Geography of New York City the coast of the Northeastern United States at the mouth of the Hudson River in southeastern New York state. It is located in the New York–New Jersey Harbor Estuary, the centerpiece of which is the New York Harbor, whose deep waters and sheltered bays helped the city grow in significance as a trading city. Much of New York is built on the three islands of Manhattan, Staten Island, and western Long Island, making land scarce and encouraging a high population density. The Hudson River flows from the Hudson Valley into New York Bay, becoming a tidal estuary that separates the
River Edge, New Jersey 165 route and local service on the 756 and 762 routes. The 11T/11AT route of Rockland Coaches also serves the Port Authority Bus Terminal, as well as providing service to Rockland County, New York. New Bridge Landing is the site of "The Bridge That Saved A Nation" crossed by the Continental Army and General Washington as they retreated from the British attack on New York City on November 20, 1776. Parks in River Edge include: People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with River Edge include: River Edge, New Jersey River Edge is a borough in