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January 21, 2020
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Public Education Notice - Important Information About Your Drinking Water

The City of Newark continued the practice of full and complete transparency over...

January 10, 2020
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NEWARK LEADS WAY ON STATE LEAD SERVICE LINE LEGISLATION

Before a shovel went in the ground, Mayor Ras Baraka knew there would be a significant obstacle...

January 7, 2020
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Latest Test Results Show Lead Levels in Unfiltered Water Are Dropping

The most recent tests of Newark’s water show a steady decrease in lead levels...

December 26, 2019
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The Letter The Star-Ledger Refused to Run

Tom Moran’s editorial of Dec. 22 about the Newark water situation makes several significant omissions...

December 11, 2019
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NEWARK PRESENTS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR CITY’S “RESIDENTS WITHOUT ADDRESSES”

Dr. Mark Wade doesn’t use the term “the homeless.” He prefers to say “residents without addresses.”

December 10, 2019
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NEWARK AND NEW YORK CITY MAKE COLLABORATIVE PROGRESS IN ADDRESSING SOTA ISSUE

After seven hours of discussion between the City of Newark and NYC attorneys behind closed chambers...

January 16, 2020
NEWARK ACTIVATES “CODE BLUE” FOR UPCOMING COLD WEATHER, THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, THROUGH SATURDAY, JANUARY 18

Shelters open for vulnerable populations at designated locations

January 15, 2020
CITY OF NEWARK REMINDS RESIDENTS THAT CITY HALL WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 2020, IN OBSERVANCE OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY

Street-sweeping, garbage and recycling collection suspended...

January 14, 2020
MAYOR BARAKA BREAKS GROUND FOR NEW SIX-UNIT AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AT 400-402 AVON AVENUE IN SOUTH WARD

Native Newarker Siree Morris and partner Ryan Curran turning empty city-owned...

January 8, 2020
CITY OF NEWARK AND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ACTIVATES “CODE BLUE” FOR UPCOMING COLD WEATHER WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING

Shelters open for vulnerable populations at designated locations. Residents reminded to bundle up.

January 7, 2020
NEWARK PARTNERS WITH SEECLICKFIX TO LAUNCH “NEWARK CONNECT;” FREE MOBILE APP AND WEB TOOLS WILL ENABLE RESIDENTS TO REPORT NON-EMERGENCY ISSUES AND REQUEST SERVICES

Mobile App can be downloaded on Android and iPhone...

December 17, 2019
CITY OF NEWARK AND MARY ELIZA MAHONEY HEALTH CENTER ANNOUNCE IMPLEMENTATION OF A NEW ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS (EMR) SYSTEM

Roll-out may cause service interruptions and delays during changeover period

January 31, 2018
Mayor Baraka Responds to Trump's State of the Union Address

"His agenda has and will continue to 'Make America Great Again' but ONLY for the few that..."

December 12, 2017
Forward Ever. Backward Never - Ep. III

It's not easy being the Mayor of Newark. This is reality. This is "Forward Ever. Backward Never."

November 8, 2017
"Forward Ever. Backward Never" - Part II

Watch Part II of "Forward Ever. Backward Never," a miniseries following Mayor Baraka.

October 3, 2017
Forward Ever Backward Never - Ep. 001

It's not easy being the Mayor of Newark. This is reality. This is Forward Ever Backward Never.

September 25, 2017
Return of Local Control to Newark Public Schools

Mayor Baraka explains the process of regaining local control of Newark's public schools.

March 16, 2017
State of the City

Mayor Ras Baraka has delivered his third State of the City March 20,2017 at NJPAC

