Newark one of four Model Communities recognized for efforts to reduce violence; The Obama Foundation’s My Brother’s Keeper Alliance will provide MBK Newark with support to continue equitable outcomes around education and workforce development Newark, NJ—May 10, 2023— Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced…
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Newark, NJ – February 11, 2022 – Mayor Ras J. Baraka and Governor Phil Murphy welcomed Vice President Kamala Harris and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan to Newark to highlight the success of the City’s Lead Line Replacement Program today. “Less than three years ago…
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Newark, NJ – May 20, 2021 – Mayor Ras J. Baraka today signed an Executive Order that will enable Newark eating establishments to operate “StrEATERIES” and parklets. It also allows indoor dining establishments to remain open until 2 a.m., and outdoor dining establishments until Midnight. Music cannot…
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Funds to be administered in partnership with Newark Arts Newark, NJ–March 16, 2021—Mayor Ras J. Baraka today announced a second round of funding through the City’s Creative Catalyst Fund that will provide artists and art groups with flexible grant support during the coronavirus crisis and beyond…
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January 7, 2021 “What we witnessed yesterday was hate and fear in purest form. It was truly a sad day as our fight for democracy, freedom, and Constitution came under siege. “Our nation fervently watched attacks on our Members of Congress. They were barricaded in the U.S. Capitol and held hostage…
Continue ReadingNEWARK TAKING STRONG MEASURES TO PREVENT SPREAD OF SECOND WAVE OF COVID-19, STARTING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27; MANY BUSINESSES WILL FACE 8 P.M. CLOSURES AND STRICT SANITIZING MEASURES Non-essential businesses must close at 8 p.m., restaurants must end indoor service at the same time; Beauty salons, nail…
Continue ReadingLOCAL MUNICIPALITIES JOIN MAYOR BARAKA TO ANNOUNCE NEW MEASURES TO STOP SPREAD OF COVID-19 Essential businesses that are open must be cleaned and practice social distancing; Police will enforce checkpoints to prevent non-essential travel Newark, NJ-March 31, 2020 – The mayors of three…
Continue ReadingUnder the Mayor’s March 18, 2020 Executive Order, the businesses that can remain open or must close until further notice are as follows: Can Remain Open up Until the 8 PM Curfew Bodegas (as long as they sell food and essential goods) Supermarkets Pharmacies Gas stations Laundromats Hotels Auto…
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CITY OF NEWARK HOSTS “STATE OF WATER” AT NEW JERSEY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Residents signed up to have their lead service line replaced or volunteer to educate their neighbors about available resources Newark, NJ – October 2, 2019 – The City of Newark hosted a “State of Water” town hall on…
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