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Malfunctioning Freight Train Causes Major Delays In Bergenfield, Dumont: Police Malfunctioning Freight Train Causes Major Delays In Bergenfield, Dumont: Police
Malfunctioning Freight Train Causes Major Delays In Bergenfield, Dumont: Police UPDATE: The train was moving as of 3 p.m. ORIGINAL REPORT: A malfunctioning freight train brought traffic to a standstill in Bergenfield and Dumont on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 29, authorities confirmed. The train became disabled near several crossings just as schools were letting out, causing major backups throughout the area around 2:50 p.m., according to Bergenfield Police Lt. William Duran. Duran confirmed that the train had experienced a mechanical malfunction, prompting a temporary stop while crews worked to resolve the issue. Traffic was heavily affected on surrounding roads in bot…
2 Inches Of Snow Possible In Parts Of NJ As Mid-Week Winter Storm Approaches 2 Inches Of Snow Possible In Parts Of NJ As Mid-Week Winter Storm Approaches
2 Inches Of Snow Possible In Parts Of NJ As Mid-Week Winter Storm Approaches New Jersey is bracing for a wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain starting Wednesday night into Thursday, bringing slick roads and slippery conditions across the region. According to the National Weather Service, snow totals will vary by location. Towns in northwestern New Jersey, such as Wantage and Morristown, could see 1 to 2 inches of snow and sleet accumulation.  Areas farther south and along the coast, including Toms River and Atlantic City, are expected to see less than an inch before the wintry mix transitions to rain. Snow will begin late Wednesday evening, Feb. 5, and…
NJ's Gas Tax Jumps Again: Here's How Much You'll Be Paying At The Pump NJ's Gas Tax Jumps Again: Here's How Much You'll Be Paying At The Pump
NJ's Gas Tax Jumps Again: Here's How Much You'll Be Paying At The Pump Start saving those pennies, New Jersey. Come Jan. 1, 2025, the gas tax is getting a New Year’s makeover — up by 2.6 cents per gallon, the state's Treasury Department announced Monday, Dec. 2.  Consider it your annual donation to the potholed paradise we call home. This bump, which nudges the total tax on gas to 44.9 cents per gallon (diesel drivers, you're coughing up 51.9 cents), is all part of the state’s plan to fund critical transportation projects. Want smooth roads and sturdy bridges? Someone’s gotta pay, and spoiler alert: it’s you. "Based on our review of the consumption data,…