New Jersey Public Radio

WNYC News /

NJ Primary elections are June 6, and there's little competition.

Few of the races in the June 6 New Jersey legislative primary are contested, even though there about twice as many open seats as usual. Jun 1, 2023

WNYC News /

Many Open Seats, Few Contested Races in New Jersey Legislative Elections

Every seat in the New Jersey State Legislature is up for election. But few primary races are competitive. May 23, 2023

The Brian Lehrer Show /

Brian Lehrer Show Quiz: Local Geography Part 2

What's where in the New York City area? May 23, 2023

WNYC News /

Staffing agencies sue to block NJ's temp worker rights bill

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed a law to give the state’s temporary workers more protections. WNYC’s Karen Yi breaks down how staffing agencies are challenging the law in court. May 20, 2023

The Brian Lehrer Show /

Congestion Pricing Is One Step Closer to Reality

WNYC / Gothamist transportation reporter Stephen Nessen reports on the new congestion pricing details, including that low-income and taxi drivers will get a break on the toll. May 18, 2023

Ask Governor Murphy /

Ask Governor Murphy: Previewing next month's state primaries

The entire state legislature is on the ballot in a primary scheduled for June 6, and with the district maps now redrawn, it’s going to be a topsy turvy one. May 3, 2023

NYC NOW Podcast /

May 3, 2023: Morning Headlines

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The 229 billion state budget is finalized. The Writers Guild strike forces New York late night shows int... May 3, 2023

WNYC News /

Assata Shakur's complex legacy: Convicted of killing a cop, and a folk hero to the Black power movement

Assata Shakur’s story rankles many in New Jersey who believe she got away with killing a police officer 50 years ago. But to others, she's a symbol of liberatoin. May 2, 2023

Notes from America with Kai Wright /

How Assata Shakur Became One of America’s Most Wanted

A deadly encounter fifty years ago between the New Jersey State Police and a group of Black activists turned Assata Shakur into a cultural icon – and an enduring political villain. May 1, 2023