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  1. New Jersey Transit Negotiations Resume a Day Earlier Than Expected New York, Yesterday

    As the strike entered its second day, the agency’s chief executive, Kris Kolluri, met with union representatives on Saturday afternoon.

  2. How Staffing Shortages Have Plagued Newark Airport Video, Yesterday

    What’s causing major flight delays and disruptions at Newark Liberty International Airport? Niraj Chokshi, a reporter at The New York Times covering transportation, explains how a staffing shortage has contributed to the chaos and what’s being done to address it.

  3. Economic Toll of Train Strike Could Ripple Well Beyond New Jersey New York, Yesterday

    The longer New Jersey Transit engineers are off the job, the more businesses that rely on commuters will suffer.

  4. Couple Imprisoned Girl for 7 Years and Kept Her in Dog Cage, Police Say New York, May 16

    Investigators, who did not identify the teenager, now 18, said they believed she had been sexually abused by her stepfather.

  5. New Jersey Transit Engineers Strike, Idling Trains and Upending Commutes New York, May 16

    Wages continued to be a sticking point as New Jersey’s first statewide transit strike in 40 years began Friday morning.

  6. New Jersey Transit Strike Leaves Commuters Scrambling Video, May 16

    New Jersey’s commuter rail engineers walked off the job early on Friday after contract talks failed to meet the union’s wage demands, leaving thousands of commuters to seek other means of transportation to and from work.

  7. Boxcar, a Private Bus Company, Sees Opportunity in NJ Transit Strike New York, May 16

    With quirky social media videos, Boxcar, which was founded in 2017, is seeking to elevate its profile as commuters look for alternative ways to reach Manhattan.

  8. ‘I Don’t Ever Want to Be Free From the Pain of Missing My Children’ Books, May 16

    Only by writing could the acclaimed novelist Yiyun Li grapple with the suicides of her two sons. But her new book is no ordinary grief memoir.

  9. Amtrak Is a Costly Alternative for Commuters Amid the NJ Transit Strike New York, May 16

    Fares to New York City on the passenger rail line were several times higher on Friday than the normal cost of a ticket on NJ Transit.

  10. New Jersey Transit Buses to Run as Usual During Strike New York, May 16

    Supplemental chartered buses will begin running on Monday, but officials warned they can accommodate only about 20 percent of train riders.

  11. New Jersey Transit Engineers Go on Strike Video, May 16

    As union workers prepared to strike, Gov. Philip D. Murphy of New Jersey said the state’s transit system was facing a “sobering fiscal reality” and that he hoped for the best.

  12. Colorado Air Traffic Control Facility Lost Contact With Some Pilots Business, May 15

    Controllers switched frequencies and planes were “safely separated,” officials said. The 90-second outage on Monday followed communications problems at Newark’s airport.

  13. Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey Real Estate, May 15

    This week’s properties are four-bedroom homes in Roslyn, N.Y., and Cream Ridge, N.J.

  14. Last U.S. Hostage in Gaza Is Reunited With Parents: ‘We Never Lost Hope’ New York, May 14

    Edan Alexander was 19 when he left New Jersey to serve in the Israel Defense Forces. He was released by Hamas on Monday.

  15. What to Know About the Newark Airport Problems Business, May 14

    Many flights have been delayed at the busy hub because of radar outages, shortages of air traffic controllers and construction on a runway.

  16. 3M to Pay New Jersey Up to $450 Million for Drinking-Water Contamination Climate, May 13

    The state claimed “forever chemicals,” also known as PFAS, contaminated groundwater from an industrial park where they were used for decades.

  17. New Jersey Is Facing a Possible Transit Strike. Here’s What to Know. New York, May 13

    The union that represents the engineers who drive New Jersey Transit’s commuter trains has threatened a walkout as soon as Friday if a contract deal is not reached.

  18. Should You Fly Through Newark Airport? Here’s What You Need to Know. Travel, May 12

    Technology and staffing problems have plagued the airport, one of the nation’s busiest hubs. Officials say they are trying to resolve the issues, but concerns remain.

  19. Trump Endorses Jack Ciattarelli for Governor of New Jersey New York, May 12

    Republicans had been vying for the potentially race-altering support in a state where President Trump had a stronger-than-expected showing in November.

  20. Sharpe James, Revitalizing Newark Mayor Convicted of Corruption, Dies at 89 New York, May 12

    He presided over a rebirth of Newark’s downtown but was found guilty after leaving office of conspiring to sell city-owned properties to a former companion for a fraction of their value.

  21. Who Is Edan Alexander? World, May 12

    Hamas said it would release the American Israeli national, who was serving in the Israeli Army when he was captured on Oct. 7, 2023.

  22. How 40 Manhattan Businesses Are Adapting to Congestion Pricing New York, May 12

    An informal survey along Bleecker Street surfaced complaints about higher delivery costs, but most businesses are making do, even if they do not like it.

