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Paramus NJ, New Jersey residents are bracing for the possibility of congestion pricing hitting their roadways, as Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop, a Democrat running for governor, pushes the controversial policy. Fulop’s plan, which includes tolling key highways like Route 17, Interstate 287, and US 9W, has ignited fierce debate about affordability, environmental benefits, and economic impact in the Garden State.
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Montville NJ,representatives of Morristown Medical Center’s Stroke Program and Emergency Department teams, as well as Atlantic Mobile Health, which includes Atlantic Ambulance, presented Trooper Kristian Bautista and Montville EMTs Jaclyn D’Amico and James High with the “Golden Brain” Award. The award refers to the “golden hours” in which it is crucial for stroke patients to receive care, in order to save lives or preserve neurological function. Trooper Bautista, and EMTs D’Amico and High are credited with saving the life of Warren Hartwick, who suffered a stroke while driving a box truck, on Interstate 287 on May 9, 2022.
Continue reading NJ State Trooper Honored with Saving the Life of a Stroke Victim
photos courtesy of Franklin Lakes Volunteer Fire Department
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Mahwah NJ, on May 10 Mahwah Fire Department dispatched two fire companies to Interstate 287 for a Tractor Trailer fire . The driver had escaped safety. Due to the volume of fire Franklin Lakes Volunteer Fire Department tanker 334 was requested to the scene to assist . Units from Rockland County were also on the scene .
Continue reading Multiple Agencies Respond to Interstate 287 for a Tractor Trailer Fire in Mahwah
photo courtesy of the Suffern Police Department
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Mahwah NJ, the driver of a gasoline tanker was killed in a fiery crash Saturday morning along Interstate 287 in New Jersey, New Jersey State police said.
Continue reading Driver Killed as Tanker Truck Catches Fire After Overturning on I-287 in Mahwah
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Continue reading NJ State Police Arrest Three Men Who Shot Motorcycle Rider on Interstate 287
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