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1. Rutgers Dean Accused Of Taking Upskirt Videos Back In Court Thursday (patch.com) — Residents in New Brunswick are watching closely as Rutgers research dean Joshua Kohut returned to Middlesex County Superior Court over accusations he secretly recorded upskirt videos on the Rutgers campus. The Attorney General's Office says investigators are still building the case, while Kohut remains on paid leave and barred from campus pending further court action in New Brunswick this December.
2. State Theatre New Jersey presents The Temptations & The Four Tops (newjerseystage.com) — New Brunswick music fans can catch Motown legends The Temptations and The Four Tops at State Theatre New Jersey on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. The concert promises an evening of classic hits, harmonies, and choreography from two of soul music's most enduring groups.
3. Senior Financial Analyst I (rutgers.edu) — Rutgers is hiring a full-time Senior Financial Analyst I based at its downtown New Brunswick campus, supporting the Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies. Local candidates with accounting or finance backgrounds can expect to handle budgeting, grant oversight, and financial analysis, with competitive pay, strong benefits, and a focus on managing research-related funds and compliance.
4. Edison man convicted of deadly South Plainfield home invasion (nj1015.com) — A Middlesex County jury at the New Brunswick courthouse has convicted an Edison man of murder, attempted murder, and burglary for a deadly 2025 South Plainfield home invasion. The case, tried in downtown New Brunswick, ended with prosecutors securing a conviction that could bring a 30-years-to-life sentence when the defendant returns to court in January.
5. Veronica Plaza sells for $14.5M as Somerset retail draws buyers (njbiz.com) — A fully leased shopping center on Route 27 in Somerset just sold for $14.5 million, with brokers highlighting its draw from nearby New Brunswick, Rutgers, and the city's major hospitals. For New Brunswick residents, the deal underscores how strong regional demographics and limited retail space are driving investor interest and shaping where you'll shop, bank, and grab coffee along this busy corridor.
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