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NBT Music Spotlight: Eloh Kush

NBT Music Spotlight: Eloh Kush

An Interview With New Brunswick Hip Hop Artist Eloh Kush

Kushaun “Eloh Kush” Watson is a born and raised New Brunswick hip hop artist in the midst of a prolific stretch, releasing fourteen albums since 2018 amongst other ventures in books, fashion and labels. Last month, our music reporter Bennett Kelly sat down with Kush at the Hyatt bar, discussing…

by Bennett Kelly December 4, 2023December 4, 2023

Another Young Person Killed in The Heart of New Brunswick — The scene of Enger Abreu’s murder in front of La Famosa Bar at 117 Remsen Avenue.

Law & Public Safety

Another Young Person Killed in The Heart of New Brunswick

19-Year-Old Gunned Down in New Brunswick’s Fifth Murder This Year, Each Took Place in The Second Ward

by Charlie Kratovil December 2, 2023December 2, 2023

October 2023 New Brunswick Crime Log — Police in New Brunswick investigated three deaths in one night over the weekend of October 21.

Law & Public Safety

October 2023 New Brunswick Crime Log

Four People Died and At Least Fourteen More Victims Were Sent to Hospital After Serious Violent Crimes

by Ravi Pandya and Charlie Kratovil December 1, 2023December 1, 2023

NBT Music Spotlight: Shred Flintstone — Shred Flintstone in Brooklyn this summer. L-R: Dan Barrecchia, Ozzie Silva, Ben Petty and Charlie Weinshank

NBT Music Spotlight: Shred Flintstone

An Interview With Dan Barrecchia of Shred Flintstone

by Bennett Kelly November 28, 2023November 28, 2023

NBT Music Spotlight: Hair Magic — L-R: Christine Espiritu, Christie Lutz and Jen Rector performing at Pino’s last month

NBT Music Spotlight: Hair Magic

An Interview With Jen Rector, Christine Espiritu and Christie Lutz of Hair Magic

by Bennett Kelly November 18, 2023November 21, 2023

Election 2022: Mayor Cahill Wins WITH 2 out of 3 VOTES

NBT Music Spotlight: Doug Vizthum — Doug Vizthum (left) performing with Bad Karma at the Court Tavern in the 90s

NBT Music Spotlight: Doug Vizthum

An Interview with Bobby Albert-era Court Tavern Fixture Doug Vizthum

Doug Vizthum was a lifer at Bobby Albert’s Court Tavern, working the door, bartending, booking shows and of course performing countless times with bands Pleased Youth, Bad Karma, Lunar Ensemble and others. A recent Florida transplant, our music reporter Bennett Kelly discussed new music, old Brunswick, Florida “meatballs” and more with Vizthum over the phone…

by Bennett Kelly November 10, 2023November 21, 2023

Mayoral Candidate Powell

Powell Sees Link between City’s Social and Economic Well-being — Republican Maria Powell wants to be a more responsive mayor

Powell Sees Link between City’s Social and Economic Well-being

GOP hopeful looks to use San Bernardino, California experience in New Brunswick

CURRENT MAYOR & CANDIDATE CAHILL

Mayor Jim Cahill is looking to extend his long-time tenure in the coming election

Does Mayor Cahill have anything to say?

How you judge New Brunswick’s mayor depends on what you view as important to the city

MAYORAL CANDIDATE KRATOVIL

Kratovil Presses for New Brunswick Reforms — Journalist and activist Charlie Kratovil wants to change City Hall

Kratovil Presses for New Brunswick Reforms

Mayor Cahill’s dogged questioner seeks to replace him and supply different answers

While Dems Win County, Republicans Gain Ground in Local Elections — A truck driving down Main Street in South River promoting the candidacy of the three Republicans who swept the electoral contests.

