996 as one of a group of seven zones added to participate in the program. In addition to other benefits to encourage employment and investment within the UEZ, shoppers can take advantage of a reduced 3.3125% sales tax rate (half of the 6 + 5 ⁄ 8 % rate charged statewide) at eligible merchants. Established in May 1996, the city's Urban Enterprise Zone status expires in May 2027. Areas included in
5700-417: Was selected in 1996 as one of a group of seven zones added to participate in the program. In addition to other benefits to encourage employment and investment within the UEZ, shoppers can take advantage of a reduced 3.3125% sales tax rate (half of the 6 + 5 ⁄ 8 % rate charged statewide) at eligible merchants. Established in May 1996, the town's Urban Enterprise Zone status expires in May 2027. Until
5776-573: Was subdivided and lots were sold mostly to Germans. The company ran two ferries, the Hultz and the Flora , which crossed the Hudson from the landings at the foot of Bulls Ferry Road , Pleasant Valley , Fort Lee , and Spring Street in Manhattan . Guttenberg was formed as a town on March 9, 1859, from portions of North Bergen Township , but remained as a part of the township that was not fully independent. Guttenberg became part of Union Township when it
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