Salsa Singer José Alberto «El Canario» Now Has a Street Named After Him in New Jersey

Union City, New Jersey, inaugurated a street on September 25 in honor of Dominican salsa singer José Alberto «El Canario». The designation recognizes his 50 years of musical career and his connection to the city, where he lived during the 1970s.

Where is José Alberto’s Street in New Jersey?

The designation José «El Canario» Alberto Way corresponds to a section of 48th Street in Union City, in Hudson County. Telemundo located the tribute at the corner of 48th Street and Hudson Avenue. This is a designation in honor of the artist, not a name change for all the city’s streets.