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NJ Techie's App Is Changing The Game For Tri-State Area Commuters NJ Techie's App Is Changing The Game For Tri-State Area Commuters
NJ Techie's App Is Changing The Game For Tri-State Area Commuters What started as a frustrating train ride home from New York City to New Jersey for one Montclair commuter in 2006 has turned into a commuting revolution. Joshua Crandall, a tech-savvy Montclair resident, had an epiphany standing on the Watchung Avenue station platform: commuters weren’t helping each other, even though they all shared the same frustrations.  That moment inspired Clever Commute, a community-driven email alert system for train riders. "The zen of Clever Commute was to only report something when there was a problem," Crandall explained. "No questions, nothing if things we…

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by Cecilia Levine
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NTSB Releases Early Findings From Deadly NJ Transit Train Crash Involving Fallen Tree Probe NTSB Releases Early Findings From Deadly NJ Transit Train Crash Involving Fallen Tree Probe
NTSB Releases Early Findings From Deadly NJ Transit Train Crash Involving Fallen Tree Probe A branch of a tree that had fallen on tracks broke through a New Jersey Transit train's windshield, killing the operator in Burlington County, officials said. The National Transportation Safety Board released its preliminary investigation into the Thursday, Oct. 15 crash. Jessica Haley, 41, of Levittown, Pennsylvania, was the conductor who died south of the Roebling station in Mansfield Township. According to the NTSB, the light rail vehicle struck the tree at milepost 24.53 near Florence at around 6:02 a.m. There were 41 passengers on the two-car train heading from Tren…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Train Operator Dead, 23 Passengers Hurt In NJ Transit Crash With Tree Train Operator Dead, 23 Passengers Hurt In NJ Transit Crash With Tree
Train Operator Dead, 23 Passengers Hurt In NJ Transit Crash With Tree A train operator was killed and multiple others hurt after a tree fell on an NJ Transit train Monday morning, Oct. 14 in Burlington County. The incident happened around 6 a.m. on the River LINE train, which had been heading north from Trenton when it struck a tree south of the Roebling Station in Mansfield Township, an NJ Transit spokesperson said. Twenty-three of the 42 customers on board suffered minor injuries and five suffered moderate injuries, all non-life-threatening. The remaining 19 passengers were accommodated by a bus 6abc says the tree appears to have fallen on the train. …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Fed Up With NJ Transit? New Customer Advocate Is Here To Help Fed Up With NJ Transit? New Customer Advocate Is Here To Help
Fed Up With NJ Transit? New Customer Advocate Is Here To Help The next time your NJ Transit bus drives right past you or your train loses service, you'll have a customer advocate to hear your woes. The NJ Transit Board of Directors on Thursday, Oct. 10 named its customer advocate. Meet Franck Beamin. Born and raised in France, Beamin pursued higher education in law, earning a license degree in Public Law before continuing his studies at the Institute of Political Science in Rennes. There, he focused on Urban Networks in Developing Countries and Planning Policies, graduating with two master’s degrees. Following his higher education, Beaumin…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
UPDATE: Man Killed By NJ Transit Train Near Red Bank Station UPDATE: Man Killed By NJ Transit Train Near Red Bank Station
Update: Man Killed By NJ Transit Train Near Red Bank Station A man died when he was struck by a New Jersey Transit train in Red Bank, officials said. The pedestrian was hit by a southbound North Jersey Coast Line train No. 3241 at the Monmouth Street crossing at around 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 8, an NJ Transit spokesperson said. The crossing is next to the Red Bank transit station. The train left New York Penn Station at 12:12 p.m. and was scheduled to arrive in Long Branch at 1:45 p.m. None of the 25 passengers or crew on the train were injured. North Jersey Coast Line service was suspended in both directions due to the crash. Trains were runni…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
NJ Transit Train Hits Pedestrian In Red Bank, North Jersey Coast Line Suspended (DEVELOPING) NJ Transit Train Hits Pedestrian In Red Bank, North Jersey Coast Line Suspended (DEVELOPING)
NJ Transit Train Hits Pedestrian In Red Bank, North Jersey Coast Line Suspended (Developing) A person was struck by a New Jersey Transit train in Monmouth County, officials said. North Jersey Coast Line rail service was suspended in both directions between Red Bank and Long Branch, NJ Transit said on Twitter at 2:22 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 8. A pedestrian was hit by a train near Red Bank. The condition of the person wasn't known as of press time. Customers were asked to check NJ Transit's website for alternate, backup, and contingency plans. Stay with Daily Voice for updates on this developing story.

