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  1. Like Moths to a Flame? We May Need a New Phrase. Science, Today

    Over time researchers have found fewer of the insects turning up in light traps, suggesting they may be less attracted to some kinds of light than they once were.

  2. Menendez Corruption Trial Delayed for One Week New York, Today

    The senator’s trial will start May 13, a week later than planned, to give defense lawyers more time to prepare.

  3. With a Fresh Look and Recipes, Manischewitz Courts a New Generation Business, Today

    The 136-year-old company’s products have been staples in American Jewish households for generations. After a major rebranding, the matzo ball soup comes with merch.

  4. Aaron Rodgers Has More on His Mind Than Football. A Lot More. New York, Today

    The N.F.L. great was supposed to be the Jets’ savior. But since arriving in New York, he has spent more time voicing conspiracy theories than playing quarterback.

  5. ‘Gun & Powder’ Review: Twin Vigilantes Stake Claim to the American West Theater, Yesterday

    The musical traces the story of Black twin sisters who pass as white, and exact their own form of justice for the crime of slavery, in 19th-century Texas.

  6. Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey Real Estate, Yesterday

    This week’s properties are a four-bedroom in Mount Kisco, N.Y., and a five-bedroom in Glen Ridge, N.J.

  7. Trains, Trucks and Tractors: The Race to Reroute Goods From Baltimore Business, April 17

    Since the collapse of the Key Bridge, other East Coast ports have absorbed the cargo previously handled in Baltimore, but some parts of the supply chain like trucking are struggling.

  8. Take This Dance Class and Call Me in the Morning Well, April 17

    Prescriptions for social activities, exercise and the arts — first popularized in Britain — are coming to America. But some experts say the U.S. health care system may get in the way.

  9. Senator Menendez, Charged in Bribery Scheme, May Blame His Wife New York, April 16

    According to newly unsealed documents, Senator Robert Menendez may testify that Nadine Menendez hid information from him, leading him to believe that “nothing unlawful was taking place.”

  10. Atlantic City Mayor Accused of Beating and Punching His Teenage Daughter New York, April 15

    Marty Small Sr. and his wife, La’Quetta Small, were both charged with endangering the welfare of a child, prosecutors said.

  11. Stacks of Cash at Menendez Home Were Not From His Bank, Prosecutors Say Metro, April 13

    The senator has said that money found in his house was from his own savings account. But prosecutors said that at least some of it came from “another person.”

  12. Can a Christian Community Close the Beach on Sunday Mornings? Metro, April 12

    In Ocean Grove, N.J., a conservative religious organization sets the rules. The state has challenged its right to keep sunbathers off the sand.

  13. Senator Menendez and His Wife Will Be Tried Separately in Bribery Case Metro, April 11

    Nadine Menendez had alerted the court to a health issue and requested a postponement. On Thursday, a judge said Robert Menendez’s case would proceed as scheduled. His wife’s trial will be delayed.

  14. A Principal Confronted a Teenage Girl. He Could Face 10 Years in Prison. New York, April 11

    Behind the “maelstrom” at a high-achieving, racially diverse school in a liberal New Jersey suburb.

  15. A Principal Confronted a Teenage Girl. Now He Could Face Time in Prison. Metropolitan, April 11

    Behind the “maelstrom” at a high-achieving, racially diverse school in a liberal New Jersey suburb.

  16. Los desnudos ultrafalsos son el nuevo peligro que enfrentan las adolescentes En español, April 10

    Mediante inteligencia artificial, estudiantes de secundaria y bachillerato han fabricado y compartido imágenes explícitas de compañeras de clase.

  17. Nadine Menendez Reveals ‘Serious Medical’ Issue and Asks for Trial Delay Metro, April 9

    Ms. Menendez, the wife of Senator Robert Menendez, needs surgery, leaving her unable to prepare for a May 6 trial on bribery charges, her lawyers said.

  18. Teen Girls Confront an Epidemic of Deepfake Nudes in Schools Business, April 8

    Using artificial intelligence, middle and high school students have fabricated explicit images of female classmates and shared the doctored pictures.

  19. Skip the Traffic: Commuters Turn to Ferries to Get Around Business, April 8

    Ferry ridership took a hit during the pandemic. But new terminals, additional routes and faster, smaller boats are driving a new era of water transportation and development.

  20. Earthquake Rattles New York and New Jersey, but Does Little Damage Metro, April 5

    An earthquake struck the Northeast on Friday, rippling from Philadelphia to Boston.

  21. The April 5 Earthquake New York live blog included one standalone post:
  22. Will There Be Another Earthquake? Here’s the Forecast for Aftershocks. Science, April 5

    So far, seismologists have not identified any distinguishing characteristics of a given quake that would warn of an impending larger one.

  23. Near the Epicenter, the Earthquake Rattled Plates and Nerves Metro, April 5

    Some drivers said they were on the road and initially thought they were having car trouble; others said it felt like a bomb.

