AIRPORTS
Union City is an easy commute to Newark International Airport (about 20
minutes by car) and to Teterboro Airport ( a smaller, commuter plane, private
jet, and helicopter airport in Bergen County - about a half -hour's drive).
BUSES AND RAIL SERVICES
Union City is easily accessible by public transportation. NJ Transit and other
buses and independent commuter vans traverse the city almost 24 hours a day,
seven days a week and buses leave from Union City to most of northern New
Jersey, New York, and Miami. Transportation to Manhattan is available via the
Lincoln Tunnel, the approach to which runs underneath our streets; bus; and,
within a short shuttle bus ride or car drive, ferry. Construction on a new
light rail station in the uptown section of the city is slated to begin next
year. This station will connect Union City by rail to the entire northeast
region of the country.
HIGHWAYS
The New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway are only minutes away.
Union City can be reached directly via Turnpike Exit16E northbound, or Exit 17
south bound by simple following the directions out of the toll booth to
Kennedy Boulevard. Once you have reached Kennedy Boulevard you are in Union
City
The City of
Union City is a very special place for those of us who grew up here
and for those of us who came here from other cities, towns and villages
all over the world.
Since its incorporation on June 1,1925, Union City has been a destination and
become a home for people with a wide variety of ethnic backgrounds. One of the
things we pride ourselves on is the fact that so many people-over 67,000 live
and work together in this small city of 1.4 square miles.
Union City resulted from the merger of West Hoboken and Union Hill, two towns
in eastern Hudson County. Although records indicate that Hudson County was
first settled in 1614 when the Dutch established a trading fort only a few
miles away from the present site of Union City, it was not until the
mid-1800's that the city began to develop. Before the Dutch settlers, the area
was inhabited by the Lenni Lenape Indians.
Active subdivision and settlement of the area began in the 1850's when a group
of German-American pioneers built homes in the Union Hill section (32nd to
49th streets). The city then began to grow rapidly, reaching a population of
about 60,000 in the 1920s. After World War II, with the movement of city
dwellers out in the newly developed suburban areas, the population dropped to
less than 53,000, according to the 1960 census.
However, during the 1960s, Union City's population quickly recovered from its
temporary decline, thanks largely to an influx of Cuban refugees fleeing the
communist dictatorship in their native island nation. Union City became a
destination for the Cubans most likely due to its proximity to New York City.
At the time, Union City had an abundance of reasonably priced housing and
business opportunities, which also attracted other newcomers such as
middle-class New Yorkers seeking to escape the expensive New York lifestyle
and hectic pace of the "big city".
In the 1960's the Cuban were the newest ethnic group to find Union City
attractive. Before them came the Dutch, the Germans, the Italians, the Irish,
the Armenians, and the Puerto Ricans. After the Cubans came others: South
Americans, Central Americans, Haitians, Asian Indians, Koreans, Arabs and many
others. Since the end of World War II, Union City has had a large Hasidic
Jewish community who have become very much a part of the Union City tapestry.
Through the years, each of the groups has left their own indelible mark on
Union City culture. Today, we all enjoy foods tasting of the spices from many
lands and we all share our lives with friends and relatives from different
ethnic backgrounds. On a walk through our shopping districts, one's senses are
stimulated by the sights, sounds, and smells of a rich variety of cultures. We
celebrate our diversity - its is what makes Union City unique and interesting
place to live and work.
Union City is bordered on the south by Jersey City, on the north by West New
York and North Bergen, on the west by North Bergen, and on the east by
Weekhawken. We are in Hudson Country, in an area know as North Hudson.
Union
City recently established a Resident Only parking policy in most
neighborhoods. Parking permits are free for residents and available for a
nominal fee for businesses.
We have been cited, by the American Automobile Association (AAA) with the
awards for pedestrian safety.
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Recreation
Union City is not all work and no play. Recreational opportunities are
plentiful and there is something for everyone.
