Mike Hayes
@mehayes.bsky.social
WNYC housing & affordability reporter
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After heated political campaign, Sherrill faces tough budget realities as NJ governor https://gothamist.com/news/after-heated-political-campaign-sherrill-faces-tough-budget-realities-as-nj-governor
After heated political campaign, Sherrill faces tough budget realities as NJ governor
New Jersey's Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill
Billions in federal cuts. A looming state budget crisis. Intractable affordability problems. As a poli-sci professor tells us: "I am not sure why anybody wants to do this job." [ more › ]
gothamist.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:35 AM
After heated political campaign, Sherrill faces tough budget realities as NJ governor https://gothamist.com/news/after-heated-political-campaign-sherrill-faces-tough-budget-realities-as-nj-governor
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WNYC & Gothamist reporter @mehayes.bsky.social talks about the coalition of voters that propelled Mikie Sherrill to victory, and more: www.wnyc.org/story/new-je...
New Jersey's New Governor | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
Mike Hayes talks about the results of New Jersey's contentious governor's race.
www.wnyc.org
November 5, 2025 at 7:15 PM
WNYC & Gothamist reporter @mehayes.bsky.social talks about the coalition of voters that propelled Mikie Sherrill to victory, and more: www.wnyc.org/story/new-je...
Reposted by Mike Hayes
Today:
- @elizabethkim.bsky.social & @documentedny.bsky.social on Mamdani's win,
- NJ Governor-elect @mikiesherrill.bsky.social,
- @mehayes.bsky.social on NJ politics,
- @usatoday.com's Susan Page on national elections;
- @cmgreer.bsky.social on Mamdani
Live at 10 on 93.9 FM, AM820 or @wnyc.org
- @elizabethkim.bsky.social & @documentedny.bsky.social on Mamdani's win,
- NJ Governor-elect @mikiesherrill.bsky.social,
- @mehayes.bsky.social on NJ politics,
- @usatoday.com's Susan Page on national elections;
- @cmgreer.bsky.social on Mamdani
Live at 10 on 93.9 FM, AM820 or @wnyc.org
November 5, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Today:
- @elizabethkim.bsky.social & @documentedny.bsky.social on Mamdani's win,
- NJ Governor-elect @mikiesherrill.bsky.social,
- @mehayes.bsky.social on NJ politics,
- @usatoday.com's Susan Page on national elections;
- @cmgreer.bsky.social on Mamdani
Live at 10 on 93.9 FM, AM820 or @wnyc.org
- @elizabethkim.bsky.social & @documentedny.bsky.social on Mamdani's win,
- NJ Governor-elect @mikiesherrill.bsky.social,
- @mehayes.bsky.social on NJ politics,
- @usatoday.com's Susan Page on national elections;
- @cmgreer.bsky.social on Mamdani
Live at 10 on 93.9 FM, AM820 or @wnyc.org
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A Ciattarelli defamation lawsuit against Sherrill may violate NJ election rules https://gothamist.com/news/a-ciattarelli-defamation-lawsuit-against-sherrill-may-violate-nj-election-rules
A Ciattarelli defamation lawsuit against Sherrill may violate NJ election rules
Republican nominee for New Jersey governor, Jack Ciattarelli.
Jack Ciattarelli says his opponent defamed him over claims he “killed tens of thousands” of New Jerseyans. But he may have to wait until after the election to pursue legal action. [ more › ]
gothamist.com
October 17, 2025 at 7:04 PM
A Ciattarelli defamation lawsuit against Sherrill may violate NJ election rules https://gothamist.com/news/a-ciattarelli-defamation-lawsuit-against-sherrill-may-violate-nj-election-rules
Reposted by Mike Hayes
NJ Dems outpacing GOP in mail-in gubernatorial ballots by 125K, state data shows https://gothamist.com/news/nj-dems-outpacing-gop-in-mail-in-gubernatorial-ballots-by-125k-state-data-shows
NJ Dems outpacing GOP in mail-in gubernatorial ballots by 125K, state data shows
Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill.