  23. Flights Could Be Disrupted Across U.S., Transportation Secretary Warns New York, May 11

    After a series of problems at Newark Liberty International Airport, the secretary, Sean Duffy, said that he would meet with airline leaders to plan a scaling back of Newark flights.

  24. 3 Lawmakers Involved in Newark Protest Could Be Arrested, D.H.S. Says New York, May 10

    The legislators were with Mayor Ras Baraka when he was arrested Friday outside an immigration detention facility. A Department of Homeland Security spokeswoman said they could face assault charges.

  25. How a Sheep-Herding Cardiologist Spends His Sundays New York, May 10

    Dr. David Slotwiner de-stresses from a busy week at his Queens hospital by escaping to a New Jersey farm to herd sheep with his Border collies.

  26. New Jersey Mayor Arrested After Trying to Enter ICE Facility Video, May 10

    Federal officials arrested Mayor Ras J. Baraka of Newark at an immigration detention facility on Friday.

  27. Newark Mayor Arrested Outside ICE Detention Center Video, May 9

    Protesters shouted as federal officials arrested Mayor Ras J. Baraka of Newark while he and three members of Congress were demonstrating at a new immigration detention center.

  28. Newark’s Mayor Arrested at Protest Outside ICE Detention Center New York, May 9

    Ras J. Baraka and city officials have been trying to close the leased lockup. Three members of Congress from New Jersey participated in the demonstration.

  29. Newark Airport Has Another Radar Outage Business, May 9

    The air traffic control mishap early Friday morning added to disruptions in recent days that have heightened concerns about safety at one of the busiest U.S. airports.

  30. The Menendez Chicken Wing Empire That Never Was U.S., May 9

    Lyle Menendez had grand plans to franchise Chuck’s Spring Street Cafe before he was arrested. The New Jersey restaurant endures.

  31. See How a Communications Outage Affected Flights at Newark Airport Interactive, May 9

    The effects of an interruption in radio and radar service could be seen almost immediately, as planes circled in holding patterns. They are still being felt in cancellations and major delays days later.

  32. A Frightening Moment to Fly Podcasts, May 8

    What the problems at one of the country’s biggest airports tell us about air-travel safety in the United States.

  33. Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey Real Estate, May 8

    This week’s properties are in Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y., and Ridgewood, N.J.

  34. How 6 Democrats in a Consequential Governor’s Race Are Vying to Be Heard Metro, May 8

    The race for governor of New Jersey includes a large field of Democratic primary candidates competing against each other — and trying not to be drowned out by the drama in Washington.

  35. How Lost Radar and Silent Radios Have Upended Newark Air Travel Washington, May 7

    A technical outage in Philadelphia last week terrified air traffic controllers and stranded passengers. As the summer travel season looms, the F.A.A. is racing to address the problems.

  36. Tense Standoff at New ICE Detention Center as Mayor Joins Protest Metro, May 6

    Mayor Ras Baraka of Newark staged a predawn demonstration outside an immigrant detention center. He argues that the facility’s owner does not have valid permits to operate.

  37. Controllers Briefly Lost Contact With Planes at Newark Last Week, Union Official Says Express, May 5

    The disclosure came as disruptions at the airport, brought about by staffing shortages, runway construction and bad weather, entered a second week.

  38. Two Photos of the Hindenburg Disaster Summary, May 3

    The crash occurred 88 years ago this Tuesday. Take a look at a pair of images from the event.

  39. ‘No Appointments Here’: A Mad Dash to Get a Real ID Ahead of the Deadline Express, May 2

    A Real ID, passport or other federally recognized document will be required starting next week for domestic flights. Good luck booking an appointment.

  40. A Blind Bicyclist and His Daughter Work in Tandem Metro, May 2

    Thomas Panek and his daughter, Madeleine, will be cycling in the Five Boro Bike Tour this weekend.

  41. When Taxpayers Fund Shows Like ‘Blue Bloods’ and ‘S.N.L.,’ Does It Pay Off? Upshot, May 2

    Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York has proposed an increase in the film tax credit to stay competitive with New Jersey and other states.

  42. Overlooked No More: Joyce Brown, Whose Struggle Redefined the Rights of the Homeless Obits, May 1

    She successfully challenged her involuntary commitment to Bellevue Hospital in 1987, setting a precedent for homeless people that remains relevant today.

  43. How the Macy’s Nighttime Team Keeps the Flowers Fresh Metro, May 1

    As Mother’s Day nears, 50 varieties of plants bloom in the Macy’s Flower Show. That takes work.

  44. As Strike Looms, N.J. Transit Riders Are Warned to Prepare for ‘Chaos’ New York, April 30

    Tens of thousands of New Jersey commuters are being told that they may need to work from home if train engineers go on strike.

  45. This State University Has a Plan to Take on Trump Metro, April 30

    Two professors from Rutgers University in New Jersey went out on a limb to write a “mutual defense compact” for Big Ten schools. Their effort is gaining steam.

