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December 1, 2021
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MAYOR RAS J. BARAKA ANNOUNCES PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT IN “NEWARK360: SHAPING OUR CITY TOGETHER,” THE CITY’S 10-YEAR MASTER PLAN

City launching interactive website www.newark360.org to provide residents opportunity to share opinions

December 1, 2021
Recent News
MAYOR BARAKA, JACKSON MAYOR CHOKWE ANTAR LUMUMBA, JAZZ AND R&B LEGEND JAMES MTUME ANNOUNCE NEWARK WILL HOST THIRD NATIONAL BLACK POLITICAL CONVENTION

Convention aims to create an all-inclusive National Black Agenda 50 years after groundbreaking such convention

November 29, 2021
Recent News
MAYOR BARAKA DEPLOYS NEWARK WORKFORCE ON WHEELS (NEWARKWOW), MOBILE JOB-TRAINING UNIT, TO MATCH RESIDENTS WITH JOBS

NewarkWOW will travel directly into neighborhoods and connect residents with employment opportunities, workfor

November 22, 2021
Recent News
MAYOR BARAKA DISTRIBUTES MORE THAN 5,000 TURKEYS TO NEWARK RESIDENTS AT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE CITY’S FIVE WARDS

“Newark Gives Thanks” Giveaway sponsored by Believe in Newark and co-sponsored by HelloFresh, Green Giant

November 22, 2021
Recent News
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 25 AND FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26

Garbage, recycling collection, and street-sweeping services will be suspended;

November 19, 2021
Recent News
MAYOR BARAKA PENS OPEN LETTER TO NEWARK COMMUNITY ON GUN VIOLENCE

MAYOR BARAKA PENS OPEN LETTER TO NEWARK COMMUNITY ON GUN VIOLENCE

November 1, 2021
MAYOR BARAKA ANNOUNCES TAX AMNESTY AND REDUCTION PROGRAM TO HELP RESIDENTS BOUNCE BACK FROM FINANCIAL STRESSES OF COVID-19

Mayor Ras J. Baraka today announced a two-month, zero-interest, amnesty program...

October 29, 2021
CITY OF NEWARK REMINDS RESIDENTS: ALL NON-UNIFORMED CITY SERVICES WILL BE CLOSED ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, FOR ELECTION DAY HOLIDAY

City trash and recycling pick-ups in affected areas will not take place

October 21, 2021
NEWARK TO HOST ANNUAL 18-MILE BIKE TOUR TO BREAK CYCLE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24, AT 11 A.M. AT MULBERRY COMMONS

Tour will offer two length options for varying skill levels...

October 7, 2021
CITY OF NEWARK REMINDS RESIDENTS THAT CITY HALL WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2021, IN OBSERVANCE OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY

Trash and recycling pick-ups in affected areas will not take place as scheduled...

September 30, 2021
CITY OF NEWARK, LINCOLN PARK COAST CULTURAL DISTRICT, AND LOVE YOUR BLOCK ANNOUNCE THAT LINCOLN PARK GALLERY WITHOUT WALLS ARTIST KWEEN MOORE’S DESIGN WILL TRANSFORM RECLAIMED ALLEY

The home of the “Lincoln Park Gallery Without Walls” sits behind the historic New Ark Cathedral Church...

September 20, 2021
MAYOR BARAKA JOINS HUD SECRETARY FUDGE TO LAUNCH HOUSE AMERICA INITIATIVE TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS CRISIS

House America leverages American Rescue Plan and other federal resources to immediately re-house and...

November 4, 2021
MAYOR BARAKA PRESENTS SEVENTH STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS

Mayor Baraka delivered his seventh State of the City address October 26th 2021

January 6, 2021
Social Justice Public Arts Initiative- "Will You Be My Monument?"

Mayor Ras J. Baraka’s Social Justice Public Art program is underway to give local artists big exposure

February 27, 2020
Jurassic World Tour makes stop at Newark’s City Hall

A Stegosaurus named Olive stomped through the City Hall Rotunda...

February 19, 2020
From the Water Department trenches Kareem Adeem rises to the top job

When people talk about Kareem Adeem “working his way up” to become Newark’s newly appointed...

February 18, 2020
Help Wanted: Another Major Business Opens in Newark and Is Hiring

One of the largest security companies in the world has opened a new district headquarters in Newark...

