Glennnb
@glennnb.bsky.social
Urban Planner in New Brunswick, NJ. Interested in how to make cities quality places to live and work. Tottenham, LUFC, LGM
NJ gets a shoutout for coming up with the “builder’s remedy” idea.
The Housing Strategy That Has California NIMBYs in a Corner
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:54 PM
NJ gets a shoutout for coming up with the “builder’s remedy” idea.
Good thought piece by Jack Conte about taking control of the algorithms for benefitting human creativity instead of
ad revenue.
But Elon and others are devising ways to take over your brain…. (1/2)
ad revenue.
But Elon and others are devising ways to take over your brain…. (1/2)
Opinion | I’m Building an Algorithm That Doesn’t Rot Your Brain
www.nytimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Good thought piece by Jack Conte about taking control of the algorithms for benefitting human creativity instead of
ad revenue.
But Elon and others are devising ways to take over your brain…. (1/2)
ad revenue.
But Elon and others are devising ways to take over your brain…. (1/2)
It’s a war, so they are enemy combatants who don’t get due process before being killed, but killing them isn’t “hostilities” under the War Powers Act, so they don’t need Congressional approval to continue killing them.
That’s chutzpah.
That’s chutzpah.
Trump administration tells Congress war law doesn’t apply to cartel strikes
The Office of Legal Counsel told select lawmakers that the executive branch is not bound by the War Powers Resolution, which requires congressional approval for any military action that exceeds 60 day...
www.washingtonpost.com
November 2, 2025 at 2:05 AM
It’s a war, so they are enemy combatants who don’t get due process before being killed, but killing them isn’t “hostilities” under the War Powers Act, so they don’t need Congressional approval to continue killing them.
That’s chutzpah.
That’s chutzpah.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating Tesla over their new "Mad Max" mode that actively disregards speed limits. www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
US investigates Tesla’s ‘Mad Max’ high-speed driver assistance mode
Some drivers say vehicles using new version of full self-driving system can travel above speed limits
www.theguardian.com
October 24, 2025 at 5:31 PM
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating Tesla over their new "Mad Max" mode that actively disregards speed limits. www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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Breaking: The Department of Justice announced it will "monitor polling sites in six jurisdictions [in New Jersey and California] ahead of the upcoming November 4, 2025, general election to ensure transparency, ballot security, and compliance with federal law." www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justi...
Justice Department to Monitor Polling Sites in California, New Jersey
WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Justice announced that it will monitor polling sites in six jurisdictions ahead of the upcoming November 4, 2025, general election to ensure transparency, ballot ...
www.justice.gov
October 24, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Breaking: The Department of Justice announced it will "monitor polling sites in six jurisdictions [in New Jersey and California] ahead of the upcoming November 4, 2025, general election to ensure transparency, ballot security, and compliance with federal law." www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justi...
Why does Mayor McCormac (or his staff) think Trader Joe’s is American-owned?
www.nj.com/middlesex/20...
www.nj.com/middlesex/20...
October 24, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Why does Mayor McCormac (or his staff) think Trader Joe’s is American-owned?
www.nj.com/middlesex/20...
www.nj.com/middlesex/20...
Is this contingent on the US paying Trump $230M first?
“Mr. Trump is raising tens of millions in private donations to fund the project, the official said. The president plans to contribute some of his own money as well, though the amount has not been determined, the official added.”
“Mr. Trump is raising tens of millions in private donations to fund the project, the official said. The president plans to contribute some of his own money as well, though the amount has not been determined, the official added.”
Trump Is Demolishing the White House’s East Wing to Make Way for His Ballroom
www.nytimes.com
October 22, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Is this contingent on the US paying Trump $230M first?
“Mr. Trump is raising tens of millions in private donations to fund the project, the official said. The president plans to contribute some of his own money as well, though the amount has not been determined, the official added.”
“Mr. Trump is raising tens of millions in private donations to fund the project, the official said. The president plans to contribute some of his own money as well, though the amount has not been determined, the official added.”
How was the entire East Wing emptied out and not noticed by a single reporter? (Did they box things up and store them or was the plan to do that subject to change also?)
Trump Is Demolishing the White House’s East Wing to Make Way for His Ballroom
www.nytimes.com
October 22, 2025 at 9:49 PM
How was the entire East Wing emptied out and not noticed by a single reporter? (Did they box things up and store them or was the plan to do that subject to change also?)
