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Live-work-play neighborhood Newport along the Jersey City waterfront. - PROVIDED BY NEWPORT
Feb 27, 2026

Newport marks 40 years with $1M for Jersey City nonprofits

The transformative live-work-play Jersey City neighborhood will award grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 to support local community projects and programming.

20 Long Slip is set to feature 529 units as well as more than 2,300 square feet of retail space, according to project plans. The Newport development from LeFrak is ultimately slated to rise as a trio of towers.- PROVIDED BY NEWPORT
Aug 25, 2025

$365M Jersey City project among top US construction starts for July

A 47-story tower rising along the waterfront in this master-planned community ranked as one of the largest multifamily projects to get underway in July, Dodge Construction Network reports.

Newport is a mixed-use community in Downtown Jersey City consisting of retail, residential, office, and entertainment facilities. - LEFRAK
May 13, 2025

CBRE inks leases totaling 47K square feet at Newport Office Center

CBRE worked with LeFrak to button up the new tenants, led by Berkley Insurance's agreement for more than 33,000 square feet at 499 Washington Blvd.

Filming in Newport
May 9, 2025

Film boom brings new energy to Jersey City (updated)

Thanks to the state's expanded tax credit program, initiatives such as Film Ready NJ and several major planned hubs, production companies and location scouts are keying in on all the Garden State has to offer for the big and small screen.

LeFrak unveiled the largest multifamily solar installation at The Beach in Jersey City's Newport neighborhood Jan. 27, 2025. - PROVIDED BY LEFRAK
Jan 30, 2025

NJ’s largest multifamily solar installation catching rays at The Beach

LeFrak invested nearly $1 million to add the system at this waterfront rental property, which will offset 13% of the building's carbon emissions, according to the developer.

The new Blue Anchor Bar + Kitchen in Jersey City's Newport neighborhood spans over 2,200 square feet on the ground floor of The Beach, a waterfront residential tower developed by LeFrak.
Sep 6, 2024

Blue Anchor Bar + Kitchen joins Newport’s culinary scene

The 2,200-square-foot full-service eatery features a menu of fresh, locally sourced seafood, seasonal offerings as well as a curated selection of wine and craft cocktails.

The rooftop amenity deck at LeFrak's Bisby at Newport in Jersey City. PROVIDED BY: NEWPORT ASSOCIATES DEVELOPMENT CO.
Jun 12, 2024

LeFrak’s latest luxury rentals offer rooftop pickleball in Jersey City (photos)

Leasing has launched for the 34-story tower's 385 units, which is situated within the master-planned Newport neighborhood.

20 Long Slip is set to feature 529 units as well as more than 2,300 square feet of retail space, according to project plans. The Newport development from LeFrak is ultimately slated to rise as a trio of towers.- PROVIDED BY NEWPORT
Apr 12, 2024

LeFrak ready to reach new heights in Newport with 47-story tower

Ultimately part of a trio of structures, the mixed-use rental building is set for 529 units and 2,364 square feet of retail space.

Jeremy Farrell, a former corporation counsel in Jersey City, died Dec. 4 at age 44.
Dec 5, 2023

Jeremy Farrell, former top lawyer for Jersey City, dies at 44

The former corporation counsel in Jersey City who played a crucial role in managing and improving the city's Newport section died Dec. 4 at age 44.

Lighthouse Point illuminates the massive transformation that Newport has brought to the Hudson River waterfront. - NEWPORT
Apr 25, 2023

Newport’s latest public space shines light on Hudson River Waterfront (slideshow)

At 12,000 square feet, Lighthouse Point features an iconic 50-foot lighthouse, in addition to a lawn for picnics and other activities and Adirondack chairs.

Jun 2, 2022

NJBIZ Conversations: Jeremy Farrell

Lefrak's senior managing director for community and government affairs discusses the changing nature of office work and what it means for developers, building owners and cities.

499 Washington Blvd. at Newport Office Center III in Jersey City.
Mar 10, 2022

LeFrak, CBRE arrange Newport leases totaling 42,851 square feet

The deals with two separate insurance providers bring the eighth floor at 499 Washington Blvd. to near full occupancy.