Coronavirus cases have jumped by 28 percent. The governor pleaded “one more time to parents and kids”: Don’t gather inside. Source: New York Times
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2nd Killing Linked to 'Anti-Feminist' Suspect Roy Den Hollander
By Gotham Rex on July 24, 2020
Roy Den Hollander, the “anti-feminist” who is the prime suspect in the New Jersey shooting, may also have killed a rival men’s rights lawyer, officials say. Source: New York Times
2nd Killing Linked to 'Anti-Feminist' Suspect Roy Hollander in Death of Esther Salas' Son
By Gotham Rex on July 22, 2020
Roy Den Hollander, the “anti-feminist” who is the prime suspect in the New Jersey shooting, may also have killed a rival men’s rights lawyer, officials say. Source: New York Times
Gunman Shoots Husband and Son of a Federal Judge in New Jersey
By Gotham Rex on July 20, 2020
Judge Salas was home but not wounded in the shooting at her residence in North Brunswick, according to an official. Source: New York Times
Gunman Shoots Husband and Son of Federal Judge in New Jersey
By Gotham Rex on July 20, 2020
Judge Esther Salas was home but not injured in the shooting at her residence in North Brunswick, according to an official. Source: New York Times
Online Map Collection Provides a Peek at New York Over the Centuries
By Gotham Rex on July 16, 2020
The Brooklyn Historical Society’s collection of nearly 1,500 digitized maps dates back to the 17th century. Source: New York Times
Southside Johnny Brings Live Music Back to the Jersey Shore
By Gotham Rex on July 12, 2020
With the music venues of the Jersey Shore shut because of the coronavirus, Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes staged a drive-in concert. Source: New York Times
'Freeholder,' Title ‘Born From Racism,’ to Be Eliminated
By Gotham Rex on July 11, 2020
New Jersey will replace “freeholder,” the 18th-century designation for county lawmakers, with the word “commissioner.” Source: New York Times
N.J.'s 2020 Primary Is Mostly by Mail. Here's Why That Matters.
By Gotham Rex on July 7, 2020
Amy Kennedy, a former teacher, is married to Patrick Kennedy, a retired congressman. She will face Representative Jeff Van Drew, who quit the Democratic Party and is backed by President Trump. Source: New York Times
A Kennedy Wife and a Professor Compete to Run Against a Trump Backer
By Gotham Rex on July 6, 2020
Stakes are high in the Democratic primary for a New Jersey congressional seat: The winner will face a candidate who defected from the party to support Trump. Source: New York Times
How You Get Your Berries: Migrant Workers Who Fear Virus, but Toil On
By Gotham Rex on July 5, 2020
Many laborers in New Jersey follow the ripening of crops up the East Coast. Each influx of new workers brings the risk of a fresh outbreak. Source: New York Times
N.Y. and N.J. May Delay Reopening as Virus Spikes in Sunbelt
By Gotham Rex on June 29, 2020
The New Jersey governor postponed plans to allow indoor dining this week, and New York officials are considering a similar pause. Source: New York Times
Princeton Will Remove Woodrow Wilson’s Name From School
By Gotham Rex on June 27, 2020
University trustees concluded that Wilson’s “racist thinking and policies make him an inappropriate namesake for a school or college,” Princeton’s president said on Saturday. Source: New York Times
N.Y. Will Impose Quarantine on Visitors From States With Big Outbreaks
By Gotham Rex on June 24, 2020
New Jersey and Connecticut will also require visitors to quarantine for two weeks. The rule reflects a stark shift in the course of the outbreak. Source: New York Times
9 Police Departments and Multiple Infractions for One New Jersey Cop
By Gotham Rex on June 24, 2020
With no licenses that can be revoked and no database tracking their misconduct, officers in New Jersey are able to jump from agency to agency, even after they are fired. Source: New York Times