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New York Post
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
NJ's PNC Bank Arts Center has cheap 2025 concert tickets: Prices, schedule
Vivid Seats is the New York Post's official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. It's been a dreary spring. Overcast skies, rainy weekends and days where temps dip below 60 degrees have dominated weather forecasters' broadcasts the past few months. Still, we're holding out hope that things warm up the next couple weeks just in time for outdoor concert season. And that's especially true this year since Holmdel, NJ's PNC Bank Arts Center has such an impressive slate of performers scheduled this spring, summer and early fall. Advertisement Just a few of the artists we're most excited about on this year's lineup include country favorite Luke Bryan (May 30), recent Rock Hall of Fame inductee Dave Matthews Band (June 3), New Jersey native/hitmaker Halsey (June 6), '80s icons Simple Minds (June 11) and classic rock vets The Beach Boys (June 14). Counting Crows (June 28), Thomas Rhett (July 10), Styx (July 20), Big Time Rush (July 22) and Nelly (July 26) are just a few of the other biggies scheduled to swoop into the Garden State these next few months. Real talk though, we're most excited to 'Hold The Line' with Toto (July 25) and 'Listen To The Music' The Doobie Brothers play (Aug. 7). But wait! There's more! Advertisement After crunching the numbers, our team found 31 (!) concerts scheduled from May through September at the PNC Bank Arts Center. Better yet, some tickets are quite inexpensive. Based on our findings, some lawn seats are going for as low as $35 including fees on Vivid Seats. Other shows on the calendar have tickets starting anywhere from $39 to $118 including fees. Advertisement Now that's enough to brighten up a dreary spring. Want to go to a show or three? You're in the right place, thrifty New Yorker and New Jerseyan concertgoers. Our team has a complete list of all concerts, opening acts, show dates, start times and how much the cheapest tickets are for each show at PNC Bank Arts Center in 2025. Advertisement All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation PNC Bank Arts Center 2025 concert calendar Luke Bryan with George Birge, Avery Anna, Drake Milligan Friday, May 30 at 7 p.m. Ticket prices start at $118 including fees Dave Matthews Band Tuesday, June 3 at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices start at $89 including fees Halsey with Alvvays and Sir Chloe Friday, June 6 at 8 p.m. Ticket prices start at $44 including fees Simple Minds with Modern English and Soft Cell Wednesday, June 11 at 7 p.m. Ticket prices start at $43 including fees Keith Urban with Chase Matthew, Alana Springsteen, Karley Scott Collins Friday, June 13 at 7 p.m. Ticket prices start at $43 including fees The Beach Boys with Locash and John Stamos Saturday, June 14 at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices start at $46 including fees Stick Figure with Stephen Marley and The Hip Abduction Friday, June 20 at 7 p.m. Ticket prices start at $47 including fees Advertisement Juneteenth NJ Festival with Larry June, Mike, Honey BXBY, more Saturday, June 21 at 3 p.m. Ticket prices start at $41.45 including fees Counting Crows with The Gaslight Anthem Saturday, June 28 at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices start at $43 including fees Thomas Rhett with Tucker Wetmore, Dasha Thursday, July 10 at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices start at $62 including fees Kidz Bop Live! with Doggyland Saturday, July 12 at 6 p.m. Ticket prices start at $44 including fees Advertisement Styx with Kevin Cronin and Don Felder Sunday, July 20 at 6:45 p.m. Ticket prices start at $44 including fees Big Time Rush with Katelyn Tarver and Stephen Kramer Glickman Tuesday, July 22 at 7 p.m. Ticket prices start at $44 including fees Parkway Drive with Killswitch Engage, I Prevail, Beartooth Thursday, July 24 at 3 p.m. Ticket prices start at $35 including fees Toto with Men at Work and Christopher Cross Friday, July 25 at 6:45 p.m. Ticket prices start at $44 including fees Advertisement Nelly with Ja Rule, Eve, Chingy, more Saturday, July 26 at 7 p.m. Ticket prices start at $50 including fees Pantera with Amon Amarth and King Parrot Thursday, July 31 at 7 p.m. Ticket prices start at $42 including fees Goo Goo Dolls with Dashboard Confessional Friday, Aug. 1 at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices start at $42 including fees The Offspring with Jimmy Eat World and New Found Glory Saturday, Aug. 2 at 7 p.m. Ticket prices start at $44 including fees Advertisement Doobie Brothers with The Coral Reefer Band Thursday, Aug. 7 at 7 p.m. Ticket prices start at $45 including fees Little Big Town with Carly Pearce and Carter Faith Friday, Aug. 8 at 7 p.m. Ticket prices start at $44 including fees Volbeat with Halestorm and The Ghost Inside Sunday, Aug. 10 at 7 p.m. Ticket prices start at $42 including fees Rob Thomas with A Great Big World Wednesday, Aug. