Vaccination & exposure
If traveling with infants or unvaccinated children, arrange to consult a healthcare provider about an early MMR dose and watch for exposure notifications.
NYC has confirmed a measles case in an unvaccinated infant and officials are actively doing contact tracing and urging vaccination.
Commuter planning
Avoid weekday rush-hour trips between Newark and NYC while the Portal Bridge cutover is underway; consider ferries or PATH where cross‑honoring applies.
NJ Transit and Amtrak warn service reductions and schedule changes through March 14 due to the Portal Bridge cutover and recommend limiting travel during peak hours.
Crowd & venue awareness
Exercise increased vigilance in malls and crowded venues and be prepared to move to a safe area or notify authorities if violence occurs.
Recent reports include a stabbing at the Walden Galleria mall and other violent-crime legal developments in New York state.
