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About NBT 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
- New Brunswick’s New Smoking Ban Took Effect in January
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—A controversial new law here now prohibits the use of cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other products including cannabis and electronic smoking devices, in any open space, park, or recreation area The ordinance also bans smoking in any vehicles owned or leased by the City of New Brunswick, and extends to city-sponsored public events; […]
- After Misleading Press, MCPO Admits New Brunswick Murder Was “Random”
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—Prosecutors told a very different story in court than what they had told the press and the public about the latest murder in the streets of New Brunswick Two local men are now incarcerated pending trial on charges they killed Gonzalo Napoleon Quispez-Parades, a 23-year-old city man who was found unconscious on a […]
- Slew of September Shootings Under Investigation in Hub City
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 one they already solved earlier in the month of September With four
- 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
- The Long, Hard Push For City’s New “Code Blue” Warming Center
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—The city’s response to homelessness has been a frequent topic of discussion—from the voices of activists years ago to questions from residents today “What are some problems that you think need addressing in this city?” asked a social media post made in February Replies quickly pointed to the crisis “Homelessness The Code Blue […]
- After More Than Four Months, RWJ Nurses Vote to End Their Strike
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
- Anniversary Concert to Raise Funds For New Brunswick’s Soup Kitchen
HIGHLAND PARK, NJ—Pino’s in Highland Park is the scene of a benefit concert this month supporting Elijah’s Promise, the New Brunswick non-profit that provides meals, job training and social services in the community The June 21 event is organized by Michael Steinbruck of Iguana Music Sound, which itself is celebrating its 30th anniversary – […]
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