NYC NOW Midday News: NYPD Prepares for Marathon Sunday, Gusty Winds Ahead of Halloween, and Latest on New Jersey’s Governor’s Race
Oct 29, 2025
Colleen Wilson, a transportation reporter for the Bergen Record, reveals the challenges facing New Jersey Transit, including delays and fare hikes, while discussing the critical Gateway Project. Education reporter Jesse Gomez dives into New Jersey’s school funding formula, addressing student achievement and the ongoing debate over school choice. As excitement builds for the NYC Marathon and winds pick up ahead of Halloween, these insights into transit and education shape the urgent conversations leading up to New Jersey’s gubernatorial election.
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Follow Marathon Safety Restrictions
- Avoid bringing coolers, oversized bags, chairs, umbrellas, or weapons to the Central Park finish line for the New York Marathon.
- Expect bag checks and follow NYPD instructions to keep the event safe and moving.
Secure Decorations Before High Winds
- Tie down outdoor decorations and inflatables before Halloween due to expected gusts of 30–40 mph starting Friday afternoon.
- Prepare for blustery conditions through the weekend despite generally dry weather for the marathon.
Transit Troubles Meet Big Funding Gap
- New Jersey Transit faces chronic cancellations, mechanical issues, and annual 3% fare hikes that strain riders.
- Eliminating the corporate business transit fee would create about an $800 million budget shortfall for the agency.