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Paramus NJ, New Jersey residents are bracing for the possibility of congestion pricing hitting their roadways, as Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop, a Democrat running for governor, pushes the controversial policy. Fulop’s plan, which includes tolling key highways like Route 17, Interstate 287, and US 9W, has ignited fierce debate about affordability, environmental benefits, and economic impact in the Garden State.
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Trenton NJ, authorities may have disrupted a potential terrorist plot on Friday when New Jersey Transit Police arrested a man aboard an Amtrak train at the Trenton Transit Center. The suspect was found carrying three handguns and two rifles, marking the culmination of a day filled with strategic investigative work by law enforcement.
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Fort Lee NJ, as of Sunday, New York City’s congestion pricing program is officially in effect, impacting drivers entering Manhattan’s Central Business District. Here’s a breakdown of how the toll works, the costs involved, and what it means for New Jersey residents.
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The NJDOT say this section I-80 eastbound in Wharton should be open by 9 o’clock this morning, depending on the weather. But these emergency sinkhole repairs because of an abandoned mineshaft look pretty close to complete!
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Wharton NJ, after days of round-the-clock work through challenging weather conditions, I-80 eastbound in Wharton, Morris County, is expected to reopen on Monday, December 30, as emergency sinkhole repairs near completion. The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has confirmed that paving, restriping, and guiderail installation are the final steps before the roadway is deemed safe for travel.
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Wharton NJ, The sinkhole, caused by the collapse of an abandoned iron mineshaft, appeared on the shoulder of Route 80 early Thursday morning. NJDOT reports that the affected area was stabilized, and excavation work began Thursday night. However, progress may be delayed due to freezing rain in the weekend forecast.
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Ridgewood Nj, Navigating the Garden State’s transportation system is often a challenge — expensive, frustrating, and sometimes maddening. This past year brought battles over congestion pricing, ongoing issues at NJ Transit, and rising tolls. Unfortunately, 2025 is shaping up to continue these trends, though with some major infrastructure improvements on the horizon.
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Ridgewood NJ, Governor Phil Murphy announced that Kris Kolluri will serve as the next President and CEO of NJ TRANSIT following the resignation of Kevin Corbett, who will continue to serve in the position until January 15th, 2025. The NJ TRANSIT Board of Directors unanimously voted to confirm the Governor’s nomination during Wednesday’s Board meeting.
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New York NY, a 26-year-old man with ties to Maryland and Hawaii has been arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in connection with the ongoing investigation into last week’s shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. While not formally charged in the shooting, Luigi Mangione has been described by the New York City Police Department as a “person of interest.”
Continue reading Person of Interest in UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting Arrested in Altoona, Pa.
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Ridgewood NJ, NJ Transit President and CEO Kevin Corbett has announced his resignation, effective January 15, 2025, after a seven-year tenure marked by both transformative projects and intense criticism. Governor Phil Murphy shared the news on Monday, citing Corbett’s plans to transition into a career in academia while remaining active in public transit advocacy.
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The words “deny,” “defend” and “depose” were found on shell casings from the shooting scene
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New York NY, in a shocking crime that has drawn national attention, UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot in midtown Manhattan on Wednesday morning. The NYPD is actively investigating the targeted killing and has released surveillance photos of a person wanted for questioning in connection with the incident.
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New York NY, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey today received final and complete approval from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the city of New York to move forward on the project to replace the aging Midtown Bus Terminal with a world-class facility. Each entity conducted its own separate and thorough review of the proposed project.
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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey drivers will soon see a small increase at the pump. Beginning January 1, the state’s gasoline tax will rise by 2.6 cents per gallon, part of an effort to fund the Transportation Trust Fund (TTF) ie… the Transportation Slush Fund . The announcement, made by the Department of the Treasury, formalizes a plan set in motion by legislation passed in March.
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Hoboken NJ, The NJ TRANSIT Board of Directors has approved a contract for a new operator of the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail (HBLR) system. The contract was awarded to ACI-Herzog JV which will become the second operator since the HBLR began operating in 2000. The contract includes operation of the light rail system and the maintenance of the light rail vehicles, infrastructure and the right-of-way.
Continue reading NJ TRANSIT Approves New Operator of the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail (HBLR) System
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New York NY, a new congestion pricing toll is set to impact drivers coming into Manhattan from New Jersey through the Lincoln and Holland Tunnels. Though these tunnels are already tolled by the Port Authority, New York’s plan would add an additional fee aimed at reducing traffic congestion in lower Manhattan while raising funds for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).
Continue reading It’s Back: Congestion Pricing Plan in NYC Moves Forward
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Ridgewood NJ, three weeks after New Jersey’s congressional delegation met with NJ Transit CEO Kevin Corbett and Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner, the state Assembly’s Transportation Committee heard the same dismissive assurances: that NJ Transit’s problems aren’t as severe as they seem.
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