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Town of West New York
Wednesday July 4th, 2018 :: 03:16 p.m. EDT

Advisory

July 4th 2018 Press Release: INFORMATION TO ENSURE THAT ALL RESIDENTS HAVE A SAFE AND ENJOYABLE HOLIDAY.

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Mayor Felix E. Roque
Public Safety
POLICE DEPARTMENT
WEST NEW YORK, N.J. 07093
 
 
Robert Antolos
Police Director

 
 
 
July 4th 2018 Press Release
 
Macy’s Firework display will be held this year on the East River.
There will be limited to no viewing of the display from
Boulevard East and the Waterfront area
 
 
Road Closures
 
Boulevard East - Boulevard East from 51st to 60th Street will  closed at approx. 8:00pm on July 4th.
The closing will depend on the amount of pedestrian and motor vehicle traffic along Boulevard East, if the determination is made to close the road it will be made by 8:00pm.
 
                                   
Port Imperial Blvd. - Port Imperial Blvd. will be closed from the
Weehawken Boarder to the Guttenberg  Border at approx. 8:00pm on July 4thThe closing will depend on the amount of pedestrian and motor vehicle traffic along Port Imperial Blvd. If the determination is made to close the road it will be made by 8:00pm.
                                         
NOTE: THE ABOVE ROADS WILL BE RE-OPENED WHEN DEEMED SAFE FOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC.
 
 
 
Parking Restrictions
 
Boulevard East -  There will be NO PARKING on Boulevard East between the hours of 12:00pm and Midnight from 51st to 60th Street on either the East or West sides of Boulevard East.
                      Note:   Any Vehicles parked on Boulevard East between the  above mentioned times will be
ticketed and towed.

      PROHIBITIONS
 
  1. NO Backpacks or Coolers permitted on Boulevard East from 12:00 pm to Midnight.
  2. Consumption of alcoholic beverages will not be permitted.
  3. No Fireworks (including sparklers) will be permitted.
  4. Barbeques on balconies or terraces are not permitted.
  5. Use of rooftops for viewing of Fireworks or any other activity is prohibited.  This will be strictly enforced.  Landlords and / or property owners are responsible for keeping rooftops clear of people.
                                           VISITORS
 
Residents:  If you plan to have visitors to your home, they should arrive as early as possible. 
THEY MUST ARRIVE BEFORE THE ROAD IS CLOSED.
The road closure will occur anytime after 8:00pm. or earlier if conditions warrant.  Due to traffic conditions or road closures, we recommend that guests arrive prior to 6:00pm
 
THE ABOVE RESTRICTIONS ARE NECESSARY IN ORDER TO
ENSURE THAT ALL RESIDENTS HAVE A SAFE & ENJOYABLE HOLIDAY.

Address/Location
Town of West New York
428 60th St
West New York, NJ 07093

Contact
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Non-emergencies: 201-295-5000

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