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When it comes to vacations in America, Florida is one destination that visitors just keep coming back to! Regardless of what season it is, the climate and weather in Florida are absolutely perfect for a vacation. Known for its incredible wildlife, stunning beaches and world-class theme parks, Florida has so many attractions that make it the perfect vacation destination for everyone!
Known as one of the oldest gold mining cities in the United States, Denver, Colorado attracts thousands of tourists every year. Since the municipality has a unique mix of natural landmarks and festivities, it is easy to see why this metropolitan is booming with success. In fact, Denver is one of the fastest-growing cities in Colorado. However, it can be challenging for non-locals to navigate this populous city. Whether you are planning a family or a business trip to Denver, you should know what to expect when you arrive there. We’ve compiled a list of all the crucial facts and tips you should be aware of to make the most out of your trip to Denver. So, read on to know more!
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Trenton NJ, Governor Murphy today advised individuals traveling to New Jersey from additional states with significant community spread of COVID-19 to quarantine for a 14-day period from the time of last contact within the identified state. The updated advisory includes 10 additional states – Alaska, Delaware, Indiana, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, Virginia, and Washington – with Minnesota removed from the list. The travel advisory applies to any person arriving from a state with a positive test rate higher than 10 per 100,000 residents or a state with a 10 percent or higher positivity rate over a 7-day rolling average.
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Newark NJ, United Airlines today announced that the carrier will now maximize air flow volume for all mainline aircraft high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration systems during the entire boarding and deplaning process, helping further reduce the spread of COVID-19. In combination with the HEPA filters, the air conditioning and pressurization system onboard United’s mainline aircraft recirculates the air every 2-3 minutes and removes 99.97% of particles – including viruses and bacteria during both ground and air operations – making the air onboard a plane significantly cleaner than what people typically experience in restaurants, grocery stores, schools or even some hospitals. United pilots and ground staff are working to implement this new procedure for mainline aircraft beginning July 27.
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Ridgewood NJ, Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 165, which lifts 50 percent capacity limits on NJ TRANSIT and private-carrier buses, trains, light rail vehicles and Access Link vehicles, and now requires that NJ TRANSIT and private-carriers limit vehicles to the maximum seated capacity, effective at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15.
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Ridgewood NJ, The NJ TRANSIT Board of Directors today approved the purchase of eight additional ALP-45A dual-powered locomotives manufactured by Bombardier Transit Corporation for a cost of approximately $70.5 million. The new locomotives will allow NJ TRANSIT Rail Operations to retire some locomotives in the fleet to increase mechanical reliability, improve on-time performance, provide operational flexibility and promote a more sustainable planet for the future.
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Morristown NJ, As many of us are driving more lately, some utilizing public transportation again and some fortunate residents are just returning to work, observations regarding the continued state of disrepair of many roads and bridges in New Jersey have resurfaced. Along with those observations comes some questions the Garden StateInitiative (GSI) believes the public should be asking of our leaders in Trenton. What should we have expected to get from our Gas Tax money? And why would we keep paying more until we see better results?
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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT has begun its high-tech upgrade to fare collection on trains. Handheld mobile devices are being issued this week to train crews on the Raritan Valley Line (RVL). The mobile devices can scan and validate both paper tickets/passes and electronic tickets/passes displayed on the mobile app ultimately creating a more contactless customer experience and improved ridership data.
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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT is resuming the collection of cash fares on board trains beginning Monday, July 6th. The cash option was temporarily suspended as a precaution against the spread of COVID-19. Cash transactions on board trains will be subject to the previous $5 surcharge policy. Customers are strongly encouraged to purchase tickets prior to boarding using the NJ TRANSIT mobile app and ticket vending machines (TVMs).
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Ridgewood NJ, according to the CDC ,travel increases your chances of getting and spreading COVID-19. We don’t know if one type of travel is safer than others; however, airports, bus stations, train stations, and rest stops are all places travelers can be exposed to the virus in the air and on surfaces. These are also places where it can be hard to social distance (keep 6 feet apart from other people).
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Weehawken NJ, July 1 – As more New Jersey commuters return to work in New York City, NY Waterway is restoring modified service on four additional ferry routes starting Monday, July 6, Founder & President Arthur E. Imperatore announced today.
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Ridgewood NJ, Beginning Monday, July 6th, NJ TRANSIT will operate full weekday service for rail and light rail providing added capacity to improve distancing on board vehicles, which aligns with “The Road Back”, New Jersey’s roadmap for restoring economic health through public health. Bus service has been operating on a regular weekday schedule since Monday, June 8.
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Newark NJ, United Airlines announced today that, along with other Airlines for America (A4A) members, it will strengthen mandatory mask policies to further mitigate against the spread of COVID-19 and help continue to keep passengers and crew safe. While the overwhelming majority of passengers are complying with United’s mandatory policy, starting on June 18, any passenger that does not comply when onboard a United flight will be placed on an internal travel restriction list. Customers on this list will lose their travel privileges on United for a duration of time to be determined pending a comprehensive incident review.
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Dear Governor Cuomo,
As president of the union that represents the uniformed men and women of the New York State Police and as a member of the boards of the National Association of Police Organizations, the National Troopers Coalition, the Police Conference of New York and the Northeast Regional Troopers Coalition – which collectively represents more than 250,000 law enforcement officers and State Troopers nationwide – I find it appalling that you have not condemned the violence directed at your New York State Troopers during the riots across the state. In fact, during your daily briefing today you repeatedly used the word “ugly” to describe recent events but did not acknowledge that the Troopers under your command have been responding to riots with unwavering loyalty to public safety.
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Trenton NJ, just days after the NJ Turnpike and Garden State Parkway , the Justice Department sued a Gloucesster County construction company for allegedly defrauding the United States by falsely claiming credit for using disadvantaged business entities, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.
