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Flexibility vs “Productivity paranoia” Front and Center in Remote Work Debate

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Ridgewood NJ, Since the onset of the pandemic, many employees have turned to remote work for job performance. However, employers have persistently applied pressure to increase in-office work, fueled by the belief that physical presence enhances effectiveness. Despite limited objective data supporting this stance, it remains prevalent, leading companies to enforce return-to-office (RTO) mandates. Those affected continue to resist.

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The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Adds 109 New Officers

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Fort Lee Nj,The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey today welcomed 109 cadets of its police force’s 122nd class in a graduation ceremony at St. Joseph’s High School in Metuchen, N.J., as the agency continues to reinforce its security priorities.

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New Jersey Transit Police Celebrate 41 Years

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Ridgewood NJ, on January 1, 1983 the New Jersey Transit Police Department was created with 36 police officers who came from the Conrail Police Department. These transferees needed to protect NJ TRANSIT’s infrastructure from vandalism and theft.

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Census Bureau Data: Escape From New York

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New York NY, if you define insanity as repeating the same actions and expecting different outcomes, then New York politicians appear to be candidates for an asylum.

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Grove Street PATH Station Rehabilitation to Begin Jan. 6 for 20 Weekends Will Impact Service, and Station Access

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Jersey City NJ, starting the weekend of Jan. 6, 2024, PATH will begin an extensive station rehabilitation effort over 20 weekends that will require adjustments for some customers traveling to or from the Grove St. station in order to complete this critical project without any disruption to weekday service. Riders in the impacted direction should plan for additional travel time if their trip begins or ends at Grove Street.

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The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Testing New PATH Commuter Rail Payment System

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Hoboken NJ, The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will begin a real-world test of five turnstiles equipped with its PATH commuter railroad new tap-and-go fare payment system beginning tomorrow, Dec. 5, at 10 a.m., with expansions planned to occur in phases based on experience with the pilot turnstiles. The agency also announced the new modern contactless system will be named TAPP, which stands for Total Access PATH Payment.

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NJ Transit Police Warn on Apple iPhone “NameDrop”

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Ridgewood NJ, have you recently updated your iPhone? If so, there is a new feature that can quickly share your info. The feature is called NameDrop and can be used to share your contact information with others in close proximity. This could include your photo, name, birthday, phone number, email address or more with just a few taps.

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The MTA Reveals Details on its Congestion Pricing Plan, Slated to Start Next Spring

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New York NY, the MTA has provided additional insights into its forthcoming congestion pricing initiative, set to commence next spring.

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Pedestrian Fatally Struck by An Out-of-service New Jersey Transit Train in Fair Lawn

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Fair Lawn NJ, on Tuesday evening near the Fair Lawn station, a pedestrian was fatally struck by an out-of-service New Jersey Transit train traveling east on the Bergen County Line. The incident occurred around 7:25 p.m. near the Broadway Fair Lawn station, resulting in the death of an unidentified person, according to a statement from a NJ Transit spokesperson.

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NJ Transit Adds Extra Service For Thanksgiving Weekend

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Ridgewood NJ,  NJ TRANSIT is adding additional service this Thanksgiving weekend to help take the stress out of travel as the Garden State embarks upon the holiday season. No matter what your Thanksgiving plans are, rest assured NJ TRANSIT can help get you and your family there with kids riding free the entire long weekend!

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Meet the 2023 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree

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New York NY , the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is an iconic symbol of the holiday season in New York City. Each year, a grand tree is selected and displayed in the plaza at Rockefeller Center. Here are some key details about this year’s tree:

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New Jersey Transit Police Outreach Officers Put in Time Baby Sitting for Stranded Family

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Newark NJ, New Jersey Transit Police Outreach Officers met a stranded family with a baby. The family was far from home in a time of need. Their destination was 2,000+ miles away; and they were at Newark Penn Station. Lacking shelter, funds for travel and food, the family was in a rough spot.⁣

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New Jersey Transit Police Disarm Axe-Wielding Man at Hoboken Terminal

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Hoboken NJ, on Wednesday, October 25th, New Jersey Transit Police Officers Brian Rea, Joseph Ragazzo, and Randy Vargas were on patrol at Hoboken Terminal. The officers were on the main concourse when they heard calls for help from the main waiting room. They entered the waiting room and observed a suspect wielding a large camping style axe. The suspect had the axe in hand and was aggressively advancing towards a fleeing man. ⁣⁣
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It’s an Election Year and New Jersey Officials are Considering Slowing Down a Plan to Raise Toll Prices

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Trenton NJ, well its and election years. New Jersey officials are considering slowing down a plan to raise toll prices once more. Toll increases for the Turnpike and Garden State Parkway are scheduled to take effect next year, but both Democrats and Republicans are expressing opposition. Just as Halloween approaches, New Jersey drivers are facing another fright, as the Turnpike Authority, responsible for overseeing the Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway, recently approved a 3% toll price increase.

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