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NJ Transit: Starting in February, the Popular “Buy 3 Months, Get 1 Month Free” Student Pass Promotion Returns For College Students

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Ridgewood NJ, Students heading back to class for the spring 2024 semester via NJ TRANSIT’s bus, rail or light rail systems can save money through the return of the “Buy 3 Months, Get 1 Month Free” Student Pass promotion. This special promotion offer is in addition to the cost-saving program, which provides a 25-percent discount off the already discounted monthly passes when purchased on the NJ TRANSIT mobile app, and is back by popular demand beginning with February passes for students traveling to and from the campuses of participating regional colleges and universities. In addition to full-time students, part-time degree-seeking students taking at least two courses are also eligible for the Student Pass fare.

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Ridgewood Residents are required to clear snow and ice on abutting sidewalks within 24 hours after the storm has passed

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Ridgewood NJ, The Village has an extensive snow emergency program which helps residents travel safer and easier in snowy weather.

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Happy New Year from the Ridgewood blog !

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Wishing a happy, healthy and safe New Year!

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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.
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