Housing and affordability in New Jersey

Curtis Brodner

Curtis Brodner covers housing and affordability for The Jersey Vindicator. Prior to joining the Vindicator, Brodner worked as a freelancer. His coverage included a months-long investigation into prison disability accommodations for Prism. As a Columbia Journalism Investigations fellow, he worked on a four-part series about wrongful convictions for New York Focus. At 1010 WINS, he reported on housing and homelessness. During the 2020 protests against police abuses, he co-founded a reporting project in which a team of about 30 volunteers produced live coverage of demonstrations. Brodner holds a master's degree in journalism from Columbia Journalism School and a bachelor's degree in journalism from SUNY Purchase.

The Jersey Vindicator

The Jersey Vindicator is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization dedicated to shining light on how power works in New Jersey. Through investigative, accountability, solutions, and service journalism, we uncover the stories others overlook and give residents the information they need to take action. We exist to empower New Jerseyans, elevate community voices, and help build a stronger, more transparent Garden State.