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New Brunswick 101: Your Source For Facts About The Hub City
Jun 15, 2015 — New Brunswick is one of 25 total municipalities in Middlesex County, the second-most populous county of the 21 counties in New Jersey, USA. New Brunswick was incorporated as a town in 1736 and chartered as a city in 1784. The city is located along the southern bank of the Raritan River, bordered by Franklin Township (Somerset County), North Brunswick and …
Slew of September Shootings Under Investigation in Hub City
Sep 29, 2024 — Local police investigated the shooting of an 18-year-old city resident on Harvey Street. Credit: Charlie Kratovil / New Brunswick Today NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ— City police are now investigating a trio of recent shootings, on top of …
New Brunswick Tap Water Changed Colors in Latest Utility Debacle
Oct 12, 2024 — When the local government finally addressed the issue, their message assured residents that it was fine to drink the water, but advised against doing laundry, drawing skeptical reactions from the public. Some residents said that, by the time they saw the city’s announcement, it was too late.
Elected Councilwoman Killed in Sayreville Shooting
Feb 2, 2023 — The crime is the first murder reported this year in Middlesex County. Although the killer’s motive remains unclear, the fatal incident is sure to have consequences on the borough’s complex politics, and community members are already lamenting the loss of an inspirational local leader who made her mark on Sayreville.
Law & Public Safety Archives - New Brunswick Today
May 6, 2024 — New Brunswick is home to the Middlesex County Superior Court and the Middlesex County Family Court, as well as a variety of law enforcement agencies like the New Brunswick Police Department and the Rutgers University Police Department. Public safety and criminal justice are often controversial topics, and crime in the city has been a problem for centuries.
After More Than Four Months, RWJ Nurses Vote to End Their Strike
Dec 18, 2023 — Their union, United Steelworkers Local 4-200, voted to accept the proposal for a new three-year contract, which was submitted for consideration in November. The results of the vote were announced on December 15, the 133rd day of the strike. The work stoppage began when approximately 1,700 nurses walked off the job on August 4.
Government & Politics Archives - New Brunswick Today
Sep 29, 2024 — Government & Politics. New Brunswick is governed by an elected Mayor and 7-member City Council, while the Middlesex County government is governed by a 7-member County Commission and three Constitutional Officers: County Sheriff, County Clerk, and County Surrogate. The city’s affairs are also heavily influenced and impacted by state government ...
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Another Young Person Killed in The Heart of New Brunswick
Charlie is the founder and editor of New Brunswick Today, and the winner of the Awbrey Award for Community-Oriented Local Journalism. He is a proud Rutgers University journalism graduate, a community organizer, and a former independent candidate for mayor of New Brunswick. More by Charlie Kratovil