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NJ Transit Summer Discount Packages Include Beach Excursions, Buy One, Get One and More
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Ridgewood NJ, whether you’re headed to the beach, or any of New Jersey’s great summer destinations, you can take advantage of NJ TRANSIT’s exceptional promotional discounts beginning today, May 22, and running throughout the summer. Both new and returning customers can save on summer travel by using various promotional codes in the NJ TRANSIT mobile app, including beach excursion fare discounts for low-cost, round-trip weekday tickets to some of New Jersey’s most popular shore destinations. Details for all promotions can be found at www.njtransit.com/summer. In addition, Memorial Day weekend will have early getaway service and additional Jersey Shore shuttle train service to kick off the summer season!
Ridgewood Schools Extend the Memorial Day Holiday Weekend
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Ridgewood NJ, each year, Ridgewood Public Schools incorporates emergency closing days into the school calendar. This year, the District did not use all of the allotted days. Therefore, after reviewing the calendar for the remainder of the current school year, the district has decided that schools will be closed Friday, May 24, 2024 and Tuesday, May 28, 2024 for the Memorial Day weekend ,if there is no need for the use of an additional emergency day prior to that date.
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Ridgewood Public Schools Extend Memorial Day Weekend to Account for Unused Snow Days
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Public Schools have decided to extend the Memorial Day weekend to utilize all of the remaining snow days allocated for this school year.
Bergen County Executive Kicks Off Memorial Day weekend in Paramus
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Paramus NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco kicked off the Memorial Day weekend by visiting Paramus’ Memorial Day Ceremony at Memorial Elementary School. Tedesco said , “As we begin this long weekend, take a moment to reflect on the sacrifices made by the veterans and service members who defend the freedoms that we too often take for granted. Thank you for your courage and bravery.”
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The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey expects nearly 5.5 million travelers this Memorial Day weekend
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Fort Lee NJ, The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey expects nearly 5.5 million travelers across its facilities this Memorial Day weekend. To accommodate motorists traveling between New York and New Jersey, all ongoing repairs and construction projects at its crossings will be suspended from 5 a.m. Friday, May 26, to 5 a.m. Tuesday, May 30. A separate travel advisory for any lane closures or service changes for the remainder of that week will be issued next week.
Big SNOW Honors First Responders with Memorial Day Weekend Reopening
Big SNOW’s ceremonial “first chair” honors representatives from various responding fire departments.
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East Rutherford NJ, Big SNOW American Dream, North America’s first indoor, real-snow ski and snowboard center providing guests with year-round winter indoors, reopened on Friday, May 27 from 1:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. Just in time for Memorial Day Weekend, the venue will host a snow-studded Beach Party, including DJ entertainment, live ice-sculpting, complimentary photo shoot sessions and an opportunity to meet and ride with athletes from Bergen.
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Secure the Jersey Shore Campaign Officially Underway
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Cape May NJ, As part of its annual “Secure the Shore” campaign, the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness is cautioning the millions of residents and tourists flocking to area beaches and boardwalks to remain vigilant.
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THE RIDGEWOOD RUN IS CELEBRATING IT’S 45TH RUNNING! JOIN US IN PERSON FOR THE MEMORIAL DAY TRADITION
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Ridgewood NJ, the Fred d’Elia Ridgewood Run was created by Manfred (Fred) d’Elia and his wife, world-class runner Toshiko d’Elia, in 1976. Tired of driving his wife into Manhattan for competition with the New York Road Runners, Fred decided to create his own race to attract serious runners to their hometown. The inaugural Ridgewood Run took off with runners sporting hand-made bib numbers with Fred acting as race director, course certifier and timer. “With no money to put on a race, we all had our tasks,” recalls Toshiko d’Elia. “I hand-delivered all the race applications around town to save on stamps and our daughter Erica, was handed a black dry-marker to make race numbers.”
NJ TRANSIT is kicking off Memorial Day weekend with “early getaway” rail and bus service on Friday, May 27th
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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT is kicking off Memorial Day weekend with “early getaway” rail and bus service on Friday, May 27 to help customers traveling for the long holiday weekend.
