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Ridgewood NJ, from Village Manager Keith Kazmark , “Please be advised that the Pedestrian Tunnel at the Ridgewood Train Station is currently CLOSED due to flooding. Teams from the Village are working to pump out the water and clean the tunnel. We hope to have the tunnel reopened for the evening commute. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.”
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NEW YORK, NY — New York Governor Kathy Hochul and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) are calling the city’s congestion pricing program a resounding success, just six months after its launch. Officials announced Saturday that the initiative has reduced traffic in Lower Manhattan by 67,000 vehicles per day and is projected to generate $500 million in revenue by 2025—funds that will fuel $15 billion in public transit upgrades.
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NEW YORK CITY — A multi-bus crash at the Port Authority Bus Terminal early Wednesday morning has injured at least a dozen people and severely disrupted New Jersey Transit bus service and Lincoln Tunnel traffic, according to officials.
The New York Port Authority bus terminal closed this morning due to a multi-bus collision, according to NJ Transit.
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Ridgewood NJ, in a surprising move that could impact thousands of electric vehicle drivers, the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) has ordered the removal of 64 Tesla Superchargers from several Turnpike service areas. The decommissioning begins June 6, 2025, with Applegreen Electric set to replace the stations—raising concerns among EV users and clean energy advocates alike.
Continue reading Tesla Superchargers Removed from NJ Turnpike: What It Means for EV Drivers
More companies are saying “back to the office,” but are employees really listening?
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Ridgewood NJ, from JPMorgan’s hardline stance to Electronic Arts joining the RTO trend, the pressure to return to the office—either full-time or on a hybrid basis—is growing. Yet, despite mandates, the real question remains: Are these policies actually effective?
Continue reading Return to Office in 2025: Why RTO Mandates Still Aren’t Working
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New York NY, New York City’s iconic yellow-and-blue MetroCard is being officially phased out after more than 30 years of service. MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber confirmed the news during a speech on Wednesday, announcing that MetroCards will no longer be sold after December 31, 2025.
Continue reading MTA to Retire MetroCard by End of 2025, Replacing Iconic Fare System with OMNY
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Ridgewood NJ, after a disruptive weekend strike, NJ TRANSIT rail service, including Metro-North service west of the Hudson, will fully resume on Tuesday, May 20, starting with the first scheduled train on each line. Limited contingency service will remain in effect through Monday, May 19.
Continue reading NJ TRANSIT Rail Service Resumes May 20 After Historic Strike Ends
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Fort lee NJ, Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced the results of the first-ever “Operation Plate Check,” a weeklong statewide enforcement campaign aimed at identifying and penalizing drivers using fraudulent license plates and fake temporary tags. Led by the New York State Police in collaboration with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and various law enforcement agencies, the operation resulted in over 3,300 tickets issued between April 26 and May 3, 2025.
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Trenton NJ, President Donald Trump must intervene in the threatened strike of NJ Transit workers, Assemblyman Bob Auth says.
With contract negotiations at stalemate over wages, the NJ Transit Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen plan to strike as early as May 16. The National Mediation Board has called both sides to meet on May 12 in Washington, D.C. to reach an agreement.
Continue reading Lawmaker Calls on Trump Administration to Intervene in NJ Transit Contract Dispute
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Morris County, NJ – Travelers on Interstate 80 in Rockaway Township faced yet another headache on May 12, as emergency drainage repairs forced the closure of two left eastbound lanes and the shoulder near Exit 37. While past disruptions have stemmed from multiple sinkholes, this latest issue is a result of a collapsed sewer basin, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT).
Continue reading Emergency Drainage Repairs Close Lanes on I-80 Eastbound in Morris County
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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey Route 17, a critical north-south corridor, weaves through the heart of Bergen County, shaping the region’s transportation network and economic vitality. Far more than just a busy highway, Route 17 is a historic and strategic artery that has grown with the communities it serves—connecting towns, businesses, and thousands of daily commuters across northeastern New Jersey.
Continue reading New Jersey Route 17: A Historic Artery Driving Bergen County’s Progress
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Ridgewood NJ, a tentative agreement between NJ Transit and the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) was reached on May 7, offering a temporary sigh of relief for thousands of bus and light rail riders across New Jersey. However, the threat of a rail strike still looms as negotiations continue with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET).
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With the NJ Transit strike expected to begin on May 16, 2025, Boxcar is stepping in to provide commuters with a reliable alternative. Starting Monday, May 12, Boxcar will implement a new Bergen Bullet emergency schedule from Ridgewood Train Station to ensure continued transportation throughout the strike period.
Continue reading Boxcar Launches New Emergency Bergen Bullet Schedule Ahead of NJ Transit Strike
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Lyndhurst NJ, NJ TRANSIT today celebrated the completion of construction of the new Lyndhurst rail station. President & CEO Kris Kolluri was joined by Congresswoman Nellie Pou, state Senator Paul Sarlo, Assemblyman Clinton Calabrese, Bergen County Executive James Tedesco and Lyndhurst Mayor Robert Giangeruso to showcase the new facility including its accessible features such as elevators and high-level platforms. Trains will begin utilizing the new station June 8 to coincide with new rail schedules.
Continue reading NJ Transit to Open the New Lyndhurst Station on Mainline
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East Rutherford NJ, Conduent, the former E-ZPass service provider for the New Jersey Turnpike Authority, is pushing back after losing a $1.7 billion contract to its rival, TransCore. The company has requested that the Turnpike Authority delay awarding the contract while it prepares to file a legal challenge.