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Officials ID Man, 39, Killed By Train In Monmouth County Officials ID Man, 39, Killed By Train In Monmouth County
Officials ID Man, 39, Killed By Train In Monmouth County Officials have identified the man struck and killed by an NJ Transit train on Saturday, Sept. 13 in Monmouth County. Anthony DePalma, 39, of Atlantic Highlands, was struck at the Monmouth Street crossing in Red Bank and involved North Jersey Coast Line train 7240, according to an NJ Transit spokesperson. The train left New York Penn Station at 12:07 p.m. and was scheduled to arrive at Long Branch at 1:38 p.m. The crash happened just after 1:30 p.m., Chartier said. No injuries were reported to the 600 passengers and crew on board the train. Service was briefly suspended. Cust…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Man Killed In Shooting At Long Branch Train Station, Prosecutors Say Man Killed In Shooting At Long Branch Train Station, Prosecutors Say
Man Killed In Shooting At Long Branch Train Station, Prosecutors Say A man was shot and killed at the New Jersey Transit station in Long Branch, authorities said. Long Branch police responded to the train station's platform at around 7:39 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 26, a Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office spokesperson said. Officers found the unidentified man and he was rushed to a nearby hospital. He was pronounced dead at 8:34 p.m. Investigators haven't said what led up to the shooting. NJ Transit didn't report any delays at the station. Anyone with information about the shooting should call the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office at 800-533-7443, NJ Tra…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Atlantic City Robbery Fugitive Arrested On NJ Transit Train, Police Say Atlantic City Robbery Fugitive Arrested On NJ Transit Train, Police Say
Atlantic City Robbery Fugitive Arrested On NJ Transit Train, Police Say A Galloway Township man wanted in an Atlantic City robbery was taken into custody on a New Jersey Transit train, authorities said. Manuel Alicea, 30, was arrested on Monday, Aug. 26, the Atlantic City Police Department said in a news release. He was captured on the train at the Egg Harbor City station. Police said Alicea was a fugitive wanted for pistol-whipping a man on the 1100 block of Arctic Avenue on Wednesday, Aug. 14. Alicea was accused of hitting the victim with a gun, stealing the victim's belongings, and also trying to take his bicycle. The victim was treated at the AtlantiC…

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by Chris Spiker
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Murphy Waives NJ Transit Fares: Here's What To Know Murphy Waives NJ Transit Fares: Here's What To Know
Murphy Waives NJ Transit Fares: Here's What To Know Want to take NJ Transit for free? Now is your chance. Gov. Phil Murphy announced a transit fare holiday for all customers from Monday, Aug. 26 through Monday, Sept. 2.   During this period, fares will be waived for all modes of transportation. Murphy said this is meant as a "thank you" to riders, who have experienced numerous disruptions this summer.  "As we work diligently with Amtrak to investigate and address the issues that have occurred this summer, especially on the Northeast Corridor, we hope this fare holiday offers our commuters some relief," Murphy said.  "W…

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by Sam Barron
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Person Struck By Train In New Brunswick: NJ Transit Person Struck By Train In New Brunswick: NJ Transit
Person Struck By Train In New Brunswick: NJ Transit A person struck by a train briefly delayed NJ Transit service Friday, Aug. 9, officials said. The male was struck by Northeast Corridor train 3875, which left New York Penn Station at 6:47 p.m. around 8:30 p.m. just west of Jersey Ave Station in New Brunswick, NJ Transit officials said. The victim was transported to the hospital with a foot injury. There were no injuries reported to the approximately 300 customers and the crew on board.  The customers were transferred to a rescue train to continue their travel. New Jersey Transit Police are on scene and leading the inve…

