NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) is in the process of conducting repair work on the Route 18 bridge over Route 1 in New Brunswick, as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
The New Brunswick Police Department (NBPD) issued a traffic advisory warning for residents to "expect heavy congestion and traffic delays" every night this week, Monday through Friday.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—Rutgers University is holding its fifth annual Rutgers Day festival today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Rutgers Day includes exhibits, performances and activities from a variety of University clubs and student organizations.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—Yesterday, a county judge decided to postpone the sentencing of two former New Brunswick Parking Authority (NBPA) employees convicted in January of official misconduct for failing to report thefts by their fellow employees.
The two men convicted are Emil Hanna, who worked for the authority since 2001 and made $30,304 annually, and Emad Naguib, who worked for the authority since 2003 and made $26,872.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—Tumulty's Pub on George Street will host 'Rave For Sandy' this Saturday night, an event organized by two local DJ's to support the Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund.
The fund, chaired by First Lady Mary Pat Christie, was chosen by Matt Lev and Vincent Verderosa because of its reputation and Garden State roots.
"I chose Hurricane Sandy NJ Relief Fund because it was the most reputable fund, which helps directly with New Jersey Relief efforts," Verderosa said.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—The Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office (MCPO) announced today that 15 alleged gang members and associates are being charged with racketeering for engaging in a turf war that claimed the life of an innocent man last May.
All 15 were officially charged with conspiracy to commit racketeering, the first time the MCPO has ever issued such a charge.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—Eddie Jordan was named the next Rutgers men's basketball coach in front of a crowd of nearly 300 people and more than a dozen television camera yesterday afternoon at the College Avenue gym.
"Today is about the future of Rutgers basketball, and we're moving forward," proclaimed Jordan. "There's some healing process that has to be done."
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—Seven New Brunswick residents were arrested on Tuesday as part of a state-wide drug bust organized by the New Jersey State Police – a bust that yielded over $250,000 worth of drugs, as well as $150,000 in cash.
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