[vimeo]http://www.vimeo.com/9418080[/vimeo] By Mike Shanahan The recent debacle concerning the towing of a handicapped student’s car has brought to the forefront the problem’s surrounding parking in New Brunswick, particularly in the student dominated Sixth Ward which covers all areas north-west of Hamilton Street. The New Brunswick Parking Authority which issues tickets and contracts out the towing of cars has long…
By Mike Shanahan The Northeast got pounded this week with the worst storm in recent memory. Â New Brunswick piled another 20 inches or so on top of Friday’s accumulation. Â Rutgers University cancelled all Wednesday classes early Tuesday night. Â When it became clear a blizzard was in the works Thursday morning classes were also cancelled. The…
Several bills affecting New Brunswick residents have been introduced in the New Jersey State House over the past few days. Here’s a rundown of those that New Brunswick residents may have a particular interest in.
Ms. Brown first called RUPD who redirected her to the New Brunswick Police Department.  After being put on hold for about 15 minutes she was given the information for the towing company and told her car had been towed because a “severely handicapped” person lived at the house she had parked in front of.  According to…
Bridging the gap between student and community by Bianca Spivak As Rutgers students, we often forget the greater community outside of our university. Most students may think of New Brunswick in terms of University buildings, dormitories, and lecture halls, forgetting the thriving city around them. For example, when I bring up the Raritan River Art…
by Bianca Spivak Last night as I was watching the police break up yet another cramped basement show in New Brunswick, I looked on in disappointment not only because the band’s set was cut short, but also because I knew what a familiar scene this was. In recent years, New Brunswick has seen a shift…
by Bianca Spivak Last night as I was watching the police break up yet another cramped basement show in New Brunswick, I looked on in disappointment not only because the band’s set was cut short, but also because I knew what a familiar scene this was. In recent years, New Brunswick has seen a shift…
Today, PolitickerNJ.com reported Frank Pallone may be in danger from a Republican challenge in the fall. They cite Christies 51% to 43% win in his district last fall. The story says that while Pallone is much more popular than Fmr. Gov. Corzine, he nevertheless saw the district go from solid Democrat (for Obama and Kerry…
Today, PolitickerNJ.com reported Frank Pallone may be in danger from a Republican challenge in the fall. They cite Christies 51% to 43% win in his district last fall. The story says that while Pallone is much more popular than Fmr. Gov. Corzine, he nevertheless saw the district go from solid Democrat (for Obama and Kerry…