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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Paterson NJ, Authorities are actively investigating the death of a man found on the NJ Transit tracks in Paterson on the evening of Friday, April 18.
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New York NY , the Trump administration has announced a major shift in the leadership of the long-awaited reconstruction of New York’s Penn Station — handing over full control to Amtrak and the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), effectively sidelining the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), which had been leading the project for years.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Van Neste Square bus station has been removed as part of an ongoing effort to enhance the downtown area. The Village Council, in collaboration with the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) and the Central Business District Advisory Committee, is working to select a permanent replacement that aligns with Ridgewood’s historic charm.
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Bayonne NJ, the controversial $10.7 billion New Jersey Turnpike expansion project has taken another major step forward, despite ongoing debates between supporters and opponents. The ambitious plan aims to rebuild an 8.1-mile stretch of the I-78 Turnpike extension, doubling lanes across the Newark Bay between Bayonne and Jersey City to the Holland Tunnel. The project also includes reconstructing and widening the Newark Bay Bridge.
Continue reading New Jersey Turnpike Expansion: Boon or Boondoggle?
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Hoboken NJ , NJ TRANSIT announced that construction has begun on an interim bus terminal near Hoboken Terminal, ushering in the next phase of the Hoboken Connect mixed-use project that will dramatically transform the historic waterfront area into a vibrant space for customers and the public. The interim bus terminal is expected to be completed this summer and will allow for the rehabilitation of the current bus terminal.
Continue reading Hoboken Approves NJ Transit-LCOR Bus Terminal Redevelopment Project
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Newark NJ, Nearly 500 cases of measles reported across 20 states, per CDC. As of Friday, the measles outbreak in Texas had infected 400 people, while four other states are also experiencing outbreaks. The outbreaks—defined as three or more cases—include New Mexico, Kansas, Ohio, and Oklahoma. In total, the US has 483 confirmed measles cases, with 157 cases in children under the age of 5 and 204 in those between the ages of 5 and 19 .
New Jersey health officials are warning Amtrak riders of a potential measles exposure after an infected passenger traveled through six New Jersey stations last week. Those who were on Amtrak Northeast Regional Train 175 on March 19 between 7:30 p.m. and 1:30 a.m. should seek medical advice and monitor for symptoms.
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