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NJ TRANSIT is your resource for filming and photography!

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Ridgewood NJ, From Historic Hoboken Terminal, to Secaucus Junction, Madison, Red Bank, Ridgewood Train station and hundreds of other stations across the state, NJ TRANSIT offers film and television companies a variety of both historic and contemporary settings. Below is just a sampling.

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New Jersey Transit Police Officer Presented the 200 Club of Hudson County Valor Award

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Hoboken NJ, earlier this week, New Jersey Transit Police Officer Silletti was presented the 200 Club of Hudson County Valor Award. He was recognized for the selfless actions he took in an attempt to rescue a man in the Hudson River.⁣⁣

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New Jersey Transit Police Officers locate man wanted for bank robbery, burglaries, and aggravated assault⁣

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Newark NJ, during a recent tour of duty, New Jersey Transit Police Officers Castillo, Tejada, and Sergeant Krause were protecting travel surrounding Newark Penn Station. They were approached by detectives who shared information and a description of a subject wanted by Newark PD. The subject was wanted for multiple serious offenses.⁣

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New Jersey Transit Police Reunite Commuter with Stolen Engagement Ring

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Ridgewood NJ,  New Jersey Transit Police officers were happy to reunite a fiancé with her stolen engagement ring. She had been traveling on the Hudson Bergen Light Rail days prior when her ring was stolen. At that time, she reached out to NJTPD and officers Markowitz and Sullivan responded to assist. The officers reviewed surveillance footage and observed a suspect take the ring and flee from the area. ⁣

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NJ Transit: Masks No Longer Required

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Ridgewood NJ, The federal TSA announced that it will no longer enforce a mask mandate in public transportation settings. Masks will no longer be required on NJ TRANSIT and by South Jersey Transportation Authority. Individuals may wear a mask based on personal preference, informed by personal level of risk.

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NJ Transit Police Coordinate Massive Search – Help Reunite Mother with Missing, at-risk Son

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Bayonne NJ, on Saturday 4/2/22, New Jersey Transit Police detectives received a tip / request for assistance from Bayonne Police. Bayonne Police provided a description of a missing autistic male with special needs. The missing male was unreachable due to a dead cell phone. His last possible location, (Cherry Hill) was 100+ miles from home

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NY Governor Hochul Understands the Need for Police Safety

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Near the end of January this year, three New York City police officers responded to a domestic dispute call in Harlem. The caller hadn’t mentioned any weapons being involved. The police met with a woman and her son in their apartment. The woman said she had been arguing with another son, Lashawn McNeil, who was in a back room.

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Did Governor Nominates More “Yes Men” to the NJ TRANSIT Board of Directors

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Ridgewood NJ, Governor Phil Murphy today announced his intention to nominate Carlos A. Medina, Esq, Kiabi Carson, and Evan Weiss to the NJ TRANSIT Board of Directors. The Governor will also directly appoint Rashonda Brown and Karen Thomas to serve on the board. As the Murphy Administration continues to improve and invest in NJ TRANSIT, the new members will bring “fresh and diverse” perspectives to the Board.

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Expect Light Snow Turning to a Wintery Mix this Evening

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Ridgewood NJ, the National Weather Service reports a weak low pressure system will bring a light snowfall to the region on Wednesday. Locally hazardous road conditions are possible.

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NJ TRANSIT, THE WAY TO GO GREEN FOR ST. PATRICK’S CELEBRATIONS

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Ridgewood NJ, want to go green for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations?  Leave the driving to NJ TRANSIT and help the environment! NJ TRANSIT is ready for the season of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations around the region over the coming weeks including the New York City parade and festivities in Belmar and Pearl River.

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Regular Gas Spotted at $4 per Gallon in New Jersey as Gas prices hit their highest levels since 2008

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Ridgewood NJ, Gas prices hit their highest levels since 2008 Thursday and some stations in New Jersey, the dreaded price of $4 a gallon for regular has already been reached.

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NJ Transit Customers are Encouraged to Monitor njtransit.com for the Latest Service Information

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Ridgewood NJ, Customers are encouraged to monitor njtransit.com for the latest service information. Delays, detours and potential service cancellations are possible as a result of the storm’s impacts. 

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System-wide cross-honoring is in effect Friday, January 7, on NJ TRANSIT rail, light rail, bus, and private carriers

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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT is monitoring severe weather expected to pass through the region late Thursday, January 6, and Friday, January 7.

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Winter Weather Advisory : Light Snow Possible on Monday Morning

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Ridgewood NJ, the National Weather Service is predicting light snow will overspread the area early Monday morning. The morning commute may be impacted. The greatest threat for snowfall is across eastern Long Island.

Snow Accumulation – A trace to an inch across NYC, the northern portions of NJ, western Long Island, Lower Hudson Valley and interior Southern CT.  Elsewhere east of the NYC metro, 1-2” is expected.  Timing – Early Monday morning from west to east. Light snow should taper off by Monday afternoon. Impacts – This may result in hazardous travel for the morning commute as the snow begins to fall early on Monday morning. FORECAST UNCERTAINTY .  A track further to the north of the system would bring more snow to the area. Conversely, a track further south would bring less snowfall. NWS ALERTS . Hazardous Weather Outlook. A Winter Weather Advisory may be needed across eastern portions of Long Island should forecast snowfall amounts increase.