Louis Hochman

Philadelphia

New Jersey and Suburbs News Editor at WNYC (New York, NY)

New Jersey & Suburbs Editor at Gothamist

Writer/Editor/Photographer/Designer/Tinkerer. Stumbled into nonprofit news, now @wnyc / @gothamist as NJ editor. Under construction. Guilty of tsondoku.

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Live Monday: A conversation with NJ's Democratic candidates for governor

2 days ago | gothamist.com | Louis Hochman

Judging by the latest polling, New Jersey's crowded Democratic primary for governor is a toss-up. As of April, about a third of Democratic and Democratic-leaning voters still weren't sure who they'd prefer to succeed Gov. Phil Murphy, the Eagleton Institute of Politics found. Current U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill led a field of six candidates — but with only 17% of those polled backing the congressmember, there's a lot of uncertainty in the race.
Live Wednesday: A conversation with NJ's Republican candidates for governor

1 week ago | gothamist.com | Louis Hochman

It's been more than 60 years since New Jersey voters sent the same party to the governor's office for three terms in a row. The three Republican candidates hoping to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy have to feel pretty good about that. But before they can face off against the winner of the overcrowded Democratic primary, they'll need to face one another. On Wednesday evening, former Assemblymember Jack Ciattarelli, former radio show host Bill Spadea and state Sen.
Officer pleads guilty to manslaughter in beating death of NY prisoner: report

1 week ago | gothamist.com | Charles Lane |Louis Hochman

One of the six guards charged in the deadly, caught-on-camera beating death of Robert Brooks at an upstate prison has pleaded guilty to manslaughter, according to the Associated Press and the Brooks family lawyer. Christopher Walrath, 36, entered the plea Monday morning, the AP reported. Under the terms of his plea agreement, he would serve a 15-year prison sentence.
United cuts 35 flights out of Newark as staffing, technical problems cause hours-long delays

1 week ago | gothamist.com | Louis Hochman |David Giambusso

United Airlines says it's canceling 35 round-trip flights a day out of Newark Liberty International Airport starting this weekend, citing ongoing air traffic control personnel shortages. In a letter to customers sent Friday, United CEO Scott Kirby said the Federal Aviation Administration’s longstanding staffing problems finally "boiled over" this week, as technological problems caused dozens of diverted flights, and hundreds of canceled and delayed ones.
NJ schools department balks at Trump administration's anti-DEI demand

3 weeks ago | gothamist.com | Louis Hochman

The New Jersey Department of Education said this week it won’t comply with a Trump administration demand to certify it has no “DEI practices in violation of federal law” — telling the federal government it’s not clear what that would mean.
NY state says it won't comply with Trump DEI demands on K-12 classrooms

1 month ago | gothamist.com | Giulia Heyward |Louis Hochman

The New York State Education Department said it won’t adhere to Trump administration demands that the state cut diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives from schools in exchange for billions in federal funding. The federal Department of Education sent states' school systems notices Thursday telling them to certify compliance with federal civil rights law, Title VI, as well as a 2023 Supreme Court ruling that barred colleges from considering race in most admissions decisions.
Columbia interim president steps down 1 week after bowing to Trump demands

1 month ago | gothamist.com | Louis Hochman

The interim president of Columbia University is stepping down a week after acquiescing to the Trump administration over several of its demands to curb what federal officials called "relentless violence, intimidation and antisemitic harassment" on campus.
Yankees are in the Bronx Thursday. MTA's expanding service for the home opener.

1 month ago | gothamist.com | Louis Hochman

The Yankees are in the Bronx Thursday for Opening Day, starting their season against the Milwaukee Brewers. As the 2024 American League champions return, so do the Yankee Clipper trains — game-day one-seat rides on the Metro North Harlem and New Haven lines to Yankees-E. 153rd Street station. The New York Transit Museum will also offer its annual Opening Day nostalgia train rides aboard a 1917 IRT Lo-V and the Train of Many Colors.
Man dies in NYPD custody at Brooklyn's Central Courts Building

1 month ago | gothamist.com | Louis Hochman

A man died in the NYPD's custody at the Central Courts Building in Brooklyn on Friday morning, according to police. The 32-year-old man, who'd been charged with petty larceny, was discovered unconscious in the building around 8:25 a.m., police said. EMS responded and the man was pronounced dead, according to police. The NYPD said it was not yet releasing the man's identity, pending notification of his family.
Streets blocked off in Park Slope as NYPD responds to reports of gunshot

2 months ago | gothamist.com | Louis Hochman

The NYPD blocked off two blocks in front of a Park Slope, Brooklyn home Saturday afternoon, responding to a report of gunshots in the area. According to police, they got a report at about 1:30 p.m. of shots fired in front of 164 St. John’s Place, between 6th and 7th Avenues, and responding officers found two shell casings. Police said no injuries were reported. Police said they were told a man had gone into the house and were trying to establish a dialogue with anyone inside at the time.