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Ridgewood NJ, The NJ TRANSIT Board of Directors today authorized a $4.1 million contract with FXCollaborative Architects of New York for preliminary design, engineering and construction assistance of the Central Concourse Extension at Penn Station New York (PSNY), which will provide additional customer access to tracks.
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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT is beginning the installation of new and improved ticket vending machines (TVM) at several locations systemwide. Fourteen new TVMs will be phased in over the next week, replacing older machines at bus, light rail and rail stations. This is the second phase of an expanded pilot program which rendered great success in Edison, as part of NJ TRANSIT’s ongoing contract with Conduent to modernize fare payment systems and enhance the customer experience.
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New York NJ, New York Govenour Andrew Cuomo said yesterday that Healthcare workers who came from around the country to help fight the coronavirus outbreak in New York will still have to pay state income taxes. The taxes would also affect Samaritan’s Purse, a Christian aid organization that set up a temporary hospital in Central Park.
The issue first arose when Samaritan’s Purse was setting up its emergency field hospital, according to New York City-based PIX11 News. The charity’s comptroller noticed that a New York state law requires anyone working in the state for more than 14 days to pay income tax. There’s no exemption for coronavirus relief.
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New York NY, according to New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer ,more than 900,000 working New York City residents or one in five working New Yorkers will have lost their jobs by the end of June.
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Newark NJ, To protect NJ TRANSIT customers and employees, the hours of operation at Newark Penn Station will be modified overnight to allow for a daily deeper cleaning and disinfection. Starting Sunday, May 3 until further notice, NJ TRANSIT will close Newark Penn Station overnight from 11:00 p.m. until 4:30 a.m. The station will reopen daily at 4:30 a.m.
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Ridgewood NJ, on Thursday morning Ridgewood Police and NJ Transit Police removed a homeless encampment from the Ridgewood train station .There appears to be a group of homeless living in the center of the platform in one of the heated buildings . An ambulance whisked away at lest person perhaps needing medical attention.
If you are a driver, you are probably aware of the importance of having insurance coverage. Other than being a legal requirement, vehicle insurance provides financial protection in case of an accident, or any other loss that happens while driving. There are many types of insurance coverage for drivers, and no-fault insurance is among the most common covers.
No-fault insurance is an exclusive coverage that allows drivers to file claims for medical expenses and bodily injuries, irrespective of who was at fault. The primary aim of this cover is to minimize the multiple court lawsuits which create obstacles in the reimbursement process of the injured.
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New bridge Landing NJ, a driver died Tuesday afternoon after his SUV was struck by an NJ Transit train in Bergen County. The Pascack Valley Line train, which was traveling to Hoboken, hit the SUV at 4:40 p.m. just east of the New Bridge Landing Station near the borough’s border with Hackensack. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene . This particular spot had several train car collisions in recent months .
It was unclear exactly where the car was when it was hit by the train, which had only 10 people on board, including crew and passengers Pascack Valley Line service was temporarily suspended at New Bridge Landing station while NJ Transit Police were at the scene investigating and substitute bus service was being provided between Anderson Street and River Edge Station.
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Ridgewood NJ , a homeless guy has moved in along taxi station and train tracks at the Ridgewood train Station . In recent years the Ridgewood train station has become a haven for homeless urinating and defecating all over the place.
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New York NY it is no surprise to anyone who has ever taken a filthy subway in New York City , that a study from MIT claims that New York City became the American epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic because of the close proximity of its residents in mass transportation.
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Ridgewood NJ, Governor Phil Murphy released in a statement that he intends to vote to reinstate carpool lanes at the Hudson crossings,Murphy said , “Moving goods and people across the Hudson is existential for our region. Doing this effectively, while reducing traffic and harmful emissions, is a win for both our commuters and our region’s health, while extending the life of our infrastructure. I previously urged the Port Authority to rethink eliminating the carpool discount, and to incent commuters to drive together and reduce the number of cars on the road.
Continue reading NJ Governor Plans to Vote to Reinstate the Carpool Discount at Hudson River Crossings by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
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Hillsdale NJ, Senate President Steve Sweeney today sharply criticized NJ Transit’s leadership for blaming a continuing shortage of engineers for the cancellation of two Pascack Valley Line express trains that led Metro-North to withhold contracted payments for the service from the fiscally strapped agency.
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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT anticipates regular service on its rail, bus, light rail, and Access Link services for Sunday and Monday as long as weather conditions permit safe operation. Parts of New Jersey are forecasted to experience snow and icy roadway conditions with rapid freezing of wet surfaces. There is also a possibility of wind gusts, which could impact the overhead wires on rail and light rail service.
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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT is once again offering additional trains and buses this Thanksgiving holiday weekend to make it even easier for customers to unite with family and friends, travel to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York, or get started on holiday shopping at various malls throughout the state. Plus, feel free to bring your holiday helpers, as kids ride free the entire long weekend!
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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey Transit Police seize thousands of dollars in illegal drugs, and arrest distributor.
The New Jersey Transit Police have arrested Jimmy Romero, 40, of Haledon, N.J. for multiple drug-related offenses and seized approximately $4,000 worth of heroin and crack cocaine.
During the investigation, Transit Police District #3 officers Brian Lee, Christina Hicks, Sergeant Kristen Bivona and Efrain Pena-Pérez observed Romero distributing drugs from a vehicle at Paterson Station and at various parts throughout the City of Paterson. With the assistance of NJTPD District #2 and District #3 Anti-Crime Units, Mr. Romero was arrested without incident. The execution of search warrants resulted in the seizure of Mr. Romero’s vehicle, hundreds of wax folds of heroin, bags of crack cocaine and currency.
Mr. Romero was charged with multiple drug-related offenses including possession and distribution. He was lodged at the Passaic County Jail. Charges are mere accusations and the accused is considered innocent until proven guilty.
