Forecasters called it a “bomb cyclone” and predicted that the Boston area would be hit particularly hard. Source: New York Times
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Political Consultant Admits Hiring 2 Men to Kill Longtime Associate
By Gotham Rex on January 25, 2022
Sean Caddle, whose clients have included prominent New Jersey Democrats, pleaded guilty in a scheme that led to a fatal stabbing. Source: New York Times
How Remote Work Is Devastating New York City’s Commuter Rails
By Gotham Rex on January 21, 2022
Before the pandemic, they relied on office workers, who spent up to $500 a month on tickets. At the M.T.A., those sales are down 75 percent. Source: New York Times
Firefighters Battle Large Blaze at Passaic Chemical Plant
By Gotham Rex on January 15, 2022
Mayor Hector Lora urged residents to shut their windows as smoke from the burning chlorine plant wafted through the region. Source: New York Times
He Went to Jail on Minor Charges. He Left in a Coma.
By Gotham Rex on December 28, 2021
Jayshawn Boyd, 22, was attacked inside a New Jersey jail in a beating caught on video. Then another detainee was killed, leading to multiple inquiries. Source: New York Times
Edward Durr Jr.: The Trump Republican Who’s Riding High in New Jersey
By Gotham Rex on November 26, 2021
“If anything, my election showed nobody’s untouchable,” said Edward Durr Jr., who pulled off a stunning victory to win a New Jersey State Senate seat. Source: New York Times
Meat Is Hard for Hungry Families to Come By. Enter These Deer Hunters.
By Gotham Rex on November 24, 2021
Hunters in New Jersey have shared 2.2 million meals since 1997. “This provides a source of protein that we wouldn’t otherwise have,” a food bank manager says. Source: New York Times
High Gas Prices Force Sacrifices, Like Travel and Dining Out
By Gotham Rex on November 20, 2021
They hit their highest level since 2014 last month, forcing Americans to rejigger household budgets and forgo leisure activities. Source: New York Times
Search for Jimmy Hoffa Leads the F.B.I. to Jersey City Landfill
By Gotham Rex on November 18, 2021
A deathbed statement by a man who claimed to bury the Teamster boss’ body in a steel drum brought agents to the site for an inspection. Source: New York Times
How the $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill Could Impact New York
By Gotham Rex on November 15, 2021
The bill, which President Biden is expected to sign Monday, is likely to fund road and bridge repairs, water infrastructure upgrades and airport expansions. Source: New York Times
Shatner’s Crew Mate on Space Trip Dies in Plane Crash
By Gotham Rex on November 12, 2021
Glen de Vries was one of three people who joined the former “Star Trek” star on a Blue Origin flight last month. Source: New York Times
John Artis, Convicted With Rubin (Hurricane) Carter, Dies at 75
By Gotham Rex on November 12, 2021
He was the “forgotten man” in the triple murder case that was eventually overturned and that exposed flaws in the criminal justice system. Source: New York Times
Gov. Murphy’s Republican Foe, Jack Ciattarelli, Will Concede
By Gotham Rex on November 11, 2021
It took nine days. But Mr. Ciattarelli is expected to acknowledge on Friday that he has lost the race for governor of New Jersey. Source: New York Times
Hindu Sect, BAPS, Accused of Using Forced Labor at Temples Across U.S.
By Gotham Rex on November 10, 2021
BAPS, a prominent sect, faces accusations of exploiting low-caste laborers from India to run massive temples around the country. Source: New York Times
Ciaterrelli Refuses to Concede New Jersey Governor's Race
By Gotham Rex on November 8, 2021
Gov. Phil Murphy’s Republican opponent, Jack Ciattarelli, was trailing by about 65,500 votes. He is waiting for 70,000 provisional ballots to be counted. Source: New York Times