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HOSTAGE CRISIS: Trump Freezes Funding for Crucial $16B Gateway Tunnel on Day One of Shutdown—Targeting Schumer and NJ Dems?
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a dramatic escalation of the government shutdown conflict, the Trump administration today announced it is freezing federal funding for the massive Gateway Tunnel Project. This apparent power play, coming on the first day of the shutdown, targets key infrastructure essential to the economies of New York and New Jersey.
NJ Transit Pay Scandal: Agency Hires Monitor to Investigate Union Overpayments Amid Soaring Train Cancellations!
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – NJ Transit is taking decisive action to address serious concerns regarding its administrative and payroll processes, announcing the immediate hiring of an integrity monitor. This move comes directly in the wake of documents suggesting alleged overpayments and improper payroll entries involving leaders of the major rail union.
The temporary monitor has a five-week assignment to conduct a comprehensive review, with a specific focus on financial accountability and labor practices following a period of intense strain between the agency and its engineers.
Continue reading Audit Alert: NJ Transit Hires Integrity Monitor After Alleged Union Payroll Scandal
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New York NY, a brutal assault was stopped short early Tuesday morning at the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan, thanks to the swift actions of the Port Authority Police Department (PAPD). A 25-year-old female Greyhound employee was savagely attacked by a knife-wielding woman in the terminal’s Greyhound area.
Continue reading Port Authority Police Thwart Savage Knife Attack in Hell’s Kitchen
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New York NY, a massive plot to cripple New York City’s telecommunications network was thwarted by the Secret Service just as world leaders were set to arrive for the UN General Assembly. Officials revealed the discovery of a hidden electronic network with the power to jam 911 calls and take down cell towers across the city.
Continue reading Busted! Secret Service Foils Massive Plot to Take Down NYC’s Cell Network
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NEW YORK, NY – A funeral, an out-of-order bathroom, and a desperate moment on the street corner led to a ticket for one New Yorker. This isn’t an isolated incident. Under Mayor Eric Adams, the NYPD has drastically increased tickets for public urination, leaving many to wonder if the crackdown is a solution or a waste of resources. It seems New Yorkers just have no place to go .
Continue reading New York’s Public Peeing Crackdown: Are You at Risk?
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Ridgewood NJ, Five years after a global pandemic upended the traditional workplace, the debate over remote work has reached a fever pitch. While some of the world’s biggest companies are demanding a full-time return to the office, the data tells a different story. So, is the work-from-home era truly coming to an end, or is this a new phase in the ongoing evolution of how we work?
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NEW YORK, NY — Manhattan’s commercial real estate market is showing its strongest momentum in years. According to a new report from Colliers, office leasing in Manhattan jumped more than 20% in August 2025 compared to July, totaling 3.7 million square feet.
Continue reading Manhattan Office Leasing Surges: On Track for Highest Volume Since 2019
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NEW YORK, NY — Federal Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed today that construction on a fully transformed Penn Station in Manhattan will begin before the end of 2027, marking one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in the nation.
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JERSEY CITY, NJ — Federal investigators say a smokey fire that forced the evacuation of a crowded PATH train in Jersey City earlier this month was likely caused by electrical arcing on the tracks, according to a preliminary report released Wednesday.
Continue reading NTSB Probes Jersey City PATH Station Fire: Electrical Arcing Blamed, 19 Injured
In the ever-evolving landscape of New York City construction, proactive safety planning has become a defining feature of successful projects. For safety consultants like Menotti Enterprise, the shift from reactive measures to strategic foresight isn’t just a trend—it’s a necessity. With construction activity rising across boroughs and regulations tightening, companies are recognizing that the best way to prevent accidents is to predict and eliminate risks before they emerge.
Continue reading Why Proactive Safety Planning Is Reshaping NYC Construction Projects
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HACKENSACK, NJ — Following a string of tragic train-related deaths, Hackensack officials are urging NJ Transit to conduct a full safety audit on the Pascack Valley Line and surrounding rail areas.
Continue reading Hackensack Demands NJ Transit Safety Audit After Multiple Train Deaths in 2025
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RIVER EDGE, NJ — A man was struck and killed by an NJ Transit train on Friday afternoon, August 15, prompting major service disruptions on the Pascack Valley Line, officials confirmed.
Continue reading Man Fatally Struck by NJ Transit Train in River Edge
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HACKENSACK , NJ — Train service on NJ Transit’s Pascack Valley Line has resumed after a tragic incident in Hackensack Thursday morning, in which a woman was fatally struck by a commuter train, officials confirmed.
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JERSEY CITY, NJ — Thirteen commuters were treated for smoke inhalation on Monday, August 4, after a fire ignited beneath a PATH train at Newport Station during the morning rush hour, officials confirmed.
Continue reading PATH Train Fire at Newport Station Leads to Evacuation and Service Delays
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NEW YORK, NY — Chaos and tragedy struck Midtown Manhattan on Monday when a gunman opened fire inside a high-rise office building at 345 Park Avenue, leaving five people dead, including an NYPD officer, and several others injured.