Although open space is very limited, we have tired to take advantages of the
space we do have. Our parks and playground are bring renovated and our
schools are open in the evenings for supervised activities.
In 1993 we open the Union City Swimming Pool and Recreation Center, now
called the Bruce D. Walter Recreation Center and Pool in memory of the late
mayor, adjacent the the Edison School at 507 West Street. The indoor,
year-round swimming pool is used by all ages- from toddlers to senior
citizens- with special time slots dedicated to different groups. There are
swim times for families, for students, for "early birds" and for
adult aquacise. Senior citizens get free transportation to the pool and pool
registration is free for all Union City residents.
A new indoor pool is being planned for the uptown area. To be located at the
site of an old outdoor pool, the new pool, being built with funds from
Hudson County, may be ready by Summer,2003.In the early 1930s there was a
federal program called the works Progress Administration which was
established to help the economy moving after the Great Depression. Many
municipal projects were undertaken through this program, including Union
City's Roosevelt Stadium.Through the years, sport of all kinds were played
at "the Stadium," which sits on the site of the former Consumer's
Brewing Company on Summit Avenue between 24th and 26th streets. It is also
the site of the annual Thanksgiving Day football game between the city's two
public high schools, Emerson and Union Hill. This rivalry is a tradition,
with graduates of both schools returning each Thanksgiving to watch the game
and reminisce.
On September 9th, 1994 we celebrated the grand re-opening of the renovated
and modernized Roosevelt Stadium, complete with an artificial sports turf to
replace the outdated field that was always alternately muddy or dusty.
The "new" Roosevelt Stadium has received high praise as one of
best sports facilities in the area.
In 1995, "Night Basketball" was instituted. The games, scheduled
in the evenings several nights a week, are for players age 19 and up. The
programs has been a huge success.
Union City also has organized sports for children of all ages, as well as
adult softball leagues. The summer recreation program offers a variety of
sports as well as arts & crafts and music. Registration for the summer
programs takes place in late June.
Thanks to New Jersey Green Acres funding every park in Union City has been
or will be renovated with new playground equipment and overall improvements.
Union City has two public libraries, the main library on 43rd Street and the
branch on 15th Street.
The Union City Board of Education recently entered into a partnership with
the Union City Public Library to bring computer access to the community.
Residents, including senior citizens, can learn computer operations and how
to get on the Internet . Computers are also available at the libraries to
resident who need computers access, but don't have a computer in their home.
A "friends" organization was recently established - the Union City
Public Library Friends, Inc.- and is always looking for members to help the
library have a voice in the community.
The library building themselves were donated by the Carnegie Foundation in
the early 1900s and are historically and architecturally significant.
Both the main library and the branch are currently being updated and both
are handicapped accessible.
The Park Performing Arts Center at 560 32nd Street host a variety of cultural
and ethnic shows and performance throughout the year. It is internationally
known for its annual Easter time production of "The Passion Play."
Busloads of theatergoers comes from miles around to see this famous and
beloved play about the passion and crucifixion of Jesus Christ, based on the
Oberammergau which was first produced in Germany centuries ago. About 10,000
children and adults come to Union City every year to see the play, which
will have its 86th season this year.
Union City was also home to 'Veronica's Veil" the story of Christ's
walk to Calvary. In 1999 "Veronica's Veil" celebrated its 85th
season but has since ceased production. The building was sold by the
Archdiocese of Newark to the Union City Board of Education and will soon be
used as a public school.
There are no public museums or galleries in Union City, although City Hall
occasionally host an art or photo exhibit and several small commercial
galleries have opened in the city recently. The Park Theater also hosts an
occasional art exhibition.
A full year-round recreation schedule is available for children, adult, and
senior citizens.
Union City has an indoor swimming pool which is free for all city residents
and the pool has time slots for all ages. An outdoor pool is available in
the uptown area in the summer.
Late-nights basketball is available for people age 19 and up.
Union City schools have instituted "extended days" so that
children may remain at school after hours. During the extended day period,
children may participate in recreation, computer classes, and other
activities.