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by Cecilia Levine
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7,000-Gallon Tanker Truck Strikes Railroad Bridge In Central Jersey (DEVELOPING) 7,000-Gallon Tanker Truck Strikes Railroad Bridge In Central Jersey (DEVELOPING)
7,000-Gallon Tanker Truck Strikes Railroad Bridge In Central Jersey (Developing) A 7,000-gallon tanker truck struck a railroad bridge in Woodbridge on Wednesday afternoon, July 10, authorities said. Woodbridge police could not immediately confirm the tanker's contents but said there were no major leaks and no injuries. The crash occurred at about 2 p.m. at Green Street and Rahway Avenue. An unconfirmed report said the tanker was carrying jet fuel. Hazmat crews and NJ Transit were at the scene of the crash, police said. No train service was interrupted due to the crash, according to a NJ Transit spokesman. Check back for updates.

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by Jon Craig
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Nearly $6M In Federal Money Awarded To NJ Waterfront Development, Ferry Terminal Nearly $6M In Federal Money Awarded To NJ Waterfront Development, Ferry Terminal
Nearly $6M In Federal Money Awarded To NJ Waterfront Development, Ferry Terminal Nearly $6 million in federal infrastructure money will go toward the redevelopment of the waterfront including a new Ferry Terminal in Carteret, federal and local officials announced on Wednesday, June 26. U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg unveiled  $1.8 billion for 148 projects nationwide under the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program. They bring the total Biden-Harris Administration RAISE grants to about $7 billion for more than 550 projects across the country. New Jersey will receive $5,613,489 for the Intermodal Transpor…

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by Jon Craig
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Downed Lines Disrupt Amtrak, NJ Transit Service Between NJ, Penn Station Downed Lines Disrupt Amtrak, NJ Transit Service Between NJ, Penn Station
Downed Lines Disrupt Amtrak, NJ Transit Service Between NJ, Penn Station It's certainly not convenient. Amtrak and NJ Transit customers were livid over service disruptions between Penn Station and Newark due to downed power lines blocking the tracks on Wednesday evening, May 22. In a statement posted to X, Amtrak said service was stopped at 5:36 p.m. with no estimation of restoration. As of 10 p.m., widespread delays were being reported by Amtrak. Service along NJ Transit's Northeast Corridor was also suspended between Penn Station and Metropark in Edison, and along the North Jersey Coast Line between Penn Station, and Long Branch. The Raritan Valley Line was s…

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by Cecilia Levine
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NJ Transit Changing Refund Policy After Criticism NJ Transit Changing Refund Policy After Criticism
NJ Transit Changing Refund Policy After Criticism NJ Transit is continuing to tweak its ticket policy. NJ Transit announced that refunds will be made available for unused one-way tickets purchased prior to Saturday, June 1. The refund policy will also apply to rail 10-trip tickets.  Tickets purchased on or after June 1 must be used by the end of July and will not be eligible for refunds. Last month, NJ Transit announced all tickets purchased prior to July 1 will expire on July 31, regardless of their original date of purchase. The policy prompted criticism from straphangers, who worried they would lose out on tickets they purchased b…

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by Sam Barron
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NJ Broadway Stage Manager Killed By Train NJ Broadway Stage Manager Killed By Train
NJ Broadway Stage Manager Killed By Train Thomas Gates, the stage manager of a Tony-nominated Broadway show and New Jersey resident, was struck and killed by a train this week. Gates, 51, was struck by Morris and Essex Line train 6324 on Wednesday, May 8 at 9:12 a.m. at the South Orange station, NJ Transit officials confirm. The South Orange resident had been working as the stage manager for "Illinoise," a Broadway show that had four Tony Award nominations this year. The show mourned his loss on its Instagram account, noting he was the "center of Illinoise on Broadway, beloved friend and collaborator. "We are devasted for hi…