Trump Admin had better secrecy about its East Wing demolition plan than it did about its Yemen attack plans. 🤔
Trump Is Demolishing the White House’s East Wing to Make Way for His Ballroom
www.nytimes.com
October 22, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Trump Admin had better secrecy about its East Wing demolition plan than it did about its Yemen attack plans. 🤔
Maybe he’s going to pay for the arch with the $230M he’s demanding taxpayers give him because he was indicted?’
What to Know About Trump’s Plan for a Triumphal Arch in Washington
www.nytimes.com
October 22, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Maybe he’s going to pay for the arch with the $230M he’s demanding taxpayers give him because he was indicted?’
Good conversation with Sen. Gallego on how Dems need to meet people where they are and prosperity is a good thing.
Opinion | Three Words to Help Democrats Win
www.nytimes.com
October 20, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Good conversation with Sen. Gallego on how Dems need to meet people where they are and prosperity is a good thing.
If he’s talking about Gateway, I put this in the bluster category. If the Hudson tunnels become unusable, NYC fails. RE owners in NYC fail. Trump is one of those owners. He’s not going to hurt his own interest.
Trump ‘terminates’ $16 billion Hudson River tunnel project linking N.J. and N.Y.C.
President Donald Trump said funding for the $16 billion Gateway Tunnel project is "terminated" at a press conference. New Jersey officials said they will fight to keep the commuter rail project moving...
www.nj.com
October 16, 2025 at 3:03 PM
If he’s talking about Gateway, I put this in the bluster category. If the Hudson tunnels become unusable, NYC fails. RE owners in NYC fail. Trump is one of those owners. He’s not going to hurt his own interest.
Tylenol: “severe liver damage may occur” from overdosing it. That may be as few as 8 pills in 24 hrs.
Taking Too Much Tylenol Has Proven Risks. Trump Didn’t Talk About Those.
www.nytimes.com
October 15, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Tylenol: “severe liver damage may occur” from overdosing it. That may be as few as 8 pills in 24 hrs.
Excellent news and about time.
Here's how NJ Transit plans to modernize payment options and enforcement
NJ Transit announced a sweeping modernization of its fare collection system this week, introducing new digital payment options and more.
www.northjersey.com
October 10, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Excellent news and about time.
NJ looks at e-bike regulations and limits, especially on those that can exceed 18mph. Recent incidents include a minor on an e-bike modified to go 80mph.
E-bikes can be a big assist for the physically challenged and micro mobility, but there is a lot of dangerous riding happening.
E-bikes can be a big assist for the physically challenged and micro mobility, but there is a lot of dangerous riding happening.
E-bike accidents and fatalities pile up. What lawmakers plan to do about it — Asbury Park Press
E-bikes are proliferating on the streets of New Jersey and with them accidents and deaths, disproportionately in youths 10-13 years old.
apple.news
October 7, 2025 at 4:26 PM
NJ looks at e-bike regulations and limits, especially on those that can exceed 18mph. Recent incidents include a minor on an e-bike modified to go 80mph.
E-bikes can be a big assist for the physically challenged and micro mobility, but there is a lot of dangerous riding happening.
E-bikes can be a big assist for the physically challenged and micro mobility, but there is a lot of dangerous riding happening.
Good reminder that we all tend to go overboard on dietary trends when what we need is more nuance and data. Highly processed foods probably aren’t the best, but there’s HUGE variation within what’s considered ultra-processed
Opinion | Dietary fat was a scapegoat. Now MAHA is naming a new one.
Targeting ultra-processed food repeats America’s missteps on nutrition.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 6, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Good reminder that we all tend to go overboard on dietary trends when what we need is more nuance and data. Highly processed foods probably aren’t the best, but there’s HUGE variation within what’s considered ultra-processed
18 pickleball courts now open at Buccleuch Park in Nee Brunswick 😃😎
October 4, 2025 at 6:20 PM
18 pickleball courts now open at Buccleuch Park in Nee Brunswick 😃😎
Newark Was Forced to Overhaul Its Police. Crime Plummeted.
1,100-member force is more racially diverse & better trained. Payouts from excessive-force lawsuits have plummeted. So has crime
2015: 106 murders, 1,826 robberies
2024: 37 murders, 468 robberies
1,100-member force is more racially diverse & better trained. Payouts from excessive-force lawsuits have plummeted. So has crime
2015: 106 murders, 1,826 robberies
2024: 37 murders, 468 robberies
This City Was Forced to Overhaul Its Police Department. Crime Plummeted.
www.nytimes.com
October 3, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Newark Was Forced to Overhaul Its Police. Crime Plummeted.
