What began as a New York City councilman's social media post about the cost of a half-chicken at a Greenpoint wine bar quickly turned into a broader discussion about restaurant economics and the state of dining in an era of rising costs. The article traces the ripple...
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Hughes Publishes New Rutgers Regional Report with CAIT
“Altogether, these economic, demographic and geographic factors provide a broader framework for understanding recent housing production trends within the state’s evolving economic and population landscape,” said Hughes.
‘Radical’ model pays off at college for adults with some credits
“Places where people live and work, like barber shops, libraries and workplaces, can also be sites for higher learning. Learning was already happening in these places; CU is just helping to make it valued in a more formal way to make it work towards a degree.”
What is Heat Island and What is Being Done About Them?
“We’re helping to tell the story because we want to make sure that the community members involved are getting the benefit, understanding the importance of this project and how it’s impacting the community.”
Jersey City’s $250 Million Budget Hole Could Mean Higher Taxes for Homeowners
Marc Pfeiffer put it plainly: “When one-time revenue sources grow from 4.5% to over 25% of a city’s budget in just a few years, that’s a clear warning that budgets are being balanced on paper rather than in reality.”
Stamato Op-Ed: Lessons for NJ in managing $1.1 billion opioid settlement
We must establish programs with input from those with expertise and commitment to meeting the states’ critical needs in the treatment and prevention of opioid addiction. And not least, we must establish the community’s trust in government.
The Return of the County Line?
“Clearly this is not what the court had in mind,” [Rubin] said, adding that if Camden County Democrats can pull this off, it could be a “slippery slope” for future primaries both there and in other counties.
Rutgers teaches conversation skills to address political polarization | Opinion
In the entryway of the Eagleton Institute of Politics, the Rutgers Democracy Lab recently launched a “democracy wall” project that poses thought‑provoking questions and invites students to respond.
Ahmer Qadeer (PhD ’23) as Director and Chief Pension Administrator for NYC Mayor Mamdani
Ahmer Qadeer (PhD ’23) will serve as Director and Chief Pension Administrator of the NYC Mayor Mamdani’s Office of Pensions and Investments. He brings experience in economic justice, labor policy and corporate governance, and worked with labor-affiliated pension and benefit funds.
Democracy Lab aims to be ‘model’ for overcoming polarisation
“They’re going to feel like this is a place where I can have a voice. This is a place where I can learn to listen to other people that I disagree with and find some common ground, ” said Longo