For the next two weeks, state residents that suffered the loss of a vehicle can text NJIDARIDE to 898-211 to request a ride. Those without access to a smartphone can dial 2-1-1, the hotline for the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management, from any phone line.

The newly sworn-in governor of the Empire State, who is interested in the “shortest timetable we can follow," says collected proceeds will be used to finance sorely needed major upgrades to New York City’s sprawling subway system.

The work planned for the 86-year-old, art deco-style structure has been highly sought after and lauded by local officials and business executives, who point out that the train station - along with Newark Liberty International Airport - is often one of the first sites national and international travelers see when they arrive in the Garden State.

Construction of the Transitway, a rail loop between Secaucus Junction and the Meadowlands Sports and Entertainment Complex, would stretch 7 miles and take into account things such as utlizing zero-emissions vehicles.

“Because actual consumption in Fiscal Year 2021 was so closely in line with our projections made last August, coupled with the fact that consumption in the current fiscal year is projected to be above last fiscal year’s levels, our analysis of the formula dictates an 8.3 cent decrease this coming October,” State Treasurer Elizabeth Maher Muoio said.

A long-term lease was signed by an undisclosed transportation company to remain at its North Jersey property, while e-commerce auto retailer Carvana signed for space in Middlesex County.

The decision from the FAA marks the clearing of a key hurdle for the project to replace the 2.5-mile train system that opened in 1996 and has remained “vulnerable to frequent breakdowns and delays."

At the transportation company, Derrick Waters will be responsible for all operations in North America.

Public leaders are looking at ways to stave off a hit to Garden State commuters that U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer estimates could bump up costs to $31 a day for drivers.

The Gateway project, NJ Transit, Amtrak, electric vehicles, broadband, Superfund sites, changing of lead pipes and other projects all stand to see some of the federal investment dollars.

The airline, which uses Newark Liberty International as one of its main hubs, says an estimated 90% of pilots and 80% of flight attendants have already gotten the jab. It plans on giving an extra payday to those vaccinated by Sept. 20.

Under a 20-year lease with Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, the retail giant will redevelop two aging buildings into a 250,000-square-foot air cargo campus.