1,100-member force is more racially diverse & better trained. Payouts from excessive-force lawsuits have plummeted. So has crime
2015: 106 murders, 1,826 robberies
2024: 37 murders, 468 robberies
1,100-member force is more racially diverse & better trained. Payouts from excessive-force lawsuits have plummeted. So has crime
2015: 106 murders, 1,826 robberies
2024: 37 murders, 468 robberies
“It is the leading cause of acute liver failure in the United States and is responsible for 1 in 5 liver transplants.”
Opinion | The real problem with Tylenol (it’s not autism)
Here’s why people need to be cautious about acetaminophen.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 30, 2025 at 9:09 PM
“It is the leading cause of acute liver failure in the United States and is responsible for 1 in 5 liver transplants.”
Good work, Sgt!
Sergeant Leung pieced everything together off one piece of car trim left in the roadway,” Chief Raymond Hayducka said. “Officer Stonkus located the vehicle on his ALPRS. The officers’ quick work tracked down the driver responsible in less than five hours. This is great police work.”
Sergeant Leung pieced everything together off one piece of car trim left in the roadway,” Chief Raymond Hayducka said. “Officer Stonkus located the vehicle on his ALPRS. The officers’ quick work tracked down the driver responsible in less than five hours. This is great police work.”
N.J. cops go the extra mile to nab hit-and-run driver that seriously injured bicyclist
The 51-year-old Edison man said he had no idea how he landed on the road and police couldn’t locate any witnesses.
www.nj.com
September 25, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Good work, Sgt!
Sergeant Leung pieced everything together off one piece of car trim left in the roadway,” Chief Raymond Hayducka said. “Officer Stonkus located the vehicle on his ALPRS. The officers’ quick work tracked down the driver responsible in less than five hours. This is great police work.”
Sergeant Leung pieced everything together off one piece of car trim left in the roadway,” Chief Raymond Hayducka said. “Officer Stonkus located the vehicle on his ALPRS. The officers’ quick work tracked down the driver responsible in less than five hours. This is great police work.”
New Brunswick’s new Liberty Square Park had a soft opening yesterday afternoon so I knew where I was going for breakfast this morning.
It’s been 10-12 years since we first discussed building a downtown park. Glad it’s finally real.
It’s been 10-12 years since we first discussed building a downtown park. Glad it’s finally real.
September 23, 2025 at 3:05 PM
New Brunswick’s new Liberty Square Park had a soft opening yesterday afternoon so I knew where I was going for breakfast this morning.
It’s been 10-12 years since we first discussed building a downtown park. Glad it’s finally real.
It’s been 10-12 years since we first discussed building a downtown park. Glad it’s finally real.
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probably worth thinking about what it would mean to pursue accountability for what increasingly looks like murder www.nytimes.com/2025/09/10/u...
Boat Suspected of Smuggling Drugs Is Said to Have Turned Before U.S. Attacked It
www.nytimes.com
September 10, 2025 at 3:37 PM
probably worth thinking about what it would mean to pursue accountability for what increasingly looks like murder www.nytimes.com/2025/09/10/u...
The boat turned around and was disabled before being sunk by subsequent attacks.
“Not legally justified”, “thoughtless and reckless”, “terrible precedent”, “we’ve crossed a line”, “an illegal order passed down the line”.
So what’s the consequence other than hand wringing op-eds?
“Not legally justified”, “thoughtless and reckless”, “terrible precedent”, “we’ve crossed a line”, “an illegal order passed down the line”.
So what’s the consequence other than hand wringing op-eds?
Boat Suspected of Smuggling Drugs Is Said to Have Turned Before U.S. Attacked It
www.nytimes.com
September 10, 2025 at 4:26 PM
The boat turned around and was disabled before being sunk by subsequent attacks.
“Not legally justified”, “thoughtless and reckless”, “terrible precedent”, “we’ve crossed a line”, “an illegal order passed down the line”.
So what’s the consequence other than hand wringing op-eds?
“Not legally justified”, “thoughtless and reckless”, “terrible precedent”, “we’ve crossed a line”, “an illegal order passed down the line”.
So what’s the consequence other than hand wringing op-eds?
Good
Trump Moves to Crack Down on Drug Advertising
www.nytimes.com
September 10, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Good