Local NewsWhat’s Open, Closed On Fourth of July

Posted: Jul 4th, 2011 9:32 AM | Updated: Jul 4th, 2011 9:44 AM

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Today is Independence Day. It is a federal and state holiday.

• Post offices will be closed. There will be no regular mail delivery.

• State and local government officesand courts in New Jersey will be closed.

• Financial markets, stock markets and banks will be closed.

• NJ Transit trains will operate on a weekend/major holiday schedule on all lines. The Newark Light Rail line will run on a Saturday schedule. The Hudson-Bergen Light Rail will operate on a weekend schedule. River Line will operate on a Sunday schedule. Bus schedules will vary by route.

• NJ Transit will offer several rail options for people wanting to view the Macy’s fireworks display from New Jersey: On the Morris & Essex Lines, existing service will be supplemented by eight additional trains to and from Hoboken Terminal, including four trips between Dover and Hoboken; three trips between Summit and Hoboken; and an additional trip from Newark Broad Street Station to Hoboken. Additional trains to Hoboken before the event will operate between approximately 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. After the show, extra Morris & Essex trains will depart Hoboken at 10:05 p.m., 10:40 p.m., 11:30 p.m. and 12:25 a.m.

• Family Super Saver Fares are in effect until 6 a.m. tomorrow. For details, refer to timetables, visit www.njtransit.com, or call (973) 275-5555.

• PATH trains will operate a Saturday schedule. Evening service will be increased to facilitate those attending the Macy’s fireworks displays. Trains will operate every 10 minutes on the Journal Square-to-33rd Street-via-Hoboken line between 7 p.m. and midnight. Additional passenger information agents will be at Hoboken and 33rd Street during the evening hours to assist customers.

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