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Hospitals/medical centers
near Union City:
- ST
MARYS HOSPITAL (about 2 miles; HOBOKEN, NJ)
- PALISADES
GENERAL HOSPITAL (about 3 miles; NORTH BERGEN, NJ)
- HUDSON
COUNTY MEADOWVIEW PSYCHIATRIC H (about 3 miles; SECAUCUS, NJ)
Airports certified for
carrier operations nearest to Union City:
- PORT
AUTH-DWNTN-MANHATTAN/WALL ST (about 6 miles; NEW YORK, NY; ID: JRB)
- TETERBORO
(about 6 miles; TETERBORO, NJ; ID: TEB)
- NEWARK
LIBERTY INTL (about 11 miles; NEWARK, NJ; ID: EWR)
Other public-use airports
nearest to Union City:
- WEST
30TH ST. (about 3 miles; NEW YORK, NY; ID: JRA)
- NEW
YORK SKYPORTS INC (about 6 miles; NEW YORK, NY; ID: 6N7)
- EAST
34TH STREET (about 6 miles; NEW YORK, NY; ID: 6N5)
Amtrak stations near Union
City:
- 4
miles: NEW YORK (PENN STA) (NEW YORK, 7TH AVE. & W. 32ND ST.).
Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting
area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities,
snack bar, vending machines, ATM, paid short-term parking, paid long-term
parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit
connection.
- 10
miles: NEWARK (RAYMOND PLAZA WEST). Services: ticket office, fully
wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public
payphones, snack bar, ATM, paid short-term parking, paid long-term
parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, intercity bus service,
public transit connection.
- 12
miles: LA GUARDIA AIRPORT (QUEENS, ) - Bus Station. Services: enclosed
waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar and vending
machines, ATM, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, car
rental agency, taxi stand.
Colleges/universities with
over 2000 students nearest to Union City:
- STEVENS
INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (about 2 miles; HOBOKEN, NJ; Full-time
enrollment: 2,793)
- FASHION
INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (about 3 miles; NEW YORK, NY; FT enrollment:
8,092)
- TECHNICAL
CAREER INSTITUTES (about 3 miles; NEW YORK, NY; FT enrollment: 3,830)
- KATHARINE
GIBBS SCHOOL-NEW YORK CITY (about 3 miles; NEW YORK, NY; FT enrollment:
2,394)
- NEW
SCHOOL UNIVERSITY (about 3 miles; NEW YORK, NY; FT enrollment: 6,366)
- CUNY
JOHN JAY COLLEGE CRIMINAL JUSTICE (about 4 miles; NEW YORK, NY; FT
enrollment: 8,338)
- HUDSON
COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 4 miles; JERSEY CITY, NJ; FT enrollment:
3,630)
Public high schools in
Union City:
- EMERSON
HIGH (Students: 1,507; Location:
318 18TH ST; Grades: 09 - 12)
- UNION
HILL HIGH (Students: 1,409; Location:
3808 HUDSON AVE; Grades: 09 - 12)
Private high school in
Union City:
- MESIVTA
SANZ SCHOOL (Students: 311; Location:
3400 NEW YORK AVENUE; Grades: PK - 12)
Public elementary/middle
schools in Union City:
- THOMAS
A EDISON (Students: 1,417; Location:
507 WEST ST; Grades: PK - 08)
- ROBERT
WATERS (Students: 1,262; Location:
2800 SUMMIT AVE; Grades: PK - 08)
- ROOSEVELT
(Students: 1,079; Location: 4507 HUDSON AVE; Grades: KG - 08)
- WASHINGTON
(Students: 1,000; Location: 3905 NEW YORK AVE; Grades: KG - 08)
- VETERAN'S
MEMORIAL SCHOOL (Students: 482; Location:
1401 CENTRAL AVENUE; Grades: PK - 05)
- HUDSON
(Students: 415; Location: 167-19TH ST; Grades: PK - 06)
- SARA
M GILMORE (Students: 390; Location:
815-17TH ST; Grades: KG - 06)
- CHRISTOPHER
COLUMBUS SCH (Students: 351; Location:
1500 NEW YORK AVENUE; Grades: 06 - 08)
- JEFFERSON
(Students: 315; Location: 3400 PALISADE AVENUE; Grades: PK - 04)
Private elementary/middle
schools in Union City:
- MOTHER
SETON PAROCHIAL SCHOOL (Students: 346; Location:
