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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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STDs are on the rise among females in NYC

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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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NJ TRANSIT offers “Commuter Wear “

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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT customers can show their transit pride by visiting the new online “Transit Shoppe” and purchasing a wide range of NJ TRANSIT branded clothing, beverageware and more!  The store is easily accessible at njtransitshoppe.com.  This is a great way for New Jerseyans to show their support for their hometown transit system.  The merchandise also makes great gift ideas for that rail, bus or light rail enthusiast in your life.

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NJ Transit Police : Operation to Protect and Harden the System Underway

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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey Transit Police, along with our federal, state, and local partners, are engaged in a large-scale operation to harden the system. You may notice uniformed NJTPD officers operating along with Amtrak Police, Port Authority Police, New Jersey State Police, NJ Office of Homeland Security, and additional local agencies. Plain clothes officers are providing an overlapping layer of protection as well.⁣

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NJ TRANSIT ROLLS OUT AQUATRACK FOR FALL LEAF CLEANUP

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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT has begun utilizing two AquaTrack machines to clean and remove leaves from the rails throughout the fall season.

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Bergen County and the Main Line Outperform NJ Transit Systemwide On Time Performance Goal

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Ridgewood NJ , according to NJ Transit the systemwide rail on time performance is 91.5% , with the goal of 94.7% .The two train lines that service the Ridgewood train station , the Bergen County and the Main Line have an impressive overall on time performance of 96.5%. The Pascack Valley line that services other parts of the county had an on time performance of 94.6% .

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After Two Years of Inaction, Governor Murphy Finally Heeding Call to Address New York’s Tax War on New Jersey Workers

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Ridgewood NJ, Senate Republican Leader Steven Oroho responded to Governor Phil Murphy’s announcement of a legislative package to address New York’s unjust taxation of New Jersey workers more than two years after Republicans first called on him to act.

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Congestion Pricing is Coming to New York City With Disastrous Implications

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New York NY, congestion pricing is coming to New York City . After 9 years of failed leadership and a botch COVID response, suffering from an onslaught of “remote work ” options, an extremely high cost of living and insane taxes this may be the final nail in the coffin .

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Rail service in and out of Penn Station New York is subject to up to 20-minute delays

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Ridgewood NJ, Rail service in and out of Penn Station New York is subject to up to 20-minute delays following earlier Amtrak Portal Bridge being stuck in the open position. NJ TRANSIT rail tickets and passes continue to be cross-honored by NJ TRANSIT bus and private carriers and PATH at Newark Penn, Hoboken and 33rd St-NY.

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Transportation: What Changes Can We Expect In The Future of NYC?

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The police department reported 269 fatalities in 2020 and 288 in 2021, making it the deadliest period in at least ten years. More than 2,000 individuals, or 250 on average per year, have been killed in car crashes since de Blasio entered office in 2014.

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