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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
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NFI subsidiary New Flyer signs a major contract with New Jersey Transit for up to 750 buses
ST. CLOUD, Minn., June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF, TSX: NFI Group Inc. (NFI, or the Company) a leader in innovative, propulsion-agnostic bus and coach mobility solutions, subsidiary New Flyer of America Inc. (New Flyer), today announced a milestone contract from the New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJ TRANSIT) for the purchase of up to 750 Xcelsior® 60-foot clean-diesel transit buses (1,500 equivalent units or EUs). The contract includes an initial firm order for 200 buses (400 EUs) with deliveries starting in 2026, and options to purchase up to an additional 550 buses (1,100 EUs). This order was added to New Flyer's first-quarter 2025 backlog and marks one of the larger clean-diesel bus procurements in the Company's history. This latest award reinforces New Flyer's commitment to delivering high-capacity, reliability-driven solutions that keep communities connected while helping agencies like NJ TRANSIT modernize and optimize their fleets. 'Our 25-year partnership with NJ TRANSIT is built on trust, innovation, and performance,' said Chris Stoddart, President, New Flyer. 'NJ Transit operates buses from the NFI family including both New Flyer and MCI with clean diesel, CNG, and battery-electric propulsion – all supported by a unique parts support program with a dedicated NFI Parts warehouse located in New Jersey delivering parts to NJ Transit maintenance facilities on a daily basis'. NJ TRANSIT provides more than 225 million annual passenger trips across New Jersey and connects passengers in neighboring communities and surrounding regions. With a fleet of over 3,500 vehicles, including more than 2,200 buses, NJ TRANSIT plays a critical role in regional mobility. The new buses replace aging vehicles, enhancing service reliability and efficiency across the system. 'This procurement marks a key milestone in our commitment to delivering a fully modernized bus fleet by 2031,' said Kris Kolluri, President and CEO, NJ TRANSIT. 'These new articulated buses will not only expand capacity on some of our busiest routes, but also provide a significantly improved onboard experience for our customers—offering greater comfort, reliability, and accessibility.' The Xcelsior clean-diesel platform integrates ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel, next-generation engines, and advanced emissions control systems. The result is a proven, low-emission transit solution designed to perform in high-demand urban environments. For more information, visit About NFI Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI offers a wide range of propulsion-agnostic bus and coach platforms, including market leading electric models. Through its low- and zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets today's urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions. Together, NFI is enabling more livable cities through connected, clean, and sustainable transportation. With nearly 9,000 team members in ten countries, NFI is a leading global bus manufacturer of mass mobility solutions under the brands New Flyer® (heavy-duty transit buses), MCI® (motorcoaches), Alexander Dennis Limited (single- and double-deck buses), Plaxton (motorcoaches), ARBOC® (low-floor cutaway and medium-duty buses), and NFI Parts™. NFI currently offers the widest range of sustainable drive systems available, including zero-emission electric (trolley, battery, and fuel cell), natural gas, electric hybrid, and clean diesel. In total, NFI supports its installed base of over 100,000 buses and coaches around the world. NFI's common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the symbol NFI and its convertible unsecured debentures trade on the TSX under the symbol News and information is available at and About New Flyer New Flyer is North America's heavy-duty transit bus leader and offers the most advanced product line under the Xcelsior® and Xcelsior CHARGE® brands. It also offers infrastructure development through NFI Infrastructure Solutions™, a service dedicated to providing safe, sustainable, and reliable charging and mobility solutions. New Flyer actively supports over 35,000 heavy-duty transit buses (New Flyer, NABI, and Orion) currently in service, of which 8,600 are powered by electric motors and battery propulsion and 1,900 are zero-emission. Further information is available at Forward-Looking Statement This press release may contain forward-looking statements relating to expected future events and financial and operating results of NFI that involve risks and uncertainties. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based upon what management believes to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. Actual results may differ materially from management expectations as projected in such forward-looking statements for a variety of reasons, including market and general economic conditions (including as a result of tariffs and other trade measures) and economic conditions of and funding availability for customers to purchase buses and to purchase parts or services (including as a result of recent U.S. policy developments); customers may not exercise options to purchase additional buses; the ability of customers to suspend or terminate contracts for convenience; production may be delayed or production rates may be decreased as a result of ongoing and future supply chain disruptions and shortages of parts and components, shipping and freight delays, and disruption to and shortage of labor supply; and the other risks and uncertainties discussed in the materials filed with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities and available on SEDAR at Due to the potential impact of these factors, NFI disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless required by applicable law. For media inquiries, please contact: Melissa Schnee P: 385.910.6861 Melissa_Schnee@ For investor inquiries, please contact: Stephen King P: 204.792.1300 A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
Osceola deputies shoot, kill armed 18-year-old during mental health crisis call
Deputies who were responding to a mental health crisis call Saturday shot and killed an 18-year-old man with a gun that charged them, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office. The shooting happened at 12:49 p.m. near Chirpine Lane in St. Cloud, said Osceola County Chief Deputy Dan Weis during a press conference. Two deputies arrived on site after the 18-year-old's family had called about him having a gun to his head. Weis said he approached the deputies naked from nearby woods with a gun in hand. Deputies ordered him to put the gun down, but he did not, Weis said. 'The individual had the gun and charged at the deputies and the deputies fired,' Weis said. 'Our deputies are OK. They weren't shot.' He said they tried to perform life-saving actions, but the man died of his gunshot wounds, Weis said. 'It happened really fast,' he said. Neither the name of the 18-year-old who was killed nor the names of the two deputies that shot him were released. 'I personally talked to both deputies and they're OK. They're shaken up,' he said. 'It's something we don't want to do, absolutely.' The deputies are suspended with pay as the shooting is investigated by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Weis said body-worn camera footage will be released at a later date.