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January 7, 2020
NEWARK PARTNERS WITH SEECLICKFIX TO LAUNCH “NEWARK CONNECT;” FREE MOBILE APP AND WEB TOOLS WILL ENABLE RESIDENTS TO REPORT NON-EMERGENCY ISSUES AND REQUEST SERVICES
January 7, 2020
Latest Test Results Show Lead Levels in Unfiltered Water Are Dropping
December 27, 2019
The Letter The Star-Ledger Refused to Run
December 17, 2019
CITY OF NEWARK AND MARY ELIZA MAHONEY HEALTH CENTER ANNOUNCE IMPLEMENTATION OF A NEW ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS (EMR) SYSTEM
December 11, 2019
NEWARK PRESENTS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR CITY’S “RESIDENTS WITHOUT ADDRESSES”
December 10, 2019
NEWARK AND NEW YORK CITY MAKE COLLABORATIVE PROGRESS IN ADDRESSING SOTA ISSUE
December 10, 2019
NEWARK AND NEW YORK CITY MAKE COLLABORATIVE PROGRESS IN ADDRESSING SOTA ISSUE; NEW YORK WILL PAUSE SENDING HOMELESS PEOPLE TO NEWARK, PROVIDE NEWARK WITH LIST OF RESIDENTS ALREADY HERE, AND ASSIST NEWARK WITH INSPECTIONS OF THOSE PROPERTIES
December 5, 2019
NEWARK CONNECT
December 3, 2019
PUT THE KAISER IN HIS PLACE BY RE-NAMING NEWARK STREETS
December 3, 2019
NEWARK’S ART DECO ARCHITECTURE GOES ON PARADE
December 2, 2019
CITY OF NEWARK AND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ACTIVATES “CODE BLUE” FOR UPCOMING COLD WEATHER TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING
November 27, 2019
CITY OF NEWARK REMINDS RESIDENTS: ALL NON-UNIFORMED CITY SERVICES INCLUDING MUNICIPAL COURT WILL BE SUSPENDED IN OBSERVANCE OF THANKSGIVING DAY HOLIDAY ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28 AND FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29
November 26, 2019
CITY OF NEWARK PASSES MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE TO ENABLE NEWARK TO LEASE CITY-OWNED LAND TO NON-PROFITS FOR ARTISTIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS
November 19, 2019
CITY ORDINANCE TOUGHENS SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS FOR RENTAL APARTMENTS TO PREVENT LANDLORDS FROM EXPLOITING TENANTS IN NEED
November 15, 2019
NEWARK CONTINUES FALL LEAF COLLECTION PROGRAM; PICK-UPS ARE ONGOING AND WILL RUN THROUGH WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2019
November 12, 2019
CITY OF NEWARK AND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ACTIVATES “CODE BLUE” FOR UPCOMING COLD WEATHER TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING
November 7, 2019
CITY HALL WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, NOV. 11, FOR VETERANS’ DAY
November 4, 2019
CITY HALL WILL BE CLOSED ON TUESDAY, NOV. 5, FOR ELECTION DAY HOLIDAY
November 1, 2019
Newark Lead Service Line Replacement Program Nears 2,100
October 23, 2019
NEWARK LAUNCHES FALL LEAF COLLECTION PROGRAM
October 24, 2019
NEWARK INVADED BY SPACE ALIENS – FILM AT 11
October 21, 2019
CITY OF NEWARK TO PARTNER WITH M&MS TO GIVE OUT FREE CANDY AND COSTUMES TO NEWARK YOUTH
October 21, 2019
CITY OF NEWARK TO KICK OFF U.S. CENSUS NATIONAL RECRUITING WEEK WITH A HIRING EVENT FOR CENSUS JOBS
October 18, 2019
CITY OF NEWARK TO KICK OFF U.S. CENSUS NATIONAL RECRUITING WEEK WITH A HIRING EVENT FOR CENSUS JOBS
October 18, 2019
NEWARK WATER AND SEWER WORKERS BECOME TEACHERS: CLASS SHOWS THEM HOW TO HELP HOMEOWNERS INSTALL WATER FILTERS
October 11, 2019
CITY HALL WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, OCT. 14, IN OBSERVANCE OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY
October 4, 2019
NEWARK WINDS DOWN BOTTLED WATER DISTRIBUTION NOW THAT FILTERS ARE PROVEN EFFECTIVE
October 4, 2019
CITY OF NEWARK HOSTS “STATE OF WATER” AT NEW JERSEY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
September 30, 2019
NEWARK TO HOLD HEALTH FAIR ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, FROM 3 P.M. TO 6 P.M., AT NJPAC, IN ADVANCE OF WATER TOWN HALL
September 23, 2019
GOVERNOR MURPHY, LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR OLIVER, MAYOR BARAKA, ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO, JR., AND DEP COMMISSIONER MCCABE ANNOUNCE PRELIMINARY FILTER TESTING RESULTS FROM PEQUANNOCK WATER SERVICE AREA
September 16, 2019