Analysis by political experts shows that Democrats have increased their margin over Republicans in “vote by mail” by about 20,000 compared to the last governor’s election. [ more › ]
gothamist.com
October 15, 2025 at 8:13 PM
NJ Dems outpacing GOP in mail-in gubernatorial ballots by 125K, state data shows https://gothamist.com/news/nj-dems-outpacing-gop-in-mail-in-gubernatorial-ballots-by-125k-state-data-shows
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'Shame on you': Candidates for NJ governor square off in fiery debate amid close race https://gothamist.com/news/shame-on-you-candidates-for-nj-governor-square-off-in-fiery-debate-amid-close-race
'Shame on you': Candidates for NJ governor square off in fiery debate amid close race
Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill.
Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli’s second debate featured heated exchanges over the Gateway project, her Naval record, his business history and Donald Trump. [ more › ]
gothamist.com
October 9, 2025 at 11:13 AM
'Shame on you': Candidates for NJ governor square off in fiery debate amid close race https://gothamist.com/news/shame-on-you-candidates-for-nj-governor-square-off-in-fiery-debate-amid-close-race
Reposted by Mike Hayes
Voter turnout is plummeting in NJ’s cities. Both sides are vying for urban support. https://gothamist.com/news/voter-turnout-is-plummeting-in-njs-cities-both-sides-are-vying-for-urban-support
Voter turnout is plummeting in NJ’s cities. Both sides are vying for urban support.
Republican Jack Ciattarelli campaigns in Camden, New Jersey.
Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill are in the final sprint of what is likely to be a close election to be New Jersey’s next governor. [ more › ]
gothamist.com
October 8, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Voter turnout is plummeting in NJ’s cities. Both sides are vying for urban support. https://gothamist.com/news/voter-turnout-is-plummeting-in-njs-cities-both-sides-are-vying-for-urban-support
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Jack Ciattarelli wants to gut NJ’s affordable housing laws. Can he do it? https://gothamist.com/news/jack-ciattarelli-wants-to-gut-njs-affordable-housing-laws-can-he-do-it
Jack Ciattarelli wants to gut NJ’s affordable housing laws. Can he do it?
Republican nominee Jack Ciattarelli
The Republican nominee for governor says state housing rules have to go. Experts say his plan is a long shot. [ more › ]
gothamist.com
October 6, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Jack Ciattarelli wants to gut NJ’s affordable housing laws. Can he do it? https://gothamist.com/news/jack-ciattarelli-wants-to-gut-njs-affordable-housing-laws-can-he-do-it
Reposted by Mike Hayes
NJ judge dismisses lawsuit to overturn affordable housing law. Towns vow appeal. https://gothamist.com/news/nj-judge-dismisses-lawsuit-to-overturn-affordable-housing-law-towns-vow-appeal
NJ judge dismisses lawsuit to overturn affordable housing law. Towns vow appeal.
A coalition of suburban towns in New Jersey have vowed to appeal a judge's decision to dismiss their bid to overturn the state's affordable housing law.
The leader of the coalition that brought the lawsuit called the decision “very disappointing” and vowed to keep fighting in court. [ more › ]
gothamist.com
October 2, 2025 at 9:13 PM
NJ judge dismisses lawsuit to overturn affordable housing law. Towns vow appeal. https://gothamist.com/news/nj-judge-dismisses-lawsuit-to-overturn-affordable-housing-law-towns-vow-appeal
Reposted by Mike Hayes
Real estate donations to Ciattarelli place rising rents at center of NJ governor’s race https://gothamist.com/news/real-estate-donations-to-ciattarelli-place-rising-rents-at-center-of-nj-governors-race
Real estate donations to Ciattarelli place rising rents at center of NJ governor’s race
Jack Ciattarelli
A wealthy real estate family has poured hundreds of thousands of dollars into the tightening New Jersey governor's race, where both major party candidates have focused on how to tackle rising housing costs and affordability. [ more › ]
gothamist.com
September 26, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Real estate donations to Ciattarelli place rising rents at center of NJ governor’s race https://gothamist.com/news/real-estate-donations-to-ciattarelli-place-rising-rents-at-center-of-nj-governors-race
Reposted by Mike Hayes
ICYMI, Issue #4 in 30 Issues in 30 Days -- Affordable Housing in New Jersey with @mehayes.bsky.social:
www.wnyc.org/story/30-iss...
www.wnyc.org/story/30-iss...
