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NJ TRANSIT Shutdown: All Bus, Rail, and Light Rail Services Suspended for “Decade-Level” Snowstorm

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NJ TRANSIT is suspending all bus, light rail, and rail services on Sunday, Jan 25, 2026, due to a major winter storm.

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Ridgewood NJ, If you were planning to travel across the Garden State this weekend, it’s time to change your plans. Following Governor Mikie Sherrill’s statewide State of Emergency declaration, NJ TRANSIT has announced a total systemwide suspension of services starting Sunday, January 25, 2026. With a massive winter storm expected to dump up to 18 inches of snow in some areas, officials are taking no chances with public safety.

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“Like a Car Crash”: 17 Injured as NJ Transit Trains Collide and Derail in Montclair

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NJ Transit officials, two trains “made contact” just west of the Bay Street station in Montclair.

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Montclair-Boonton Line faced a terrifying evening on Friday, December 19, 2025, when two NJ Transit trains collided near the Bay Street Station, leading to a derailment and a massive emergency response.

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Chaos in Manhattan: Anti-ICE Protesters Clash with NYPD After Reported Federal Raids

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Over 150 anti-ICE agitators descended on a parking garage where dozens of federal agents were gathered

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New York New York , a dramatic confrontation erupted in Lower Manhattan on Saturday as hundreds of anti-ICE protesters clashed with New York City police officers outside a government building. The unrest followed reports that federal agents were inside, preparing for an immigration operation in the area.

The chaotic scene, near the US General Services Administration (GSA) building on Centre Street, drew a sharp rebuke from NYPD leadership, who criticized the federal agencies for creating a situation that put city officers and the public in harm’s way.

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Trump Calls NYC’s Radical Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani ‘Rational’ in Shock Oval Office Meeting

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The Most Unlikely Political Friendship of the Year

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New York NY, in one of the most unexpected political turnarounds of the year, President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani (D) emerged from a White House meeting with mutual praise and a surprising sense of camaraderie. The cordial meeting in the Oval Office stood in stark contrast to the months of bitter rhetoric that preceded it—rhetoric that saw Trump repeatedly deride the democratic socialist as a “communist lunatic” and Mamdani label the President a “despot.”

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NJ TRANSIT’s $917 Million Overhaul: 429 Rail Cars Getting Major Modernization

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BIG Change for Commuters: NJ Transit Just Approved a $917M Upgrade to YOUR Train Car! See What’s Coming

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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT is taking a massive step in its fleet modernization strategy, announcing a commitment of over $917 million to overhaul its existing fleet of 429 Multilevel rail cars. This significant investment is key to the agency’s goal of fully modernizing its entire rail and bus fleet by 2031, promising safer, more reliable, and more modern service for New Jersey commuters.

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I-80 Sinkhole Disaster: Is New Jersey Sitting on a $30 Million ‘Minefield’? Legislators Demand Action

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Lawmakers Push Bipartisan Bill to Find and Fix Hundreds of Abandoned NJ Mines

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Trenton NJ, The terrifying six-month shutdown of Route 80 near Wharton due to sinkholes—a disaster that ultimately cost taxpayers $30 million—was a direct result of abandoned, unfilled mining shafts beneath the highway. Now, as the one-year anniversary of the initial collapse approaches, two influential state senators are demanding action to prevent this “costly and dangerous” problem from recurring.

State Senators Anthony Bucco (R-Morris) and Paul Sarlo (D-Bergen) have introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at tackling New Jersey’s vast network of abandoned mines, a hidden threat that poses a major risk to infrastructure, property, and human life.

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Travel Warning: Six Weeks of Major Disruptions Coming for NJ Transit and Amtrak Riders in Early 2026

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Heads Up, Commuters: New Portal Bridge Work Will Force Major Rail Service Changes

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Ridgewood NJ, Commuters relying on NJ Transit and Amtrak between New Jersey and New York Penn Station face significant travel disruption in early 2026. The cause? The final, complicated stage of construction on the new $2.3 billion Portal North Bridge over the Hackensack River.

NJ Transit President and CEO Kris Kolluri confirmed that a critical construction phase, known as the “cutover,” will likely require rerouting or canceling trains over an estimated period of up to six weeks.