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices start at $65 including fees Dierks Bentley with Zach Top and The Band Loula Friday, Aug. 15 at 7 p.m. Ticket prices start at $42 including fees Steve Miller Band with The Rascals Tuesday, Aug. 26 at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices start at $44 including fees Coheed and Cambria with Taking Back Sunday and Foxing Friday, Aug. 29 at 7 p.m. Ticket prices start at $44 including fees James Taylor with Tiny Habits Saturday, Aug. 30 at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices start at $39 including fees Willie Nelson with Bob Dylan, Sheryl Crow, Waxahatchee Saturday, Sept. 13 at 5:30 p.m. Ticket prices start at $40 including fees Falling In Reverse with Slaughter To Prevail, Hollywood Undead, Point North Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 6:30 p.m. Ticket prices start at $64 including fees Judas Priest with Alice Cooper and Corrosion of Conformity Friday, Sept. 26 at 6:45 p.m. Ticket prices start at $43 including fees Suicideboys with Bones, Night Lovell, Germ, Chetta Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 6:30 p.m. Ticket prices start at $46.14 including fees (Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn't noted, will include additional fees at checkout.) Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. They offer a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and your tickets will be delivered prior to the event. Still curious about Vivid Seats? You can find an article from their team about why the company is legit here. Huge 2025 New Jersey concerts Who else is headed to New Jersey in the near future? Here are just five of our favorites you won't want to miss live these next few months. • The Weeknd (June 5-7) • Zach Bryan with Kings of Leon (July 18-20) • Jonas Brothers (Aug. 10) • The Who (Aug. 19) • System of a Down with Korn (Aug. 27-28) Need even more options? You just might be interested in checking out our list of all the biggest artists on tour in 2025. This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Governor sends bill targeting pop-up parties back to lawmakers, citing constitutional concerns
Gov. Phil Murphy said language changes to the bill are needed to protect the rights of legitimate protestors. (Dana DiFilippo | New Jersey Monitor) Gov. Phil Murphy, citing First Amendment concerns, has conditionally vetoed legislation intended to deter disruptive pop-up parties that have harried shore towns in recent summers. Murphy on Thursday said he supports the bill's intent but worries its language could chill free speech and peaceful protest, and he warned provisions could criminalize lawful mask wearing. Civil rights advocates had urged Murphy to veto the bill. 'My proposed changes recommend modest revisions that preserve the intent and integrity of the bill, while ensuring that First Amendment rights are not inadvertently hindered,' the governor said in his veto message. The bill, which won unanimous votes in both legislative chambers in March, would have created new criminal charges of inciting a public brawl for those who 'engage' or 'promote' at least four others to engage in disorderly conduct. Murphy's conditional veto suggests lawmakers change the bill to say those who 'incite' or attempt to incite at least four others to such conduct could be charged with inciting a public brawl. Under both versions of the bill, inciting a public brawl would carry maximum penalties of 18 months' imprisonment and a $10,000 fine. Civil liberties advocates who had cautioned about the impact the bill could have on constitutionally protected speech hailed the governor's action. 'By conditionally vetoing this bill, we can now work to ensure that no New Jerseyan can be targeted by law enforcement for exercising their First Amendment rights,' said Jim Sullivan, interim policy director for the American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey. 'Amidst unprecedented attacks on the right to protest and assemble, we're calling on state lawmakers to protect our most fundamental civil rights and liberties.' Lawmakers backed the bill in a bid to stop pop-up parties that have drawn teens and young people in numbers that have overwhelmed local law enforcement in some shore towns. Last Memorial Day weekend, a fight between large groups of teenagers in Ocean City ended with a 15-year-old stabbed. The bill would also have added a disorderly persons offense for those who attempt to conceal their identities while engaging in disorderly conduct. Murphy wants lawmakers to add exceptions for medical, religious, or expressive masks, and for disguises. Disorderly persons offenses are what New Jersey calls misdemeanors. They carry penalties of up to six months' imprisonment and fines of not more than $1,000. The bill's chief Senate sponsor said legislators would take up the changes, which he viewed as largely technical. 'I've showed it to police chiefs in our district. They don't believe it substantially changes their ability to use this statute on people that are coming into their jurisdiction and trying to create public brawls and major disruptions and take over events and cause mayhem and havoc,' said Sen. Paul Moriarty (D-Gloucester). He said he hopes to have both chambers concur with the conditional veto by the end of the Senate's June 2 voting session. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
