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January 31, 2012 - CITY OF NEWARK AND BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF ESSEX, HUDSON AND UNION COUNTIES LAUNCH "BIGS IN BLUE" MENTORING INITIATIVE
January 18, 2012 - VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PRESS RELEASE
January 12, 2012 - CITY OF NEWARK LAUNCHING YOUTH DOUBLE-DUTCH SQUAD TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, AT 5:30 P.M., AT JOHN F. KENNEDY RECREATION CENTER, 211 WEST KINNEY STREET
January 11, 2012 - CITY OF NEWARK REMINDS RESIDENTS THAT CITY HALL WILL BE CLOSED AN ALL NON-EMERGENCY SERVICES SUSPENDED ON MONDAY, JANUARY 16, IN OBSERVANCE OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. HOLIDAY
January 10, 2012 - CITY OF NEWARK ANNOUNCES SCHEDULE FOR BULK TRASH PICK-UPS
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January 31, 2012 - CITY OF NEWARK AND BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF ESSEX, HUDSON AND UNION COUNTIES LAUNCH "BIGS IN BLUE" MENTORING INITIATIVE
CITY OF NEWARK AND BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF ESSEX, HUDSON AND UNION COUNTIES LAUNCH "BIGS IN BLUE" MENTORING INITIATIVE
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January 18, 2012 - VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PRESS RELEASE
January 18, 2012 - PRESS RELEASE FOR TODAY'S VITA EVENT FOR REVIEW. ES ET AL. HAVE CHOPPED ON IT vr/DHL
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January 12, 2012 - CITY OF NEWARK LAUNCHING YOUTH DOUBLE-DUTCH SQUAD TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, AT 5:30 P.M., AT JOHN F. KENNEDY RECREATION CENTER, 211 WEST KINNEY STREET
CITY OF NEWARK LAUNCHING YOUTH DOUBLE-DUTCH SQUAD
TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, AT 5:30 P.M., AT JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER, 211 WEST KINNEY STREET, NEWARK
“Team on the Move” seeks athletes for regional, national, and world competitions;
Co-ed squad open to third-graders through eighth-graders
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January 11, 2012 - CITY OF NEWARK REMINDS RESIDENTS THAT CITY HALL WILL BE CLOSED AN ALL NON-EMERGENCY SERVICES SUSPENDED ON MONDAY, JANUARY 16, IN OBSERVANCE OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. HOLIDAY
CITY OF NEWARK REMINDS RESIDENTS THAT CITY HALL WILL BE CLOSED
AND ALL NON-EMERGENCY CITY SERVICES ARE SUSPENDED
ON MONDAY, JANUARY 16, IN OBSERVANCE OF REV. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. HOLIDAY
Street-sweeping, garbage and recycling collection scheduled
for Monday, January 16 will be moved to Thursday, January 19;
Municipal Court and Child and Family Well-Being Services also suspended
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January 10, 2012 - CITY OF NEWARK ANNOUNCES SCHEDULE FOR BULK TRASH PICK-UPS
CITY OF NEWARK ANNOUNCES SCHEDULE FOR BULK TRASH PICK-UPS
Residents urged to take note of municipal pick-up schedules
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January 05, 2012 - CITY OF NEWARK AND WATERSHED'S WINTER SKI PROGRAM HITS THE SLOPES AT HIDDEN VALLEY SKI CLUB IN VERONA, STARTING FEBRUARY 7, 2012
January 05, 2012 - CITY OF NEWARK AND WATERSHED'S WINTER SKI PROGRAM HITS THE SLOPES AT HIDDEN VALLEY SKI CLUB IN VERONA, STARTING FEBRUARY 7, 2012
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January 04, 2012 - MAYOR BOOKER ANNOUNCES BRICK CITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (BCDC) HAS EARNED DESIGNATION FROM THE U.S. TREASURY DEPARTMENT AS A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTION (CDFI)
MAYOR BOOKER ANNOUNCES BRICK CITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (BCDC) HAS EARNED DESIGNATION FROM THE U.S. TREASURY DEPARTMENT AS A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTION (CDFI)