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BOMB SCARE SHUTS DOWN PATH: 14th Street Station Cleared After Suspicious Package Investigation

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PATH Service Restored After NYPD Bomb Squad Deems Package Harmless at Critical Manhattan Station

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New York NY, commuters traveling between New Jersey and Manhattan faced significant disruption on Monday afternoon after a suspicious package temporarily shut down service at the crucial 14th Street PATH station.

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NYC Mayoral Race Scrutiny: Examining Candidate Zohran Mamdani’s Affiliation with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)

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Political Spotlight: Scrutinizing Affiliations Amidst Rising Antisemitism Concerns

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New York NY, the political landscape in New York City has sharpened following the Democratic mayoral primary victory of Zohran Mamdani. Attention has turned to his association with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), a prominent political organization whose official platform and public statements regarding Israel have drawn intense scrutiny and controversy.

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MTA CEO Slams ‘Half-Baked’ Free Bus Plan: Is Mayoral Candidate Mamdani Selling a $1 Billion Fantasy?

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MTA BOMBSHELL: CEO Says ‘Free Bus’ Plan is a ‘Straight-Up Fraud’ and Fails the Math Test

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New York NY, the debate over the financial viability of fare-free buses in New York City has reached a boiling point just days before the November 2025 mayoral election. On October 29, 2025, MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber publicly and forcefully disputed the core proposal of Democratic nominee and State Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani, calling the candidate’s signature “free bus” platform “half-baked” and questioning its true cost.

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How NJ TRANSIT’s AquaTrack Blasts Leaves to Save Your Commute

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The Secret Weapon Against Train Delays: NJ TRANSIT Deploys High-Powered ‘AquaTrack’ to Clean Bergen County Rails

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — As the stunning autumn colors peak across New Jersey, they bring a hidden hazard to commuter rail lines like the Main/Bergen County Line: “slippery rail.”

To combat the notorious fall slowdowns and keep trains running on schedule, NJ TRANSIT has officially rolled out its two high-tech cleaning units known as AquaTrack. This seasonal deployment is a crucial effort to eliminate the single biggest cause of traction problems in the Northeast during the fall months.

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880 Rabbis Condemn Anti-Zionism Following Mamdani Interview: A National Call to Action

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Mamdani posts smiling photo with NYC imam tied to 1993 terror bombing

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New York NY, nearly 900 rabbis from across America—specifically 880 as of 10 a.m. on October 23rd—have publicly signed an open letter titled “A Rabbinic Call to Action: Defending the Jewish Future,” condemning what they term the “political normalization of anti-Zionism.”

The letter, published by JewishMajority.org, was issued in direct response to comments made by New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee, during a Fox News interview where he appeared to dodge questions regarding Hamas.

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Transit-Oriented Gold Rush: NJ Transit’s $1.9 Billion Plan to Monetize Real Estate and Build New Housing

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$1.9 BILLION Jackpot? NJ Transit Unlocks Massive Real Estate Plan to Build 20,000 New Homes & Fuel NJ’s Future!

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ISELIN, NJ | October 16, 2025 – NJ Transit is embarking on a massive, decade-long initiative to transform its vast, underutilized real estate portfolio into a substantial revenue stream, estimating a potential $1.9 billion in generated revenue. This ambitious new roadmap aims to leverage the agency’s 8,000 acres of property to develop transit-oriented communities, accelerate housing growth, and inject economic vitality into New Jersey’s downtowns.

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ALL ABOARD! See Historic Trains & Land Your Dream Job at NJ TRANSIT’s “Meet Our Rail Fleet” Event in Hoboken

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Train Lovers, Unite! NJ Transit Unveils Stunning New Heritage Locomotive at Free Hoboken Event

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HOBOKEN, NJ – Get ready to step back in time and explore the fascinating history of New Jersey’s railways! NJ TRANSIT is inviting the public to its historic Hoboken Terminal for a free event, “Meet Our Rail Fleet,” on Sunday, October 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. near Track 17.

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Political Fallout: Trump Administration Freezes Gateway Tunnel Funding Amid Shutdown

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HOSTAGE CRISIS: Trump Freezes Funding for Crucial $16B Gateway Tunnel on Day One of Shutdown—Targeting Schumer and NJ Dems?

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a dramatic escalation of the government shutdown conflict, the Trump administration today announced it is freezing federal funding for the massive Gateway Tunnel Project. This apparent power play, coming on the first day of the shutdown, targets key infrastructure essential to the economies of New York and New Jersey.

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