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Fans Stranded After Usher Concert - A disabled NJ Transit train carrying about 700 passengers was towed to Penn Station after riders spent nearly two hours stranded inside the Hudson River tunnel.

NJ Transit Still Silent After HundredsStranded in Hudson Tunnel After MetLife Concert Before Rescue

About 700 NJ Transit passengers, many returning from MetLife Stadium concerts, were stranded for nearly two hours in a disabled train beneath the Hudson River before crews safely rescued them.…

NJ Transit Quietly Scales Back Ambitious $22 Million Bus Lane After World Cup

Newark, NJ – A new NJ TRANSIT after-action report on transportation operations during the FIFA World Cup does not cancel the long-discussed Meadowlands Transitway. Instead, the report concludes that future events at NJNY Stadium can be effectively managed using existing…

New Jersey Governor Who Campainged for No Kings, Gushes Over Meeting King of Spain

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is facing criticism from political opponents after posting about her meeting with Spain’s King Felipe VI and other members of the Spanish royal…

N.J. Gov. Sherrill Blames Trump for America’s Embarrassing Loss in World Cup

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill blamed President Donald Trump for recent setbacks involving American sports teams during remarks Thursday at MetLife Stadium, saying the president “has been a…

NJ Transit Riders Hit With Fare Increase After Major Delays and World Cup Travel Chaos

A 3% NJ Transit fare hike took effect Tuesday, just one day after widespread rail delays left thousands of commuters stranded and weeks after the agency faced criticism over World Cup-related service…

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World Cup Promised an Economic Boom. Many Businesses Near MetLife Stadium Say It’s Killing Their Business Instead

Restaurants, breweries and small businesses near MetLife Stadium say World Cup match days have brought road closures, empty parking lots and fewer customers instead of the surge in business many expected. When…

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Travel Warning Issued Today: Work from Home If You Can, It’s Futbol Time in New Jersey

Governor Mikie Sherrill and NJ TRANSIT are urging commuters to work remotely Thursday as the evening rush coincides with World Cup travel to MetLife Stadium, where Ecuador and Germany are scheduled to…

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NJ Transit, Gov. Sherrill Urge Commuters to Work From Home During World Cup Match Days

New Jersey officials are encouraging residents to work remotely or adjust travel schedules on FIFA World Cup match days as large crowds head to MetLife Stadium and transit systems face increased demand.…

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NJ Transit Fares Set to Rise 3% on July 1 as Agency Blames COVID-19 Pandemic for Financial Woes

The latest fare hike is part of an automatic annual increase approved by the NJ Transit Board as the agency continues to address budget pressures and lower-than-expected ridership recovery. NJ Transit riders…

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NJ Transit Delays New York Service After World Cup Match, Local Commuters Stranded

Thousands of rail passengers faced delays and service disruptions after a World Cup match at MetLife Stadium, with some NJ Transit trains stopping short of New York City and riders expressing frustration…

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They Didn’t Build That, Somebody Else Built That: Now They’re Taking Credit for the World Cup

As politicians celebrate and tout the arrival of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, critics are pointing out that some of the loudest voices claiming credit today had little or nothing to do…

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Gov. Mikie Sherrill Warns of Suspicious Activity Ahead of World Cup Matches at MetLife Stadium

New Jersey residents are being encouraged to report suspicious activity as the state hosts its first FIFA Club World Cup matches, though officials have not cited any specific threat. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.…

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Warehouse Fire Near MetLife Stadium Sparks Online Panic After Misleading Social Media Post

CARLSTADT, N.J. — Even though New Jersey’s involvement in the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been a political dumpster fire, you can rest assured, knowing that Met-Life Stadium did not burn down…

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Row of stainless steel subway turnstiles in a station, with pipes overhead and a map visible in the background.

Hochul Slams New Jersey’s $150 World Cup Ticket Scheme As Crazy

New York, NY — A growing feud over who owns and pays for moving World Cup crowds from New York City to MetLife Stadium is spilling into public view after New York…

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New Jersey to pay millions while NYC gets the spotlight during ‘New York’ World Cup

NJ Taxpayers Fund $60M World Cup Costs at MetLife While NYC Branding Dominates Spotlight Trenton, NJ — New Jersey is committing more than $60 million in public spending to host 2026 World…

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Passenger train at a stadium platform as fans walk toward the entrance for the FIFA World Cup 2026.

New Jersey spends $20M to promote World Cup while ‘NY–NJ’ branding sparks political firestorm

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey is committing $20 million to promote itself during the 2026 FIFA World Cup even as the event is branded globally as “New York–New Jersey,” a tension that…

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JSZ Report: Park Ridge 28 Boonton 21 | North Group 1 Championship | Vincent Pinto 4 TDs

Jersey Sports Zone – JSZ reports Park Ridge 28 Boonton 21 | North Group 1 Championship | Vincent Pinto 4 TDs. visit jerseysportszone.com for high definition video highlights and features from NJ…

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JSZ Report: Verona 41 Lyndhurst 0 | North Group 2 Championship | Frank Riggio 5 TDs

Jersey Sports Zone – JSZ reports Verona 41 Lyndhurst 0 | North Group 2 Championship | Frank Riggio 5 TDs. visit jerseysportszone.com for high definition video highlights and features from NJ high…

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