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Posted on October 22, 2019October 21, 2019 by James — 9 Comments

Reader asks why cameras at the construction sites but none at the Ridgewood Bus Station

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“Tell us something someone installed cameras at the construction sites like we really going to sit on our asses and watch these ugly oversized condos being built in our CBD please stop the Storytelling. It’s amazing who is paying to have these cameras installed and maintained, but yet there’s no surveillance at the bus station and train tunnel. And at these locations on a daily basis we have individuals selling drugs, urinating all over the place, and pooping on the walls the handrails totally disgusting. What a bunch of animals. Maybe we should go back how was 30 years ago lock the damn bus station at 12 o’clock midnight and lock the gates at the train station. Period.

Posted on October 20, 2019October 19, 2019 by James — 13 Comments

Reader suggests a camera at the bus station

” How about putting a camera at the bus station. And then we could find out who’s peeing and pooping all over the place. At times we can’t even go inside the building because it’s such a mess. Disgusting. What a shame. This is not the slums. And even if it was so it’s still not acceptable. This is an embarrassment to the village. The bus station is the biggest dirtiest site in the village. The mayor and council need to Restore the site. “

Posted on October 17, 2019October 17, 2019 by James — 2 Comments

Women Sits in Acid on NJ Transit Ridgewood Local Bus

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Ridgewood NJ, according to Lodi Police a New Jersey Transit passenger suffered a leg injury when she inadvertently sat in sulfuric acid after boarding a bus in Lodi on Sunday afternoon. The No. 164 bus departs the Ridgewood bus station daily.

The 69-year-old New York woman got on the No. 164 bus around 2:20 p.m. at the intersection of Essex Street and Maywood Avenue, sat down and immediately felt a burning sensation on her leg.
Police and the Bergen County Hazmat team were dispatched to the site, clearing the passengers off the bus. The woman was treated and released from an area hospital.

Another bus was sent to pick up the passengers, and no one else was hurt. NJ Transit described the substance as a liquid. Authorities are investigating to determine exactly what the woman sat on and how it got there.

The No. 164 bus travels between Midland Park, Ridgewood on a local route to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York.

Posted on October 14, 2019October 15, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

NY WATERWAY PROVIDES EASY WAY TO DISCOVER NEW YORK THIS COLUMBUS DAY

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Hoboken NJ, NY Waterway ferries offer the only traffic-free and hassle-free way to voyage to the Columbus Day Parade, the largest Italian-American celebration of the year, which will march up Fifth Avenue on October 14.

The Columbus Day parade attracts a million spectators and 35,000 marchers each year. Marching school bands, professional musicians, and traditional folk groups will perform from 44^th Street to 72^nd Street.

Posted on October 12, 2019October 12, 2019 by James — 1 Comment

Newark Man Convicted of Drug Trafficking by train between Newark Penn Station and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

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NEWARK NJ, A Newark man today admitted possessing heroin that was seized from him at Newark Penn Station, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.

Jeremy Lorenzo, 30, of Newark, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Kevin McNulty to one count of possession with intent to distribute more than 200 grams of heroin.

Posted on October 10, 2019October 10, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

NJ State Police Lowered with Rope to Rescue Man and Dog off Cliff

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Fredon Township NJ, A New Jersey State Trooper was lowered by rope to rescue a hiker and his dog after they became lost on a trail in a wooded area off of Yellow Frame Road in Fredon Township, Sussex County.

On Monday, October 7, at 7:44 p.m., troopers from Sussex Station were dispatched to the area after the victim called 9-1-1 to report that he had gotten lost while hiking on the “Yellow Trail” and became trapped on a steep incline at the bottom of a cliff where he was holding onto a tree to keep from falling.

Posted on October 10, 2019October 10, 2019 by James — 1 Comment

NJ Transit Police Pick Up Murder Suspect at Newark Penn Station

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Newark NJ, NJ Transit Police locate a suspect wanted for attempted murder/armed robbery.

A suspect facing charges for attempted murder and more who was wanted by Harrison Police was located by New Jersey Transit Police Officers. On Monday, October 7th, Officer Hector Martinez spotted the suspect entering Newark Penn Station and together with Officer Alexander Maillard, quickly stopped and detained him pending the arrival of Harrison Police and the FBI. The suspect was subsequently taken into custody and charged by Harrison Police.

Posted on October 10, 2019October 10, 2019 by James — 2 Comments

NJ TRANSIT EXPLORES THE FUTURE OF SELF-DRIVING VEHICLES

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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT presented local municipalities and community-based transportation groups with their first glimpse at autonomous, self-driving shuttles at the NJ Council on Special Transportation (COST) Expo in Edison. NJ TRANSIT hopes to test the self-driving shuttles as part of a highly innovative pilot program that fills the gap on first and last-mile transit options.