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December 23, 2011- CITY OF NEWARK WILL START ISSUING $85 VIOLATIONS TO MOTORISTS WHO RUN RED LIGHTS AT INTERSECTION OF WILSON AND DOREMUS AVENUES, EFFECTIVE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2011
CITY OF NEWARK WILL START ISSUING $85 VIOLATIONS TO MOTORISTS
WHO RUN RED LIGHTS AT INTERSECTION OF WILSON AND DOREMUS AVENUES
EFFECTIVE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2011
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December 22, 2011 - CITY OF NEWARK TO COLLECT OLD CHRISTMAS TREES STARTING ON JANUARY 9, 2012, THROUGH FEBRUARY 3, 2012
CITY OF NEWARK TO COLLECT OLD CHRISTMAS TREES
STARTING ON JANUARY 9, 2012, THROUGH FEBRUARY 3, 2012
Dried-out trees are a fire hazard and should be recycled;
Remove electrical displays to protect them from weather damage
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Dec 08, 2011- Dec 08, 2011- MAYOR BOOKER SWEARS IN CENTRAL WARD RESIDENT ALMA RIVERA COTTO AS 2011
Dec 08, 2011
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Dec 06, 2011 - MAYOR BOOKER, FIRE DIRECTOR ZIYAD, AND FIRE CHIEF CENTANNI PROVIDE NEWARK RESIDENTS WITH FIRE SAFETY TIPS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Dec 06, 2011
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Nov 28, 2011 - : MAYOR BOOKER REMINDS RESIDENTS WHO WERE AFFECTED BY HURRICANE IRENE THAT THE DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE WILL EXPIRE ON MONDAY ON NOVEMBER 30
Nov 28, 2011
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Nov 22, 2011- PRESS RELEASE: CITY OF NEWARK REMINDS RESIDENTS: ALL NON-UNIFORMED CITY SERVICES WILL BE SUSPENDED IN OBSERVANCE OF THANKSGIVING DAY HOLIDAY ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, AND FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25
Nov 22, 2011
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Nov 21, 2011- CITY OF NEWARK REMINDS RESIDENTS: FALL LEAF COLLECTION PROGRAM IN FULL SWING; PICK-UPS STARTED OCTOBER 19 AND WILL RUN THROUGH DECEMBER 30
Nov 21, 2011
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May 26 - Mayor Booker, G.I. Go Fund and Newark Veterans Observe Memorial Day
Mayor Cory A. Booker, retired New Jersey National Guard Brigadier General and Newark Police Lieutenant John M. Nunn, G.I. Go Fund Executive Director Jack Fanous, representatives of Newark veterans’ organizations, and other dignitaries hosted a Memorial Day Flag and Wreath Laying Ceremony to honor Newark residents who have made the ultimate sacrifice for America’s freedom today at the memorial for Marine Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone, who received the Medal of Honor for his valor on Guadalcanal and a posthumous Navy Cross on Iwo Jima, the only enlisted Marine to do so in World War II.
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May 26 - City of Newark and Newark Bears Host First Annual Let's Move! Newark Day
Mayor Cory A. Booker, Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr., Deputy Mayor of Neighborhood Engagement Margarita Muñiz, the Newark Bears, General Mills, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, representatives of Let’s Move! Newark, and the Newark Public Schools, hosted the first annual Let’s Move! Newark Day as part of the Newark Bears’ Opening Day festivities, today, at Bears and Eagles Riverfront Stadium. The stadium is located at 450 Broad Street.
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May 26 - Mayor Booker and Inspector General Wright Announce Ironbound Recreation Center Swimming Instructor Charged For Theft
Mayor Cory A. Booker and Inspector General James Wright announced today that charges have been filed against a Division of Recreation/Cultural Affairs swimming instructor for stealing $700 worth of food and sundries from the City of Newark's Ironbound Recreation Center facility.
