Fairway Drive closed in South Toms River for resurfacing, police advise detours

Local road closure between Dover Road and Double Trouble Road expected to impact traffic through Friday afternoon. South Toms River, New Jersey – The South Toms River Police Department, in coordination with…

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Palm Bay council defends growth strategy, cites infrastructure push and development shift

City Council member Richard “Mike” Hammer says Palm Bay has reversed years of unchecked development, prioritizing roads, infrastructure, and environmental protections. Palm Bay, Florida – Palm Bay City Council member Richard “Mike”…

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Buena council accepts clerk retirement, advances park funding and budget plans

Officials outline nearly $1M funding request while addressing public safety, projects BUENA BOROUGH, N.J. – Borough officials moved through a full agenda Monday night, approving personnel changes, advancing nearly $1 million in…

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Paterson council approves $70M loan to fix ‘Math Problem’

Sharp exchanges over board appointment and finances dominate Paterson meeting PATERSON, N.J. – A special meeting of the Paterson City Council on March 25 moved briskly through routine approvals but was marked…

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Gloucester County Commissioners Approve Contracts, Grants, and Infrastructure Projects

Officials approved a series of resolutions covering election equipment, public safety upgrades, road work, and technology purchases during their March 4 meeting. Woodbury, NJ – Gloucester County commissioners approved a wide range…

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Mikie Sherrill announces plan for new $6.7 billion bridge in Newark

$6.7 billion project will replace aging bridge, create 19,000 jobs without expanding traffic capacity NEWARK & JERSEY CITY, NJ – Governor Mikie Sherrill’s revised plan for the Newark Bay Bridge earned rare,…

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Jackson LLC landowner awarded $135,000 in lawsuit over proposed South Hope Chapel Road roundabout

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A small portion of a corner property in Jackson just a few hundred square feet in size is fetching a huge sum of money from Ocean County after…

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Lakewood Shomrim awarded $275,000 in federal funds through Rep. Chris Smith’s budget earmarks

LAKEWOOD, N.J. – Lakewood’s volunteer public safety group, the Lakewood Shomrim, will receive $275,000 in new federal funding to modernize its radio communication infrastructure, Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) announced this week. The…

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Lakewood scores millions in federal funding as Rep. Chris Smith including $2 Cross Street expansion

LAKEWOOD, N.J. – Lakewood Township is set to receive several million dollars in new federal funding for local infrastructure and public safety improvements as part of a broader $23.8 million package secured…

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New Jersey lawmakers to vote on 150 bad, ugly, and few good bills in Trenton today

Murphy era winds down as NJ Assembly races to vote on 150 bills before year’s end TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Assembly is holding one of its busiest legislative sessions in…

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Ocean County commuter alert as December roadwork ramps up across multiple towns

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Drivers across Ocean County should expect widespread lane closures, detours, and shifting traffic patterns this week as county and utility crews carry out an extensive series of paving,…

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Jackson Township Awarded $473,658 NJDOT Grant to Pave and Repair Drainage on Lakehurst Avenue

Jackson Township today announced that the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has awarded the Township $437,658 in FY 2026 Municipal Aid Grant funding to support Phase I of the Lakehurst Avenue…

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Ocean County to acquire land for Brewers Bridge reconstruction in Jackson

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners is moving forward with plans to rebuild Brewers Bridge in Jackson Township, authorizing the acquisition of land needed to complete the long-anticipated…

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Cedar Swamp Road finally reopens but with slower speed limit

Cedar Swamp Road reopens after extended closure but speed limit slashed to 35 mph Jackson, NJ — Drivers heading through Cedar Swamp Road can finally breathe a sigh of relief as the…

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Ocean County to Approve $6.5 Million Road Upgrade Ahead of New Five Lane Highway Connecting Toms River, Jackson, and Lakewood

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Prospect Street, a major connector road linking Lakewood Township to Cross Street, where a massive five lane highway is being proposed is getting required upgrades approved ahead the…

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NYC to shut Columbia Street concrete recycling site by year’s end amid community pressure

NEW YORK – The New York City Department of Transportation will shut down its concrete recycling operations at the Columbia Street Waterfront District by August and fully close the facility by year’s…

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The Media Hasn’t Told You: Newark Airport Has Most “On Time” Month After Initial System Upgrades

Newark, NJ – After outages and massive delays caused by legacy systems at Newark Airport, the media is keeping silent on breaking news from the Department of Transportation this week. Not only…

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Newark, NJ - US - Feb 10, 2024 Interior view of an All gender family restroom at Newark International Airport

Congratulations! Newark Airport has gender neutral bathrooms and staff diversity, but planes can’t take off and land

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy escalated criticism of President Joe Biden’s infrastructure agenda Tuesday, accusing the administration of neglecting aviation safety while prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in transportation spending.…

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New Jersey’s Planes, Trains, and Automobiles Are All Off the Rails

New Jersey’s transportation system, once the backbone of the Northeast, is in shambles, stranding commuters, travelers, and residents in a web of delays, breakdowns, and frustration. From Newark Liberty International Airport’s alarming…

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Duffy Says Hillary Clinton Unhinged Because Family’s “Obscene Grifting” Scheme Under Fire

Hillary Clinton slammed by U.S. transportation secretary in heated exchange over aviation safety WASHINGTON, D.C. – Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton came under fire from U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on…

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