How Newark is Getting the Lead Out
September 11, 2019
LOCAL FINANCE BOARD APPROVES $120 MILLION BOND TO REPLACE NEWARK’S LEAD SERVICE LINES
September 9, 2019
CITY OF NEWARK KICKS OFF MASSIVE VOLUNTEER-POWERED DOOR-TO-DOOR EFFORT TO REPLACE EVERY LEAD SERVICE LINE IN CITY
September 5, 2019
CITY OF NEWARK ANNOUNCES GENEROUS CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY DONATIONS TO SUPPORT IMPACTED NEWARK RESIDENTS
September 5, 2019
MAYOR INTRODUCES ORDINANCE TO MANDATE REPLACEMENT OF ALL LEAD SERVICE LINES
August 16, 2019
Quick Facts About City's Efforts to Address Lead in Drinking Water
September 5, 2019
CITY OF NEWARK TO BEGIN NEW “LANGUAGE OF CAPITAL” 8-WEEK SERIES TO TEACH BUSINESS OWNERS HOW TO BUILD A PROFITABLE BUSINESS, STARTING ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
September 2, 2019
NEW INDEPENDENT WATER SAMPLE TEST CONFIRMS WANAQUE SYSTEM NOT AFFECTED BY LEAD ISSUE
August 30, 2019
Important Information About Lead in Your Drinking Water
August 29, 2019
CITY OF NEWARK PARTNERS WITH UBER TO GIVE IMPACTED RESIDENTS DISCOUNTED RIDES TO BOTTLED WATER DISTRIBUTION CENTERS
August 29, 2019
CITY HALL WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2019, IN OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY
August 27, 2019
NEWARK HAS REACHED A TURNING POINT IN OUR WORK TO ACHIEVE A PERMANENT SOLUTION TO THE LEAD SERVICE LINE ISSUE
August 15, 2019
In this difficult time, Newarkers are coming together to support each other.
August 15, 2019
CITY OF NEWARK ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIPS WITH UNITED WAY OF ESSEX & WEST HUDSON AND COMMUNITY FOODBANK OF NEW JERSEY TO SUPPORT NEWARK FAMILIES
August 13, 2019
FAQs Regarding the City of Newark’s Water Filters & Efforts to Address Lead in the Water
August 12, 2019
Important Information About Lead in Your Drinking Water
August 12, 2019
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT LEAD IN THE CITY OF NEWARK’S DRINKING WATER WITHIN THE PEQUANNOCK WATER SERVICE AREA
August 11, 2019
Joint Statement from Governor Murphy and Mayor Ras Baraka on Lead Free Water Filters in Newark
August 8, 2019
MAYOR BARAKA JOINS EL PASO, DAYTON, AND 200 BIPARTISAN MAYORS IN OPEN LETTER TO SENATE LEADERS TO ADDRESS GUN VIOLENCE EPIDEMIC
August 6, 2019
Mayor Baraka Letter to Parents About Recreation Center Arrests
July 31, 2019
MAYOR BARAKA STATEMENT ON EMPLOYEE DRUG ARREST
July 17, 2019
MAYOR BARAKA JOINS CITY LEADERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD IN THIRD CLASS OF BLOOMBERG HARVARD CITY LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE
July 15, 2019
Mayor Baraka and Public Safety Director Ambrose Announce Opening of City's Cooling Centers and Public Pools in Advance of Forecasted Heat Wave
July 9, 2019
NEWARK PEOPLE'S ASSEMBLY TO HOLD CITY'S FIRST-EVER COMMUNITY BUDGET HEARING
July 8, 2019
DESPITE INCREASES IN LEAD LEVELS IN FIRST HALF OF 2019, NEWARK TURNING THE CORNER IN ITS FIGHT AGAINST LEAD
July 2, 2019
CITY HALL WILL BE CLOSED THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2019, IN OBSERVANCE OF INDEPENDENCE DAY
July 1, 2019
Tune into the Ras in 60 Podcast
June 28, 2019
MAYOR BARAKA STATEMENT ON SUPREME COURT CENSUS DECISION
June 21, 2019
Statement by Mayor Ras J. Baraka and NJ Urban Mayors Association on Planned ICE Raids set for Sunday, June 23
June 18, 2019
MAYOR BARAKA TODAY ANNOUNCED A MAJOR VICTORY IN CIVILIAN COMPLAINT REVIEW BOARD COURT CASE
June 18, 2019
Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Ballmer Group Announce Newark to Join New Initiative to Increase Economic Mobility
June 6, 2019
MAYOR BARAKA STATEMENT ON POLICE ARREST IN BROAD AND MARKET STREETS SHOOTING
June 4, 2019
MAYOR BARAKA LAUNCHES MAYOR’S BOOK CLUB AS FIRST STEP IN #NewarkReads LITERACY COALITION AT NEWARK PUBLIC LIBRARY
June 4, 2019
Mayor Baraka Launches Mayor’s Book Club
June 3, 2019
FREE LEGAL HELP FOR LOW INCOME AT-RISK TENANTS FACING EVICTION NOW IN OPERATION AND TAKING APPLICATIONS
May 22, 2019
MAYOR BARAKA STATEMENT ON INDICTMENT OF NEWARK POLICE OFFICER
May 8, 2019
NEWARK CONTINUES TO FIGHT FOR STRONG CIVILIAN COMPLAINT REVIEW BOARD WITH POWER TO INVESTIGATE INSTANCES OF POLICE MISCONDUCT
