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Dedicated NJ Transit Bus Driver Dies Of COVID-19 Dedicated NJ Transit Bus Driver Dies Of COVID-19
Dedicated NJ Transit Bus Driver Dies Of Covid-19 A longtime NJ Transit bus driver died last month of COVID-19, NJ Transit announced. Bessie Lynn Mays, 61, of Egg Harbor City died on Nov. 24, according to her obituary. She worked at the Egg Harbor bus garage for 16 years, said Kevin Corbett, NJ Transit CEO at Wednesday’s board meeting before requesting a moment of silence in her honor, NJ Advance Media says. “She was beloved by her coworkers and had an excellent driving record and no accidents,” the outlet said citing Corbett. “She was by all measures and exceptional employee.” She worked at the Taj Mahal as a Table Game Supervisor for …

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by Jon Craig
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Victim Struck In Face With Airsoft Pellet In Westwood, Drive-By Shooter In Custody, Police Say Victim Struck In Face With Airsoft Pellet In Westwood, Drive-By Shooter In Custody, Police Say
Victim Struck In Face With Airsoft Pellet In Westwood, Drive-By Shooter In Custody, Police Say A victim was struck in the face with airsoft pellets fired from a passing vehicle outside a Westwood restaurant Friday night, said authorities who had the accused shooter in custody. Kevin Corbett, 39, fired the pellet from a dark BMW on Center Avenue outside the Downtown Dhaba restaurant shortly before 7:30 p.m., responders said. The victim, who was wearing glasses, sustained facial injuries that didn't require hospitalization, Police Chief Michael Pontillo told Daily Voice. A Westwood police officer recognized the vehicle description and Hillsdale police took Corbett into custo…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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NJ Transit VP Of Rail Operations Raymond Kenny Dies Of Coronavirus NJ Transit VP Of Rail Operations Raymond Kenny Dies Of Coronavirus
NJ Transit VP Of Rail Operations Raymond Kenny Dies Of Coronavirus NJ Transit's vice president and general manager Raymond P. Kenny died of coronavirus-related complications, the agency said Saturday. Kenny helmed NJ Transit's rail operations since January 2019. "Ray's reputation and experience in the industry are unparalleled," said NJ Transit President & CEO Kevin Corbett, who announced earlier this week he had contracted the virus.  "The leadership and incredible wealth of railroad knowledge Ray brought with him has truly made a positive impact on our organization. On behalf of everyone at NJ TRANSIT, our thoughts and prayers are with Ray's fa…

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by Cecilia Levine
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NJ Transit CEO Tests Positive For Coronavirus NJ Transit CEO Tests Positive For Coronavirus
NJ Transit CEO Tests Positive For Coronavirus NJ Transit President and CEO Kevin Corbett has tested positive for coronavirus, the agency announced. Corbett is feeling well and maintaining his regular work schedule while isolated at home, according to a statement from the company. He was last in the office on Tuesday, April 7. "Kevin remains focused on the health and safety of NJ TRANSIT's customers and employees and ensuring first responders, hospital staff and other essential personnel can get to and from work during this health crisis," according to a company statement. Three NJ Transit workers died as a result of COVID-19 as of Th…

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by Cecilia Levine