Jul 19, 2025 · 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.

Sep 29, 2024 · 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 ...

Nov 25, 2024 · 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 […]

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; […]

Nov 12, 2024 · 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

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

Jun 7, 2025 · According to a TapInto New Brunswick article, LGBTQIA+ couples are invited to attend the event to be married, or renew their vows under Rev. Scott Rush of Emanuel Lutheran Church and other local religious leaders. The event is also set to honor members of Garden State Equality. Couples looking for more information should contact Emanuel ...

Jul 3, 2025 · Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. has represented New Brunswick since 1993. NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—President Donald Trump is expected to sign the controversial budget reconciliation bill that would cut $1 trillion from Medicaid and reduce the tax on health care providers that pays for it. The bill, which ...

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 […]

Jan 12, 2022 · 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