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Jersey City NJ, the U.S. Department of Justice has filed a high-profile lawsuit against four major New Jersey cities—Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, and Hoboken—alleging that local policies obstruct federal immigration enforcement efforts.
Continue reading DOJ Sues Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, and Hoboken Over Immigration Policies
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Ridgewood NJ, Northeast Corridor rail service is suspended in both directions, North Jersey Coast Line is suspended between Long Branch and Penn Station New York and Raritan Valley Line service will originate/terminate at Newark Penn Station due to Amtrak overhead wire issues near Newark Penn Station. Eastbound Midtown Direct service is being diverted to Hoboken.
Continue reading NJ Transit: Northeast Corridor rail service is suspended in both directions
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Ridgewood NJ, Looking for a quick, healthy meal with fresh ingredients? Toastique, a fast-growing chain specializing in gourmet toast creations, is bringing its vibrant and nutritious menu to Ridgewood this fall. The new location is set to open in “late fall,” with hopes of welcoming customers as early as October or November.
Located at 2-4 Garber Square, this will be Toastique’s fourth New Jersey outpost, following successful launches in Chatham, Morristown, and Hoboken. The company is also expanding into New York City with two upcoming locations.
Continue reading Healthy and Gourmet: Toastique Set to Open in Ridgewood This Fall
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Hoboken NJ, Hoboken Nj, in a Facebook post Bob Lockwood recited some interesting facts about Hoboken Terminal:
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Montvale NJ, according to Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali , “We will be filing our lawsuit, with a coalition of towns that also listen to their residents, very shortly to bring fairness to the affordable housing process. Once we file, we have only 30 days to include any other town interested in joining. Mayors and elected officials, contact me directly if you are interested at mghassali@montvaleboro.org”
Continue reading Towns to Challenge New Jersey’s Bogus “Affordable Housing Program”
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Montvale NJ, according to Mayor Mike Ghassali ,Montvale is ready to go to Federal Court and fight for the correct and fair due process.
Continue reading Montvale Says ,”Enough is Enough” on “Affordable Housing” Obligations
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Ridgewood NJ, the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission (NJMPTVC), which is part of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), today announced that seven productions filmed in New Jersey will appear at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. The festival’s 40th anniversary event will feature I Saw the TV Glow, Your Monster, Rob Peace, Ponyboi, Presence, Exhibiting Forgiveness, and A Different Man. Filming took place in locations across the state including in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Monmouth, Morris, Passaic, and Union Counties.
Continue reading Seven Productions Filmed in New Jersey Appearing at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival
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NJ TRANSIT is prohibiting all beverages on its trains, light rail vehicles and buses on Saturday, December 9th to coincide with the SantaCon event in New York City and on Saturday, December 16th to coincide with the SantaCon event in Hoboken.
Continue reading NJ TRANSIT BEVERAGE BAN IN EFFECT DURING NYC AND HOBOKEN SANTACON
UPDATE: Rail service into and out of Penn Station New York has resumed and is subject to up to 60-minute delays due to a minor slow speed derailment in Penn Station New York. Midtown Direct service is being diverted to Hoboken. NJ TRANSIT Rail tickets and passes are being cross honored by PATH at Newark Penn Station, Hoboken, and 33rd St-NY, and NJ TRANSIT bus and private carriers. Please visit njtransit.com/ABC.
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Ridgewood NJ, Amtrak and New Jersey Transit trains operating between New York’s Penn Station and New Jersey are experiencing significant delays due to a minor slow speed derailment in Penn Station New York. Midtown Direct service is being diverted to Hoboken. NJ TRANSIT Rail tickets and passes are being cross honored by PATH at Newark Penn Station, Hoboken, and 33rd St-NY and NJ TRANSIT bus and private carriers.
Continue reading UPDATE: NJ Transit Train Derails Near Penn Station
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January 1, 2023 marked the 40th anniversary of NJ TRANSIT assuming control and management of the operations of New Jersey’s commuter rail network, previously operated by Conrail under contract to NJ TRANSIT and the State of New Jersey.
Continue reading NJ TRANSIT Rail Operations Commemorates its 40th Anniversary
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Ridgewood NJ, Christie’s International Real Estate Northern New Jersey, exclusive partner of Christie’s International Real Estate, voted Christie’s Affiliate of the Year in 2017 and 2018 and the fastest growing real estate brokerage in the region, proudly announced today that several of its affiliated real estate agents received the prestigious NJ REALTORS® Circle of Excellence Sales Award® for 2021. The awards recognize NJ REALTORS® members who have demonstrated excellence in the field of salesmanship.
Continue reading Christie’s Northern New Jersey Agents Receive Prestigious Industry Recognition
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Ridgewood NJ, on August 15, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance® marked its 70th anniversary with the support of several premier brands, including Christie’s International Real Estate Northern New Jersey, as well as five other Christie’s International Real Estate network Affiliates. Also aligned in support of the world’s premier car collecting event were iconic names such as watchmaker Ulysse Nardin and car manufacturer McLaren, both brands known for the art of engineering. Continue reading Christie’s NNJ Sponsors 70th Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance®
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Hoboken NJ, Starting Friday, February 26th NY Waterway has added additional departures on Friday and Saturday night from Port Imperial/Weehawken & Hoboken 14th St to Midtown/West 39th Street , Hours have been extended to 9:30pm clicking here.
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Mahwah NJ, Meshach Whagar, 31, of Newark, N.J., admitted today to participating in a string of convenience store robberies that took place across New Jersey in November and December 2017, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.
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WEEHAWKEN NJ, NY Waterway is conducting an online survey of New Jersey residents, asking their attitude about visiting Manhattan for leisure activities.
The aim of the survey, sent by email and posted on social media to more than 200,000 North Jersey residents, is to help develop ferry schedules that best meet customer needs.
