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HOBOKEN, NJ — What’s supposed to be a transformational redevelopment of Hoboken Terminal has instead turned into a nightmare commute for many residents. Confusing signs, endless detours, and hazardous walkways have left locals navigating a dangerous maze just to reach Washington Street.
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HOBOKEN, NJ – The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced that the Hoboken PATH station will be closed from 11:59 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, through 5 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, for urgent repairs to its interlocking and track system. The closure comes as crews work to fix mechanical failures that have disrupted service in recent weeks.
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New York City has officially given Waymo, the self-driving taxi firm owned by Google’s parent company Alphabet, the go-ahead to begin testing its autonomous vehicles on some of the busiest streets in America.
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Jersey City NJ, – State health officials are urging caution after confirming that a Hudson County resident infected with measles may have exposed riders on NJ Transit’s Hudson-Bergen Light Rail and PATH trains earlier this month.
Detours in place August 4–8 for NJDOT drainage pipe replacement project
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BERGEN COUNTY, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has announced that two critical ramps connecting Route 17 northbound and Route 3 westbound will be closed this week for vital drainage upgrades in Lyndhurst and Rutherford.
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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.
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