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May 25 - City of Newark Seeking Instructors to Teach Water Safety
Mayor Cory A. Booker and Neighborhood and Recreational Services Director James Souder announced today that the City of Newark is training water safety instructors and lifeguards to work with the “Make A Splash” Water Safety program, a partnership with the USA Swimming Foundation to teach urban youth the essentials of water and pool safety.
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May 25 - City of Newark to Honor Guyanese Independecne Thursday, May 25
WHO: Deputy Mayor of Neighborhood Engagement Margarita Muñiz and members of the Guyanese community in New Jersey.
WHAT: Will observe the Republic of Guyana’s 45th Independence Day.
WHEN: Thursday, May 26 at 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: City Hall Rotunda - 920 Broad Street, Newark
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May 25 - City of Newark, Gi Go Fund and Newark Veterans To Observe Memorial Day With Memorial Ceremony
WHO: The City of Newark, the G.I. Go Fund, representatives of Newark veterans’ organizations and other dignitaries.
WHAT: Flag and Wreath Laying Ceremony in observance of Memorial Day honoring Newark residents who have fallen in America’s wars.
WHEN: Thursday, May 26 at 8:30 a.m.
WHERE: John Basilone Memorial - One Gateway Center, Raymond Plaza West and Raymond Boulevard, Newark, NJ
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May 25 - City of Newark Reminds Residents: Garabage and Recycling Will Not Be Picked Up Monday, May 30
Mayor Cory A. Booker and Director of Neighborhood and Recreational Services James Souder announced today that no garbage, including recycling, will be collected by the Division of Sanitation on Monday, May 30. Other non-emergency municipal services will also be closed that day in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.
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May 24 - City of Newark to Host 22nd Anniversary Celebration of the Senior Citizen Cultural Extravaganza and Fashion Show
WHO: Mayor Cory A. Booker, Municipal Council Woman-at-Large Mildred Crump and more than 800 Newark seniors.
WHAT: Will host the 22nd Anniversary Celebration of the Senior Citizen Cultural Extravaganza and Fashion Show.
WHEN: Wednesday, May 25 - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Robert Treat Hotel - 50 Park Place, Newark
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May 24 - City of Newark Offers CPR Re-Certification to Resdents At Ironbound Aquatic Center
Mayor Cory A. Booker and Neighborhood and Recreational Services Director James Souder announced today that the City of Newark is offering a “CPR Re-Certification class for the Professional Rescuer” on Saturday, June 4, 2011, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Saturday, June 16, 2011, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the Ironbound Aquatic Center located at 226 Rome Street. This class is only open to Newark residents aged 16 years and older.
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May 24 - City of Newark and Newark Bears to Host 1st Annual Let's Move! Newark Day
WHO: Mayor Cory A. Booker, Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr., Deputy Mayor of Neighborhood Engagement Margarita Muñiz, the Newark Bears, General Mills, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, former New York Giants star Tiki Barber, representatives of Let’s Move! Newark, the Newark Public Schools, and Healthfirst NJ.
WHAT: Host the first annual Let’s Move! Newark Day as part of the Newark Bears’ Opening Day festivities.
WHEN: Thursday, May 26 at 10 a.m.
WHERE: Bears and Eagles Riverfront Stadium | 450 Broad Street, Newark
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May 24 - City of Newark to Host African-American Hertiage Parade
WHO: Business Administrator Julien X. Neals, Esq., Municipal Council members, African-American Heritage Parade Committee Chairman Donald Bernard, Sr., African-American Heritage Parade Honorary Grand Marshals Dr. Rosalind Jeffries and Rev. Dr. William D. Watley, and hundreds of bands, community leaders, and New Jersey residents.
WHAT: City of Newark’s 45th Annual African-American Heritage Parade.
