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Close Call in Hawthorne: Live Wire Utility Pole Collapses Into Busy Train Station Parking Lot

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Utility Pole Topples at Hawthorne NJ Transit Station, Damaging Commuter Vehicles

photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page

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HAWTHORNE, NJ — A sudden infrastructure failure disrupted the Monday afternoon commute for several northern New Jersey residents. Early in the afternoon on Monday, July 13, 2026, a utility pole outfitted with live electrical wires and street lighting fixtures unexpectedly collapsed directly into the NJ Transit Hawthorne train station commuter parking lot.

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Fares Up, Costs Rising: Inside NJ Transit’s Bold $3.5B Plan to Fix Aging Rail Infrastructure

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NJ Transit Faces Rising Costs: What the New $3.5 Billion Budget Means for Your Commute

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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey commuters are watching closely as the NJ Transit board prepares for a pivotal vote on Thursday, July 16, regarding a massive $3.5 billion operating budget.

Coming just weeks after a fresh round of passenger fare hikes, this proposed budget represents an 11% increase over last year’s $3.16 billion spending plan. As costs for labor, fuel, and materials continue to soar, the agency is relying more heavily than ever on state subsidies and corporate taxes to keep the state moving.

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NJ State Trooper and an iPhone Charger Help Deliver Miracle Baby on the Turnpike

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Born at Mile Marker 113: NJ State Trooper and an iPhone Cable Save the Day in Turnpike Delivery

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Mile marker 113.3 on the eastern spur of the New Jersey Turnpike in Secaucus is usually just another stretch of highway for commuters. But for the Fast family, it will forever be the exact coordinates of an unforgettable medical emergency: the roadside birth of their baby boy, Archer.

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Dave Portnoy Just Unleashed on “Clown Politicians” and Hinted at a Wild New Career Move

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From Pizza Reviews to City Hall? Dave Portnoy Drops Mayoral Bombshell Live on Fox News

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NEW YORK, NY — The race for New York City Hall might be getting a massive dose of One Bite energy. Barstool Sports founder and internet mogul Dave Portnoy dropped a political bombshell during a fiery live appearance on Fox News, teasing that he would “love to run against” NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

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World Cup Bust? NJ Transit Fares Spike Again as Missing Riders Leave Millions in Budget Hole

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Starting July 1, 2026, NJ Transit fares are increasing by 3% systemwide for all rail, bus, and light rail travel.

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NEWARK, NJ — Commuters across New Jersey are waking up to higher travel costs, just as a massive financial gamble on the World Cup appears to be falling short.

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Sharp-eyed Transit Worker Saves a Lost Puppy from the Tracks

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Help Needed: Stray Pit Bull Puppy Rescued by Newark Light Rail Operator Needs to Find Its Owner

photo courtesy of NJ Transit

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Newark NJ, A heartwarming but urgent rescue mission is underway in Newark after a sharp-eyed transit worker saved a lost puppy from the tracks .

Around 8:00 AM, a Newark Light Rail operator spotted a stray pit bull puppy wandering near the Davenport Ave light rail station. Recognizing the immediate danger to the animal, the operator safely brought the pup on board the train, transported it to Newark Penn Station, and immediately contacted law enforcement.

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NYPD Major Warning: Why Many Knicks Fans Will Be Turned Away From Broadway For Today’s Ticker-Tape Parade

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History in the Making: The 53-Year “Ban” New York City Just Lifted for the Knicks Championship Parade

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New York NY, For the first time in franchise history, the New York Knicks are getting a legendary Broadway procession. Following their thrilling 2026 NBA Championship victory over the San Antonio Spurs, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a historic ticker-tape celebration for Thursday, June 18, 2026.

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After 25 Years, a Major NJ-to-NYC Train Route Cancelled on 9/11 Is Finally Back

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History Restored: PATH Brings Back 9/11-Cancelled Weekend Train Route After 25 Years

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Hoboken NJ, A major piece of regional transit history comes full circle this weekend. For the first time since the Islamic terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, direct weekend PATH train service between Hoboken and the World Trade Center has officially returned to North Jersey.

The restoration is part of the Port Authority’s massive new “Every Line, Every Day” initiative, marking the most substantial service overhaul the rail system has seen in a quarter of a century.

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NJ Transit Penn Station Ban? What Commuters Need to Know for World Cup 2026

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World Cup Chaos: NJ Transit to Ban Non-Ticket Holders from Penn Station

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Ridgewood NJ, Your daily commute is about to hit a FIFA-sized roadblock. In a move that has already sparked “unacceptable” labels from commuter advocates, a new report suggests that NJ Transit plans to restrict access to portions of New York Penn Station during the upcoming 2026 World Cup matches.

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NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2026 with NJ TRANSIT

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Planning to catch the bagpipes in NYC, navigating the crowds is the only “luck” you shouldn’t leave to chance

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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT is rolling out extra service and specialized staff to ensure your celebration is more “gold at the end of the rainbow” and less “stuck on the platform.” Here is everything you need to know about schedules, extra trains, and the all-important beverage policy for the 2026 parade season.

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Tuesday Transit Chaos: What Caused the Massive Amtrak & NJ Transit Delays?

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Stuck in Secaucus? The Real Reason Behind Tuesday’s Amtrak and NJ Transit Meltdown

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Ridgewood NJ, Commuters on the Northeast Corridor faced a grueling Tuesday as a signal outage turned the evening rush hour into a standstill. If you were stuck at Newark Penn or New York Penn Station on March 10, you weren’t alone. A single damaged cable near Secaucus Junction triggered a nine-hour domino effect that crippled rail service across the region.

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The “Dig Out” Update: NJ TRANSIT Service Returns After Blizzard: Everything You Need to Know for Tuesday

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NJ TRANSIT Restoration: What to Expect for Tuesday, February 24, 2026

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Ridgewood NJ, After a historic winter storm blanketed the state in over two feet of snow, New Jersey is finally digging out. NJ TRANSIT has announced a phased restoration of services for Tuesday, February 24, but your typical weekday commute will look a little different.

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NYC ‘Tax Flight’ Warning: Real Estate Experts Say Mayor Mamdani’s 9.5% Hike Will Crush the Middle Class

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NYC Real Estate Experts Sound Alarm Over Mayor Mamdani’s “Math-Defying” 9.5% Property Tax Plan

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New York NY, New York City is facing a fiscal crossroads that has the real estate industry on high alert. Democratic Socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani has issued a stark ultimatum to Albany: tax the ultra-wealthy and corporations to plug a $5.4 billion budget deficit, or trigger a “last resort” 9.5% property tax hike.

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The Big Switch: NJ TRANSIT and Amtrak Announce Month-Long Portal Bridge Service Changes

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Starting February 15, 2026, Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT will begin the “cutover” process—a massive engineering operation to transfer rail traffic from the 110-year-old Portal Bridge to the brand-new Portal North Bridge

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Ridgewood NJ, Commuters on the Northeast Corridor (NEC) are preparing for a historic shift in regional rail travel. Starting February 15, 2026, Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT will begin the “cutover” process—a massive engineering operation to transfer rail traffic from the 110-year-old Portal Bridge to the brand-new Portal North Bridge.

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Gateway Tunnel Scandal: Did a Board Member Profit from a $16B Contract Vote?

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Gateway Tunnel Scandal: Ethics Concerns Erupt Over Board Member’s $2M Link to Major Contractor

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NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY — The massive $16 billion Hudson River rail tunnel project is facing a crisis of public trust. A high-ranking board member of the agency overseeing the project is under fire after voting to award a historic contract to a firm where she held a multi-million dollar financial stake—and where she was rehired just months later.

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