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Abby Leibowitz

‘Universities have to be bold’: Director of ACLU-NJ urges Princeton community to take action post-election

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‘Universities have to be bold’: Director of ACLU-NJ urges Princeton community to take action post-election

Abby Leibowitz
| NEWS | 4 days ago

At a private event at the Princeton Public Library on Dec. 15, Lynda Dodd, a public policy lecturer, and Amol Singh, director of the ACLU of New Jersey, discussed New Jersey’s potential to implement safeguards protecting vulnerable communities from policies that may emerge under a potential second Trump administration. The event also served as the “relaunch” meeting for Indivisible Princeton.

At a private event at the Princeton Public Library on Dec. 15, Lynda Dodd, a public policy lecturer, and Amol Singh, director of the ACLU of New Jersey, discussed New Jersey’s potential to implement safeguards protecting vulnerable communities from policies that may emerge under a potential second Trump administration. The event also served as the “relaunch” meeting for Indivisible Princeton.

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
| NEWS | September 26

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.

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.

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
| NEWS | September 12

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.

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.

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
| NEWS | September 6

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.

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.

University’s termination of lease with Nassau Swim Club makes splash of community pushback

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University’s termination of lease with Nassau Swim Club makes splash of community pushback

Abby Leibowitz
| NEWS | April 21

Despite pushback from community members, the University’s decision to terminate the lease of the Nassau Swim Club (NSC) on Tuesday will go forward as planned. This decision follows NSC facing financial difficulties for several years. The University refused the appeal put forth by NSC which included detailed financial plans.

Despite pushback from community members, the University’s decision to terminate the lease of the Nassau Swim Club (NSC) on Tuesday will go forward as planned. This decision follows NSC facing financial difficulties for several years. The University refused the appeal put forth by NSC which included detailed financial plans.

Town Council allocates funding for improvements following University contributions

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Town Council allocates funding for improvements following University contributions

Abby Leibowitz
| NEWS | March 27

The Town Council allocated funds for capital improvements, parking utility improvements, sewer improvements, and acquisition of open space in a meeting on Monday. Many of the new improvements will be financially assisted by the University’s voluntary contributions program.

The Town Council allocated funds for capital improvements, parking utility improvements, sewer improvements, and acquisition of open space in a meeting on Monday. Many of the new improvements will be financially assisted by the University’s voluntary contributions program.

Community experts weigh in on U. ANCHOR affordable housing funding

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Community experts weigh in on U. ANCHOR affordable housing funding

Abby Leibowitz
| NEWS | March 18

In light of the University’s plan to donate to the Municipality of Princeton in support of Princeton homeowners, community members and experts weigh in with their opinions on how the University can continue to support renters and housing diversity.

In light of the University’s plan to donate to the Municipality of Princeton in support of Princeton homeowners, community members and experts weigh in with their opinions on how the University can continue to support renters and housing diversity.

‘Lack of transparency’: Members of dissolved Town Council commissions reflect

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‘Lack of transparency’: Members of dissolved Town Council commissions reflect

Abby Leibowitz
| NEWS | February 21

Some Princeton community members have expressed doubts about the Town Council following a contentious decision to consolidate three of its volunteer commissions into one in January.

Some Princeton community members have expressed doubts about the Town Council following a contentious decision to consolidate three of its volunteer commissions into one in January.

Town Council consolidates three committees into one, sparking controversy

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Town Council consolidates three committees into one, sparking controversy

Abby Leibowitz
| NEWS | February 9

On Jan. 8, the Princeton Town Council announced plans to consolidate the Civil Rights Commission, Human Services Commission, and Affordable Housing Board into a single 11-member committee. In a subsequent Jan. 22 Council Meeting, over 30 Princeton residents expressed opposition and frustration with this decision. The Daily Princetonian interviewed three council members to shed light on the controversial decision.

On Jan. 8, the Princeton Town Council announced plans to consolidate the civil rights commission, human services commission, and affordable housing board into a single 11-member committee. In a subsequent Jan. 22 Council Meeting, over 30 Princeton residents expressed opposition and frustration with this decision. The Daily Princetonian interviewed three council members to shed light on the controversial decision.

Temporary parking banned on Witherspoon Street amid pedestrian transformation

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Temporary parking banned on Witherspoon Street amid pedestrian transformation

Abby Leibowitz
| NEWS | 12/13/2023

Changes to parking and traffic density, two longtime concerns of Princeton residents, students, and professors, were addressed at the town council’s Dec. 11 meeting.

Changes to parking and traffic density, two longtime concerns of Princeton residents, students, and professors, were addressed at the town council’s Dec. 11 meeting.

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