What North Jersey towns have the worst parking? Submit suggestions for our poll
As most North Jersey residents can attest to, there is no shortage of things to do throughout the area on any given day. But in some places, there is one factor that can significantly limit the number of visitors: parking. Just like a typical New Jerseyan has a preferred pizzeria or Shore town, many also know of a town or two that they prefer to avoid due to the parking situation. Whether the problem is tight spots that only expert drivers can navigate, spaces with a variety of confusing restrictions or simply a lack of available options, these municipalities are well-known by local motorists for all the wrong reasons. With that in mind, we want feedback from readers: Which towns in the region are the biggest nightmares for parking? Have you had any particularly bad experiences that caused you to stay away from a certain area? Maybe you even moved out of a town because the parking problem was so severe. Whatever your reason, we want to hear it. Make your voice heard by filling out the Google form below, and the results will be included in an upcoming story. This article originally appeared on Parking in North Jersey can be tough. Where is it the hardest?
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Judge erred by tossing charges against Dem power broker, prosecutors say
The New Jersey Attorney General's Office wants the state's appellate division to reinstate the charges it filed in June against Democratic power broker George Norcross and his allies. (Hal Brown for New Jersey Monitor) New Jersey prosecutors are asking an appeals court to overturn the dismissal of charges against George Norcross and his allies, arguing a Superior Court judge had effectively invented a new legal standard dissonant with existing law to toss charges against the Democratic power broker. Judge Peter Warshaw in February dismissed the charges against Norcross and his co-defendants, finding the indictment against them did not state facts constituting extortion or criminal coercion and failed to prove racketeering and other charges lodged against the alleged criminal enterprise. But prosecutors say in a new filing that Warshaw subjected the indictment to greater scrutiny than the law allows, made determinations that should be left to a jury, and dismissed the case under a standard not used in criminal law. 'Instead, the trial court simply asked whether there was sufficient evidence cited in the Indictment itself, without reviewing the reams of testimony and exhibits the grand jury saw,' prosecutors wrote. News of the filing was first reported by New Jersey Globe. The state in June accused Norcross and others of leveraging threats and their control of Camden government to strongarm a developer into ceding property rights and of coercing the CEO of a Camden nonprofit to use a favored but less advantageous developer before pushing him to resign to make room for a patronage hire. The charges, lodged against a man widely considered the most powerful unelected New Jerseyan, stunned the state's political class but did little to diminish the influence of the power broker. Attorneys for Norcross and others have claimed the prosecution is meant to burnish Attorney General Matt Platkin's image for a future run for political office, criticism they renewed after the case was dismissed. Prosecutors' new filing argues Warshaw made numerous errors in dismissing the case, including by improperly engaging in fact-finding, ruling on limited evidence, creating a new standard to review motions to dismiss on the sufficiency of evidence, and failing to properly apply that standard, among other things. Motions to dismiss filed at such an early stage of a case are limited in their scope and can be based on procedural infirmities like a failure to provide notice, prosecutorial misconduct, or on claims that the law underlying criminal charges is unconstitutional, prosecutors argued. They said dismissals based on the sufficiency of evidence would require the inclusion of evidence outside the four corners of an indictment and could only be granted if the facts contained in the indictment disproved the possibility of a crime, not whether they alone could prove the crime occurred. 'Nothing about the indictment introduces a 'fatal flaw' that more evidence — particularly the evidence that already went to the grand jury — 'necessarily' could not cure,' prosecutors said in their appeal. Warshaw made the ruling without reviewing evidence provided to the grand jury that approved the charges. In their appeal, prosecutors said that evidence included more than 2,000 pages of testimony transcripts, over 6,000 wiretap recordings, and no less than 700 other audio files. An attorney for George Norcross — who was charged alongside former Camden Mayor Dana Redd, NFI CEO Sidney Brown, Michaels Organization CEO John O'Donnell, and attorneys Philip Norcross (George Norcross's brother) and Bill Tambussi — derided the appeal as a continuation of a prosecution the defendants have argued is politically motivated. 