WHEN: Sunday, May 29 at Noon
WHERE: Broad Street and Lincoln Park (Parade start), Newark
MEDIA NOTE: Parade marches north up Broad Street to Military Park, concluding there.
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May 24 - City of Newark to Host African-American Heritage Parade
WHO: Business Administrator Julien X. Neals, Esq., Municipal Council members, African-American Heritage Parade Committee Chairman Donald Bernard, Sr., African-American Heritage Parade Honorary Grand Marshals Dr. Rosalind Jeffries and Rev. Dr. William D. Watley, and hundreds of bands, community leaders, and New Jersey residents.
WHAT: City of Newark’s 45th Annual African-American Heritage Parade.
WHEN: Sunday, May 29 at Noon
WHERE: Broad Street and Lincoln Park (Parade start), Newark
MEDIA NOTE: Parade marches north up Broad Street to Military Park, concluding there.
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May 23 - Mayor Booker and Newark/Essex Foreclosure Taskforce Offering Free Community Foreclosure Education Workshop
Mayor Cory A. Booker announced today that the City of Newark, the Newark/Essex Foreclosure Taskforce, and the Newark Public Library will partner to host a Community Foreclosure Education Workshop, on Tuesday, May 24, 2011, at noon, at the Newark Public Library. The library is located at 5 Washington Street.
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May 20 - City of Newark Reminds Residents: Garbage and Recycling Will Not Be Picked up Monday, May 30
Mayor Cory A. Booker and Director of Neighborhood and Recreational Services James Souder announced today that no garbage, including recycling, will be collected by the Division of Sanitation on Monday, May 30. Other non-emergency municipal services will also be closed that day in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.
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News From May 18
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May 17 - Mayor Booker And Police Director Demaio Honor 23 Newark Police Officers
Mayor Cory A. Booker, Members of the Municipal Council, Acting Police Director Samuel A. DeMaio and other dignitaries saluted the valor of Newark Police Officers who have distinguished themselves in the line of duty by presenting awards for bravery and merit during a Municipal Council Chamber ceremony today. The ceremony is part of the City of Newark’s observance of National Police Week, which was originally created by federal legislation and signed into law by President John F. Kennedy in 1961, as National Peace Officer Day. Since then, the week of May 15 is observed each year to honor all law enforcement officers.
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News From May 16
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News from May 10
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May 10 - Mayor Booker, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shiled, and Let's Move! Newark Council Announce Winners of the "Newark Beth Challenge" 200 Municpal Employees Signed Up for the Challenge
Mayor Cory A. Booker, Deputy Mayor of Neighborhood Engagement Margarita Muñiz, Municipal Council President Donald M. Payne, Jr., Acting Director of the Department of Child and Family Well-Being L’Tanya Williamson, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Executive Director John A. Brennan, M.D., Beth Israel Medical Center Vice President of Wellness Barbara Mintz, MS, RD, and members of the Let’s Move! Newark Council and other community partners joined with Newark municipal employees for a ceremony to announce the winners of the “Newark Beth Challenge” today, in the City Hall First Floor Rotunda.
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News From May 9
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News From May 6
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May 5 - City of Newark Hosts 24th Annual Holocaust Rememberance Ceremony
Mayor Cory A. Booker, Newark Holocaust Remembrance Committee, Congregation Ahavas Sholom Rabbi Simon Rosenbach, Temple B’nai Abraham Rabbi Clifford M. Kulwin, United Jewish Communities of MetroWest New Jersey’s (UJC) Holocaust Council Director Barbara Wind, Holocaust survivor Gina Lanceter, and sixth-grader Kelly Lennon joined with the Newark community yesterday for the City of Newark’s 24th Annual Holocaust Remembrance. The event took place at Congregation Ahavas Sholom, which is the oldest continuously operating Synagogue in Newark, located at 145 Broadway in the North Ward. Also in attendance was Deputy Mayor of Economic and Housing Development Stefan Pryor. In addition to the City of Newark, other event sponsors include the United Jewish Communities of MetroWest, Temple B’nai Abraham of Livingston, and The Berger Organization, LLC. The event also featured musical performances by the Newark Boys Chorus.