February 7, 2020
Miss Puerto Rico visits Newark to inspire girls

Through all the questions, official pictures, proclamations and selfies with an endless parade...

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November 18, 2021
MAYOR BARAKA ANNOUNCES FIRST SEVEN PROJECTS TO BE BUILT UNDER $20 MILLION “AFFORDABLE NEWARK” COMMITMENT TO HOUSING THAT AVERAGE NEWARK FAMILIES CAN AFFORD
November 17, 2021
MAYOR BARAKA AND UNITED COMMUNITY CORPORATION TO HOST “SHOP WITH A HERO” HOLIDAY EVENT FOR 100 NEWARK CHILDREN ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18, AT CITY HALL
November 15, 2021
MAYOR BARAKA AND NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES TASK FORCE RELEASE RECOMMENDATIONS ON “REIMAGINING PUBLIC SAFETY”
November 12, 2021
MAYOR BARAKA STATEMENT CONGRATULATING NEWARK'S OWN SENATE MAJORITY LEADER TERESA RUIZ
November 12, 2021
MAYOR BARAKA TO COMMIT $19 MILLION TO VIOLENCE REDUCTION
November 4, 2021
MAYOR BARAKA PRESENTS SEVENTH STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS
November 1, 2021
MAYOR BARAKA ANNOUNCES TAX AMNESTY AND REDUCTION PROGRAM TO HELP RESIDENTS BOUNCE BACK FROM FINANCIAL STRESSES OF COVID-19
October 29, 2021
CITY OF NEWARK REMINDS RESIDENTS: ALL NON-UNIFORMED CITY SERVICES WILL BE CLOSED ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, FOR ELECTION DAY HOLIDAY
October 27, 2021
MAYOR BARAKA PRESENTS SEVENTH STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS FROM NEW JERSEY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, 1 CENTER STREET
October 21, 2021
NEWARK TO HOST ANNUAL 18-MILE BIKE TOUR TO BREAK CYCLE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24, AT 11 A.M. AT MULBERRY COMMONS
October 22, 2021
NEWARK TO HOST ANNUAL 18-MILE BIKE TOUR TO BREAK CYCLE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24, AT 11 A.M. AT MULBERRY COMMONS
October 7, 2021
CITY OF NEWARK REMINDS RESIDENTS THAT CITY HALL WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2021, IN OBSERVANCE OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY
September 30, 2021
CITY OF NEWARK, LINCOLN PARK COAST CULTURAL DISTRICT, AND LOVE YOUR BLOCK ANNOUNCE THAT LINCOLN PARK GALLERY WITHOUT WALLS ARTIST KWEEN MOORE’S DESIGN WILL TRANSFORM RECLAIMED ALLEY
September 22, 2021
MAYOR BARAKA STATEMENT ON MISTREATMENT OF HAITIAN ASYLUM SEEKERS
September 20, 2021
MAYOR BARAKA JOINS HUD SECRETARY FUDGE TO LAUNCH HOUSE AMERICA INITIATIVE TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS CRISIS
September 20, 2021
CITY OF NEWARK PARTNERS WITH NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER TO BRING ALMA BEATTY HEALTH FAIR TO MARQUIS “BO” PORTER SPORTS COMPLEX
September 14, 2021
MAYOR BARAKA, U.S. REP. PAYNE, JR., LT. GOVERNOR OLIVER, ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO, AND GIBSON FAMILY UNVEIL FORMER MAYOR KENNETH GIBSON STATUE IN FRONT OF CITY HALL
September 10, 2021
MAYOR BARAKA HOSTS “WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL” GIVEAWAY AND RESOURCES EVENT
September 10, 2021
MAYOR BARAKA ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL $2 MILLION EMERGENCY AID FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
September 8, 2021
MAYOR BARAKA ANNOUNCES INITIATIVE TO BRING NEW LIFE, EXCITEMENT, AND INCOME TO BUSINESSES IMPACTED BY PANDEMIC
September 3, 2021
MAYOR BARAKA TO LAUNCH “24 HOURS OF PEACE” TODAY AT 6 P.M. AT BROAD AND MARKET STREETS
