NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—On November 5, an activist known for his sharp criticisms at City Council meetings directed a derogatory ethnic slur at the Council President, a Latina woman, just after boasting about an award he received from a city-based Latino organization.
November 2014
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Home Invasion and Burglary on Stone Street Near Rutgers
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ–A Rutgers student reported he was restrained with a baseball bat while laptops were stolen from his residence on Stone Street near College Avenue.
The call came into police at 7:20pm on Friday night, about fifteen minutes after the robbery allegedly occurred.
It sparked the eleventh university crime alert since October 7, though New Brunswick Today has shown many seemingly serious crimes are not reported through the system.
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Grammy-Winning Band “The Okee Dokee Brothers” Perform at Crossroads Theatre
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—The children’s folk duo "The Okee Dokee Brothers" are set to perform at 1PM and 4PM on Sunday and will also play two performances for schools on Monday at 10AM and 12PM, at the Crossroads Theatre on Livingston Avenue.
In May of this year, Joe Mailander (guitar) and Justin Lansing (banjo) released their latest album, "Through the Woods: An Appalachian Adventure Album," which features songs written during their month-long hike on the Appalachian Trail.
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Chief of Staff to Christie Resigns to Take Job at Camden Hospital
TRENTON, NJ—It was announced today that Governor Christie's Chief of Staff, Kevin O'Dowd, will step down from his position and in turn begin work at Cooper University's Health Center.
O'Dowd, a former New Brunswick resident, served in the role since 2012, and is leaving to become the Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Office at Cooper Hospital.
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Candlelight Vigil at Rutgers Remembers Those Lost to Overdoses
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—Rutgers University students and other community members took a moment to remember those who lost their lives due to to addiction at a candlelight vigil on Tuesday October 21, held on the steps of Brower Commons on College Avenue.
The vigil brought together friends and family of those who have died from overdose, to remember their lives and bring awareness to drug abuse and addiction.
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New Brunswick Resident Resolves Wage Theft Case with Las Cazuelas Restaurant
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—A judgement owed to New Brunswick resident Mirna Gonzales Garcia has finally been paid by her former employer, Las Cazuelas.
This resolution comes as a conclusion to a more than two year long battle with the restaurant over allegedly unpaid wages and unfairly compensated overtime that amounted to over $7,000.
“I lost my job and friendships in this fight,” Garcia told New Brunswick Today.
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New Rutgers Library Policy Would Remove Non-Students After 10PM
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—A new policy set to be implemented by the Rutgers-New Brunswick library system would require library users to present a Rutgers ID card beginning at 10pm each night, effective November 16.
But the policy has some saying it will leave the city's homeless community out in the cold, at a time when shelters are not available.