'The new filing is another failed legal argument by the Attorney General — the only difference is that this redux version is longer than the original. The fatal legal flaws remain. As has become obvious to everyone, Mr. Platkin's obsession has been a political prosecution from its inception. We look forward to again rebutting his fatuous claims on the merits,' said Michael Critchley, an attorney for George Norcross. Prosecutors argued that Warshaw erred by subjecting the prosecution's 111-page indictment to a greater level of scrutiny than would be placed on a shorter document, noting courts have routinely rejected efforts to hold lengthier, detail-laden indictments to a stricter standard. Even if the judge's legal test was sound, prosecutors said, the dismissal must be overturned because he did not accept as true the indictment's factual allegations or view them in the light most favorable to the state. They pointed to his ruling that alleged threats made by Norcross and others against Philadelphia-based developer Carl Dranoff were 'hard bargaining' and 'sabre-rattling.' 'If a court has questions about what a threat means, or how a victim interprets it, the proper forum is trial testimony, or, at the least, a review of the actual evidence presented to the grand jury,' the appeal says. The judge's determination on the criminality of the alleged threats overstepped into improper fact-finding that ought to be left to a jury, as did his determinations about the intent of some co-defendants, all without a review of the evidence, prosecutors said. Even if the judge's finding that the alleged threats amounted to only hard bargaining were valid, prosecutors said, the indictment's extortion and coercion charges should not have been dismissed because the indictment alleges Norcross and his allies controlled Camden government and used governmental power to pressure Dranoff into concessions. 'While defendants may incorrectly believe that wielding the threat of reputational and governmental harm to extract property or submission from others is permissible activity that 'occurs every day in politics and business' … New Jersey law, like the Hobbs Act, makes clear it is unlawful,' the appeal said. norcross dismissal appeal SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Readers sound off on Cory Booker's filibuster, a moon landing and compost fines
South River, N.J.: I am an 84-year-old senior who relies on my Social Security benefits for my survival. I am also an Air Force veteran who relied on Voice of America broadcasts for vital information while serving overseas when my commander in chief, John F. Kennedy, was assassinated. I am also a voter who has participated in 16 straight presidential elections since 1964, when I was finally of age to vote. In the interests of transparency, in those 16 elections, I voted for the Democratic candidate 10 times and for the Republican candidate six times. And I am a concerned citizen who continues to serve my state and my country as a poll worker for the past several years in my state's primary and general elections. And finally, I am a New Jerseyan who is damn proud of my senior senator, Cory Booker, for the patriotism, courage and stamina he displayed spending 25 hours on the floor of the Senate attacking the actions of two enemies of our country, Adolf Trump and his unelected co-president, the equally fascist Elon Musk. Those two tyrants have done everything they can think of to destroy our democracy by attacking, among other things, Social Security, military veterans, freedom of speech and voter rights. So, Sen. Booker, my deepest and sincere thanks for your courageous effort. May God bless you and may God protect our country from its enemies, both foreign and domestic. Donald McSorley New Rochelle, N.Y.: This is what a patriot looks like, Mr. President: Booker spoke for more than 25 hours on the Senate floor, clearly outlining the hard-fought freedoms and shared American ideals that are under attack by our own president. Booker put a laser focus on the causes of the chaos and worry that increase every day for Americans, while millionaires and billionaires (including our president) grow richer. Booker exhorted our representatives on both sides of the aisle to recognize the growing danger to our country's people and the world we share, and to have the courage to say enough is enough. This is what patriots do. Joanne Harris Valley Stream, L.I.: I want to go on record in giving my total support for the actions of Sen. Booker, who has just become my new hero. This is not the time for unity. Right now, we have a fascist government in place that is day-by-day dismantling the few blocks to keep this administration in check. A decade ago, the things taking place right now would be unthinkable. Now they don't even seem to faze us. The only true patriotism today is the