1501 NEW YORK AVENUE; Grades: PK - 8)
- BNOS
SANZ (Students: 265; Location:
3300 NEW YORK AVE; Grades: KG - 8; Girls only)
- ST
ANTHONY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 257; Location: 700
CENTRAL AVENUE; Grades: PK - 8)
- ST
FRANCIS ACADEMY (Students: 239; Location:
1601 CENTRAL AVENUE; Grades: PK - 8)
- HOLY
ROSARY ACADEMY ELEMENTARY (Students: 216; Location: 501
15TH STREET; Grades: PK - 8)
- RAQUEL'S
INFANT CARE CNT (Students: 22; Location: 813
11TH STREET; Grades: PK - KG)
Banks with most branches in
Union City (2007 data):
- Wachovia
Bank, National Association: Union City, Seventh Street Branch,
Thirty-Ninth Street Branch. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets:
$518,123.0 mil, Deposits: $353,234.0 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC,
positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3191 total offices,
Holding Company: Wachovia Corporation
- TD
BankNorth, National Association: Summit Avenue Branch, Bergenline Branch,
American Branch. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $39,581.7 mil,
Deposits: $27,193.6 mil, headquarters in Portland, ME, positive income,
Commercial Lending Specialization, 618 total offices, Holding Company:
Toronto-Dominion Bank, The
- Oritani
Savings Bank: Hamilton Savings Bank Branch, 808- Summit Ave. Branch, 2001
Bergenline Avenue Branch. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $1,523.9
mil, Deposits: $729.5 mil, headquarters in Township Of Washington, NJ,
positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 20 total offices
- Bank
of America, National Association: Bergenline Avenue Branch at 4800
Bergenline Avenue, branch established on 1960-10-10; 3109 Bergenline
Avenue Branch at 3109 Bergenline Avenue, branch established on
1891-01-01. Info updated 2006-10-10: Bank assets: $1,196,123.8 mil,
Deposits: $759,600.6 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income,
5839 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of America Corporation
- North
Fork Bank: Union City Branch at 3201 Bergenline Avenue At 32nd Stree,
branch established on 1913-09-22; Auxiliary Branch at 511 32nd Street,
branch established on 1972-11-27. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets:
$57,902.9 mil, Deposits: $37,594.8 mil, headquarters in Mattituck, NY,
positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 353 total offices,
Holding Company: Capital One Financial Corporation
- The
Provident Bank: 38th Street Branch at 3720 Bergenline Avenue, branch
established on 1975-08-16. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $5,720.4
mil, Deposits: $3,864.4 mil, headquarters in Jersey City, NJ, positive
income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 76 total offices, Holding
Company: Provident Financial Services, Inc.
- JPMorgan
Chase Bank, National Association: Union City Branch at 3196 Kennedy
Boulevard, Kennedy Center, branch established on 1989-05-17. Info updated
2006-12-27: Bank assets: $1,179,390.0 mil, Deposits: $650,614.0 mil,
headquarters in Columbus, OH, positive income, International
Specialization, 3113 total offices, Holding Company: Jpmorgan Chase &
Co.
- Washington
Mutual Bank: Union City - Bergenline Branch at 3900 Bergenline Avenue,
branch established on 2003-09-08. Info updated 2006-10-13: Bank assets:
$345,294.6 mil, Deposits: $219,019.0 mil, headquarters in Henderson, NV,
positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 1582 total offices
- 2
other banks with 2 local branches
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