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by Cecilia Levine
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One-Way NJ Transit Tickets Will Soon Expire After 30 Days One-Way NJ Transit Tickets Will Soon Expire After 30 Days
One-Way NJ Transit Tickets Will Soon Expire After 30 Days NJ Transit is rolling out a new policy for its one-way tickets. Beginning Monday, July 1, all one-way tickets will expire after 30 days, NJ Transit announced. All tickets purchased prior to July 1, will expire on July 31, regardless of their original date of purchase. There will be no changes to the existing refund policy, NJ Transit said. The 20-trip FLEXPASS pilot fare will be discontinued on July 1, NJ Transit said. The last date to purchase a FLEXPASS is Sunday, June 30, NJ Transit said. "We understand this change may require adjustments, and we are here to assist you," NJ Transit sai…

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
Seven Injured In NJ Transit Bus Crash Outside South Jersey Mall, Driver Cited Seven Injured In NJ Transit Bus Crash Outside South Jersey Mall, Driver Cited
Seven Injured In NJ Transit Bus Crash Outside South Jersey Mall, Driver Cited Seven people were injured when a New Jersey Transit bus crashed in an Atlantic County shopping mall parking lot, authorities said. Egg Harbor Township police responded to the crash in the parking lot of Harbor Square on Black Horse Pike at around 9:59 p.m. on Thursday, Apr. 11, the department said in a news release. The NJ Transit bus hit a light pole behind Boscov's after it left the pickup area. Paramedics brought the driver and six passengers to local hospitals. The bus had moderate damage to its front end. The bus driver was a 40-year-old man from Galloway Township. He was cited for ca…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Pedestrian Struck, Killed By NJ Transit Train In Central Jersey Pedestrian Struck, Killed By NJ Transit Train In Central Jersey
Pedestrian Struck, Killed By NJ Transit Train In Central Jersey Police are investigating after a pedestrian was killed by a New Jersey Transit train, officials said. An NJ Transit spokesperson said it happened right next to the Hazlet station at around 3:52 p.m. on Thursday, Mar. 21. The North Jersey Coast Line train was not in passenger service when it struck a man near Holmdel Road. The railroad crossing on Holmdel Road near the train station in Hazlet, NJ. Google Maps There were no customers on the train and no crew members were injured. The North Jersey Coast Line service continued operating with delays to some trains. NJ Transit police are lea…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Teens Who Tried Carjacking Bentley In Edison Arrested Teens Who Tried Carjacking Bentley In Edison Arrested
Teens Who Tried Carjacking Bentley In Edison Arrested Two of three suspects in an attempted carjacking in Edison have been arrested, authorities said. Edison Mayor Sam Joshi said that a 16-year-old and 17-year-old had been arrested. The mayor thanked local police as well as NJ Transit and Rahway police. The attempted carjacking of a Bentley SUV occurred outside Patel Brothers grocery store on Oak Tree Road at about 5 p.m. on Friday, March 15. The driver had the key fob in his pocket, so the teens were unable to steal the SUV.