May 2, 2019
CITY OF NEWARK ENTERS TEMPORARY ANIMAL SHELTER CONTRACT WITH ASSOCIATED HUMANE SOCIETIES AFTER CONTRACT WITH ST. HUBERT’S ENDS
April 25, 2019
NEWARK OFFERING FUN-FILLED SUMMER OF RECREATION PROGRAMS
April 18, 2019
MAYOR BARAKA AND NHA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CIRILO ANNOUNCE HUD $24 MILLION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT GRANT FOR NEWARK HOUSING AUTHORITY
April 18, 2019
CITY HALL WILL BE CLOSED ON FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2019, IN OBSERVANCE OF GOOD FRIDAY
April 16, 2019
PORT AUTHORITY OPENS NEWARK OUTREACH OFFICE SERVING $2.7-BILLION TERMINAL ONE REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AT NEWARK LIBERTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
April 16, 2019
MAYOR BARAKA SAYS, “A NEW YOUTH PRISON IN NEWARK IS NOT HAPPENING.”
April 18, 2019
MAYOR RAS J. BARAKA APPOINTS KHABIRAH MYERS AS COORDINATOR OF THE OFFICE OF TENANT LEGAL SERVICES
April 11, 2019
MAYOR BARAKA INTRODUCES ORDINANCE TO EXPAND PROTECTIONS FOR NEWARK TENANTS AGAINST SLUMLORDS
April 12, 2019
NEWARK SENDS THREE YOUNG BOXERS TO SPAIN TO COMPETE IN INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT
April 2, 2019
HONEYWELL BOOSTS ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABILITY IN CITY OF NEWARK
March 28, 2019
Information on Ferry St and Ironbound Roundabout Projects
March 27, 2019
HOW TO Replace One Click Filter
March 27, 2019
HOW TO Replace Pitcher Filter
March 22, 2019
Mayors Baraka and Fulop Support Cannabis Legalization Bill
March 22, 2019
CITY CONTINUES VIGOROUS CAMPAIGN TO DISTRIBUTE FILTER REPLACEMENT CARTRIDGES TO RESIDENTS
March 18, 2019
Mayor Baraka Calls for Complete Expungement in Cannabis Bill at Assembly Hearing
March 7, 2019
SAVE THE DATE: MAYOR RAS J. BARAKA TO PRESENT FIFTH STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS
March 4, 2019
CITY OF NEWARK AND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ACTIVATE “CODE BLUE” FOR UPCOMING COLD WEATHER
March 2, 2019
City of Newark Announces Snow Emergency Plans Due to Tomorrow's Snowstorm with “Code Blue” Activated for Sheltering
February 27, 2019
MAYOR BARAKA, NJIT AND NEWARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS PARTNER TO DOUBLE NUMBER OF NEWARK STUDENTS ATTENDING NJIT AND AWARD THREE FULL SCHOLARSHIPS AS WELL
February 22, 2019
LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM READY TO MOVE FORWARD AFTER FINAL COUNCIL VOTE
February 20, 2019
NEWARK DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY ANNOUNCES CITY EMERGENCY DUE TO TODAY’S SNOWSTORM WITH “CODE BLUE” ACTIVATED FOR SHELTERING
February 19, 2019
Amazon jobs don’t have to come at the expense of a community.Newark can be proof.
February 19, 2019
CITY OF NEWARK AND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ACTIVATE “CODE BLUE” FOR IMPENDING SNOW AND COLD WEATHER
February 19, 2019
CITY OF NEWARK AND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ACTIVATE “CODE BLUE” FOR IMPENDING SNOW AND COLD WEATHER
February 20, 2019
Amazon jobs don’t have to come at the expense of a community. Newark can be proof.
February 14, 2019
CITY HALL WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2019, IN OBSERVANCE OF PRESIDENTS’ DAY
February 13, 2019
NEWARK AGENCIES PROVIDE 20 HOMELESS RESIDENTS WITH SHELTER DURING STORM
February 11, 2019
CITY OF NEWARK AND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ACTIVATE “CODE BLUE” FOR CONTINUED COLD WEATHER
February 11, 2019
CITY HALL WILL BE CLOSED ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2019, IN OBSERVANCE OF LINCOLN’S BIRTHDAY
February 9, 2019
CITY OF NEWARK AND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ACTIVATES “CODE BLUE” FOR THE UPCOMING COLD WEATHER
January 29, 2019
MAYOR BARAKA AND THE UNITED WAY OF ESSEX AND WEST HUDSON KICK OFF TAX SEASON WITH LAUNCH OF FREE INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE PREPARATION FOR NEWARK RESIDENTS
January 29, 2019
CITY OF NEWARK AND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ACTIVATE “CODE BLUE” FOR UPCOMING COLD WEATHER
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