Posted on October 2, 2019October 1, 2019 by James — 2 Comments

The New York Times recently labeled one train line operated by NJT the “very worst commuter train in America.”

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Ridgewood NJ, Senate President Steve Sweeney announced today the creation of the Senate Select Committee on New Jersey Transit to investigate the reasons for NJ Transit’s continued failures and to develop an action plan to turn around the embattled agency.

Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean (R-21), Senator Kip Bateman (R-16), and Senator Kristin Corrado (R-40) will serve on the newly formed Senate Select Committee on New Jersey Transit to investigate the continuing failures of the troubled commuter rail agency and develop an action plan to improve service.

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Sens. Tom Kean, Kip Bateman, and Kristin Corrado will serve on the newly formed Senate Select Committee on New Jersey Transit to investigate the continuing failures of the troubled commuter rail agency and develop an action plan to improve service. (SenateNJ.com)

“New Jersey Transit’s continuing struggles during the Murphy Administration have left commuters with unacceptably poor service,” said Kean. “Senate Republicans are committed to working to develop solutions to give rail-riding New Jerseyans the reliability they need and deserve every single day.”

The New York Times recently labeled one train line operated by NJT the “very worst commuter train in America.”

Posted on September 30, 2019September 29, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

NJ TRANSIT CALLS FOR APPLICATIONS TO NEW CUSTOMER ADVISORY BOARD

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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT today announced an open application process for its new Customer Advisory Board (CAB), a diverse group of regular customers of NJ TRANSIT’s statewide transit system. The new CAB was planned and will be supported by Stewart Mader, NJ TRANSIT’s Customer Advocate & Chief Customer Experience Officer.

Posted on September 27, 2019September 27, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Port Authority Approves Massive Toll Increases

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Ridgewood NJ, in what the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey calls “Inflation-based increases” and claiming they are required to fund highest levels of investment in its history and operations of Port Authority’s vital transportation assets;

Posted on September 23, 2019September 23, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Second Pascack Valley Line Train Accident in a Week Leaves One Man Dead

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River Edge NJ, for the second time in less than a week a NJ Transit Pascack Valley line train was involved in an accident at or near the New Bridge Landing stop.

On Sunday 26-year-old New Milford man was struck and killed by a commuter train in River Edge.

Posted on September 19, 2019September 19, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

UPDATE: Father and son seriously Injured when a New Jersey Transit train collided with the car near New Bridge Landing

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River Edge NJ, A father and son were seriously injured when a New Jersey Transit train collided with the car they were in near New Bridge Landing Thursday morning, police said.

The 1610 train, which was scheduled to arrive in Hoboken from Spring Valley collided with the car at about 7:30 a.m., said Jim Smith, a spokesperson for NJ Transit. Pascack Valley Line service is suspended in both directions, Smith said.

The father and son suffered significant but non-life-threatening injuries and were trapped in their car, Smith said. The two were seen being put into an ambulance on stretchers and were sent to a local area hospital, said Lt. Mike Wallace. They were both conscious at the time of police response, he said.

Posted on September 17, 2019September 16, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

NJ TRANSIT GETS BACK TO SCHOOL WITH SAFETY EDUCATION

Safety Education Program Highlights the Need for Safe Behavior around Trains, Buses and Light Rail

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Ridgewood NJ, As New Jersey schools get back in session this week, NJ TRANSIT is highlighting its Safety Education Program. Schools are encouraged to request the free SAFETY RULES! presentation to educate students on the need for safe behavior and caution around trains, buses and light rail vehicles. More information is available at njtransit.com/safety.

Posted on September 4, 2019September 3, 2019 by James — 1 Comment

Eminent Domain Abuse Forum Held in Hoboken

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Hoboken NJ, this could be the next trick in the forced over development /high density housing battle in Bergen County.

The Pulse with Peter B., northern New Jersey’s premier cable access show, hosted a forum on eminent domain abuse in Hudson County on Wednesday night, August 28^th, in Our Lady of Grace School. The forum highlighted the Center St neighborhood of Jersey City and the NY Waterway ferry company marina property in Hoboken as examples of local government abuse of eminent domain powers to harm communities and help special interests. Forum panelists included Hudson County community advocates Natalia Ioffe, Mary Ondrejka, and Joshua Sotomayor Einstein. The forum was moderated by show host Peter Biancamano.

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