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The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey unveiled a second sensory room at Newark Liberty International Airport’s Terminal A.
Mar 26, 2025

Newark airport Terminal A debuts 2nd sensory room (photos & video)

The latest assist for neurodivergent customers, those on the autism spectrum and their families complements other recent additions at the depot.

Gov. Phil Murphy visited Wharton on March 8, 2025, to observe the sinkhole at I-80 East Mile Marker 34.
Mar 25, 2025

Lawmakers seek ‘Road to Relief’ for sinkhole-impacted businesses

Newly proposed legislation would create two programs to compensate and assist employers as well as their workers for the impact of public highway projects, including the ongoing I-80 repairs.

Guillermo Artiles (left), partner at McCarter & English and head of the firm's government affairs practice, stands with Brian Wilton (right), who will join the firm’s government affairs practice as a partner later this year.
Mar 24, 2025

NJ Transit general counsel joins McCarter & English

Brian Wilton was the first GC at the agency, where he was responsible for building the legal department from the ground up.

On May 20, 2021, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and APM Terminals welcomed the largest container ship to call at any U.S. East Coast port, the CMA CGM Marco Polo.
Mar 24, 2025

Port Authority strikes 33-year lease extension with major terminal operator

Under the landmark agreement, APM Terminals will invest more than $500 million in the coming years to enhance cargo-handling capacity across its 350-acre footprint.

Since December 2024, three craters have opened on a section of Interstate 80 in Wharton, stemming from old mining shafts under the highway.
Mar 24, 2025

I-80 sinkhole repairs continue, roiling daily commute

Since December, three craters have opened on a section of the roadway in Morris County, prompting the involvement of federal, local and state officials. The holes stem from old mining shafts under the highway.

New York's congestion pricing plan went into effect Jan. 5, 2025.
Mar 21, 2025

NYC congestion pricing deadline extended 30 days (updated)

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, in a post on X to Gov. Kathy Hochul, said that the federal government and the president are putting New York on notice.

The Hudson Tunnel Project's first concrete pour took place at Tonnelle Avenue in September 2024.
Mar 20, 2025

Hudson Tunnel projects create $4.5B in economic output

With construction underway on both sides of the Hudson River, a new analysis from the Gateway Development Commission assesses the impact of its five ongoing projects.

Truck transport container on the road to the port.
Mar 13, 2025

Leading NJ law firm joins statewide logistics coalition

Now more than 40 members strong, Circulate NJ was created to educate the public about the sector and the role it plays in the local economy.

From left: NJ Transit President and CEO Kris Kolluri and Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers & Trainmen General Chairman Thomas Haas
Mar 11, 2025

NJ Transit, engineers’ union strike tentative deal to avoid walkout

Announcing the agreement, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers & Trainmen National Vice President James Louis stressed the presence of the agency's new CEO, Kris Kolluri, in the process.

Map of the New Jersey Surface Alignment Project
Mar 5, 2025

$16B Hudson Tunnel Project shortlists teams for key aboveground work

NJBIZ discussed the latest developments with Chief of Public Outreach Steve Sigmund, who noted this package is the only one of the overall work that's not underground in any way.

Hoboken PATH station
Feb 25, 2025

Revamped Hoboken PATH station reopens on schedule (photos)

Infrastructure repairs on the 117-year-old site included refurbishing of the concrete platform surface; new staircases, paint, tiles, lighting and signage; and new tracks and track switching system, which officials say will lead to fewer delays and disruptions. 

An NJ Transit light rail car stops at the Washington Park station in Newark in this 2014 photo.
Feb 21, 2025

NJ adds latest Transit Village in Hunterdon County

With the new designation, the municipality home to the final stop on the Raritan Valley rail line aims to spur new business activity downtown by enhancing access and activity.