  46. Zurab Tsereteli, Polarizing Russian Sculptor of Colossal Works, Dies at 91 Obits, April 27

    In bronze, he glorified figures like Peter the Great and Vladimir Putin, often to the public’s distaste. Some works, like a giant Columbus and a 9/11 memorial, were reviled.

  47. In TikToks and a Memoir, a Nun Makes the Unexpected Case for Convent Life Books, April 27

    Though she long felt a calling, Sister Monica Clare tried Hollywood first. Her book, and a visit, confirm the warmth — and fragility — of her new community.

  48. One Family’s Relentless Pursuit of the Bony, Oily, Elusive Shad Metro, April 26

    To those who cast their nets into the Delaware River each spring, hoping for a bounty of shad, it’s a tradition worth saving.

  49. Man Charged With Arson in Vast New Jersey Wildfire Metro, April 24

    A 19-year-old was accused of lighting a bonfire and leaving before it was extinguished, sparking one of the largest blazes in the state in decades.

  50. Smoke From New Jersey Wildfire Moves Toward New York City Weather, April 24

    Forecasters had warned that the air in the city could become unhealthy for some because of a fire that has been burning in the Pine Barrens since Tuesday.

  51. Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey Real Estate, April 24

    This week’s properties are a three-bedroom Tudor in Rockville Centre, N.Y., and a five-bedroom house in Cranford, N.J.

  52. Wildfire Rages in Southern New Jersey Video, April 23

    Thick plumes of smoke rose into the sky as flames engulfed the heavily forested Pine Barrens section of southern New Jersey.

  53. Wildfire Burns 12,500 Acres of Bone-Dry New Jersey Forest Metro, April 23

    The fire in the Pine Barrens led to the evacuation of 5,000 residents and temporarily shut down a stretch of the Garden State Parkway.

  54. When Pope Francis Touched New Yorkers’ Hearts Metro, April 22

    The pope visited the city in 2015, making stops that included Madison Square Garden, Central Park and a Harlem school.

  55. Mahmoud Khalil’s Wife Gives Birth as ICE Bars Him From Being There Metro, April 21

    Mr. Khalil, a permanent resident detained in Louisiana, had requested a monitored furlough for the birth. His request was denied in less than an hour.

  56. A Woman Takes a Deep Breath and Makes Her Own Life Decisions Real Estate, April 21

    After years of doing what she thought was expected of her, Cheryl Kaplan restarted her life and painted it red.

  57. Five Years On, Ghosts of a Pandemic We Didn’t Imagine Still Haunt Us National, March 15

    Time’s passage may have granted the illusion of distance, but we are living in a world that has yet to put the effects of Covid behind it.

  58. For a Family That Lost 5 Loved Ones, ‘Covid Will Never Be Over’ Metro, March 10

    Elizabeth Fusco’s relatives had their usual family dinner in New Jersey in early 2020. Soon, her mother, three siblings and aunt were all dead.

  59. What Happens When a Defendant Gets Covid During a Trial? Metro, June 13

    Fred Daibes, a real estate developer charged along with Senator Robert Menendez, began feeling sick during the fifth week of the corruption trial, delaying it for at least a few days.

  60. New Jersey Failed Veterans at Pandemic-Ravaged Nursing Homes, U.S. Says Metro, September 7

    A scathing Justice Department report found that care at the state facilities was so poor that it violated residents’ constitutional rights and led to a rash of deaths.

  61. Improper Covid Aid Flowed to Fishery Businesses, Official Finds Metro, June 20

    Nearly half of $14.4 million dispensed to seafood processors, charter boats and other businesses in New Jersey during the pandemic may have to be paid back.

  62. What’s Behind the Widening Divide Between New York City and Its Suburbs? Metro, June 18

    Tension between the city and its surrounding areas over issues like crime, immigration and congestion pricing has grown since the pandemic.

  63. DeCamp to End Commuter Bus Service to New York City From New Jersey Metro, March 20

    The bus line, which serves northern New Jersey, has struggled to retain ridership since the start of the pandemic. Its last day of service into the city will be April 7.

  64. A Year in the Juvenile Justice System Book Review, January 24

    “Children of the State” immerses the author Jeff Hobbs in the world of three American institutions. What he discovers is an open question.

  65. Why Subway and Bus Fares Are Likely to Rise Next Year Metro, December 19

    The M.T.A. held off price increases during the pandemic, but now it faces a possible budget disaster.

  66. Companies Fined $325,000 for Selling Pesticide to Fight Coronavirus, E.P.A. Says Express, September 23

    Zoono USA and Zoono Holdings, New Jersey companies, sold Zoono Microbe Shield through numerous websites and were fined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

  67. At Head Start, Masks Remain On, Despite C.D.C. Guidelines National, September 7

    Some of the nation’s poorest pre-K students are the last still under mask mandates, affecting enrollment.

  68. New York Faces New Commuter Surge, Ready or Not, Study Suggests Metro, June 15

    The study appears to underscore the need for a new rail tunnel under the Hudson River, part of the huge and long-planned Gateway project.