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Newark community campaigns for smoke-free parks
Newark organizations and community members have established 100 percent smoke-free parks and recreational areas for Newark
Newark schools superintendent will not attend public meetings
The relationship between Newark Schools Superintendent Cami Anderson and the school advisory board has become so confrontational that they now communicate solely by press release and video.
Christie supports ‘One Newark’ plan
Newark public schools have been under state control since 1995. Now, the Newark community is exploding with concern over proposed education reform.
Jeffries gaining ground in Newark mayoral race
This week, Essex County Deputy Chief of Staff and former New Jersey Assemblyman William D. Payne endorsed Shavar Jeffries for mayor of Newark. He also agreed to serve as campaign co-chairperson.
Family of slain Irvington man still waiting for answers
Last month at an Irvington NAACP press conference, local leaders questioned city officials to draw attention to the events that led to the death of Abdul W. Kamal.
Convicted mayor still in office
When Trenton Mayor Tony Mack was convicted of bribery, extortion, wire fraud and mail fraud in federal court earlier this month, he opted not to resign.
Feds to monitor Newark Police
A spokeswoman for Newark, the state’s largest city, said Monday that officials were in discussions with the Department of Justice to select a monitor to oversee the Newark Police Department later this year.
Newark community opposes ‘One Newark’ plan
Hundreds of parents, teachers and community activists packed Newark’s First Avenue School auditorium last week to protest Newark school Superintendent Cami Anderson’s “One Newark” plan.
Workshop promotes Newark Science and Sustainability program
The phrase “think global, act local” urges people to consider the health of the entire planet and to take action in their communities. The phrase is also the mantra for health care organizer, master gardener and Newark Science and Sustainability (SAS) founder Tobias A. Fox.
Victims of police violence oppose new police commissioner
police reform groups recently to protested in front of the Harlem State Office Building in opposition to Mayor Bill de Blasio’s choice of Bill Bratton as the new police commissioner.
