West New York
Town in Hudson County, NJ
West New York
West New York is a town on the Palisades along the Hudson River, across from Manhattan, and one of the most densely populated places in the United States.
- Population
- 53,192Census Bureau estimate, July 2025
- Mayor
- Albio SiresTerm ends 2027
- Government
- Walsh Act commission
- ZIP code
- 07093
Latest West New York news
West New York Woman Charged With Illegal Voting
Three Ex-Employees Sue WNY Housing Authority Alleging Discrimination, Retaliation
Rep. Rob Menendez Jr. Defeats Mussab Ali in Democratic Primary
West New York Police Hold Promotions and Swear In New Officers
Ali-Commissioned Poll Shows Menendez Below Majority in Congressional Race
Town services
- Official websiteTown of West New York (opens westnewyorknj.org in a new tab)
- PoliceWest New York Police Department (opens westnewyorknj.org in a new tab)
- SchoolsWest New York School District (opens wnyschools.net in a new tab)
- LibraryWest New York Public Library (opens westnewyorknj.org in a new tab)
- Housing authorityWest New York Housing Authority (opens mywnyhousing.com in a new tab)
- ParkingWest New York Parking Services (opens westnewyorknj.org in a new tab)
- Municipal courtWest New York Municipal Court (opens westnewyorknj.org in a new tab)
- Mayor and Board of Commissioners (opens westnewyorknj.org in a new tab)
- Town phone directory (opens westnewyorknj.org in a new tab)
Getting around
- Hudson-Bergen Light RailBergenline Avenue, Port Imperial
- NY Waterway ferryPort Imperial (NY Waterway)
Neighborhoods
- Bergenline Avenue
- Boulevard East
- Port Imperial
Neighboring towns
Questions and answers
What is the population of West New York, NJ?
The 2020 Census counted 52,912 people. The Census Bureau estimates 53,192 as of July 1, 2025. With about 53,000 people per square mile of land, it is one of the most densely populated places in the United States.
Who is the mayor of West New York?
Albio Sires. West New York has a Walsh Act commission government: voters elect five commissioners, who choose one as mayor. Sires and his running mates won in May 2023 and took office May 16, 2023. The next town election is in May 2027. Sires was also mayor for about 11 years before going to Congress in 2006.
What are the main neighborhoods in West New York?
Bergenline Avenue, the town's main shopping street; Boulevard East, along the top of the Palisades; and the Port Imperial waterfront on the Hudson River, which continues south into Weehawken.
What towns border West New York?
Guttenberg, North Bergen, Union City and Weehawken. Manhattan is across the Hudson River.
Where is West New York Town Hall?
428 60th Street, West New York, NJ 07093. The police department and municipal court are in the same building.
Does West New York have a train or ferry station?
Not inside the town. The nearest light rail stop is Bergenline Avenue in Union City. The Port Imperial light rail station and ferry terminal are in Weehawken.