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News From May 5
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News From May 4
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News from May 3
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Mayor Booker's Statement on Departure of Police Director Garry McCarthy
STATEMENT OF MAYOR CORY A. BOOKER
ON DEPARTURE OF NEWARK POLICE DIRECTOR GARRY F. MCCARTHY
ON DEPARTURE OF NEWARK POLICE DIRECTOR GARRY F. MCCARTHY
“Garry McCarthy served our city with distinction and profound commitment. His skill, management, leadership and experience presided over a dramatic drop in crime from his start in 2006 most notably seen in the reduction in murders (7%) and shootings (12%). He is clearly among the best police leaders in our nation. It is because of this fact that Chicago, after a national search, has chosen Garry McCarthy to lead one of our nation's largest police departments. It is both a great recognition of his leadership and his accomplishments in Newark. Over the years, through some very tough times, Garry has not only become a highly valued director on my team but also a friend. I celebrate his appointment and the opportunity before him. I wish him all the best in his next role and deeply thank him for his contributions to Newark, New Jersey. He has been a great servant to our city.”
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News from May 2
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April 29 - City of Newark to Launch Massive Streetscaping Project on Broad Street
Mayor Cory A. Booker and Engineering Director Mehdi Mohammadish announced today that the City of Newark will launch a massive streetscaping project on Broad Street, between Edison Place and Franklin Street, starting on Monday, May 2, 2011 through the end of the year. Work hours will be Mondays to Fridays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should allow extra time to reach their destinations.
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April 29 - Resident Advisory: Sewer Service Will Be Interrupted
The City of Newark is issuing the following advisory to notify residents in the East Ward that their sewer service will be interrupted on:
Monday, May 2, 2011, starting at 11 a.m., and continuing until Tuesday, May 3, 2011, at 11 a.m.
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April 27 - City of Newark and Students of Torchlight Academy Kick Off City Wide Earth Week 2011 Cleanup
The City of Newark, the Newark Municipal Council, Director of Neighborhood and Recreational Services James Souder, City of Newark Acting Sustainability Officer Stephanie Greenwood and the Newark Environmental Commission, and students of the Torchlight Academy kicked off city-wide Earth Week 2011 cleanup efforts today, at 195 Central Avenue, in the Central Ward. The week runs from April 27 to April 30.
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April 27 - Senator Lautenberg, Congressman Payne, And City of Newark Announce $7Million Grant to Hire 70 New Firefighters
U.S. Senator Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Rep. Donald M. Payne (D-NJ-10) were joined by Council President Donald M. Payne, Jr., Business Administrator Julien X. Neals, Esq., Fire Director Fateen A. Ziyad, Fire Chief John G. Centanni, and Newark firefighters today to announce the Newark Fire Department was awarded $7.1 million in federal funding to hire 70 new firefighters. The funding is being made available through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program and will be used to fill vacancies left by recently retired Newark firefighters. The press conference was held at the Newark Fire Department Training Academy, at 191 Orange Street, in Newark’s Central Ward.
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April 25 - Newark Fire Department Hosts Four-Day North Jersey Traning Exercise
Mayor Cory A. Booker, Fire Director Fateen A. Ziyad, and Fire Chief John Centanni announced today that the Newark Fire Department is hosting the four-day Metro USAR Strike Team drill at the Newark Fire Academy at 191 Orange Street. The drill is taking place starting on Monday, April 25 through Thursday, April 28, 2011. The firefighters and police officers will conduct exercises at the training area daily from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., although times are subject to change. On Wednesday, April 27, at 11 a.m., Director Ziyad and Chief Centanni will hold a walk-through of the exercise, joined by members of the Essex County Fire Chiefs Association.