September 3, 2021
CITY OF NEWARK REMINDS RESIDENTS THAT CITY HALL WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, IN OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY
September 2, 2021
Mayor Baraka and Public Safety Director O’Hara Report 485 Rescues Due to Overnight Flooding
September 1, 2021
MAYOR BARAKA AND PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR O’HARA ADDRESS RECENT GUN VIOLENCE DURING TODAY’S PRESS CONFERENCE ANNOUNCING CONSTRUCTION OF NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING FACILITY
August 27, 2021
MAYOR RAS J. BARAKA APPOINTED BY EPA TO SERVE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
August 26, 2021
NEWARK TO HOST FIRST-EVER PEACE WEEK FROM MONDAY, AUGUST 31, THROUGH SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, AT SITES ACROSS CITY
August 24, 2021
CITY URGES NEWARK RESIDENTS TO TAKE PRECAUTIONS DURING UPCOMING HOT WEATHER DAYS
August 24, 2021
NEWARK TO HOST HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH EVENTS FROM SEPTEMBER 15 THROUGH OCTOBER 15
August 13, 2021
MAYOR RAS J. BARAKA STATEMENT ON REMAINING NEW JERSEY’S LARGEST CITY
August 11, 2021
CITY OF NEWARK URGES RESIDENTS TO TAKE PRECAUTIONS DURING HEAT WAVE AND USE COOLING SITES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AND ALL RESIDENTS
August 9, 2021
MAYOR BARAKA ESTABLISHES 5-YEAR GOALS TO CREATE OR PRESERVE 6,600 AFFORDABLE HOMES IN NEWARK
August 9, 2021
Newark Housing Goals Announcement Booklet
August 2, 2021
MAYOR BARAKA TO HOST ‘READING UNDER THE STARS’ ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4, FROM 7 P.M. TO 11 P.M. AT CLINTON AVENUE SOUND STAGE
July 28, 2021
MAYOR BARAKA’S OFFICE OF VIOLENCE PREVENTION KICKS OFF SUMMER ACADEMY FOR AT-RISK JUVENILES AND ADULTS
July 27, 2021
NEWARK LAUNCHES ‘SUMMER FUN IN THE PARK’
July 15, 2021
MAYOR BARAKA AND THE MICHAELS ORGANIZATION CUTS RIBBON TO OPEN SOMERSET BROWNSTONES TODAY AT 35 SOMERSET STREET
July 14, 2021
CITY URGES RESIDENTS TO TAKE PRECAUTIONS DURING UPCOMING HOT WEATHER DAYS
July 14, 2021
MAYOR BARAKA ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR NEWARK HOPE VILLAGE II TO PROVIDE HOUSING FOR VULNERABLE RESIDENTS WITHOUT ADDRESSES
July 13, 2021
MAYOR BARAKA LAUNCHES NEWARKGO, CITY’S FIRST SHARED DOCKLESS BIKE AND E-SCOOTER PILOT PROGRAM
July 13, 2021
MAYOR BARAKA UNVEILS VISION FOR NEWARK COMMUNITY MUSEUM AT CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL CEREMONY ON 54TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NEWARK REBELLION
July 7, 2021
MAYOR BARAKA LAUNCHES 2021 SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
July 6, 2021
CITY OF NEWARK URGES RESIDENTS TO TAKE PRECAUTIONS DURING HEAT WAVE AND USE COOLING SITES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AND ALL RESIDENTS
July 1, 2021
NEWARK LEAD LEVELS FALL BELOW FEDERAL BENCHMARK LEVELS FOR THIRD STRAIGHT REPORTING PERIOD
July 1, 2021
CITY OF NEWARK REMINDS RESIDENTS THAT CITY HALL WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, JULY 5, IN OBSERVANCE OF INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY
June 30, 2021
MAYOR BARAKA ANNOUNCES $14 MILLION IN THIRD ROUND OF EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE FOR NEWARKERS – LANDLORD REGISTRATION STARTS ON JULY 19 AND TENANT APPLICATIONS GO LIVE ON JULY 26
June 29, 2021
