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New York NY, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has suggested an innovative solution to the city’s ongoing lifeguard shortage: hiring (illegal)immigrants. “They’re excellent swimmers,” he stated during a City Hall briefing on Tuesday.
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Garfield NJ, this morning, NJ Transit confirmed that a pedestrian was struck by a train. According to NJ Transit, the incident occurred when a train not in service, being relocated along the Bergen County Line, collided with a pedestrian just west of Plauderville Station at 5:33 a.m.
Continue reading Person struck, injured by NJ Transit train near Plauderville Station in Garfield
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New York NY, it was just another ordinary morning for Daniel Salvatore, a 66-year-old carpenter commuting from New Jersey to New York City, until his routine was shattered by a sudden and unprovoked attack at the Port Authority Bus Terminal on Monday morning.
Continue reading NJ Commuter Survives Terrifying Stabbing Incident at Port Authority Bus Terminal
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New York NY, New York, renowned as the millionaire capital of the world, is witnessing a trend of affluent individuals migrating to low-tax havens like Florida and Texas in pursuit of wealth preservation. In response, the state’s tax department has turned to innovative solutions, employing AI-generated letters to address tax compliance issues among this demographic.
Continue reading New York Using AI Technology to Hunt Down Wealthy Remote Workers
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Fair Lawn NJ, NJ Transit Police and Fair Lawn Police responded to an early Monday morning, 04/15, report of a dead body lying on the Suffern/Port Jervis bound train tracks at Radburn Station, 21-01 Fair Lawn Avenue, Fair Lawn.
Continue reading Body Discovered on NJ Transit tracks near Radburn Station in Fair Lawn
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Franklin Lakes NJ, Assemblymen Christopher DePhillips and Al Barlas announced Thursday that the state is awarding more than $1 million in grants to Franklin Lakes Borough, Cedar Grove and Ridgewood to fund transportation projects.
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New York NY, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced the publication by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) of the draft environmental impact statement for the proposed Midtown Bus Terminal replacement and released revised project plans in response to feedback from key stakeholders, including commuters and the surrounding community.
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Ridgewood N J, to understand the impact return to office (RTO) has had on productivity and other factors, ResumeBuilder.com surveyed 833 business leaders.
Continue reading Survey: 63% of business leaders say return to office has improved productivity
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Ridgewood NJ, the National Weather Service WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST THIS EVENING..Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 2 to 3 inches. Portions of northeast New Jersey and southeast New York. From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening. * Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will likely impact the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Slow down and use caution while traveling.
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Fort Lee NJ, starting this Sunday, Port Authority will raise tolls on bridges and tunnels between New York and New Jersey.
Continue reading Tolls Go Up on All Port Authority Bridges and Tunnels This Sunday !
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Englewood Cliffs NJ, after doing nothing to stop New York’s Congestion tax on New Jersey commuters U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) released a new Congressional Report on New York’s proposed Congestion Tax. It’s based on a detailed study and analysis of the MTA’s announcement this past December with the specifics of their pricing scheme. The Congestion Tax will increase commuter costs, congestion, and cancer-causing pollution in New Jersey and the outer boroughs. Gottheimer also requested a meeting with MTA Chairman Janno Lieber to discuss the findings.
Continue reading NJ Transit Takes Trespassing on the Tracks Seriously
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New York NY, New York City is gearing up to implement congestion pricing next year, presenting it as a solution to alleviate traffic congestion on city streets and enhance public transportation infrastructure.
Continue reading Commuters: NYC Congestion Pricing is Coming
