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New York NY, The skyline of Midtown West is officially shifting. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has reached a “steel-in-the-ground” milestone for the ambitious Midtown Bus Terminal Replacement project, signaling the beginning of the end for the city’s most notorious eyesore.
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Newark NJ, Commuters in the Garden State have a few more reasons to look forward to their daily trek. NJ TRANSIT has officially unveiled a fresh lineup of food and beverage partners at three of its busiest hubs: Secaucus Junction, Newark Penn Station, and Maplewood Station.
The initiative isn’t just about grabbing a quick snack; it’s a strategic move to transform transit hubs into community destinations while padding the agency’s “non-farebox” revenue through The LAND Plan.
Continue reading Pretzels, Pizza, and Profits: How NJ TRANSIT is Transforming Your Daily Commute
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TRENTON, NJ – A high-ranking NJ Transit official who traded public trust for a “jet-set” lifestyle of overseas vacations and luxury travel has officially pleaded guilty to a massive, years-long theft ring.
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Ridgewood NJ, After more than eight years of unwavering service to the State of New Jersey, a beloved member of the NJ TRANSIT Police Department (NJTPD) is officially trading in his badge for a comfortable couch.
K9 Rudy, a standout explosive detection specialist, has officially retired. Alongside his dedicated partner, K9 Officer Mike Brown, Rudy has been a familiar and reassuring face for thousands of daily commuters throughout the NJ TRANSIT system.
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NORTH JERSEY — The “Hoboken Transfer” is finally coming to an end. After a month of logistical hurdles and diverted commutes, NJ Transit and Amtrak have confirmed that normal rail schedules will resume this weekend, marking a major milestone in the historic Portal North Bridge project.
Continue reading The Wait is Over: NJ Transit Returns to Direct NYC Service This Sunday
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New York NY, For nearly a century, the relationship between New York City’s City Hall and the Archdiocese of New York was a pillar of civic stability. Through wars, financial crises, and political shifts, every mayor since 1939 has made a point to show up for the installation of a new archbishop.
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Ridge3wood NJ, New Jersey commuters, take note: the long-awaited “Portal North Bridge” is entering its final stretch. Amtrak has begun a complex “cutover” process to transfer rail operations from the century-old, notoriously unreliable Portal Bridge to the brand-new, high-level span over the Hackensack River.
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Ridgewood NJ, Planning your commute between New Jersey and New York City just got a bit more complicated. Due to essential Amtrak work on the new Portal North Bridge, significant service changes are coming to NJ TRANSIT and PATH starting Tuesday, February 17, through Friday, March 13, 2026.
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New York NY, In a landmark move for regional transportation, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Board of Commissioners has officially approved Kathryn Garcia as the agency’s next Executive Director.
The appointment, confirmed on February 5, 2026, signals a new chapter for the bi-state agency as it embarks on a massive 10-year, multi-billion-dollar capital plan. Garcia, a veteran public servant known for her “get-it-done” reputation, will officially take the helm on Monday, February 9, 2026.
Continue reading Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Has A New Executive Director
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New York NY, New York City is grappling with a disturbing paradox. While the NYPD celebrates its “safest January on record” for gun violence, the city’s Jewish community is facing a historic surge in targeted violence.
According to new data released by the NYPD, antisemitic hate crimes surged 182% in January 2026—the very first month of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration.
Continue reading NYC Anti-Jewish Hate Crimes Skyrocket 182% During Mayor Mamdani’s First Month
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Jersey City NJ, The Hudson River has transformed into a jagged landscape of white and grey. While it looks like a winter wonderland from the shore, the reality beneath the surface is a logistical nightmare.
Continue reading U.S. Coast Guard has Officially Launches Intensive Icebreaking Operations
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New York NY, stop us if you’ve heard this one before: A new politician takes office, finds a massive budget hole, and decides the “innovative” solution is to squeeze the city’s top earners until they move to Florida.
Continue reading NYC’s New Mayor Wants to Tax the Rich: Is a Billionaire Exodus Next?
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Jersey City NJ, the “most urgent infrastructure project in America” is officially on life support. The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) has issued a staggering ultimatum: unless the federal government unfreezes funding, all construction on the Hudson Tunnel Project will grind to a halt on February 6, 2026.
Continue reading Gateway Gridlock: Will the Hudson Tunnel Project Go Dark on Feb. 6?
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Hoboken NJ, Commuters in New York and New Jersey are facing a logistical nightmare as “Arctic-level” ice buildup has effectively shut down water travel across the harbor. Following the record-breaking “Winter Storm Fern,” the Hudson and East Rivers have transformed into fields of floating ice, forcing NYC Ferry to suspend all services as of January 27, 2026.
Continue reading Arctic Blast 2026: NY and NJ Ferry Services Crippled by Massive Ice Floes
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Ridgewood NJ, the wait for a more reliable Northeast Corridor is almost over, but New Jersey commuters will have to endure one final “patience test” first.
Starting February 13, 2026, Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT will begin the critical “cutover” process to transfer rail service from the 114-year-old, failure-prone Portal Bridge to the brand-new Portal North Bridge. While this marks a historic milestone for the $1.5 billion Gateway Program, it comes with a catch: four weeks of significant service changes affecting nearly every rail line in the state.