Times
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Times
Drawing like a kid isn't child's play — but does it deserve an exhibition?
ST. CLOUD ( WJON News ) -- The rallies planned for St. Cloud today have been postponed. Both the 'No Kings' Rally and the 'Kick out the Clowns' protest have been delayed out of an abundance of caution and respect for the shooting death of Representative Melissa Hortman and the shooting of Senator John Hoffman . READ MORE: Update: More Details Revealed In Hortman/Hoffman Shootings All the 'Kick Out the Clowns' protests in the entire state have been postponed. Executive Director of Women's March Rachel O'Leary Carmona says, 'In light of the devastating attack that claimed the life of Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, we are canceling all remaining 'Kick Out the Clowns' events in Minnesota as law enforcement continues the search for the suspect.' READ MORE: UPDATED: Minnesota Protests Planned to Counter Trump Military Parade on Flag Day St. Cloud Police Chief Jeff Oxton says all the postponements are out of an abundance of caution and effort to promote public safety to keep all citizens safe. No makeup dates have been announced at this time. READ MORE FROM AUTHOR PAUL HABSTRITT:
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- General
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Brawl breaks out during St. Cloud Tech High School graduation
The Brief A fight broke out during the St. Cloud Tech High School graduation. Police say several people involved in the flight have been identified from a social media video of the fight. There are no reported injuries from the fight. ST. CLOUD, Minn. (FOX 9) - Police are looking for more information after a fight broke out at the St. Cloud Tech High School graduation on Saturday afternoon. What we know Just after 12:30 p.m., a group of people at the graduation were near the exit of the River's Edge Convention Center when a fight broke out, St. Cloud police said. Police say that social media video captured the brawl, and authorities were able to identify several people involved. No injuries were reported in the fight, and police say no weapons were used in the fight. Dig deeper The video, posted to TikTok, shows multiple people fighting reach other during the graduation as staff and others try to break them up. Police charges are expected to be forwarded to prosecutors as a result of their investigation. What we don't know It is unclear who exactly was involved in the fight. It is also unknown what started the brawl. While the police mentioned forwarding charges, they have not announced any arrests in relation to the fight. What you can do Police are asking anyone with more information about the fight to call them at 320-251-1200.
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Storm batters St. Cloud with 60 MPH winds, uprooting trees and damaging homes
The Brief Severe storms with 60 mph wind gusts battered St. Cloud, Florida, on Thursday night, tearing roofs and toppling trees. Several homes and power lines were damaged, but no injuries were reported. City officials are urging residents to begin hurricane preparations now ahead of what's expected to be an active season. ST. CLOUD, Fla. - Strong winds from severe thunderstorms late Thursday caused widespread damage in St. Cloud, toppling trees, tearing off rooftops and knocking out power, just days ahead of the official start to hurricane season. What we know Severe thunderstorms rolled through St. Cloud late Thursday, producing wind gusts up to 60 mph and large hail, according to the National Weather Service. The powerful winds peeled the aluminum roof off a home on Jersey Avenue and ripped away a screened-in patio. In other parts of the city, trees were toppled onto homes, power lines, and buildings—one of which was later declared unsafe. Despite the destruction, no injuries have been reported. What we don't know Officials have not released a full assessment of the damage or the number of homes affected. It remains unclear whether any residents have been displaced or if utility services have been fully restored across the impacted neighborhoods. Long-term recovery plans or insurance estimates have yet to be announced. The backstory The storm struck just days before the official start of hurricane season, amplifying concerns about readiness. The National Weather Service had issued warnings ahead of the storm, but its force still caught some residents off guard. One family on Fifth Street narrowly avoided tragedy when a tree crashed down near their home moments after they fled with their grandchild. Big picture view The storm has heightened awareness in St. Cloud about the need for early hurricane preparation. City officials are encouraging residents to trim trees and clear debris before more storms arrive. With forecasts predicting an active hurricane season, the damage is being viewed by some as an urgent reminder of the threats ahead. What they're saying In one hard-hit neighborhood along Jersey Avenue, the aluminum roof of a home was peeled back by the storm's force. Across the street from Lakefront Park, public works crews were seen removing a massive tree that had been threatening nearby homes and cars. "There's a lot of people that picnic across the street, and I was afraid that it may even hit a car, you know, as it's going by," the homeowner said. "So I'm glad they went ahead and took it down." Another tree fell near a home on Fifth Street and Missouri Avenue, knocking down power lines and sending a scare through one family. "It came up so fast," a resident said. "Me and my wife were in the bedroom right there with the grandbaby. I seen the tree rocking back and forth. I yelled at her to get the baby out of the room, and as soon as I said that, that tree—it went over." City officials say the recent storms serve as a wake-up call just ahead of hurricane season, which begins Sunday. "Our public works crew — they've really been getting a dress rehearsal for hurricane season," one city official said. "They do predict that we're going to have a very active season, so I would encourage our residents to take those steps now." What you can do As cleanup continues, residents are being asked to place storm debris in their regular trash bins to make it easier for city crews to collect. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: Download the FOX Local app for breaking news alerts, the latest news headlines Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for weather alerts & radar Sign up for FOX 35's daily newsletter for the latest morning headlines FOX Local:Stream FOX 35 newscasts, FOX 35 News+, Central Florida Eats on your smart TV The Source This story was written based on information shared by the City of St. Cloud and residents who live along Jersey Avenue.
