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==Economy== [[Bergenline Avenue]] is the main shopping district of [[North Hudson, New Jersey|North Hudson]]. West New York's [[Urban Enterprise Zone]], one of seven established by legislation in 1996, covers portions of Bergenline Avenue from 49th to 67th Streets. Portions of town are part of an [[Urban Enterprise Zone]], including portions of Bergenline Avenue from 49th to 67th Streets. West New York was selected in 1996 as one of a group of seven zones added to participate in the program.<ref>[https://www.state.nj.us/dca/affiliates/uez/publications/pdf/tax_q&a_052709.pdf ''Urban Enterprise Zone Tax Questions and Answers''], [[New Jersey Department of Community Affairs]], May 2009. Accessed October 28, 2019. "The legislation was amended in 1996 to include seven additional zones. They were all predetermined and include East Orange, Guttenberg, Hillside, Irvington, North Bergen, Pemberton and West New York."</ref> In addition to other benefits to encourage employment and investment within the UEZ, shoppers can take advantage of a reduced 3.3125% [[sales tax]] rate (half of the {{frac|6|5|8}}% rate charged statewide) at eligible merchants.<ref>[https://www.nj.gov/dca/affiliates/uez/about/ Urban Enterprise Zone Program], [[New Jersey Department of Community Affairs]]. Accessed October 27, 2019. "Businesses participating in the UEZ Program can charge half the standard sales tax rate on certain purchases, currently 3.3125% effective 1/1/2018"</ref> Established in May 1996, the town's Urban Enterprise Zone status expires in May 2027.<ref>[https://www.nj.gov/dca/affiliates/uez/publications/pdf/ZONE%20EXPIRATION%20DATES%20-%202018.pdf Urban Enterprise Zones Effective and Expiration Dates], [[New Jersey Department of Community Affairs]]. Accessed January 8, 2018.</ref> Until the 1880s, the primary commercial area of West New York was Palisade Avenue. An influential citizen named Henry Kohlmeier who lived there objected to the noise created by horse-drawn public coaches, which led to the route being transferred one block west to what is now Bergenline Avenue (formerly Lewis Street), which runs parallel to Palisade Avenue, and which remains the city's main commercial thoroughfare. Currently the longest commercial avenue in the state, boasting over 300 retail stores and restaurants, Bergenline runs through not only the entire length of West New York from north to south, but also through Union City, [[Guttenberg, New Jersey|Guttenberg]] and North Bergen, making it the main commercial strip for North Hudson. Also known as the "Miracle Mile", Bergenline's largest concentration of retail and chain stores begins at the intersection of 32nd Street in Union City, and continues north until 92nd Street in North Bergen.<ref>Rosero, Jessica. [https://archive.hudsonreporter.com/2006/02/26/smelliest-town-most-bumpy-hudson-county-municipalities-hold-unusual-distinctions/ "Smelliest town? Most bumpy? Hudson County municipalities hold unusual distinctions"], ''[[The Hudson Reporter]]'', February 26, 2006. Accessed March 15, 2020. "Slicing through both towns is Bergenline Avenue, also known as the 'Miracle Mile,' said to the longest commercial avenue in the state and shared by neighboring Guttenberg and North Bergen."</ref> Bergenline Avenue is also used as the route for local parades, such as the annual [[Memorial Day]] Parade<ref>[http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2010/05/the_union_city_memorial_day_pa.html "The Union City Memorial Day parade is today"]. [[NJ.com]]. May 27, 2010</ref> Cuban Day Parade<ref>Mestanza, Jean-Pierre (June 4, 2011). [http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2011/06/cuban_day_parade_and_festival.html "Cuban Day Parade and Festival set for tomorrow in North Hudson"]. NJ.com</ref> and [[Dominican-American]] Parade.<ref>Mestanza, Jean-Pierre (October 14, 2010). [http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2010/10/dominican-american_parade_to_f.html "Dominican-American Parade to fill Bergenline Avenue with music, fun"]. ''The Jersey Journal''. Accessed July 30, 2013.</ref>
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