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Happy New Year from the Ridgewood blog !

Happy New Year

Wishing a happy, healthy and safe New Year!

from PJ Blogger and the staff of the Ridgewood blog

the Ridgewood blog will be resting up from our New Year festivities today with intermittent posts , but we will be up and running  on Tuesday January 2nd 2024

thank you for all your overwhelming support !!!

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NJ Transit New Year’s Eve Service

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NEWARK, NJ – NJ TRANSIT is offering extra service this holiday season. Customers will have more travel options and flexibility for attending special events, family gatherings and other festivities.

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NJ Transit New Years Eve Travel Guide

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Ridgewood NJ, Tuesday, December 26 – Friday, December 29 trains will operate on a modified weekday schedule with certain Northeast Corridor morning peak period trains canceled and additional late morning trains operating on the Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast lines. Rail customers are encouraged to visit njtransit.com to check rail timetables for details and travel before 9:00 a.m. on these days when ridership is lighter, if possible. Buses and light rail lines will operate on a weekday schedule. Select PABT bus routes will have more frequent service operating inbound to PABT on some lines during the late morning hours and outbound from PABT during the early and late evening hours. Consult timetable or visit view the holiday service guide for details.

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NJ Transit Christmas and New Years Service

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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT is offering extra service this holiday season. Customers will have more travel options and flexibility for attending special events, family gatherings and other festivities.

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Commuter Raises Concerns Over Early Morning Pedestrian Safety Near the Ridgewood Train Station

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Ridgewood NJ, in 2018 the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office made an arrest in Ridgewood hit and run near the Train station.

Reader says ,”driving to Ridgewood train station  each morning there is just a very backdrop of light in sky but suns rising late now we’ll after 630 am.”

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PJ Blogger and the staff of the Ridgewood blog Wish You a Very Happy ,Healthy and Safe Thanksgiving

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NJ TRANSIT: Veterans Ride For Free

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Ridgewood NJ, In recognition of all those who have served in the Armed Forces, and are currently serving, NJ TRANSIT is inviting all active and retired military personnel to ride as complimentary guests of honor on Rail, Bus or Light Rail services on Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11.

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Why Bohler Picked The Pease Building in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, after an extensive yearlong search, Bohler, a land development consultant and site design firm, has inaugurated a new office in North Jersey, specifically in the historic Ridgewood Library building.

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Ridgewood’s Historic Sites: A College Student’s Weekend Guide to Local Exploration

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Nestled in Bergen County, New Jersey, the picturesque village of Ridgewood beckons with its rich tapestry of history, architecture, and verdant landscapes. For college students looking to step away from their rigorous studying schedules and demanding assignments, the historic sites of Ridgewood offer a refreshing, educational escapade. Not only can these sites provide a much-needed break, but they can also offer insights into local history, adding a contextual layer to academic learning.

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NJ TRANSIT Rail Operations Recognizes the “Forty Year Club,” employees who have been with the railroad since the initiation of Rail Operations service in 1983

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Ridgewood NJ, as part of its 40th anniversary celebration of NJ TRANSIT Rail Operations, NJ TRANSIT honored the “Forty Year Club,” which consists of 28 employees who have been with the railroad or its corporate predecessors since the initiation of Rail Operations service in 1983. At today’s Board of Directors meeting, a proclamation was presented to this distinguished group by NJDOT Commissioner and NJ TRANSIT Board Chair Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti, NJ TRANSIT President & CEO Kevin S. Corbett and Senior Vice President and General Manager of Rail Operations James A. Sincaglia.

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Survey Finds New Jerseyans Show Highest Levels of Resistance to Return to the Office Post COVID

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  • Interactive map included showing which workers across America are most against a return to office work.

Ridgewood NJ, the COVID-19 pandemic changed the dynamics of workplaces around the globe. The adaptation to remote work has also been advantageous for many employees. Parents have found it easier to balance familial responsibilities, and others have invested in home office setups or relocated further from their workplaces. However, for the past three years, tens of millions of office workers have navigated through an ever-evolving landscape of working from home and intermittent attempts to return to the office. However, a recent survey conducted by Authority Hacker throws light on employees’ perspectives on returning to the office, showing that the majority are reluctant to give up the flexibility they have grown accustomed to.

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Senate and Assembly Republican Leaders Attempt to Head off Strike By NJ Transit Engineers

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Trenton NJ, Senate and Assembly Republican Leaders Anthony Bucco and John DiMaio sent a letter to the NJ Transit train operator’s union requesting a meeting to address concerns prior to a possible strike.

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Study Shows New Jerseyans Demand $14K If They Are To Ditch Work from Home and Head Back to the Office

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  • Survey asks WFH employees what amount would entice them back to the office full time.
  • 2-in-3 expressed a willingness to unionize to prevent a forced return. 
  • 72% believe returning to the office would negatively impact their mental health.
  • However, half are more concerned about the impact of AI on their jobs than the idea of returning to the office.
  • Interactive map included.

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⁣As a Result of the KIA and HYUNDAI Social Media “Challenges”, the Vehicles Continue be Targeted for Theft

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Ridgewood NJ, attention! KIA and HYUNDAI vehicles continue to increasingly be targeted for theft. New Jersey Transit Police are conducting COVERT and OVERT patrols of stations and parking lots to protect you and your transportation.⁣

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Nearly Two-thirds of Riders and Nonriders Alike Support Increasing State Aid For NJ Transit Over Fare Increases or Service Cuts

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New Brunswick NJ, as NJ Transit debates how to avert its budget shortfall,   a majority of New Jerseyans oppose cutting transit services or raising fares to stabilize funding and close the fiscal gap, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll.

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