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by Jon Craig
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$200 Million Healthcare Center Breaks Ground At NJ Transit Station $200 Million Healthcare Center Breaks Ground At NJ Transit Station
$200 Million Healthcare Center Breaks Ground At NJ Transit Station A new $200 million health and wellness center is hours away from breaking ground at none other than a NJ Transit station. The Hackensack Meridian Health facility will break ground Friday, March 8 at the New Jersey Transit Metropark Station in Iselin. The first of its kind, the center is expected to be completed by 2025. Gov. Phil Murphy is expected to join hospital, transportation and other elected officials as well as developers at an 11 a.m. ceremony, according to a hospital press statement. It's billed as the first accessible health and wellness center at a major transit hub nation…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Princeton Student Killed By NJ Transit Train: Officials Princeton Student Killed By NJ Transit Train: Officials
Princeton Student Killed By NJ Transit Train: Officials A Princeton University student was fatally struck by a train last week, according to officials. James Li (Class of 2027) was struck at the NJ Transit crossing on Faculty Road in Princeton on Friday, Feb. 16, Princeton Vice President for Campus Life W. Rochelle Calhoun said. Princeton University spokesman Michael Hotchkiss said the incident involved the Princeton Dinky, a train operated by New Jersey Transit between Princeton Station and Princeton Junction. "Our entire community mourns the loss of James, and our hearts go out to James’s family and friends," Calhoun said.…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
CLOSE CALL: Parents' Frightening Moments End When Police Find Troubled Teen Near Train Tracks CLOSE CALL: Parents' Frightening Moments End When Police Find Troubled Teen Near Train Tracks
Close CALL: Parents' Frightening Moments End When Police Find Troubled Teen Near Train Tracks HEROES: NJ Transit trains were stopped moments before swift-moving police rescued a troubled teen in Ridgewood, authorities said. The boy's frightened mother called Paramus police Wednesday morning, Jan. 31, after he reportedly threatened to take his own life, they said. Paramus Police Officer Diego Cruz alerted headquarters to get the trains stopped. Meanwhile, Paramus police flooded the area with all available officers and detectives. They pinged the teen's cell phone, got a local result and relayed it to their Ridgewood colleagues. Village police quickly found the teen between Oak Stre…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Officials ID Man Killed By NJ Transit Train In Monmouth County Officials ID Man Killed By NJ Transit Train In Monmouth County
David Fortin Struck, Killed By Train Authorities have identified the man who was killed by an NJ Transit train in Monmouth County. An NJ Transit spokesperson said David Fortin, 67, of Eatontown, died after being struck by the train at around 4:55 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 25. Fortin was hit near the railroad crossing at White Road in Little Silver. None of the roughly 110 passengers or crew members on the train were injured, the spokesperson said. The railroad crossing on White Road in Little Silver, NJ. Google Maps The North Jersey Coast Line train had left the Long Branch station at 4:46 p.m. and was scheduled to arri…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Pedestrian Killed By NJ Transit Train Pedestrian Killed By NJ Transit Train
Pedestrian Killed By NJ Transit Train A pedestrian was fatally struck by an NJ Transit train and killed in Monmouth County Thursday evening, Jan. 25, officials said. The person was struck near the railroad crossing at White Road in Little Silver at around 4:55 p.m., NJ Transit spokesperson Kyalo Mulumba said. None of the roughly 110 passengers or crew members on the train were injured, Mulumba said. The railroad crossing on White Road in Little Silver, NJ. Google Maps The North Jersey Coast Line train had left the Long Branch station at 4:46 p.m. and was scheduled to arrive at New York Penn Station at 6:25 p.m. S…

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by Chris Spiker
Obituaries
Man Struck, Killed By Bus Near GWB Was Brother Of Actor Jason Patric Man Struck, Killed By Bus Near GWB Was Brother Of Actor Jason Patric
Man Struck, Killed By Bus Near GWB Was Brother Of Actor Jason Patric A man who was struck and killed by a commuter bus near the George Washington Bridge earlier this week was the brother of actor Jason Patric. Jordan Miller, 56, lived in Fort Lee and was one of the customer service "red caps" who assist people moving through the Port Authority bus terminal just across the Hudson in midtown Manhattan. "Jordan literally died on his way to work," said Kevin O'Toole, the former New Jersey state senator who's now the chairman of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. The left-turning driver of the NJ Transit bus never saw him as Miller crossed Bruce Reyn…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Pedestrian From Fort Lee, 56, Struck, Killed By Commuter Bus Near GWB (UPDATED) Pedestrian From Fort Lee, 56, Struck, Killed By Commuter Bus Near GWB (UPDATED)
Pedestrian From Fort Lee, 56, Struck, Killed By Commuter Bus Near GWB (Updated) A Fort Lee resident was struck and killed by a commuter bus while crossing a busy intersection near the George Washington Bridge before dawn Wednesday. The NJ Transit bus was headed north on Lemoine Avenue when the driver made a left turn onto Bruce Reynolds Boulevard (formerly Bridge Plaza South) and struck the 56-year-old pedestrian at 5:05 a.m. Jan. 10, Fort Lee Deputy Police Chief Edward Young said. Port Authority and Fort Lee police officers quickly responded and conducted CPR, the deputy chief said. The pedestrian was pronounced dead a short time later at Englewood Hospital and …

