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1. Could Manhattan's population boom make it the next Kowloon Walled City?
(Life/Style)

... New York City has a population of about 8 million, with 1.6 million in Manhattan, according to Census figures. However, the population swells during the day to 3.9 million because of commuters. Vishaan ...

2. Illegal cellphone jammers silence noisy commuters
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... to put up with an excruciatingly thorough description of last night’s dinner or how she is competing in Miss Pole Dance Australia (Yes, this actually happened.) One Philadelphia commuter was so fed up ...

3. Tax talks in Trenton are merely a tease
(Opinion/Commentary)

... The Star-Ledger's political editor and a member of the paper's editorial board. ALSO BY JOSH McMAHON Christie's tax cut proposal shows he is a masterful politician N.J. commuters are the patsies ...

4. Review of N.Y. & N.J. Port Authority finances finds agency 'challenged and dysfunctional'
(Money/Economy)

... and Accountability Act’ in committee. “Now more than ever, it's important that we get this legislation to the governor's desk as soon as possible,” Vainieri Huttle said. “Commuters shouldn't have to ...

5. N.J. Assembly committee to consider bills to improve Port Authority transparency
(N.J./State)

... of the Transportation Committee are very concerned that we have an out-of-control agency living high on the hog at the expense of New Jersey taxpayers and commuters.” The hearing also follows a report ...

6. Sen. Gordon calls for more transparency at Port Authority of N.Y. & N.J.
(N.J./State)

... bill would also set specific requirements for public hearings. “Because of its size and impact on the lives of New Jersey‘s commuters, the Port Authority should not be allowed to slide where other ...

7. E-ZPass commuters to save 50% on tolls on 3 Staten Island bridges
(Money/Economy)

Sidelight of hefty Port Authority toll hikes on other bridges and tunnels Commuters who use E-Zpass will save 50 percent on tolls beginning Feb. 1 when crossing the Port Authority of New York & New ...

8. E-ZPass savings for commuters next month, but what about truck drivers?
(Money/Economy)

BY WENDY EKUA QUANSAH NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM It’s a celebratory time for N.Y./N.J. E-ZPass commuters who heard good news that goes into effect next month. On Sunday, Gov. Chris Christie and New York ...

9. Christie's tax cut proposal shows he is a masterful politician
(Opinion/Commentary)

... way. New Jersey hasn’t seen such a masterful politician in at least a generation. Josh McMahon is a former member of The Star-Ledger’s editorial board. ALSO BY JOSH McMAHON N.J. commuters are ...

10. 50% REALLY???? Amazing...
(Comments/Unsorted comments)

... in 2012 from the already too low amount of $230 to $115. Meamwhile parking will stay at $240 Per month. Reward the drivers and scew the m!ss transit commuters... Amazing.... Really amazing. We are ...

11. For some N.J. State Troopers, construction details are a gold mine
(N.J./State)

... their jobs and added that the division has worked hard to cut overtime. Commuters are the ones who will ultimately pay, since they will be facing a 53 percent increase in tolls starting Jan. 1 to help ...

12. Garden State Parkway and N.J. Turnpike toll hikes imminent for 2012
(N.J./State)

... commuters who use the highways will still be surprised when they receive their first E-ZPass statement in 2012. Steve Carrellas of the driver-rights' group says, "The big question is whether the increase ...

13. NTSB car-cell phone ban would target texting while driving
(U.S./Nation)

... he was distracted from his hands-free cell phone. Nearly a dozen high school students were injured in the accident. 25 people died in 2008 after a commuter train collided with a freight train in California. ...

14. N.J. Assembly bill calls for commuter rail parking lots to be open during special events
(N.J./State)

Wagner proposal approved by Transportation Committee Legislation that would require publicly owned or operated parking facilities associated with rail service be open on weekends when a special event ...

15. Bill approved to remedy NJ Transit parking problems at train stations
(N.J./State)

... hours are described as between 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. during the weekdays, and all day on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Often commuters without permit parking are forced to park in permit-only parking areas ...

16. Poll: New Jerseyans support a Millionaire's Tax by a 2 to 1 margin
(N.J./State)

... in counties north of Trenton. Support for paying something for the tunnel is strong in every region. Voters support 51 to 36 percent Christie’s decision to cancel a Hudson River commuter rail tunnel ...

17. N.J. school closings, delayed openings continue with power outage
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... other schools have delayed openings. And NJ Transit is telling commuters that service will be completely restored Tuesday, but customers should expect delays.  ...

18. Gov. Chris Christie: Tricks or treats?
(Opinion/Commentary)

... under the bus in the process. • 25 percent increase in fares for NJ Transit rail and commuter bus lines since Christie took office - a commuter tax if there ever was one - even though residents are ...

19. Two teens killed in Wayne by NJ Transit train
(N.J./State)

... transported to St. Joseph's Hospital in Paterson with unknown injuries. Bassett Hackett said the train, which was not carrying commuters, was on its way to a Kearny maintenance yard when the accident occurred ...

20. Christie’s canceled ARC tunnel project cost N.J. $95M
(N.J./State)

... the Hudson River commuter rail tunnel between North Bergen and Manhattan. The cost is $176 million less than the $271 million the state government was initially billed. "I am pleased to announce that ...