use of every peaceful means at our disposal to stop what is so obviously coming. It may already be too late for this country, but we have to go down fighting for our beliefs. Allan Canino Wappingers Falls, N.Y.: Are you serious, Voicer JoAnn Lee Frank? Only Democrats are having a conniption as they watch the job and stock markets tank due to your orange spray tan cult leader occupying the Oval Office destroying our great nation with his sophomoric, thoughtless policies, which are now causing worldwide trade wars and the loss of allies who have stood by our side since the end of WWII? Please spread your MAGA propaganda on sites where readers are more inclined to believe the rhetorical fact-free nonsense that you and your fellow cult members use to promote the Trump administration three-ring circus. Karl LaFong Utica, N.Y.: The songs 'God Bless the U.S.A.' and 'Living in America' used to mean a lot to me. But lately, American pride has been stripped and replaced with a shameful feeling of being an American. The leadership in this country has become a disgraceful bunch of rich hypocrites. The GOP and Republicans go along with this silently. We the people must rise up against this tyrant wannabe once and for all. I was proud to have worked under the Department of Homeland Security for 24 years, but not anymore. I am glad I retired before this senile moron was elected president by gullible, feeble-minded, bigoted people. God help us all, and God bless this country. Francisco Matos Delray Beach, Fla.: Wouldn't it be ironic if Trump somehow gets Congress to approve allowing a third term for presidents? And then Barack Obama decides to run again and beats Trump in the election in 2028. How great would that be? Barry Rudd North Brunswick, N.J.: To Voicer Robert W. Lobenstein: Did you know that George Soros did not even make the top 25 list of political donors in this country? For whatever reason, the alt-right MAGA nation has decided to make him their boogeyman and you fall for it every time. By the way, buying votes is illegal. And, as evidenced by your state's election results, it doesn't always work. Elon Musk had a legal stake in that Wisconsin election as he faces a lawsuit headed for the court. Too bad for him — the real boogeyman. Louise Reeves Pelham, N.Y.: For all his vitriol against Trump, Andrew Cuomo takes his playbook from the president: harass women, commit crimes, wait and then become a political candidate again. They're one of a kind, except Cuomo is all in on killing babies in the womb, and Trump (thank goodness) is the opposite. Wendy Packus Hicksville, L.I.: To Voicer Josephine Kay: The FBI warned Rep. Eric Swalwell that he was being targeted by a Chinese spy through a staffer, a woman he was having an affair with. He denied the affair, but he is a proven liar. He was cleared of any wrongdoing by a House committee, but the fact remains that he was sleeping with a Chinese spy. As for Sen. Dianne Feinstein, the FBI concluded that her staffer of 20 years, who was also her driver, was passing information to the Chinese consulate in San Francisco. As for Hillary Clinton, you are right that no info was taken from her server, but James Comey called it a reckless disregard of securing classified material. So, take your left-wing blinders off before ranting about disinformation. John Gelormino San Francisco: Last month, the unmanned spacecraft Blue Ghost landed on the moon. It provided the world with a rare moment of American leadership, unity of purpose and scientific achievement during this era of division and chaos before completing its two-week mission and, apropos of its name, falling silent. In addition to the treasure trove of data it collected for NASA scientists, it captured a breathtaking image of a total solar eclipse with the 'diamond ring effect,' viewed from the unique perspective of its landing spot on the moon on March 14 — Pi Day, no less! That stunning picture will take its place in history among the iconic images of the Space Age. Stephen A. Silver White Plains, N.Y.: To have trans women playing against women in sports is so wrong because even though they may consider themselves women, they still have the strength of a man. For them to compete against women in sports is not only wrong but could become dangerous. For this reason only it should be stopped, but I doubt it will. Joan Cocurullo Brooklyn: 'Do as I say, not as I do.' That seems to be the motto of NYC these days as the new compost law has gone into effect. It seems that tickets will be written to all NYC homeowners and apartment buildings that don't comply with the separation of compost from their garbage, but NYCHA complexes around the city are not equipped to follow these rules, so no tickets will be written to them. It seems that all apartment buildings are not equipped to follow these rules passed by our City Council, so how do you write tickets for some and not for others? Let the politicians figure out how to get this job done rather than just pass laws, say it's your problem and write tickets. Looks like another money grab by our fine city. William Blitzer