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Large Crowds, Gov. Murphy Mourn Death Of Esteemed Lakewood Rabbi Large Crowds, Gov. Murphy Mourn Death Of Esteemed Lakewood Rabbi
Large Crowds, Gov. Murphy Mourn Death Of Esteemed Lakewood Rabbi Throngs of people were expected at a funeral service for an esteemed rabbi in Lakewood Wednesday, Jan. 3. Grand Rabbi Rav Matisyahu Chaim Salomon, a longtime leader of Beth Medrash Govoha Yeshiva, a Haredi Jewish learning institution, died on Tuesday, Jan. 2. He was 86 years old. Gov. Phil Murphy was among those who offered his condolences after Rabbi Salomon's death. "I share in the pain over the loss of Rabbi Matisyahu Salomon and send condolences to the BMG Yeshiva community and so many who followed his teachings," Gov. Murphy posted on Twitter. "May his memory be a blessing." …

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
HERO: NJSP Detective Sergeant Who Tracked Down Fugitive Florida Murderer Named Trooper Of Year HERO: NJSP Detective Sergeant Who Tracked Down Fugitive Florida Murderer Named Trooper Of Year
Hero: Njsp Detective Sergeant Who Tracked Down Fugitive Florida Murderer Named Trooper Of Year A multi-state manhunt for an armed fugitive wanted for brutally murdering his 67-year-old female neighbor in Florida ended in New Jersey thanks in large part to NJ State Police Detective Sgt. Michael Savnik. Savnik tracked down Esteban De Jesus Jr., who was shot and killed by U.S. Marshals in Jersey City this past summer, NJSP Col. Patrick J. Callahan said in presenting the sergeant with the agency’s prestigious 2023 "Trooper of the Year" Award. The highest honor bestowed by the NJSP to its members, the "Trooper of the Year" award is a gold-framed red ribbon that recipients wear on their Cl…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Man Struck, Killed By Train In Somerset County Man Struck, Killed By Train In Somerset County
Man Struck, Killed By Train In Somerset County A man was struck and killed by an NJ Transit train in Somerset County on Monday afternoon, Dec. 18, authorities said. The man was fatally struck by the Gladstone Branch train 421 just west of the Basking Ridge station shortly before 2:55 p.m., an NJ Transit spokesperson told Daily Voice. The train had left Hoboken at 1:22 p.m. and was scheduled to arrive in Gladstone at 3:19 p.m. There were no injuries reported to the approximately 10 customers and crew members on board. Service was temporarily suspended on the Gladstone Branch line in both directions between Bernardsville and …

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
UPDATE: Fatal Train Victim In Fair Lawn Was Teenager UPDATE: Fatal Train Victim In Fair Lawn Was Teenager
Update: Fatal Train Victim In Fair Lawn Was Teenager UPDATE: The victim of a fatal commuter train strike in Fair Lawn on Thursday was a township teenager, sources with direct knowledge of the incident said. The 16-year-old boy, who was in the 11th grade, was pronounced dead at the scene, they said. The 66 train on the Port Jervis Line struck the victim between the Broadway station and Morlot Avenue shortly after 4:30 p.m. Oct. 19, said Kyalo Mulumba, the transportation agency's senior public information officer. The train had left Middletown, NY, at 3:20 p.m. and was scheduled to arrive in Hoboken at 5:13 p.m., Mulumba said. There were no i…

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by Jerry DeMarco