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JERSEY CITY, NJ — Federal investigators say a smokey fire that forced the evacuation of a crowded PATH train in Jersey City earlier this month was likely caused by electrical arcing on the tracks, according to a preliminary report released Wednesday.
Continue reading NTSB Probes Jersey City PATH Station Fire: Electrical Arcing Blamed, 19 Injured
In the ever-evolving landscape of New York City construction, proactive safety planning has become a defining feature of successful projects. For safety consultants like Menotti Enterprise, the shift from reactive measures to strategic foresight isn’t just a trend—it’s a necessity. With construction activity rising across boroughs and regulations tightening, companies are recognizing that the best way to prevent accidents is to predict and eliminate risks before they emerge.
Continue reading Why Proactive Safety Planning Is Reshaping NYC Construction Projects
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HACKENSACK, NJ — Following a string of tragic train-related deaths, Hackensack officials are urging NJ Transit to conduct a full safety audit on the Pascack Valley Line and surrounding rail areas.
Continue reading Hackensack Demands NJ Transit Safety Audit After Multiple Train Deaths in 2025
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RIVER EDGE, NJ — A man was struck and killed by an NJ Transit train on Friday afternoon, August 15, prompting major service disruptions on the Pascack Valley Line, officials confirmed.
Continue reading Man Fatally Struck by NJ Transit Train in River Edge
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HACKENSACK , NJ — Train service on NJ Transit’s Pascack Valley Line has resumed after a tragic incident in Hackensack Thursday morning, in which a woman was fatally struck by a commuter train, officials confirmed.
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JERSEY CITY, NJ — Thirteen commuters were treated for smoke inhalation on Monday, August 4, after a fire ignited beneath a PATH train at Newport Station during the morning rush hour, officials confirmed.
Continue reading PATH Train Fire at Newport Station Leads to Evacuation and Service Delays
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NEW YORK, NY — Chaos and tragedy struck Midtown Manhattan on Monday when a gunman opened fire inside a high-rise office building at 345 Park Avenue, leaving five people dead, including an NYPD officer, and several others injured.
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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.