Travelers Strongly Encouraged to Pre-book Parking at Area Airport Parking Facilities for Upcoming Memorial Day holiday
JFK and EWR Customers Advised to Use Mass Transit and the AirTrain System
LGA Customers Advised to Use the Free Q70 MTA Select-Bus Express Non-Stop Service from Subway to Terminals B, C and D
Additional MTA Bus Routes to LGA Include Q47, Q48, Q72, and M60
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BIG SNOW AT AMERICAN DREAM MALL ANNOUNCES GRAND REOPENING
North America’s first indoor ski and snowboard resort to reopen its doors for summer kick-off
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East Rutherford NJ. Big SNOW American Dream, North America’s first indoor, real-snow ski and snowboard center, today announced it will officially reopen for Memorial Day Weekend, just in time for cool summer fun.
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New Jersey Planning to Lift State Indoor Mask Mandate in Public Places
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Trenton NJ, the word is that Governor Phil Murphy plans to lift New Jersey’s indoor mask mandate in public places for vaccinated people prior to Memorial Day weekend, a government source who was briefed on the decision said Friday.
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Ridgewood EMS Prepared for the 44th Annual Ridgewood Memorial Day Run Activities
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Emergency Services Volunteers were well prepared for the 44th Annual Ridgewood Memorial Day Run Activities. “The culmination of all the hours planning that is involved for activities rests with the weather”,stated Acting Chief Ryan Savaria. “If the weather cooperates with near perfect running conditions, our job is much easier on Run Day” added Savaria. As you ran the route, Emergency Services Volunteers and their equipment were stationed strategically to quick response. At the finish line, there was a huge cadre of responders in their safety vests awaiting the runners. A fully staffed Treatment Tent was established and staffed with the volunteer EMTs and Paramedics. Thanks to all the Ridgewood Volunteers for being well prepared. A large team of mutual aid agencies were on standby at the Run as well to assist. Thanks to Valley Hospital, Englewood Hospital, Hackensack Hospital, Bergen County EMS, NJ Mobile Healthcare and Hackensack Volunteer Ambulance Corps for being at the Run.
Continue reading Ridgewood EMS Prepared for the 44th Annual Ridgewood Memorial Day Run Activities10 positive travel tips for US Flyers
Travel is an incredible life experience, but pre-flight time can be mentally draining.
However, it doesn’t have to be that way– here are 10 terrific tips to get your positivity flowing before you jet off.
- Research
An element of surprise can be nice, but ultimately, it pays to be prepared. If you’re planning to travel in style and comfort, consider Indianapolis Private Jet services for chartering a jet. With the convenience and luxury they offer, you can focus on your journey while avoiding common travel hassles. So, do plenty of research on your chosen destination, and with the right charter option, you’ll know what to expect and can plan solutions to any possible problems you might face.
- Check-in online
Give yourself one less thing to worry about at the airport by checking in online in advance of your flight. With more time and less admin tasks, you can focus your mind on the exciting times ahead.
- Mindfulness
Mindfulness involves being more aware of the present moment by focusing attention to your thoughts, feelings and senses. It’s a great way to help you feel more in control and actively enjoy your travel time. For more information about mindfulness, have a look at the NHS website.
- Music
Find a relaxation playlist (or create your own) on a music streaming platform like Spotify and listen to it on your way to the airport. Surrounded by relaxing rhythms and soothing symphonies, you’ll be raring to go!
- Get a good night’s sleep
No matter what time your flight is, try to get a good sleep beforehand, so that you can wake up revitalized and raring to go. With bucket loads of energy at your disposal, you’ll feel nothing but enthusiasm for the journey ahead.
- Dress comfortably
When you’re traveling, you should opt for light and comfortable clothing. Also, wear lots of thin layers rather than a few heavy items,so that you can easily adjust to the temperatures in the airport and on the plane.
- Meditation
Meditation works wonders by helping to keep your mind and calm and clear. So download a meditation app such as headspace and find the inner peace and balance you need for stress-free travel.
- Go with the flow
There’s only so much you can control when you’re traveling, so when faced with long airport queues and flight delays, just go with the flow. Simply embrace unexpected events as part of the travel experience.
- Relax at the airport
US airports are equipped with fantastic facilities designed to enhance your customer experience. So treat yourself to a spa massage, or watch some TV in the airport lounge – whatever gets your positive vibes going.
- Drive to the airport
The unpredictable nature of public transportation can wreak havoc with your mind, so plan your route, give yourself plenty of time and drive to the airport. For early-bird deals on US airport parking for locations from Denver to Dallas, sites such as Looking4.com have got you covered.
Follow these positivity travel tips and prepare to step on that plane, feeling cool as cucumber.
That’s our list! Share your positive travel tips in the comments
