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Recycling Plant Fire in Jersey City Shuts Down Hudson-Bergen Light Rail and Creates Major Smoke condition on NJ Turnpike

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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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Wednesday Northeast Corridor Service was Suspended in Both Directions Between Trenton and Penn Station New York Due to a Brush Fire

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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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Catholic Cardinals Agree on “corned beef” dispensation for St. Patrick’s Day

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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.

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NJ Transit Police seek the public’s assistance with identifying a man wanted for a stabbing incident on NJ Transit Bus

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Newark NJ, the New Jersey Transit Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance with identifying a man wanted for a stabbing incident (aggravated assault). ⁣

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UK Study Revealed that the Four-day Workweek could be the Key to Success for Businesses and their Employees

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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.

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New York City Confronts Remote Work Trend

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New York NY,  according to a new Bloomberg News study, the shift to remote work in Manhattan means the island’s office workers are spending about $12 billion less every year than they did before the pandemic.

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Bill Looks to Bring Clarity to E-ZPass Toll Discounts

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Trenton NJ, the Assembly transportation committee on Thursday released a bill that would bring clarity to E–ZPass toll discounts.

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Tolls are going up on the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway , Monday!

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Ridgewood NJ, tolls are going up on Monday and reminded me of this toll sign from 1802 that’s in our collections. The inventory card notes it’s from the “Bergen Turnpike – Gate 5” and that it was discontinued in 1915. Received from the Board of Freeholders, 31-1/2” H, 25-1/2” W. “Excursions Rate” appears to be painted over and those carrying a heavy load w/2 horses pay more like trucks do today.

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NJ TRANSIT OFFERS EXTRA SERVICE AND SAVINGS FOR THE HOLIDAYS

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Two Children 11 years and under Ride for Free through January 3rd; Holiday Promotions: Buy One, Get One Free and Discounts to NYC, Philadelphia and Atlantic City

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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT is offering extra service this holiday season. Customers will have more travel options and flexibility for attending special events, family gatherings and other festivities.

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Shades of Bernie Goetz : NJ Transit Bus Driver Allegedly Shoots Attackers

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Jersey City NJ, a NJ Transit bus driver was arrested after allegedly shooting and critically injuring a teenager after an altercation in Jersey City on Saturday night. According to Jersey City spokeswoman Kimberly Wallace-Scalcione the driver Charles Fieros, 48, of Staten Island, was “outside the bus when he retrieved an illegal handgun and shot at the group of males who had allegedly (attacked and) assaulted him,”. The weapon recovered by Jersey City police came back as stolen.

Videos circulating on the internet show the driver being attacked  trampled and stamped on by a gang of teens in Jersey City .

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New Jersey Transit Police Officers and Travelers Combined Efforts to Save a Commuter’s life

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Secaucus NJ,  New Jersey Transit Police officers and travelers combined efforts to save a commuter’s life recently. In November, Officer Yahm was notified of a possible stroke victim on a train at Secaucus Junction. There, he located an unresponsive commuter on a waiting train. A fellow traveler was administering chest compressions.⁣

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NJ Transit Explores “equitable transit oriented development” along Proposed 9 mile Extension of Hudson-Bergen Light Rail

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Englewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT has been awarded a $592,000 grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to study equitable transit oriented development (TOD) along the proposed nine-mile extension of the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail (HBLR) into Bergen County.  The comprehensive plan will build on efforts to establish neighborhoods and employment centers along the corridor and provide a framework for coordinated actions, creating a blueprint for success for all stakeholders.  The extension of the HBLR into Bergen County, known as the Northern Branch, will further NJ TRANSIT’s 10-Year Strategic Plan goals of powering a stronger and fairer economy and promoting a more sustainable future.

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Rapid Test NYC Offers Fastest STD Test in Tri-State Area

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Ridgewood NJ, Rapid Test NYC offers the fastest STD tests and results in the tri-state area. With a turnaround time of just 30 minutes, our new service is designed to get accurate results to patients as quickly as possible.

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Congressman Van Drew Outraged Over Massive Toll Increases on the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway

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Ridgewood NJ,  Congressman Van Drew expressed his outrage with the decision by Governor Murphy to approve the increase in tolls on the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway for the third year in a row.

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Another Massive Increase Coming for New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway Tolls

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Ridgewood NJ, its going to cost you more to flee the Garden State .After back-to-back toll rate increases on the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway since September 2020 ,another toll hike starting in 2023 is right around the corner.

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