Government & Politics

While Dems Win County, Republicans Gain Ground in Local Elections

Republican Mayor Candidates Leading in Old Bridge, Sayreville, South River, Milltown, Jamesburg, Middlesex, and Dunellen

by Charlie Kratovil November 8, 2023November 8, 2023

A Dozen Mayor Elections in County, But Almost Half Are Uncontested — North Brunswick Mayor Francis Womack has no opponents in this year’s election and is expected to win a seventh term on November 7.

Government & Politics

A Dozen Mayor Elections in County, But Almost Half Are Uncontested

Some Towns Have Exciting Contests For Mayor While Others Are Uncompetitive or Uncontested

by Charlie Kratovil November 4, 2023November 8, 2023

NBT Music Spotlight: Heathmonger — (L-R) Reinah Bauer, Mike Horishny and Xaviar Miller of Heathmonger. Photo by Leah Hunt

NBT Music Spotlight: Heathmonger

An Interview With Mike Horishny, Reinah Bauer and Xaviar Miller of Heathmonger

by Bennett Kelly November 3, 2023November 21, 2023

Nearly 100 Candidates Running For School Board Seats Around County

Law & Public Safety

Nearly 100 Candidates Running For School Board Seats Around County

by Charlie Kratovil November 2, 2023November 2, 2023

Domestic Violence Murder Claims Another Young Life in New Brunswick

Law & Public Safety

Domestic Violence Murder Claims Another Young Life in New Brunswick

by Charlie Kratovil October 31, 2023October 31, 2023

Big Plans Approved For Bayard Street, Including Expensive 22-Story Tower

Big Plans Approved For Bayard Street, Including Expensive 22-Story Tower

by Charlie Kratovil October 29, 2023October 31, 2023

Amid Nurses’ Strike, Bernie Sanders to Lead Senate Hearing in New Brunswick

October 26, 2023October 26, 2023

NBT Music Spotlight: Transilvia

October 25, 2023November 21, 2023

Prosecutor: Three Dead in Connected Killings at New Brunswick Parks

October 22, 2023October 22, 2023

“Night of Empowerment” Caps New Eight-Week Music Program

October 20, 2023October 20, 2023

September 2023 New Brunswick Crime Log

Law & Public Safety

September 2023 New Brunswick Crime Log

by Ravi Pandya and Charlie Kratovil October 10, 2023November 21, 2023

Woman Sentenced to 20 Years in Tragic Shooting That Killed Innocent Man

Law & Public Safety

Woman Sentenced to 20 Years in Tragic Shooting That Killed Innocent Man

by Ravi Pandya October 8, 2023October 10, 2023

NBT Music Spotlight: Radcliffe Bent

NBT Music Spotlight: Radcliffe Bent

by Bennett Kelly September 24, 2023November 21, 2023

Man Faces Attempted Murder Charges After Surviving Police Shooting

Man Faces Attempted Murder Charges After Surviving Police Shooting

It took nineteen days, but authorities finally released the name of the man shot by police on September 1, and the names of the officers…

September 22, 2023September 22, 2023

New Brunswick to Celebrate Hip Hop and Jazz at Upcoming Events

New Brunswick to Celebrate Hip Hop and Jazz at Upcoming Events

The city will celebrate two distinct grooves of music this month, with hip hop and jazz events planned for Saturday, September 23 and Saturday, September…

September 22, 2023September 22, 2023

City Park Re-opens After Lengthy Renovation Project

City Park Re-opens After Lengthy Renovation Project

After being closed for over a year, Feaster Park’s fences have come down, and the five-acre park in the heart of the city is once…

September 12, 2023September 12, 2023

August 2023 New Brunswick Crime Log

August 2023 New Brunswick Crime Log

City police investigated reports of at least 21 serious violent crimes in the month of August 2023, including two stabbings and four armed robberies.

September 10, 2023November 21, 2023

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New Brunswick Today is an independent, print and digital newspaper founded in 2011. Our mission is to improve the level of civic discourse in the City of New Brunswick by accurately covering local government and demanding transparency and accountability from those in authority.

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