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The longest-serving lawmaker in New Jersey history steps down
Monday, January 08, 2024
NJ Sen. Richard Codey has served in Trenton for 50 years, including a brief stint as governor.
Weekly Music Roundup: Nathalie Joachim, Erick the Architect, Sprints
Monday, January 08, 2024
New Sounds
This week, previews of 2024 releases by Nathalie Joachim and Erick the Architect, plus Bela Fleck’s Rhapsody in Blue(grass). Also, Sprints’ debut LP and an Anne Briggs cover.
How to Stay Protected During This Year's Respiratory Virus Season
Friday, January 05, 2024
COVID, the flu AND RSV are surging across the country, including New York and New Jersey.
NYC sues bus companies carrying migrants to city under Texas busing program
Thursday, January 04, 2024
The lawsuit was filed in state Supreme Court on Thursday against 17 companies.
Varied responses from NJ mayors as migrants bypass NYC rule
Wednesday, January 03, 2024
One mayor says migrants are not welcome, while another says, “I think we're better than that.”
Weekly Music Roundup: John Legend, Lau Noah, and Ambrose Akinmusire
Monday, December 18, 2023
New Sounds
New this week: a film and song by John Legend; a thought-provoking track by Jason Isbell; trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire’s new trio; and songs by Lau Noah, Emel, and Hermanos Gutierrez.
Bronx DA investigating building collapse that has left dozens homeless
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
A spokesperson for District Attorney Darcel Clark said her investigations division is working with the city’s fire and buildings departments.
Weekly Music Roundup: Nicki MInaj, Britti, and IDLES
Monday, December 11, 2023
New Sounds
This week, the debut of New Orleans singer Britti; Nicki Minaj channels Cyndi Lauper; IDLES channels The Beatles; and Lara Downes gets a jump on a big anniversary.
Training for NJ cops featured discriminatory, lewd and unconstitutional advice, state report says
Friday, December 08, 2023
At least $75,000 in public funds was spent for more than 200 officers to attend, according to the state comptroller.
SantaCon raises money for charity. They've spent a lot on crypto and Burning Man.
Friday, December 08, 2023
Beyond charity, SantaCon also spent funds on parties, art projects and speculating on Bitcoin.
Weekly Music Roundup: Björk, featuring Rosalia, RZA, and Büşra Kayıkçı
Monday, November 27, 2023
New Sounds
There's a protest song from Björk, featuring Rosalia, a “Fashionable” single by RZA, and a post-classical take on Radiohead. Plus, Amos Lee covers Lucinda Williams, and more.
Weekly Music Roundup: Ali Sethi & Nicolas Jaar, boygenius & Ye Vagabonds
Monday, November 20, 2023
New Sounds
Collaborations from Pakistani-American singer Ali Sethi and Chilean-American producer Nicolas Jaar, Irish rappers Kneecap & Grian Chatten, and boygenius & Dublin-based duo Ye Vagabonds.
Libraries, summer school, police and composting face cuts amid NYC budget crisis
Thursday, November 16, 2023
The soaring migrant crisis coupled with the drying up of federal pandemic aid has resulted in multibillion-dollar budget gaps.
NY Rep. George Santos won’t seek re-election after scathing House ethics report
Thursday, November 16, 2023
"I will not stand by as I am stoned by those who have flaws themselves," the embattled congressmember said.
NJ's first lady Tammy Murphy is running for U.S. Senate. Expect a ton of Democratic support.
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Tammy Murphy, wife of Gov. Phil Murphy, is expected to quickly get endorsements from many of New Jersey's powerful county Democratic leaders.
Weekly Roundup: Sinkane, Okan, and Julia Holter
Monday, November 13, 2023
New Sounds
Collaborations from Sinkane with Tru Osborne; Sleater-Kinney with a star of Succession; and KRS-One (BDP) with Da Beatminerz. Also, new music by Julia Holter, Okan, and Sam Akpro.
What is KSK, the construction firm at center of Mayor Adams fundraising probe?
Friday, November 03, 2023
The Brooklyn-based company has at least 33 active construction jobs in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and The Bronx,
In highly segregated Newark, NJ schools, students seek accountability
Monday, October 30, 2023
At a forum on race and the student experience, teens, teachers and families say segregation is only one issue costing students opportunity.
What to know before you try psychedelic ketamine therapy in New York City
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
While a growing number of NYC clinics claim to provide ketamine therapeutically, they can differ in approach, what they require of patients, vibes and safety.
Weekly Music Roundup: beabadobee & Laufey, The Rolling Stones, Helado Negro
Monday, October 23, 2023
New Sounds
Week of Oct. 23: This week, new but retro sounds from beabadobee & Laufey, Caravan Palace, and the Rolling Stones. Also, new songs by Helado Negro and Arielle Soucy.
