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2024 election shows rightward shift in NJ politics, Princeton affiliates analyze

2024 election shows rightward shift in NJ politics, Princeton affiliates analyze

Sena Chang and Charlie Roth

New Jersey shifted red in the 2024 presidential election. According to experts, this is due to a variety of factors, including the economy and dissatisfaction with Democratic leadership at both the national and local level.

NEWS | November 19

Town council votes to remove Nassau St. kiosks, with a future vote on their replacement

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Town council votes to remove Nassau St. kiosks, with a future vote on their replacement

Sena Chang

At the Nov. 12 Princeton Town Council meeting, residents expressed strong disapproval of the Oct. 28 decision to remove the kiosks along Witherspoon and Nassau Streets, citing free speech concerns and local engagement.

NEWS | November 15

Community rallies for migrant rights in wake of Trump victory

A crowd of people hold up signs and banners with “stop racism” and “ICE out of Princeton.”

Community rallies for migrant rights in wake of Trump victory

Annie Rupertus

About 70 people gathered in front of the Princeton Public Library for a protest organized by Resistencia en Acción New Jersey on Wednesday, Nov. 6 following Donald Trump’s reelection to the presidency. Many spoke about their fears of a second Trump presidency, especially the impact it could have on undocumented immigrants.

NEWS | November 7

Franceschi, Santarpio, and Meisel declare victory in BOE race

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Franceschi, Santarpio, and Meisel declare victory in BOE race

Christopher Bao

Though the BOE election results will not be certified until Nov. 20, with most ballots in, three clear front runners have declared victory.

NEWS | November 7

Princeton Democrats sweep local elections, Board of Education too close to call

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Princeton Democrats sweep local elections, Board of Education too close to call

Charlie Roth

The results of many local Princeton elections, with Democrats sweeping. The Board of Education election is still too close to call.

NEWS | November 6

As votes are cast, Princeton professors predict presidential election outcomes

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As votes are cast, Princeton professors predict presidential election outcomes

Sena Chang

As votes are cast in the election and Kamala Harris and Donald Trump remain deadlocked, Princeton professors weigh in with their predictions and analyses.

NEWS | November 5

Town Council reveals plan for Hinds Plaza, recognizes exoneration advocacy group

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Town Council reveals plan for Hinds Plaza, recognizes exoneration advocacy group

Christopher Bao and Mary Balid

At the Oct. 28 town council piece, designers unveiled plans to redevelop Hinds Plaza on Witherspoon Street.

NEWS | October 31

Palestinian restaurant chain Ayat opens in Princeton

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Palestinian restaurant chain Ayat opens in Princeton

Sena Chang and Cynthia Torres

Ayat, a New York City-based restaurant chain serving traditional Palestinian dishes, opened its first New Jersey location on Oct. 8. Amid the ongoing war in Gaza, the chain’s political activism both online and in the restaurant has garnered controversy.

NEWS | October 30

Mark Freda running unopposed for re-election in Princeton

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Mark Freda running unopposed for re-election in Princeton

Cynthia Torres and Leela Hensler

Princeton mayor Mark Freda is running unopposed for re-election this fall. However, he is facing controversy due to his role in a lawsuit regarding a stolen car chase that killed two people. The Daily Princetonian sat down with Freda to learn more.

NEWS | October 29

Princeton school board candidates talk U. partnerships, district budgets, and Choir College plans

Sena Chang

Ahead of the Princeton School Board election, The Daily Princetonian talked to the six candidates about their vision for the future of Princeton Public Schools. Topics included the relationship with the University, budgetary issues, and the town’s recent acquisition of the Westminster Choir College.

NEWS | October 22

Bike lanes added to Washington Road to enhance campus safety

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Bike lanes added to Washington Road to enhance campus safety

Cynthia Torres

The University has recently added bike lanes to Washington Road due to student demand. While some students told the ‘Prince’ that the bike lanes are useful, others have complained that they do not go far enough.

NEWS | October 7

Washington Road bridge scheduled to be closed during fall recess

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Washington Road bridge scheduled to be closed during fall recess

Victoria Davies

The Washington Road bridge is scheduled to be closed to traffic for a week in October for “remedial work” construction. It will still be open to pedestrians.

NEWS | October 7

Community members express concerns about purchase of Westminster Choir College

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Community members express concerns about purchase of Westminster Choir College

Abby Leibowitz

The ongoing controversy surrounding the municipality of Princeton’s purchase of Westminster Choir College came to a head at the Monday, Sept. 23 town council meeting, where testimony by former choir teachers, orchestra members, and Princeton University directors highlighted fears and anxieties around the purchase.

NEWS | September 26

Princeton Public Library hosts ‘Stand with the Banned’ book reading featuring politicians, admin

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Princeton Public Library hosts ‘Stand with the Banned’ book reading featuring politicians, admin

Sena Chang

More than 70 community leaders, authors, and advocates gathered at the Princeton Public Library (PPL) to stand in solidarity with communities across the nation facing book bans on Monday, Sept. 23. The event — titled “Stand with the Banned” — was held during Banned Books Week in partnership with the Princeton University Press and Labyrinth Books and featured 22 readers who presented excerpts from both classic literature and contemporary works that were facing censorship in other communities.

NEWS | September 25

Large-scale Nassau Street construction project slated for 2025

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Large-scale Nassau Street construction project slated for 2025

Christopher Bao and Kimberly Vasta

A new large-scale construction project — the Nassau Streetscape Improvement Project — is slated to begin in 2025. This will be the first Nassau Street sidewalk renovation in 30 years and could impact local businesses, though town officials emphasized that the project was planned following ample community consultation.

NEWS | September 19

Labyrinth Books sees friction between employees and owners as union discussions stall

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Labyrinth Books sees friction between employees and owners as union discussions stall

Isabella Dail

At Labyrinth Books, contract negotiations between the employees and owners continue to stall, with the upcoming discussion being canceled just one day before it was slated to occur.

NEWS | September 17

In controversial move, Princeton Town Council moves to acquire former home of Westminster Choir College

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In controversial move, Princeton Town Council moves to acquire former home of Westminster Choir College

Abby Leibowitz

Despite years of lawsuits aiming to return Westminster Choir College to its original property, two ordinances proposed at the Princeton Town Council meeting on Sept. 9 reveal the town’s plan to buy the space from Rider University for public use.

NEWS | September 12

Town Council holds lengthy construction discussion at meeting

A construction site of a multi-story building with barriers and chain-link fencing surrounding the site. Building materials and equipment are visible inside the fenced area and the building under construction has exposed columns and unfinished walls.

Town Council holds lengthy construction discussion at meeting

Meghana Veldhuis

Meeting topics included granite paver discoloration, the perfect balance of backed to non-backed benches, and the aesthetic implications of bicycle racks.

NEWS | September 9

Town Council officially supports N.J. ranked choice voting bill

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Town Council officially supports N.J. ranked choice voting bill

Abby Leibowitz

On Monday, Aug. 26, Princeton Town Council passed a resolution expressing support for state-level ranked choice voting legislation. If the state bill passes, Princeton voters may see a local ranked choice voting referendum on ballots in November.

NEWS | September 6

NJ Transit free for returning student move-in

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NJ Transit free for returning student move-in

Megan Cameron

Princeton students returning to campus will not have to purchase a ticket to travel on NJ Transit trains. The fare holiday comes after a summer of historic delays and a month after a 15 percent fare increase.

NEWS | August 19

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