PATH service resumes between Hoboken, Manhattan

  Eyewitness NewsHOBOKEN -- PATH service has resumed at the Hoboken station for the first time since Superstorm Sandy.

Trains between Hoboken and the 33rd Street station in Manhattan will initially run daily in both directions from 5 a.m. until 10 p.m.

With this latest service restoration following Superstorm Sandy, travelers now can access the entire PATH system between New Jersey and New York. The return of Hoboken service provides more than 29,000 commuters with restored mass transit between Hoboken and Midtown Manhattan. Sandy flooded PATH tunnels with up to eight feet of water and destroyed critical signal and switching systems.

Shutting down service the past two weeks allowed workers long uninterrupted stretches to make repairs, allowing the speedier reopening of the Hoboken PATH station.

Officials say the return of limited 24-hour PATH service is expected in time for New Year's Eve.

For a complete list of routes, visit the Port Authority's website PANYNJ.gov/PATH.

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Twitter war between fake Tebow, Hoboken mayor

Web produced by Jennifer Matarese, Eyewitness NewsHOBOKEN, N.J. (WABC) -- Tim Tebow is having a hard time catching a break.

He's moving to Hoboken, but over the weekend a Twitter war heated up.

It involved a fake Twitter account and the mayor of Hoboken.

"Manning lives down there," a Hoboken resident said.

Yes indeed, and Eyewitness News hears 2 Constitution Court is where Jets backup, single sensation Tim Tebow is dropping anchor.

It's a nice high rise, with a sparkling view of the marina and Manhattan.

"Yes, he'll be living in my town," said Joan Rafter, a Hoboken resident.

"I hear a couple of Red Bulls live in town," said Manny Fernandez, a Hoboken resident.

"It's very quiet here, that's why they move here," said Xiomara Buduan, a Hoboken business owner.

The Tebow talk has caused a Twitter tussle between Mayor Dawn Zimmer and someone calling themselves: "@HobokenTimTebow".

The Tebow Twitter handle tweeted "Tebowken time!" and "Would love to buy you some Gatorade one day and take you on a walk around town, maybe read the Bible?"

Mayor Zimmer Tweeted back, "I am referring this to authorities. Our newest resident to Hoboken is entitled to his privacy and respect."

The building manager came out said Tebow is not moving in she hasn't seen him.

So is he leasing or not? And will football fans like Manny come to care?

"No. I just hope Manning has another great season," the Giants fan said.

Jets, Giants, Tebow, Manning, Hoboken's welcome mat is out.

"I'm not a big football fan, but I think it's wonderful," a resident said.

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NJT between NY and Newark Penn suspended

  Eyewitness NewsNEW YORK (WABC) -- New Jersey Transit train service between New York and Newark Penn Stations is suspended in both directions because of an issue with the Portal Bridge.

The bridge, which carries trains over the Hackensack River, is stuck in the open position.

The bridge was opened at 8:55 p.m. Wednesday for marine traffic.

They attempted to close it at 9:20 p.m. but it got stuck.

There is no estimate of restoration time, so this could be an issue for the Thursday morning rush.

Midtown Direct trains are diverted into and out of Hoboken Terminal. NJT tickets and passes accepted on PATH, NJT Bus and Private Carrier buses to/from Port Authority Bus Terminal.

For the very latest, visit http://www.njtransit.com/

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