Sarah Gonzalez

Reporter, WNYC/NJPR

Sarah Gonzalez appears in the following:

Port Authority Heads Asked to Testify on George Washington Bridge Closures

Friday, November 22, 2013

WNYC
The transportation committee of the New Jersey State Assembly has asked the heads of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to testify in a hearing on the abrupt lane closure...

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How Booker's Twitter Activity has Changed Since Becoming Senator

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

WNYC

TIME has analyzed the final 2,500 tweets Cory Booker sent as mayor of Newark, going back to July 6, 2013, with his recent tweets as a U.S. Senator. The conclusion: he tweets even more now, and he's getting more sleep.

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Retaliatory Traffic Jam?

Friday, November 15, 2013

Was the traffic tie-up at the entrance to the GWB in September political pay-back?  New Jersey State Senator Loretta Weinberg (D-Bergen) wants subpoena power to investigate.  She's joined by Sarah Gonzalez, the northern New Jersey enterprise reporter for WNYC and NJPR, to explain what's behind the controversial traffic jam.

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NJ Lawmakers Ask Port Authority to Explain Abrupt Lane Closures at GWB

Thursday, November 14, 2013

WNYC

The closures caused huge traffic jams and came as a surprise to government officials, who are usually notified if there are going to be changes in traffic patterns.

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A Year After Sandy, No New Hurricane Plan From NJ Transit

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

WNYC

The 2013 hurricane season is now over and New Jersey Transit still does not have a updated hurricane plan – more than a year after losing hundreds of its rail cars during Sandy.

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Christie Speaks to Press for First Time in Two Months, Dodges Questions

Wednesday, November 06, 2013

WNYC

Gov. Chris Christie took questions from the media for the first time in two months today. But he would not say what his legislative priorities are for his second term. 

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Christie Cruises To Victory

Wednesday, November 06, 2013

Governor Chris Christie was re-elected in New Jersey Tuesday night with 60 percent of the votes.

The race was called for Governor Christie a minute after the polls closed. At his election night party - on the boardwalk in Asbury Park - the Republican Governor walked out with his arms raised, to the song “Signed, Sealed, Delivered.”

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Newark Considers What Life Will Be Like After Cory Booker

Sunday, November 03, 2013

For years, Newark, N.J., had the reputation of being a crime-ridden, low-income city. Former Mayor Cory Booker helped change that perception.

Thursday, the Democrat was sworn in as a U.S. senator, and it's unclear what that means for the city's future.

While Booker brought attention — and funding — to ...

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Booker Sworn in as US Senator

Thursday, October 31, 2013

WNYC

Former Newark mayor Cory Booker is the newest member of the U.S. Senate. He was sworn in by Vice President Joe Biden Thursday. They then went to the Old Senate Chamber for a ceremonial swearing in, where Booker's mother stood between the two, holding a Bible.

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Why a Vote for Christie Could Mean You're Voting in Guadagno as Governor

Thursday, October 31, 2013

WNYC
Gov. Chris Christie hasn't held a press conference in six weeks. His second-in-command, Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno, hasn't had one in five months. Her campaign refuses to let her sit down...

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Inside the First Gay Weddings in New Jersey

Monday, October 21, 2013

WNYC

The first same-sex couples got married in various cities across New Jersey just after the stroke of midnight, Monday. Listen to the ceremonies, cake cutting ... and protesters. 

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New Jersey's Highest Court Rules Gay Marriages Can Start Monday

Friday, October 18, 2013

WNYC

New Jersey’s highest court says same-sex marriages can start in the state on Monday, denying Gov. Chris Christie’s request to postpone gay marriages until the state Supreme Court rules on the governor's appeal. 

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Gov. Christie Calls Booker's Senate Victory the 'First Win' for the NY Giants

Thursday, October 17, 2013

WNYC
Gov. Chris Christie and Newark Mayor Cory Booker were together for the first time today since Booker was elected U.S. Senator last night. The Republican Governor congratulated the ma...

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Booker's Replacement as Newark Mayor: Luis Quintana ... For Now

Thursday, October 17, 2013

WNYC
Cory Booker is expected to step down as mayor of Newark within the next 10 days, according to the Newark City Council’s office. Speaking of his replacement at a groundbreaking ceremo...

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Christie on In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

WNYC
Gov. Chris Christie publicly supported granting in-state tuition rates to undocumented students in New Jersey during Tuesday’s debate. And he addressed how he would respond to his ch...

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Barbara Buono, Chris Christie Hold Second Debate Tonight

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

WNYC

Gubernatorial candidates Chris Christie and Barbara Buono will face off in their second debate tonight at Montclair State University.

The debate will be streaming live at 8pm at this link. And you can follow reporter @GonzalezSarahA for live tweets.

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Lt. Gov. Candidates Face off in First Debate Tonight

Friday, October 11, 2013

WNYC
The woman who could soon become the most powerful person in New Jersey will hold a debate tonight. Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno is widely expected to step into the governor's office if G...

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Poll: Christie Has 2-1 Lead in Gov. Race, Buono Inches Closer

Thursday, October 10, 2013

WNYC

According to the latest Quinnipiac poll, 62-percent of likely voters back Republican Governor Chris Christie over Democrat Barbara Buono. It's almost a 2-1 lead in New Jersey's Governor's race.

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Booker Touts a "Construction Boom" in Newark... Do the Numbers Back it Up?

Wednesday, October 09, 2013

WNYC
On Cory Booker’s campaign trail you’ll hear that Newark is in the midst of an economic and construction boom. “Where now one of the most commonly seen birds in Newark is the crane,” ...

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Christie Says He Could Balance a Role as Gov. With a Potential Run for President

Tuesday, October 08, 2013

WNYC

During Tuesday night's debate with State Sen. Barbara Buono, Gov. Chris Christie would not commit to serving the full four years if he's re-elected in November and decides to run for President in 2016.

"I can walk and chew gum at the same time," Christie said. "I can do this job and also deal with my future. And that's exactly what I will do."

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