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New York New York , bad news for New York City commuters: MTA officials have confirmed that subway and bus fares will increase to $3 starting January 4, 2026.
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NEW YORK, NY — In a tragedy that has shaken the financial and philanthropic communities, Wesley LePatner, a senior executive at Blackstone, was among four people killed during a mass shooting at 345 Park Avenue in Manhattan on Monday, July 29. The shooter, identified as Shane Tamura, 27, of Las Vegas, opened fire inside the midtown office building before taking his own life.
Continue reading Tragic NYC Office Shooting Claims Life of Blackstone Executive Wesley LePatner
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – A key pedestrian staircase at the Ridgewood Train Station, providing access from East Ridgewood Avenue to the tunnel beneath NJ Transit’s Bergen/Main Line tracks, has been closed since May 14, 2024, following a dramatic crash involving an Infiniti SUV.
Continue reading Ridgewood Train Station Pedestrian Staircase Repair to Move Forward
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Ridgewood NJ, with congested highways and the daily toll of commuting, roadway safety is an ongoing concern in the Garden State. Now, a cutting-edge technology firm is offering a game-changing, AI-powered solution to help New Jersey improve traffic flow and reduce accidents.
Continue reading Could AI Make New Jersey Roadways Safer? Rekor Systems Thinks So
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TRENTON, NJ — in a significant leadership change on the Gateway Development Commission, Governor Phil Murphy has replaced Janine Bauer, a long-serving member and transportation attorney, with Victor Herlinsky Jr., an attorney and political insider with experience in regional governance.
Continue reading Governor Phil Murphy Removes Gateway Commissioner Who Asked Too Many Questions
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WOOD-RIDGE, NJ — Once the site of a 138-acre aircraft engine assembly plant owned by Curtiss-Wright Corp, the land now surrounding the Wesmont Train Station has been transformed into one of Bergen County’s most ambitious redevelopment success stories. With state funding totaling $47.5 million, a new NJ Transit stop, and thriving residential, recreational, and educational amenities, the borough of Wood-Ridge has reinvented itself—though not without controversy.
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Ridgewood NJ, In a decisive vote on June 10, members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) approved a new labor contract with NJ Transit, ending years of stalled negotiations and bringing wage increases for nearly 450 rail engineers.
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Newark NJ, Newark Broad Street Station has seen a lot since its grand debut in 1903 — commuters, conductors, construction delays, and coffee-fueled sprints to catch the 8:15. But on the morning of June 3rd, the historic station welcomed a very special guest who clearly didn’t read the transit schedule… or species rules.
Continue reading Oh Deer! A Wild Commuter Visits Newark Broad Street Station
After years of remote work, evolving norms, and the occasional Zoom call in pajama pants, one question still has workers stumped: What on earth do I wear to the office now?
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Ridgewood NJ, the pandemic threw office dress codes into a blender. Pajamas became business casual. Athleisure invaded our Zoom squares. And as people returned to physical workspaces, fashion got murky. Today, navigating what’s “appropriate” office attire feels like a full-time job itself.
Continue reading What to Wear to Work in 2025? Here’s the Real Office Dress Code Decoder
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New York NY, the long-awaited transformation of Manhattan’s outdated Midtown Bus Terminal is officially underway. New York Governor Kathy Hochul, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey broke ground on the Dyer Avenue deck-overs, marking the first phase of a $10 billion project that will redefine the future of regional transportation and urban space.
Continue reading Groundbreaking Begins for $10B Midtown Bus Terminal Revamp – Green Space
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Hackensack NJ, New Jersey Transit train on the Pascack Valley Line struck and killed a man near the Clinton Place crossing in Hackensack on the morning of May 22, according to NJ Transit officials.
Continue reading NJ Transit Train Fatally Strikes Man in Hackensack Near Clinton Place Crossing
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Wharton NJ, after months of delays, detours, and traffic headaches, drivers and local businesses near I-80 in Wharton are finally getting a break. The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) announced that two eastbound lanes of I-80 are expected to reopen Wednesday night, weather permitting. The reopening comes after extensive closures caused by multiple sinkholes, which began forming over the winter.
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BROOKLYN NY , a tragic incident occurred Saturday night when the Mexican Navy’s tall ship Cuauhtémoc collided with the Brooklyn Bridge, resulting in two confirmed deaths and 22 injuries, according to Mexican officials.
Continue reading Mexican Navy Ship Collides with Brooklyn Bridge: 2 Dead, 22 Injured
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Ridgewood NJ, The locomotive engineers of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers (BLET) have voted to strike, which means the complete suspension of NJ TRANSIT rail service, including Metro-North west of Hudson service.
Continue reading STRIKE: NJ TRANSIT Rail Service is Currently Suspended
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Hackensack NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity & Accountability (OPIA) today announced the filing of criminal charges against a NJ Transit employee who allegedly engaged in a years-long scheme to sell phones purchased with NJ Transit funds for personal profit, unlawfully earning hundreds of thousands of dollars.
