TRENTON, NJ—Today, two different state legislative committees are poised to simultaneously consider a freshly-dropped pair of bills that would overhaul and undermine the state’s Open Public Records Act (OPRA). The OPRA has been a critical tool for journalists to uncover corruption and inform the public using primary sources, but it is also used by all […]
Law & Public Safety
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.
Middlesex County Leads NJ in Troubling Category: Crash Deaths
For the second year in a row, Middlesex County led the state in death caused by crashes, even as the numbers trended downward in the rest of the state.
Ex-Governor Admits He Was Wrong For Backing Trump, Drops From 2024 Race
Before a single vote was cast in the 2024 US Presidential race, New Jersey’s controversial former Governor Chris Christie dropped out, marking the end of his second failed presidential campaign.
Another Young Person Killed in The Heart of New Brunswick
A teenager is dead and two others injured after a shooting outside the La Famosa Bar on Remsen Avenue during the evening of November 30.
October 2023 New Brunswick Crime Log
Police investigated reports of at least 34 serious violent crimes in the month of October 2023, including at least six stabbings, four shootings, and two armed robberies.
Nearly 100 Candidates Running For School Board Seats Around County
Voters in 23 Middlesex County municipalities will be electing at least one member to their local school board on November 7.
Domestic Violence Murder Claims Another Young Life in New Brunswick
A 20-year-old woman passed away after being stabbed in the area of 37 Juliet Street, allegedly by her stepfather—who also suffered stab wounds of his own, according to the official story.