CITY OF NEWARK ACTIVATES CODE RED AND URGES RESIDENTS TO TAKE PRECAUTIONS DURING HEAT WAVE; COOLING SITES AVAILABLE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AND ALL RESIDENTS
June 25, 2021
MAYOR BARAKA ANNOUNCES 2021 CREATIVE CATALYST FUND AWARDEES
June 24, 2021
MAYOR BARAKA LAUNCHES AMBITIOUS TWO-YEAR ECONOMIC RECOVERY PLAN WITH $8.8 MILLION FIRST YEAR BUDGET
June 21, 2021
What’s this farm doing in the middle of Newark? Trying to change the world | NJ.com
June 17, 2021
NEWARK CITY HALL TO CLOSE AT 2 P.M. ON FRIDAY, JUNE 18, IN OBSERVANCE OF “JUNETEENTH”
June 17, 2021
MAYOR BARAKA ANNOUNCES HARRIET TUBMAN MONUMENT DESIGN WINNER; NINA COOKE JOHN’S DESIGN WILL REPLACE CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS MONUMENT
June 3, 2021
MAYOR RAS J. BARAKA URGES SWIFT PASSAGE AND SIGNING OF STATE CIVILIAN COMPLAINT REVIEW BOARD LEGISLATION
June 3, 2021
MAYOR RAS J. BARAKA STATEMENT ON POLICE INCIDENT
June 2, 2021
NEWARK RANKS IN TOP 100 CITIES IN ANNUAL NATIONAL RANKING OF LARGE U.S. CITIES WITH BEST PARKS
June 1, 2021
THREE FAMILIES RECEIVE KEYS TO THEIR FIRST HOMES FROM INVEST NEWARK’S SECTION 8 HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM
May 28, 2021
CITY OF NEWARK REMINDS RESIDENTS THAT CITY HALL WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, MAY 31, 2021, IN OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY
May 27, 2021
MAYOR BARAKA TO INVEST AN ADDITIONAL $20 MILLION TO PRODUCE AND PRESERVE HOUSING THAT THE AVERAGE NEWARK FAMILY CAN AFFORD
May 26, 2021
A NEW DEVELOPER PURCHASES FORMER BEARS STADIUM SITE AND SECURES COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AMENDED PLANS
May 25, 2021
MAYOR BARAKA TO JOIN PRESIDENT OBAMA IN VIRTUAL ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION WITH #BLACKLIVESMATTER CO-FOUNDER ALICIA GARZA ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, AT 3:30 P.M.
May 21, 2021
MAYOR BARAKA SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER EXPANDING OUTDOOR DINING OPPORTUNITIES WITH “STREATERIES” AND PARKLETS AND REQUESTING IMPLEMENTATION OF MANDATORY VACCINE POLICY FOR LARGE INDOOR AND OUTDOOR VENUES
May 20, 2021
NEWARK SETS NEW DATES FOR VIRTUAL COMMUNITY MEETINGS ON AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN RELIEF
May 20, 2021
UBER, UNITED WAY OFFER FREE RIDES FOR NEWARK RESIDENTS TO GET COVID-19 VACCINES
May 19, 2021
NEWARK RECEIVES $88.3 MILLION IN AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN MONIES; PRIORITY FOR FIRST INSTALLMENT IS TO GET FUNDS INTO HANDS OF RESIDENTS AND SMALL BUSINESSES IMPACTED BY COVID-19
May 12, 2021
NEWARK LAUNCHES SURVEY TO HELP SMALL BUSINESS RECOVERY FROM COVID-19
May 11, 2021
NEWARK ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION APPROVES INAUGURAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE INVENTORY WITH FOCUS ON ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
May 10, 2021
MAYOR BARAKA LAUNCHES GUARANTEED INCOME PILOT PROGRAM
May 10, 2021
CITY OF NEWARK HOSTS MOTHER’S DAY HEALTH AND WELLNESS EVENTS AT TWO SENIOR SITES
May 3, 2021
Airport Rental Car Supplier Diversity Outreach Day
May 3, 2021
Educate the Block
April 29, 2021
MAYOR RAS J. BARAKA STATEMENT ON SANAA AMENHOTEP TRAGEDY
April 29, 2021
CITY OF NEWARK ANNOUNCES PROPOSED DESIGNS FOR HARRIET TUBMAN MONUMENT PROJECT
April 26, 2021
NEWARK LAUNCHING PHASE TWO OF MAKING HOUSING HOMES: A HOUSING FIRST INITIATIVE CHALLENGE
April 26, 2021
