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NJ Transit Engineers Strike Averted

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Ridgewood NJ, President Joe Biden signed an Executive Order creating a Presidential Emergency Board to help resolve an ongoing dispute between the New Jersey Transit Rail and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET). The appointment of the Board is required under the Railway Labor Act because a party to the dispute has requested a Board.

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NJ Transit Heat-related Issues Have Been Resolved Regular Weekday Schedules will be in Effect Monday

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Ridgewood NJ, the recent heat-related issues affecting NJ Transit rail equipment has been resolved. Regular weekend schedules took effect beginning Saturday, July 20, 2024 and Regular weekday schedules will be in effect beginning Monday, July 22, 2024.

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Stolen dog reunited with family following efforts by undercover New Jersey Transit Police

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Jersey City NJ, recently, New Jersey Transit Police Officers from the Anti-Crime Unit helped to bring ELI, a stolen French Bulldog, home to his rightful owner. Earlier this spring, ELI was stolen from the Danforth Avenue Station on the HBLR. He was ultimately taken across state lines. ⁣

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Meadowlands NJ Transit Bus Garage in Secaucus Gets EV Update

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Secaucus NJ, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced today that it has awarded a $99.5 million grant to NJ TRANSIT to modernize the 31-year-old Meadowlands Bus Garage in Secaucus to accommodate electric buses, consistent with the agency’s Zero-Emission Bus Transition Plan. Highlights include installing charging equipment and constructing shelter and maintenance facilities.

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Exciting News: Boxcar to Open at Ridgewood Train Station!

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Ridgewood N J, great news for commuters and coffee lovers in Ridgewood! Village Manager Keith Kazmark has announced that Boxcar will soon be opening at the Ridgewood Train Station, offering delicious coffee and convenient grab-and-go breakfast options.

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NJ Transit Engineers Headed Toward Strike as Mediation Ends Without Resolution

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Ridgewood NJ, after more than four years of negotiations, the National Mediation Board has ended talks between NJ Transit and the union representing its engineers without a resolution. This move sets the stage for a potential strike, though federal laws could delay any labor action for several months.

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After Fare Hike and Tax Increase It’s Time for Accountability from NJ Transit

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East Rutherford NJ, in light of fare hikes set for July 1 and a planned corporate transit fee to be added to the state budget this week that collectively add billions to NJ Transit’s budget, Assemblyman Michael Inganamort expressed concerns over the agency’s inability to ensure timely train operations.

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Tentative Tax Agreement Reached to Fund NJ Transit

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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey has reached a tentative agreement with its most profitable companies to temporarily increase taxes in order to fund NJ Transit. Under this plan, the 600 corporations in the state that earn at least $10 million annually will pay a 2.5% tax on all earnings for the next five years.

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New Jersey Transit Police Apprehend Man Wanted for Parole Violation Regarding the Sexual Assault

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Newark NJ, New Jersey Transit Police apprehend man wanted for violating parole regarding the sexual assault of a juvenile.

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Illegal Immigrant Buses Arrive in Secaucus, Head to NYC by Train

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Secaucus NJ, on Saturday, four buses carrying migrants arrived at the Secaucus train station, with passengers subsequently taking trains into New York City, as reported by Secaucus Mayor Michael Gonnelli.

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Landmark Legal Cases: Trump and Hong Kong Activists Convicted

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Trump Found Guilty on 34 Counts in Hush-Money Case

New York NY, in a historic verdict, a New York jury found former President Donald Trump guilty of all 34 counts related to falsifying business records in the hush-money trial against him. This decision marks Trump as the first former US president to be convicted of a crime.

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New York City Prepares for Congestion Pricing: Police Crack Down on License Plate Covers

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New York NY, as congestion pricing is set to begin in New York City on June 30, law enforcement is facing a new challenge: the proliferation of. Drivers are finding innovative ways to hide their plates, complicating efforts to enforce the new toll system.

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NJ Transit Summer Discount Packages Include Beach Excursions, Buy One, Get One and More

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Ridgewood NJ, whether you’re headed to the beach, or any of New Jersey’s great summer destinations, you can take advantage of NJ TRANSIT’s exceptional promotional discounts beginning today, May 22, and running throughout the summer. Both new and returning customers can save on summer travel by using various promotional codes in the NJ TRANSIT mobile app, including beach excursion fare discounts for low-cost, round-trip weekday tickets to some of New Jersey’s most popular shore destinations. Details for all promotions can be found at www.njtransit.com/summer. In addition, Memorial Day weekend will have early getaway service and additional Jersey Shore shuttle train service to kick off the summer season!

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