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Newark NJ, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey today announced that nearly 11 million air passengers and vehicles are expected to use its airports and vehicular crossings from Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, through Monday, Jan. 2, 2023.
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Newark NJ, as part of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s ongoing commitment to modernizing Newark Liberty International Airport, the agency issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) today for the replacement of the AirTrain Newark system with a new 2.5-mile elevated guideway train system.
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Newark NJ, Governor Phil Murphy joined Port Authority Chairman Kevin O’Toole, Executive Director Rick Cotton, airport stakeholders, and New Jersey elected officials today to celebrate the opening of the new Terminal A, the centerpiece of an airport-wide renaissance designed to establish Newark Liberty International Airport as a world-class gateway for the New Jersey and New York region. The new terminal represents the largest design-build project in New Jersey history and testifies to Governor Murphy’s ongoing commitment to critical infrastructure and transportation projects that will benefit New Jerseyans for generations to come.
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Newark NJ, a Newburgh, New York, man was sentenced today to 37 months in prison for possessing a stolen and loaded firearm that he tried to get through security at Newark Liberty International Airport, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
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Newark NJ, dozens of flights have been delayed Sunday September 11th at Newark airport after authorities responded to a report of a suspicious package. 59 flight were delayed and the arriving flights are being held until 2:30 p.m.
The package was reportedly in a restroom in Terminal C at Newark Liberty International Airport and Level 1 of the terminal was immediately evacuated while officials investigated the scene, according to the Port Authority Police Department.
The item was removed and the airport was cleared at around 1:45 p.m., the Port Authority Police said.
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Kearny NJ, A former caseworker for the New Jersey Department of Children and Family Services, Division of Child Protection and Permanency, was indicted today on charges of possession and transportation of child pornography and attempted sex trafficking of a minor, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
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Newark NJ, an Austin, Texas, woman was charged today for using a passport belonging to another individual when she flew out of Newark Liberty International Airport, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
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Newark NJ, on Thursday the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Says No Deal on Amazon Cargo Hub at Newark Liberty International Airport. The $125M Amazon cargo hub had promised 1,000 new jobs . The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey today released the following statement from Chief Operating Officer Huntley Lawrence:
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Newark NJ, a Newburgh, New York, man today admitted possessing a stolen and loaded firearm that he tried to get through security at Newark Liberty International Airport, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced today the arrest of BIRMANIA “NANCY” RINCON (DOB: 3/15/1959; single; unemployed), formerly of 275 Farrant Terrace, Teaneck, NJ, on charges relating to a human trafficking and prostitution ring.
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Newark NJ, a Sandy Springs, Georgia, man appeared in federal court today to face weapons charges after allegedly trying to get a firearm through security at Newark Liberty International Airport, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.
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Ridgewood NJ, The holiday season is here for NJ TRANSIT! To celebrate, NJ TRANSIT is offering several promotional discounts beginning today and running through the rest of 2021. Both new and current customers can save on holiday travel by using various promotional codes in the NJ TRANSIT mobile app, including an invitation for new customers to “Try NJT” to take a free ride, “Buy One, Get One” deals, as well as discounts to Newark Liberty International Airport and MetLife Stadium for NFL football. In addition, the family SuperSaver fare, which allows kids 11 and under to ride for free, will be extended from December 17th through January 3rd! Full details are available at njtransit.com/holiday.
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Newark NJ, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey today reached a settlement with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (Port Authority) to resolve findings that the rail station at Newark Liberty International Airport is not accessible to individuals with disabilities, in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA).
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Newark NJ, A Bronx, New York, man appeared in court today on charges of possessing and distributing images of child sexual abuse, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.
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Newark NJ, A Jamaican man made his initial appearance today on charges that he smuggled approximately one kilogram of cocaine into the United States, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.
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