Press release The Central Avenue SID Management Corporation is thrilled to announce that the Jersey City Heights’ own Sneaker Room and NBA star Kyrie Irving have teamed up to create an exclusive “I Love You Mom” sneaker drawing inspiration from Mother Earth. What started as a small sneaker store in 2010 has grown to become the […]
New spots to visit next time you’re in the Heights
It’s no surprise that something new is always opening up in Jersey City. Next time you’re walking around Central Ave, welcome the new businesses into the neighborhood and keep an eye out for upcoming businesses in the area. Stack Creamery465 Central Ave Who doesn’t love ice cream on a hot spring/summer day? Best known for […]
Central Avenue: an Outdoor Art Gallery
Jersey City is known for its strong representation of visual arts. Just as there are murals plastered along walls, there are art stores and galleries scattered throughout the city. The artist community continues to grow and thrive throughout the City. One area of the City where experiencing the visual arts is part of daily life […]
Lunch at Dulce de Leche on Central Ave
This past weekend, I was heading into the city with my daughter. Knowing I’d be blowing a ton of money while in the city, I decided we would find an affordable place to have lunch in New Jersey. A few months back, I had done some research looking for local Argentinian cuisine. While Googling, I […]
6 Reasons to Do Your Holiday Shopping on Central Avenue
The holidays are here, which means it’s time to start getting your gifts. What better way to start your shopping than right at home? Central Ave has over 240 storefronts to choose from so you can get the perfect gifts for each of your loved ones. This year, nearly 13,000 reusable tote bags will be distributed by […]
Central Bistro Restaurant on Central Ave.
Last week, we had the honor of visiting the recently opened Central Bistro Restaurant on Central Ave! Located at the corner of Thorne St and Central Ave, Central Bistro stands out as a charming brunch and dinner spot. Upon walking in, we were welcomed by a friendly staff and beautifully simple decorations. We sat down […]
Top 20 New Businesses on Central Avenue
We’ve talked about some of the longstanding businesses on Central Ave, now let’s discuss the new businesses that bring energy and excitement to the neighborhood! Did you know that over a third of the businesses on Central Ave weren’t here 5 years ago? The faces on the Avenue are always changing as the community continues […]
Top 10 Businesses on Central Ave For Over 25 Years
The Central Ave Special Improvement District Management Corporation is Jersey City’s first improvement district to reach the 25-year mark. This main street community has grown immensely over the last quarter century noting that the 4% storefront vacancy rate is the lowest it has been in over fifteen years. The demand to open a business here […]
Healthy Living on Main Street
We all know the importance of being healthy by making good food choices, exercising, and keeping up with regular medical visits. The trick is to apply this knowledge during our daily activities. Given that Jersey City has been named among the top 10 most walkable cities in the country by Expedia, local residents can effortlessly […]