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HOBOKEN, NJ – The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced that the Hoboken PATH station will be closed from 11:59 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, through 5 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, for urgent repairs to its interlocking and track system. The closure comes as crews work to fix mechanical failures that have disrupted service in recent weeks.
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Newark NJ, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is preparing for a record-breaking Labor Day travel rush, with more than 6.6 million passengers and drivers expected across its airports, bridges, and tunnels from Thursday, August 28 through Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
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NEWARK, NJ — NJ TRANSIT is making it easier for New Jerseyans to kick off their Labor Day weekend getaway with extra trains, buses, and special family-friendly discounts. Starting Friday, August 29, the agency will roll out its “early getaway” service to accommodate travelers leaving work early for the last long weekend of summer.
Trust forms the foundation of every successful healthcare relationship. Without it, patients hesitate to share symptoms, doctors struggle to diagnose accurately, and treatment outcomes suffer. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) serves as the cornerstone that protects this trust by safeguarding patient privacy and establishing clear standards for healthcare data handling.
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NEW YORK, NY — Federal Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed today that construction on a fully transformed Penn Station in Manhattan will begin before the end of 2027, marking one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in the nation.
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JERSEY CITY, NJ — Federal investigators say a smokey fire that forced the evacuation of a crowded PATH train in Jersey City earlier this month was likely caused by electrical arcing on the tracks, according to a preliminary report released Wednesday.
Continue reading NTSB Probes Jersey City PATH Station Fire: Electrical Arcing Blamed, 19 Injured
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines for fall, but with the tightest restrictions yet on who should receive them.
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the approval on Aug. 27, stating that emergency-use authorizations have ended and that updated vaccines from Pfizer, Moderna, and Novavax are now approved for people considered at high risk of severe illness.
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MONTVALE, NJ — After more than a century as a cornerstone of Bergen County agriculture, the DePiero Farmstand and Greenhouses has officially closed its doors. The farm, founded in 1924 by Italian immigrants Dante and Inez DePiero, survived economic downturns, shifting consumer habits, and decades of development — but this week, the family-run business officially handed its legacy over to the Borough of Montvale.
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Ridgewood, NJ – The Village of Ridgewood has officially received final approval from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) for the future of the Zabriskie-Schedler property, marking the end of years of planning and debate. The decision paves the way for a unique blend of historic preservation and modern recreation that will benefit residents for generations.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration announced Wednesday that it is taking over direct management of Union Station, marking another aggressive move by President Trump to assert control over the nation’s capital.
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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced additional charges against 37-year-old DIEGO A. ZHININ of Teaneck, NJ. The additional charges are the result of an ongoing investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck; the Hackensack Police Department, under the direction of Chief Michael Antista; the Maywood Police Department, under the direction of Chief Terence Kenny; and the Teaneck Police Department, under the direction of Chief Andrew McGurr.
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Glen Rock NJ, a 40-year-old Queens resident has been accused of scamming an elderly Bergen County homeowner out of more than $25,000 in a home improvement scheme, according to Glen Rock police.
Continue reading Queens Man Arrested for $25K Home Improvement Scam Targeting Glen Rock Senior
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Ridgewood NJ, a new Brookings Institution study reveals alarming trends in U.S. public school enrollment, showing steep declines since COVID-19 and projecting even deeper losses by 2050.
Continue reading Public School Enrollment Plummets: New Brookings Report Warns of Long-Term Decline
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Continue reading Missing Concrete Sidewalk Panels Create Hazards for Ridgewood Pedestrians
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — August 26, 2025 — History buffs, students, and day-trippers now have a new way to explore the Garden State. NJ TRANSIT has officially launched its “Jersey Journeys: Every Stop Tells a Story” campaign — an interactive map that highlights more than 150 historic sites and landmarks across New Jersey, all easily accessible by bus, rail, or light rail.