30 Issues in 30 Days: Affordable Housing in New Jersey | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
WNYC/Gothamist reporter Mike Hayes talks about the New Jersey governor's race and the issue of too little affordable housing in New Jersey.
www.wnyc.org
September 25, 2025 at 7:13 PM
ICYMI, Issue #4 in 30 Issues in 30 Days -- Affordable Housing in New Jersey with @mehayes.bsky.social:
www.wnyc.org/story/30-iss...
www.wnyc.org/story/30-iss...
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Taxes, housing and the fist bump that wasn’t: Key moments from the NJ debate https://gothamist.com/news/taxes-housing-and-the-fist-bump-that-wasnt-key-moments-from-the-nj-debate
Taxes, housing and the fist bump that wasn’t: Key moments from the NJ debate
New Jersey gubernatorial candidates Demcrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli.
Gubernatorial candidates Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill largely wrangled over affordability issues in front of a raucous crowd. [ more › ]
gothamist.com
September 22, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Taxes, housing and the fist bump that wasn’t: Key moments from the NJ debate https://gothamist.com/news/taxes-housing-and-the-fist-bump-that-wasnt-key-moments-from-the-nj-debate
Reposted by Mike Hayes
Judge says Hoboken luxury buildings can't rent pricey units until they add affordable ones https://gothamist.com/news/judge-says-hoboken-luxury-buildings-cant-rent-pricey-units-until-they-add-affordable-ones
Judge says Hoboken luxury buildings can't rent pricey units until they add affordable ones
The VINE residential development in Hoboken.
Three buildings have charged up to $6,000 a month for units while violating the city’s affordable housing law, according to a judge. [ more › ]
gothamist.com
September 8, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Judge says Hoboken luxury buildings can't rent pricey units until they add affordable ones https://gothamist.com/news/judge-says-hoboken-luxury-buildings-cant-rent-pricey-units-until-they-add-affordable-ones
Reposted by Mike Hayes
Housing advocates ask courts to crack down on NJ towns over affordable housing plans https://gothamist.com/news/housing-advocates-ask-courts-to-crack-down-on-nj-towns-over-affordable-housing-plans
Housing advocates ask courts to crack down on NJ towns over affordable housing plans
Construction worker hammers wood on a residential construction site.
Some towns could face the possibility of builders suing to force them to let them build housing. [ more › ]
gothamist.com
September 3, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Housing advocates ask courts to crack down on NJ towns over affordable housing plans https://gothamist.com/news/housing-advocates-ask-courts-to-crack-down-on-nj-towns-over-affordable-housing-plans
Reposted by Mike Hayes
NJ raided over $100M in affordable housing funds. Now it’s putting some money back. https://gothamist.com/news/nj-raided-over-100m-in-affordable-housing-funds-now-its-putting-some-money-back
NJ raided over $100M in affordable housing funds. Now it’s putting some money back.
New Jersey's Affordable Housing Trust Fund provides financing for projects across the state.
New Jersey’s Department of Community Affairs announced that $45 million dollars would be restored to the state’s affordable housing trust fund. [ more › ]
gothamist.com
September 2, 2025 at 8:27 PM
NJ raided over $100M in affordable housing funds. Now it’s putting some money back. https://gothamist.com/news/nj-raided-over-100m-in-affordable-housing-funds-now-its-putting-some-money-back
Reposted by Mike Hayes
Jersey City renters push to ban application fees for affordable apartments https://gothamist.com/news/jersey-city-renters-push-to-ban-application-fees-for-affordable-apartments
Jersey City renters push to ban application fees for affordable apartments
The sun sets on buildings in the Journal Square neighborhood of Jersey City behind Hoboken, New Jersey, as seen from the 86th floor observation deck of the Empire State Building.
