The Rachael Ray Show and NewportNJ.com Team Up To Give One Lucky Winner a Free Luxury Apartment for One Year

NEW YORK, Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- The Rachael Ray Show today announced a  two-week contest for a chance to win one year rent-free occupancy in a gorgeous one bedroom apartment in a Newport, Jersey City luxury tower situated directly on the Hudson River waterfront overlooking spectacular views of the New York City skyline.  Viewers can register for a chance to win at www.rachaelrayshow.com.

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Rachael Ray challenged three of HGTV's hottest designers to turn three identical one-bedroom apartments into fabulous living spaces for "empty nesters," a "single parent with child," and a "twenty-something year old." The HGTV designers are John Gidding from Curb Appeal: The Block, Lisa LaPorta from Designed to Sell and Destination Design's Taniya Nayak.  You can enter between October 26th through November 8th, 2010; and one winner will be chosen in a random drawing.  The lucky winner will get to choose from the 3 featured apartments, live there rent-free for one year, and receive $10,000, all courtesy of NewportNJ.com.

"This is going to be one of the biggest contests and maybe the biggest contest we have ever done here," said Rachael Ray.  "Thanks to our friends at NewportNJ.com, that's their website, one lucky viewer is going to win, one year, rent free in one of those fabulous apartments."

Newport is a desirable waterfront community conveniently located in Jersey City, New Jersey just minutes from Manhattan. One subway stop from New York City, Newport lies on the Hudson River waterfront and offers a wide variety of on-site amenities and year-round events for its more than 10,000 residents.  Amenities include a diverse offering of upscale restaurants, specialty shops and services, the 3-story Newport Centre Mall, a private elementary school, swim and fitness center, a spa, parks and playgrounds, and even a seasonal skating rink…all within walking distance. 

Each of the three spacious apartments has top-notch interior finishes, offering Manhattan-style living.  Building amenities include a 24-hour doorman, and breathtaking, panoramic waterfront views of New York's skyline and harbor. Additional apartment amenities include large layouts with huge closest space, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Currently there are approximately five thousand rental apartments in ten rental towers.

"Rachael Ray is one of the top talk show hosts, reaching millions of her enthusiastic fans daily," said Jamie LeFrak, Vice Chairman of the LeFrak Organization, developer of Newport. "We are equally enthusiastic about the lifestyle opportunities Newport can provide, and we look forward to giving one lucky winner the home of his or her dream." 

See www.rachaelrayshow.com/free-apartment/ for full details and Official Rules.  Restrictions apply.  Official Sponsor: KWP Studios Inc.  No purchase necessary.  Void where prohibited.

To learn more about Newport, visit NewportNJ.com.

About Newport

Newport is a waterfront "live, work, shop and dine" community, just minutes from Manhattan.   This mixed-use community consists of residential, office, retail, leisure and entertainment facilities.  Already, more than 10,000 residents live in the community's ten high-rise luxury towers. Located on the Hudson River waterfront, Newport is situated opposite lower Manhattan and offers breathtaking views of New York's skyline and panoramic harbor.  Connected to the rest of New Jersey and New York by PATH train, light rail, ferry service, buses and N.J. Transit, Newport has world-class restaurants, businesses and luxury apartments. 

To learn more about Newport, visit newportnj.com.

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