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Articles by Louis C. Hochman
Louis C. Hochman
After about two decades in (mostly) New Jersey-focused commercial print, digital and digital-but-radio-adjacent news, Lou stumbled into member-supported news in early 2021, as the editor and CEO of Montclair Local. There, he (hopes he) expanded enterprise, brought more sophistication to digital storytelling and moved the nonprofit newsroom closer to long-term financial sustainability. He helped lead the Local to its fourth consecutive General Excellence award from the New Jersey Press Association — the NJPA's highest honor with judges noting the paper's work to strip away layers of government opacity, to hold power to account, to make news accessible for more members of the community, to share the stories and concerns of more facets of the community and to tell compelling stories across multiple media. He's excited to continue the same ethic — news as a public service — at NYPR as the New Jersey and suburbs editor, drawing on the extraordinary talents of reporters including Karen Yi and Nancy Solomon. Lou lives in Philly (that commute!) with his partner and their two cats, about whom and about which he speaks incessantly.
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Nor'easter knocks out power for tens of thousands across NYC area, more flooding predicted
Sunnier skies and warmer temperatures should return by Tuesday.
By
Ryan Kost
,
Jessica Gould
,
Louis C. Hochman
and
Michael Sol Warren
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Sorry, NYC drivers. Traffic is about to get even worse than usual.
The city's designated 20 "gridlock days" through the end of 2026. The worst of them are upon us.
By
Louis C. Hochman
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Flood watch for NYC and NJ: Expect a soggy Saturday night, Sunday morning
Things should start getting sunnier Monday.
By
Louis C. Hochman
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Only 1 day left to bid in MetroCard machine auction
Bidding ends at 8 p.m. on Wednesday to own a piece of city transit history that weighs over 1,000 pounds.
By
Louis C. Hochman
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DA says Manhattan housing specialist stole thousands from people in homeless shelter
The indictment charges the housing specialist with several crimes, including identity theft.
By
Louis C. Hochman
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Thousands come to Flatbush for first Jamaica Rising Day Parade
The parade comes as Jamaica marks its 64th year of independence.
By
Louis C. Hochman
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Brooklyn man charged with hate crimes for allegedly assaulting 12-year-old with a belt
Kevin Maxwell allegedly called the boy "gay" as he struck him.
By
Louis C. Hochman
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5 people beat the odds and now have their very own NYC Knicks trash bins
And they didn't even have to steal them.
By
Apolline Lamy
and
Louis C. Hochman
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Wild storms in NYC: 'Life-threatening' floods, intense winds, a tornado possible Saturday
Smoke from Canadian wildfires is also still lingering, with Saturday starting with a "hazardous" rating.
By
Ryan Kost
and
Louis C. Hochman
News
How your AC will and won't protect you from NYC's gnarly smoke-filled air
Keep the windows closed and the AC on, if you can. But you want to take a few steps to keep things fresh.
By
Apolline Lamy
and
Louis C. Hochman
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South Bushwick church stood 173 years until devastating fire. Its leaders aim to rebuild.
It's steeple was long a community landmark. Church leaders hope to see the community's generosity save it once again.
By
Brigid Bergin
and
Louis C. Hochman
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'Ask Governor Sherrill' returns to WNYC in a turbulent week for New Jersey
The World Cup. Delaney Hall. The world's eyes are on New Jersey this month.
By
Louis C. Hochman
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