  24. A Look at How Earthquakes Are Measured Metro, April 5

    Earthquake strength is registered on the moment magnitude scale, which measures how much energy was released when the rocks along a fault moved during the quake.

  25. In New York City, earthquakes are generally tiny, and unnoticed. Metro, April 5

    The magnitude-4.8 earthquake recorded in Whitehouse Station, N.J., that shook buildings across the New York City region on Friday morning, though, was an unsettling reminder of the fault lines that run through the area.

  26. You Can Still Smoke in Atlantic City Casinos. Workers Want to Ban It. Metro, April 5

    The New Jersey casinos are the last large refuge for smokers in the Northeast, but some employees say their health is at risk.

  27. Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey Real Estate, April 4

    This week’s properties are four-bedroom homes in Mill Neck, N.Y., and Haddonfield, N.J.

  28. New Jersey Challenges N.Y.C. Congestion Pricing in Federal Court Metro, April 3

    A closely watched lawsuit could block or upend the city’s new tolling program, which will charge most vehicles for entering the busiest parts of Manhattan.

  29. ‘Plan Ahead’: Baltimore Traffic Reporter on Congestion After Bridge Collapse National, April 1

    Tony Thornton looks ahead to years of crowded tunnels and highways with the loss of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

  30. New Jersey Ballot Ruling Applies Only to Democratic Race, Judge Says Metro, March 31

    A federal judge who tossed out the state’s unique ballot design said his ruling would affect only the Democratic primary.

  31. The March 31 Politics live blog included one standalone post:
  32. Peter Shapiro, Political Groundbreaker in New Jersey, Dies at 71 Obits, March 29

    He bucked the Democratic machine to become the youngest member of the state’s General Assembly and reformed government as the first Essex County executive.

  33. New Jersey’s Ballot Must Be Immediately Redesigned, Federal Judge Rules Metro, March 29

    The ruling is expected to abolish a practice that has allowed the state’s Democratic and Republican political machines to flourish.

  34. One Problem With Making Bridges Stronger? Ships Getting Bigger. National, March 28

    Experts have long pondered the question of improving protections, and several bridges have undergone adjustments. But the size of today’s vessels leads to immense challenges.

  35. Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey Real Estate, March 28

    This week’s properties are five-bedroom homes in Paramus, N.J., and Chappaqua, N.Y.

  36. In Senate Race Shake-Up, Frustration With Establishment Politics Metro, March 27

    Tammy Murphy, New Jersey’s first lady, ended her Senate campaign, despite an early air of inevitability to her candidacy.

  37. This Small New Jersey Town Became a Different Kind of Suburb Editorial, March 25

    A small New Jersey town allows two homes on each lot, making room for more housing and more people.

  38. Tammy Murphy Drops Out of Race for Menendez’s Senate Seat Metro, March 24

    Ms. Murphy, the first lady of New Jersey, had racked up early endorsements from Democratic Party leaders in the state, but she struggled to gain support among rank-and-file voters.

  39. New Jersey Failed Veterans at Pandemic-Ravaged Nursing Homes, U.S. Says Metro, September 7

    A scathing Justice Department report found that care at the state facilities was so poor that it violated residents’ constitutional rights and led to a rash of deaths.

  40. Improper Covid Aid Flowed to Fishery Businesses, Official Finds Metro, June 20

    Nearly half of $14.4 million dispensed to seafood processors, charter boats and other businesses in New Jersey during the pandemic may have to be paid back.

  41. What’s Behind the Widening Divide Between New York City and Its Suburbs? Metro, June 18

    Tension between the city and its surrounding areas over issues like crime, immigration and congestion pricing has grown since the pandemic.

  42. DeCamp to End Commuter Bus Service to New York City From New Jersey Metro, March 20

    The bus line, which serves northern New Jersey, has struggled to retain ridership since the start of the pandemic. Its last day of service into the city will be April 7.

  43. A Year in the Juvenile Justice System Book Review, January 24

    “Children of the State” immerses the author Jeff Hobbs in the world of three American institutions. What he discovers is an open question.

  44. Why Subway and Bus Fares Are Likely to Rise Next Year Metro, December 19

    The M.T.A. held off price increases during the pandemic, but now it faces a possible budget disaster.

  45. Companies Fined $325,000 for Selling Pesticide to Fight Coronavirus, E.P.A. Says Express, September 23

    Zoono USA and Zoono Holdings, New Jersey companies, sold Zoono Microbe Shield through numerous websites and were fined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

  46. At Head Start, Masks Remain On, Despite C.D.C. Guidelines National, September 7

    Some of the nation’s poorest pre-K students are the last still under mask mandates, affecting enrollment.

  47. New York Faces New Commuter Surge, Ready or Not, Study Suggests Metro, June 15

    The study appears to underscore the need for a new rail tunnel under the Hudson River, part of the huge and long-planned Gateway project.