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New Jersey Police Warn Of Carjackings By Fake Cops On Turnpike

New Jersey State Police don’t want the public to be alarmed, but they say there have been recent carjackings by people posing as undercover cops along the New Jersey Turnpike.

2013/06/11

Cars on approach to the Tappan Zee Bridge - May 24, 2013 (credit: New York State Thruway Authority)

AAA: Most People To Travel By Car For Memorial Day

34.8 million people are expected to travel more than 50 miles, but 31.2 million are expected on the roads, according to Robert Sinclair with AAA New York.

2013/05/24

FBI Adds Cop Killer Joanne Chesimard To Most Wanted Terrorist List

It was 40 years ago today that New Jersey State Trooper Werner Foerster was shot and killed along the New Jersey Turnpike. Joanne Chesimard was convicted and sentenced to life in prison.

2013/05/02

A brush fire burns Tuesday afternoon in the New Jersey Meadowlands. (credit: Steve Sandberg, 1010 WINS)

Carlstadt, Kearny & Ridgefield Deal With Brush Fires Burn Along NJ Turnpike

The fire could be seen Tuesday afternoon in the Meadowlands south of Exit 16W on the New Jersey Turnpike, 1010 WINS’ Steve Sandberg reported.

2013/04/09

The American Dream complex is seen from Chopper 880 - East Rutherford, NJ (file / credit: Evan Bindelglass)

Work To Resume Soon On American Dream Megamall In Meadowlands

After 10 years, the long-delayed retail and entertainment complex at New Jersey’s Meadowlands may finally be entering the homestretch.

2013/03/07

A sign directing drivers to the New Jersey Turnpike - Ridgefield Park, NJ - May 5, 2008 - Photo: Paul Murnane / WCBS 880

Study: New Jersey Roads, Bridges Not As Bad As Assumed

The Reason Foundation found that the percentage of bridges across the country deemed deficient dropped from about 38 percent to about 24 percent nationally. In the Garden State, the percentage fell slightly, from 28.5 percent to 27.4 percent.

2013/02/21

Widening Work On New Jersey Turnpike Set To Be Done By Fall 2014

Frustrated commuters will be glad to hear the massive work to widen a stretch of New Jersey Turnpike is closer to its end than its start.

2012/12/16

Traffic near the George Washington Bridge. (credit: CBS 2)

NJ Turnpike Near GWB Reopens After Downed Pole Creates Traffic Mess

Earlier, both the express and local lanes of the turnpike were shut down in both directions around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, just west of the George Washington Bridge.

2012/11/06

Expect Continued Delays On I-195 After Truck Crash

The effects of Wednesday’s dump truck crash into an I-195 overpass near exit 7A on the New Jersey Turnpike are still being felt.

2012/10/05

New Jersey Turnpike - Oct. 3, 2012 (credit: New Jersey Turnpike Authority)

New Jersey Turnpike Reopens After Fatal Crash

A tractor trailer fire has caused damage to an overpass of I-195 that passes over the New Jersey Turnpike, which led to a closure of both roadways.

2012/10/03

Greg Nelson speaks to CBS 2 after his vehicle was struck by another car near Exit 9 of the New Jersey Turnpike on Wednesday night. (credit: CBS 2)

NJ Man Thankful For ‘Second Chance In Life’ After Fiery Turnpike Crash

Greg Nelson was recovering at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital on Thursday following the horrific accident the night before.

2012/09/20

Traffic heading into New York City (file / credit: Evan Bindelglass / CBSNewYork)

WCBS 880 Special Series: Your Future Commute – Thursday Is The New Friday For Traffic

What is the worst day of the week for traffic in the Tri-State area? The answer might surprise you.

2012/09/13

Henry Hudson Bridge Toll Plaza (file / credit: Google Maps)

WCBS 880 Special Series: Your Future Commute – New Tolls

The future will not be free. There will be tolls. But how you give up your money will change.

2012/09/12

Sen. Robert Menendez at a news conference announcing federal grant for North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue, Sept. 10, 2012. (credit: Alex Silverman/WCBS 880)

North Jersey Fire Department Awarded Federal Grant To Add Dozens More First Responders

Firefighters from North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue are often among the first on the scene for incidents at the Lincoln Tunnel, commuter train and Amtrak tunnels and the New Jersey Turnpike.

2012/09/10