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• Blame Game Begins After Severe Delays Slam NJ, NY Airports (patch.com) — Massive equipment failures in Philadelphia and New Jersey triggered ground stops that first hit Newark Liberty International Airport, causing dozens of cancellations and widespread delays that rippled across the Northeast. Federal and state agencies are trading blame over a severed backup fiber line near Newark, while transportation officials highlight ongoing technology upgrades aimed at reducing Newark's chronic flight delays.
• On-site, 14-megawatt power substation now online at McCarter Highway office building in Newark (roi-nj.com) — A major new 14-megawatt power substation is now online at 375 McCarter Highway, giving downtown Newark businesses rare, high-capacity electricity for data centers, AI servers, and other power-hungry operations. The 150,000-square-foot building, near Newark Penn Station and the airport, offers strong fiber connectivity, ample parking, and remaining space for companies needing secure, urban tech infrastructure.
• Trump Admin Drops Funding Appeal Against Gateway Project (westsidespirit.com subscription) — A federal court win means the Trump administration has dropped its appeal blocking $205 million in funding for the Gateway rail tunnel connecting New York's Penn Station to Newark, keeping the massive project alive. For Newark-area commuters, officials say the tunnel overhaul is critical to improving reliability and safety, while promising tens of thousands of jobs and major economic benefits for New Jersey.
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