(February 12,2020)
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Ridgewood NJ, Abraham Lincoln was born in Hardin County, Kentucky, on February 12 in 1809. He lived for a time in Indiana before moving to Illinois. He worked on a farm, split rails for fences, worked in a store, was a captain in the Black Hawk War, and worked as a lawyer. He married Mary Todd and together they had four boys, only one of whom lived to maturity.
Nestled in the heart of Bergen County, Ridgewood, NJ, is a charming and historic town that boasts a unique blend of modern convenience and old-world charm. From its picturesque tree-lined streets to its charming downtown district, Ridgewood has everything you need for the perfect getaway with friends.
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Starting in February, the Popular “Buy 3 Months, Get 1 Month Free” Student Pass Promotion Welcomes Full-Time and Eligible Part-Time Students Back for Spring 2023 Semester
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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT is expanding its Student Pass fare option in a pilot program to include eligible part-time students. For the first time, beginning with February passes, in addition to full-time students, part-time degree-seeking students taking at least two courses will also be eligible for the Student Pass fare, which provides a 25-percent discount off the already discounted monthly pass at participating regional colleges and universities when purchased on the NJ TRANSIT mobile app. In addition, all students utilizing the Student Pass can save big during the spring semester thanks to the return of the “Buy 3 Months, Get 1 Month Free” Student Pass promotion. This cost-saving program is back by popular demand beginning with February passes for college students traveling to and from campuses for the Spring semester.
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Ridgewood NJ, on Monday, January 2 (New Year’s Day observed), trains will operate on an enhanced weekend/major holiday schedule on all rail lines with additional trains operating during the morning and afternoon “peak” periods on the Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast, Raritan Valley, Morris & Essex, Gladstone and Port Jervis lines (the same schedule as followed on Martin Luther King Day and Presidents’ Day). Customers should use the printable schedule page at njtransit.com, check printed timetables, or use the “Station-to-Station Trip Planner” at njtransit.com and the mobile app for rail schedules – including trains in shaded columns, many of which operate this day.
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Two Children 11 years and under Ride for Free through January 3rd; Holiday Promotions: Buy One, Get One Free and Discounts to NYC, Philadelphia and Atlantic City
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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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Ridgewood NJ , NJTRANSIT relaunched its Adopt-A-Station program with a new partnership with American Express. Community groups can “adopt” their local train station to maintain its character as a focal point of their neighborhood by planting flowers, performing light landscaping and maintenance and removing litter. As part of the program, NJ TRANSIT will provide community groups with supplies such as safety vests, gloves and trash bags thanks to the generous sponsorship from American Express. In addition, the community groups are recognized at the station through signage.
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Ridgewood NJ, sorry commuters , everybody knows working from home offers a ton of benefits. No commute (which can save you a ton of money), no office politics, and (best of all) no need to get dressed for work.
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Ridgewood NJ, an online petition is making the rounds to include a single mask only car on NJ Transit trains . Adam Reich, a transportation advocate, created an online petition for the mask car rule that was signed by 685 people as of Friday. His goal is to have 1,000 signatures.
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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, rest assured NJ TRANSIT can help get you and your family there with kids riding free the entire long weekend!
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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT customers can show their transit pride by visiting the new online “Transit Shoppe” and purchasing a wide range of NJ TRANSIT branded clothing, beverageware and more! The store is easily accessible at njtransitshoppe.com. This is a great way for New Jerseyans to show their support for their hometown transit system. The merchandise also makes great gift ideas for that rail, bus or light rail enthusiast in your life.
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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT has begun utilizing two AquaTrack machines to clean and remove leaves from the rails throughout the fall season.
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Ridgewood NJ , according to NJ Transit the systemwide rail on time performance is 91.5% , with the goal of 94.7% .The two train lines that service the Ridgewood train station , the Bergen County and the Main Line have an impressive overall on time performance of 96.5%. The Pascack Valley line that services other parts of the county had an on time performance of 94.6% .
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Ridgewood NJ, nearly 5,000 railway workers at the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) voted to reject a tentative contract agreement with railroads and authorize a strike, the union said Wednesday. The vote reveals that rail workers are not satisfied with the agreement, which calls for 24 percent raises and back pay but doesn’t address workers’ demands for more predictable scheduling and the ability to take time off for doctors’ appointments without being penalized. IAM said that it would delay strike action until Sept. 29 at noon to allow union leaders to continue negotiations with railroads.
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Ridgewood NJ, Senate Republican Leader Steven Oroho responded to Governor Phil Murphy’s announcement of a legislative package to address New York’s unjust taxation of New Jersey workers more than two years after Republicans first called on him to act.
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Ridgewood NJ, Domestic extremists have targeted and exploited railway transportation systems to harm the public, disrupt operations, and damage infrastructure. New Jersey’s transit system is the nation’s third largest provider of transportation services—such as buses, rail, and light rail transit—for approximately 270 million people annually throughout New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.
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