Some Jersey City residents are spending up to $150 per application and still not getting an apartment. [ more › ]
gothamist.com
August 20, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Jersey City renters push to ban application fees for affordable apartments https://gothamist.com/news/jersey-city-renters-push-to-ban-application-fees-for-affordable-apartments
Reposted by Mike Hayes
Trump may kill dozens of NJ clean energy projects already delayed for years https://gothamist.com/news/trump-may-kill-dozens-of-nj-clean-energy-projects-already-delayed-for-years
Trump may kill dozens of NJ clean energy projects already delayed for years
The installation of solar panels in New Jersey.
Enough solar to power tens of thousands of New Jersey homes is awaiting approval. It might not come before federal subsidies expire. [ more › ]
gothamist.com
August 19, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Trump may kill dozens of NJ clean energy projects already delayed for years https://gothamist.com/news/trump-may-kill-dozens-of-nj-clean-energy-projects-already-delayed-for-years
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A New Jersey town planned a dozen new affordable homes. They may never be built. https://gothamist.com/news/a-new-jersey-town-planned-a-dozen-new-affordable-homes-they-may-never-be-built
A New Jersey town planned a dozen new affordable homes. They may never be built.
New Jersey State Senator Owen Henry holds a rendering of one of the homes that has been put on hold due to a change in state funding for affordable housing.
State officials are trying to build thousands of more affordably priced homes. But a change in state funding has stalled a development in Old Bridge and other developments like it. [ more › ]
gothamist.com
August 15, 2025 at 10:05 AM
A New Jersey town planned a dozen new affordable homes. They may never be built. https://gothamist.com/news/a-new-jersey-town-planned-a-dozen-new-affordable-homes-they-may-never-be-built
Reposted by Mike Hayes
A fire destroyed a New Jersey synagogue early Friday morning as the rabbi, his wife and four of their children narrowly escaped without injuries. So far, there is no indication of arson, the mayor said.
New Jersey Synagogue Burns to Ground as Rabbi and Family Escape
Congregation Beth El in Rutherford, more than a century old, was destroyed. The mayor said there was no indication of arson so far.
nyti.ms
August 8, 2025 at 4:55 PM
A fire destroyed a New Jersey synagogue early Friday morning as the rabbi, his wife and four of their children narrowly escaped without injuries. So far, there is no indication of arson, the mayor said.
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On Jan. 6, Jared Wise urged rioters to "kill" cops.
"You are the Nazi. You are the Gestapo," Wise yelled.
Trump dismissed Wise's Jan. 6 case, and the DOJ hired him as a senior adviser.
We got the bodycam video showing Wise on Jan. 6.
www.npr.org/2025/08/07/n...
"You are the Nazi. You are the Gestapo," Wise yelled.
Trump dismissed Wise's Jan. 6 case, and the DOJ hired him as a senior adviser.
We got the bodycam video showing Wise on Jan. 6.
www.npr.org/2025/08/07/n...
Video shows Department of Justice official urging Jan. 6 rioters to 'kill' cops
The Department of Justice hired a former Jan. 6 defendant who was caught on tape urging rioters to "kill" police. The department calls him a "valued member" of the administration.
www.npr.org
August 7, 2025 at 1:37 PM
On Jan. 6, Jared Wise urged rioters to "kill" cops.
"You are the Nazi. You are the Gestapo," Wise yelled.
Trump dismissed Wise's Jan. 6 case, and the DOJ hired him as a senior adviser.
We got the bodycam video showing Wise on Jan. 6.
www.npr.org/2025/08/07/n...
"You are the Nazi. You are the Gestapo," Wise yelled.
Trump dismissed Wise's Jan. 6 case, and the DOJ hired him as a senior adviser.
