**Despite its increasing debt — which includes annual PATH deficits of $400 million — the Port Authority recently said that it would not increase fares or tolls to fund new projects, such as the bus terminal revamp and the new Hudson rail train. To raise money, the agency said it may raise retail/store rents and possibly sell certain real estate, including the World Trade Center. —Bloomberg
**New Jersey residents who commute into Penn Station will soon have a new fast food option at their disposal. The New York Post reports that Shake Shack just signed a 10-year lease for a 2,489-square-foot space located inside one of the underground concourses at Penn Station. The Danny Meyer-owned burger joint is expected to open in 2017. —New York Post [second news item down]
**NJ Transit is completing the installation of video and audio surveillance equipment on its Light Rail trains. According to the Jersey Journal, surveillance equipment costs $1.9 million to install on the Hudson-Bergen and Newark light rail trains. The cost is funded by a Homeland Security grant. —NJ.com
**BGT Enterprises is building a new, 59-unit condo building at 387 8th Street, the former Amcare site. The new, 7-story building will be designed by Minervini Vandermark Architecture and will include 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedrooms units, some with a terrace or balcony. The building will also house 60 parking spots. —Jersey Digs
**Chef David Viana — formerly of The Kitchen at Grove Station — has found a new home at Barrio Costero, a recently opened Asbury Park restaurant that gives a contemporary spin to coastal Mexican culinary traditions. —Barrio Costero
**Ani Ramen has confirmed with Jersey City Upfront its plans to open a ramen/Japanese restaurant in downtown Jersey City. Owner Luck Sarabhayavanija says they’re shooting for a summer opening. —Jersey City Upfront
Events
**Tuesday is See Spot Rescued’s 4th annual Hair of the Dog fundraiser at Archer Bar. There will be a raffle and silent auction for prizes from The Sports Barre, Shop Kanibal, Base gym, 2 tickets to Late Night with Seth Meyers, and more. The event kicks off at 7pm and all proceeds go to SSR. —SSR
**Mana Wine and Lourdes Arena of Madame Claude Wine are hosting a South American wine class/tasting on Wednesday, April 13 from 7pm – 10pm at Mana Cafe. Tickets to the event cost $65; participants will try 7 wines accompanied by small plates prepared by Madame Claude Cafe. —Mana Wine
**To celebrate the total redevelopment of The Beacon and the grand opening of The Hague, The Beacon is inviting Jersey City residents to a birthday celebration at 20 Beacon Way (home of The Beacon) on Saturday, April 16th from 2pm to 5pm. The event will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3pm, birthday cake from Carlo’s Bakery, various food trucks, tours of the building, a live DJ, and many more activities. The event is free of charge to the general public, but a reservation is required. —The Beacon
**Mark your calendars for the first Liberty Humane Society low-cost spay/neuter day for cats on Wednesday, April 27 at the LHS in Liberty State Park. Not a cat parent? The LHS has other low-cost wellness clinics you can take advantage of throughout the month. —LHS
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