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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT is kicking off the Labor Day weekend with “early getaway” rail and bus service on Friday, September 1 for the benefit of customers leaving work early for the last long weekend of the summer. To help speed the getaway, customers are encouraged to enjoy the convenience of purchasing tickets through the NJ TRANSIT mobile app.
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NEWARK, NJ – Calling all rail history lovers! NJ TRANSIT is planning a fun-filled historic rail weekend September 30 – October 1. To kick off the events, NJ TRANSIT and The United Railroad Historical Society of NJ are partnering to operate a special excursion train titled the “40th Anniversary Express” in honor of NJ TRANSIT Rail Operations’ 40th year of public service. Riders can purchase a ticket to travel down memory lane on the Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast Lines in a special train with historic and conventional equipment, recreate the “South Amboy engine change” and ride the Bay Head loop track in a unique railroad experience. Then, on October 1, all members of the public are invited to historic Hoboken Terminal for a special display of NJ TRANSIT’s heritage decorated locomotives.
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Fort Lee NJ, Governor Phil Murphy today announced the filing of a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to block the ill-conceived ( NJ does not get any of the money) congestion pricing plan put forward by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and New York City and State agencies. In the suit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, the State of New Jersey argues that the USDOT and the FHWA violated the National Environmental Protection Act, which requires a full environmental impact review for projects of this projected impact and scope, as well as the Clean Air Act.
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Continue reading Missing at Risk Man Found Safe by New Jersey Transit Police
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Clifton NJ, a pedestrian was struck and killed by a NJ Transit train Wednesday morning in Passaic County, according to NJ Transit officials .
Continue reading Pedestrian Fatally Struck by NJ Transit Main Line Train Midday Wednesday in Clifton
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New York NY, yes you heard us right. In a true turn of irony New York City has sued Hyundai Motor (OTCPK:HYMTF) and Kia (OTCPK:KIMTF), alleging that the South Korean automakers were negligent and created a public nuisance by manufacturing vehicles “dangerously susceptible” to theft. Geez and we thought that was a product of bail reform and sanctuary state status?
Continue reading New York City Decides Its the Cars Fault for Being Stolen
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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT is honoring the brave men and women who are serving in the United States Armed Forces with complimentary rides throughout the system during Fleet Week 2023. Today through May 30, active-duty and reserve members of the military and National Guard ride for free on NJ TRANSIT while in uniform or by displaying a Military ID. For more information, please visit njtransit.com/fleet.
Continue reading NJ TRANSIT SALUTES MILITARY WITH COMPLIMENTARY RIDES DURING NYC FLEET WEEK
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New York NY, Knightscope, Inc. (Nasdaq: KSCP) a leading developer of autonomous security robots and blue light emergency communication systems, today announced that the City of New York Police Department (“NYPD”) signed a pilot contract for Knightscope’s K5 robot to begin patrolling in a Manhattan subway station this summer.
Continue reading 5 Suspect Charged in Venmo and Zelle scams on NJ TRANSIT property
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Jersey City NJ, a fire that started in a commercial area on Tuesday sparked several brush fires nearby. The blaze impacted the evening rush hour commute. The fire started Tuesday afternoon at Reliable Paper Recycling, located at 1 Caven Point Ave. It is considered one of the largest paper recycling plants in the tri-state area. The fire sent thick, black smoke into the air that could be seen for miles. Large flames were also seen coming off the blocks of recycled paper.
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Edison NJ, yesterday Northeast Corridor Line rail service was suspended in both directions between Trenton and Penn Station New York due to fire department activity near Edison. (Brush fire). NJ Transit Police Officers are on scene and assisting.
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New York NY, St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Friday this year, and in observance of Lent 2023, Catholics are required to abstain from eating meat ,including the traditional holiday favorite of corned beef and cabbage.
Continue reading Catholic Cardinals Agree on “corned beef” dispensation for St. Patrick’s Day
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Ridgewood NJ, an ongoing study conducted on 61 companies in the UK has revealed that the four-day workweek could be the key to success for businesses and their employees. 46% of the companies said productivity remained the same, 34% reported a slight improvement, and 15% reported a significant improvement. Employees reported higher levels of well-being and there was a significant drop in employee turnover. While many employees felt that they had to work faster, most did not feel a significant increase in workload. 56 of the 61 companies are continuing to implement the four-day workweek.