We got the bodycam video showing Wise on Jan. 6.
www.npr.org/2025/08/07/n...
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'We're as active as California': What everyone needs to know about this week's earthquakes in NJ https://gothamist.com/news/were-as-active-as-california-what-everyone-needs-to-know-about-this-weeks-earthquakes-in-nj
'We're as active as California': What everyone needs to know about this week's earthquakes in NJ
A view of New York City in the distance from Passaic County, New Jersey.
Experts say you shouldn't worry about the big one. [ more › ]
gothamist.com
August 7, 2025 at 10:03 AM
'We're as active as California': What everyone needs to know about this week's earthquakes in NJ https://gothamist.com/news/were-as-active-as-california-what-everyone-needs-to-know-about-this-weeks-earthquakes-in-nj
Reposted by Mike Hayes
How do NJ beachgoers feel about the governor's race? Gothamist hit the shore. https://gothamist.com/news/how-do-nj-beachgoers-feel-about-the-governors-race-gothamist-hit-the-shore
How do NJ beachgoers feel about the governor's race? Gothamist hit the shore.
The beach at Asbury Park
The flip-flop-and-boogie-board set weigh in on who they see most fit to be the state’s next governor. [ more › ]
gothamist.com
August 6, 2025 at 10:36 AM
How do NJ beachgoers feel about the governor's race? Gothamist hit the shore. https://gothamist.com/news/how-do-nj-beachgoers-feel-about-the-governors-race-gothamist-hit-the-shore
NJ Republican Jeff Van Drew claims he worked behind the scenes with Trump to save a billion-dollar hospital program.
But the reality is more complicated than that I’ve learned.
And actually, NJ hospitals will lose $800 million under the deal.
My story: gothamist.com/news/nj-repu...
But the reality is more complicated than that I’ve learned.
And actually, NJ hospitals will lose $800 million under the deal.
My story: gothamist.com/news/nj-repu...
NJ Republican says he saved $1B hospital program. Now it will lose $800 million.
Rep. Jeff Van Drew has touted how he worked behind the scenes with Trump so that NJ hospitals weren’t “left behind.”
gothamist.com
August 1, 2025 at 3:30 PM
NJ Republican Jeff Van Drew claims he worked behind the scenes with Trump to save a billion-dollar hospital program.
But the reality is more complicated than that I’ve learned.
And actually, NJ hospitals will lose $800 million under the deal.
My story: gothamist.com/news/nj-repu...
But the reality is more complicated than that I’ve learned.
And actually, NJ hospitals will lose $800 million under the deal.
My story: gothamist.com/news/nj-repu...
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Forged signatures found on Mayor Adams’ petitions to run as an independent gothamist.com/news/forged-...
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Forged signatures found on Mayor Adams’ petitions to run as an independent
The Adams campaign said it is conducting a review after Gothamist found signatures that were fraudulently obtained or outright forged.
gothamist.com
August 1, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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Forged signatures found on Mayor Adams’ petitions to run as an independent gothamist.com/news/forged-...
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Forged signatures found on Mayor Adams’ petitions to run as an independent gothamist.com/news/forged-...
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Reposted by Mike Hayes
NJ Republican says he saved $1B hospital program. Now it will lose $800 million. https://gothamist.com/news/nj-republican-says-he-saved-1b-hospital-program-now-it-will-lose-800-million
NJ Republican says he saved $1B hospital program. Now it will lose $800 million.
US Representative Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ), who recently switched parties, gestures toward US President Donald Trump during a "Keep America Great" campaign rally at Wildwoods Convention Center in Wildwood, New Jersey, January 28, 2020.
Rep. Jeff Van Drew has touted how he worked behind the scenes with Trump so that NJ hospitals weren’t “left behind.” [ more › ]
gothamist.com
August 1, 2025 at 11:04 AM
NJ Republican says he saved $1B hospital program. Now it will lose $800 million. https://gothamist.com/news/nj-republican-says-he-saved-1b-hospital-program-now-it-will-lose-800-million