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Ridgewood Officials Push for Urgent Repairs to Train Station Underpass

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Village Manager Keith Kazmark recently joined Mayor Paul Vagianos and other Ridgewood representatives in a tour of the Franklin Avenue train station underpass alongside officials from NJ Transit. Kazmark emphasized that for over a year, the Village has been advocating for necessary repairs and maintenance to address the efflorescence and rust accumulating on the ceiling surfaces of the underpass—yet no action has been taken.

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Proposed NJ Senate Bills Eliminates all Parking Requirements and Allows High Density Development Near Public Transit Hubs

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Westwood NJ, New Jersey lawmakers are set to vote on two controversial bills—S2974 and S1408—that could dramatically change suburban communities across Bergen County and Pascack Valley. These bills, expected to go before the NJ State Senate on March 24, 2025, would:

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On this St Patrick’s Day Will We Finally Have the Strength to Cast the Snakes from Ridgewood ?

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Ridgewood NJ, Today marks Saint Patrick’s Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick, a cultural and religious holiday celebrated every year on 17th March in Ireland and by Irish communities around the world. The celebration marks the anniversary of Saint Patrick’s death in the fifth century and represents the arrival of Christianity in the country. The Irish have observed this day as a holiday for over 1,000 years, and while the festival began as a religious feast day for the patron saint of Ireland, today it has become an international celebration of Irish culture.

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Former Taxi office at Ridgewood Train Station Remains Vacant

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Ridgewood NJ, despite taxpayers having been repeatedly told by Village officials that the former taxi offices at Ridgewood’s train station had been rented, the property remains vacant. One Village Council member even suggested that residents should stop by and say “hello” to the new tenant.

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NJ TRANSIT Announces Extra New Years Eve and New Years Day Travel

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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT is making it easier than ever for New Jersey residents and visitors to enjoy the holiday season with expanded service, special promotions, and convenient travel options. Whether you’re heading to a family gathering, a festive event, or simply taking your children for a seasonal adventure, NJ TRANSIT has you covered.

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Merry Christmas from the Ridgewood blog

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PJ Blogger and the entire staff of the Ridgewood blog would like to Wish you a very Merry Christmas!

We also would like thank, you our readers , advertisers , patrons and supporters for all your contributions this year !

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Twas the Night before Christmas

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Twas the Night before Christmas 

Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St Nicholas soon would be there.

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NJ TRANSIT Announces Extra Holiday Service and Special Deals

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Ridgewood NJ, this holiday season, NJ TRANSIT is enhancing its service and offering exclusive deals to make traveling easier and more affordable for everyone. Whether you’re heading to festive events, family gatherings, or holiday adventures, NJ TRANSIT has you covered with convenient options and special discounts.

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NJ TRANSIT SYSTEMWIDE BEVERAGE BAN IN EFFECT DURING NYC AND HOBOKEN SANTACON

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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT is prohibiting all beverages on its trains, light rail vehicles and buses on Saturday, December 14 to coincide with the SantaCon event in New York City and on Saturday, December 21 to coincide with the SantaCon event in Hoboken.

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NJ Transit CEO Kevin Corbett to Step Down: A Divided Legacy

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Ridgewood NJ, NJ Transit President and CEO Kevin Corbett has announced his resignation, effective January 15, 2025, after a seven-year tenure marked by both transformative projects and intense criticism. Governor Phil Murphy shared the news on Monday, citing Corbett’s plans to transition into a career in academia while remaining active in public transit advocacy.

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NJ Transit: Northeast Corridor rail service is suspended in both directions

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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.

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NJ Transit Extra Thanksgiving Service and Kids Ride Free

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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT is adding additional service this Thanksgiving weekend to help take the stress out of travel as the Garden State embarks upon the holiday season. No matter what your Thanksgiving plans are, NJ TRANSIT can help get you and your family there with kids riding free the entire long weekend!

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Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips Blasts Dismissive Assurances From NJ Transit

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Ridgewood NJ, three weeks after New Jersey’s congressional delegation met with NJ Transit CEO Kevin Corbett and Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner, the state Assembly’s Transportation Committee heard the same dismissive assurances: that NJ Transit’s problems aren’t as severe as they seem.

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NJ Transit Showcases New Updated Multilevel Rail Cars With Modern Amenities ,Capable of Higher Top Speeds

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Ridgewood NJ, Governor Phil Murphy and NJ TRANSIT President & CEO Kevin S. Corbett today previewed the next generation of multilevel rail cars, modernizing the fleet which will significantly improve reliability, capacity and customer comfort. The latest generation of multilevel rail cars was unveiled at an event at NJ TRANSIT’s Meadows Maintenance Complex (MMC) in Kearny.

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NJ TRANSIT Rail Schedule Changes: Main-Bergen, and Pascack Valley Lines Impacted by Minor Time Changes

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On Sunday, November 10, new NJ TRANSIT Rail schedules will take effect on all lines. Please check timetables carefully for numerous adjustments in addition to the time and stop changes noted below:

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