Temporary Procedures for Outstanding Traffic Warrants and Non-Indictable Bench Warrants Announced
April 22, 2021
MAYOR BARAKA ANNOUNCES ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A SHARED DOCKLESS BIKE AND SCOOTER PROGRAM
April 21, 2021
Why the Correct Verdict in the George Floyd Case Matters
April 20, 2021
MAYOR RAS J. BARAKA’S STATEMENT ON DEREK CHAUVIN VERDICT
April 15, 2021
MAYOR BARAKA AND LOCAL LEADERS LAUNCH RESILIENCE INITIATIVE TO REDUCE FLOOD RISK FOR NORTHEAST NEW JERSEY
April 13, 2021
MAYOR BARAKA AND MUNICIPAL COUNCIL TO EXPAND CLOSING COST AND FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT HELP FOR RESIDENTS
April 8, 2021
MAYOR BARAKA VISITS WHITE HOUSE FOR PRESIDENT BIDEN’S ANNOUNCEMENT OF FIRST GUN CONTROL ACTIONS
April 7, 2021
Mayor Ras J. Baraka has been selected as this year’s recipient of the WaterNow Alliance’s 2021 Impact Award
April 1, 2021
Looking for a Paid Summer Experience
April 1, 2021
CITY OF NEWARK REMINDS RESIDENTS THAT CITY HALL WILL BE CLOSED ON FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 2021, IN OBSERVANCE OF GOOD FRIDAY
March 25, 2021
MAYORS BARAKA JOINS LA MAYOR GARCETTI AND NATIONAL COMMUNITY SAFETY EXPERTS TO ANNOUNCE FIRST-EVER NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY-BASED PUBLIC SAFETY PRACTITIONERS TO IMPROVE PUBLIC SAFETY IN CITIES
March 18, 2021
Newark News: Kawaida Towers- Re-imagining Newark's History
March 17, 2021
MAYOR BARAKA OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCES KAWAIDA TOWERS
March 17, 2021
Newark News: Newark Begins Vaccination of Teachers and School Staff
March 16, 2021
MAYOR BARAKA ANNOUNCES SECOND ROUND OF FUNDING FOR ARTISTS AND ARTS ORGANIZATIONS
March 10, 2021
MAYOR BARAKA LAUNCHES PROGRAM TO OFFER COVID-19 VACCINATIONS TO RESIDENTS WITHOUT ADDRESSES
March 8, 2021
NEWARK LAUNCHES NEWARK HOPE VILLAGE, AN INNOVATIVE CONTAINER SHELTERING PROGRAM FOR RESIDENTS IN NEED
March 4, 2021
ARTISTS SELECTED TO PROPOSE DESIGNS FOR HARRIET TUBMAN MONUMENT PROJECT CELEBRATING THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD
March 3, 2021
MAYOR BARAKA ANNOUNCES TWO DEVELOPMENT TEAMS TO IMPLEMENT FAIRMOUNT COMMONS REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
March 2, 2021
MAYOR BARAKA AND INVEST NEWARK ANNOUNCE LAUNCH OF STATE’S FIRST LAND BANK TO REVIVE AND PROVIDE EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITY TO CITY’S ABANDONED PROPERTIES
March 1, 2021
MAYOR BARAKA ANNOUNCES RECIPIENTS OF GRANTS FROM $2.2 MILLION ROUND THREE EMERGENCY AID FUND FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
March 1, 2021
EXECUTIVE ORDER MEO-21-0005 SUMMARY
February 26, 2021
MAYOR BARAKA LAUNCHES CONSTRUCTION OF MILLER STREET PATHWAYS TO HOUSING CENTER
February 25, 2021
MAYOR BARAKA LAUNCHES CONSTRUCTION OF MILLER STREET PATHWAYS TO HOUSING CENTER
February 18, 2021
DO NOT Park on Snow Covered Streets. Vehicles Are Subject to Being Ticketed and Towed.
February 18, 2021
MAYOR BARAKA AND NEW JERSEY MAYORS ANNOUNCE NJ FAM FUND TO SUPPORT THE STATE’S LATINX AND BLACK BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITIES
February 18, 2021
CITY OF NEWARK ACTIVATES “CODE BLUE” FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18 THROUGH FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19
February 16, 2021
MAYOR BARAKA ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL POLICE PROMOTIONS
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