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April 21 - Mayor Cory A. Booker Named One of Time Magazine's Time 100
TIME named Mayor Cory A. Booker to the 2011 TIME 100, the magazine’s annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. The full list and related tributes appear in the May 2 issue of TIME, available on newsstands on Friday, April 22, and now at time.com/tk.
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April 20 - Mayor Booker Reminds Residents: City Hall Will Be Closed on Friday, April 22 Due to Good Friday Observance
Mayor Cory A. Booker and Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services Director James Souder reminded residents today that City Hall will be closed on Friday, April 22, in observance of Good Friday. Most non-emergency municipal services will be closed that day. Garbage and recycling pick up will resume as scheduled on the next normal collection day and street-sweeping will be postponed.
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April 20 -Mayor Booker, Lt. Governor Guadagno and Panasonic Announce Lease Agreement to Move Panasonic Corp. of North America Headquarters to Newark, NJ
Mayor Cory A. Booker, Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno, Panasonic Corporation of North America Chairman & CEO Joseph M. Taylor, Deputy Mayor for Economic and Housing Development Stefan Pryor, Members of the Newark Municipal Council and other dignitaries announced today that a lease agreement will bring Panasonic Corporation of North America Headquarters to Newark, NJ in 2013 to a new, state-of-the-art, sustainable high-rise office building to be constructed adjacent to Newark’s One Riverfront Center. The structure will be home to 1,000 of the corporation’s employees and contractors beginning in 2013. Panasonic is currently located in Secaucus, New Jersey.
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News from April 19
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News from April 15
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April 13 - Mayor Booker Unveils Five New Fire Trucks
Mayor Cory A. Booker, Newark Municipal Council Members, Fire Director Fateen A. Ziyad, and Fire Chief John Centanni unveiled five new fire trucks, consisting of three engines and two Hazmat vehicles, today, at the Newark Fire Department’s Fire Training Academy at 191 Orange Street in Newark.
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News from April 13
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RESIDENT ADVISORY: Sewer Service Will Be Interrupted April 14-15, South Orange Avenue from Hayes Street to Newton Street
The City of Newark is issuing the following sewer interruption advisory in the Central Ward:
Thursday, April 14, 2011, starting at 11 a.m., and continuing until Friday, April 15, 2011, at 11 a.m.
· A one-block section of South Orange Avenue, from Hayes Street to Newton Street, to accommodate work being done to rehabilitate a sanitary sewer on this avenue.
Residents are advised to keep water use to a minimum during the work hours. On-street parking will not be available during work hours. Motorists are advised to allow extra time when using this artery.
For information about any City of Newark program or policy, contact the Non-Emergency Call Center at (973) 733-4311.
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TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Street Closures on April 12-14
The City of Newark has announced that starting on Tuesday, April 12, beginning at 8 p.m., and continuing through Thursday, April 14 at 6 p.m., the following streets will be closed to through traffic:
· Mulberry Street between Edison Place and Lafayette Street will be closed to through traffic.
· Edison Place between Broad Street and McCarter Highway (however, the street will be open for access to the parking lots only)
The closure is being ordered to accommodate the safety of all the people expected to participate in auditions for “The X-Factor” TV reality show at the Prudential Center.
For information about any City of Newark program or policy, contact the Non-Emergency Call Center at (973) 733-4311.
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News from April 7
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April 6 - Newark Receives $500,000 to Purchase Crime-Fighting Technology
Mayor Cory A. Booker, New Jersey Attorney General Paula Dow, and Police Director Garry F. McCarthy announced today that the City of Newark has received $500,000 in grant money from the state Attorney General’s Office, to purchase crime-fighting technology. The announcement was made at the City of Newark’s Police/Fire Command Center at 311 Washington Street.
At the press conference, Attorney General Dow described how the City of Newark is one of 17 New Jersey municipalities to share in a one-time $5.75 million grant being distributed by the Attorney General’s Office, using money provided by the U.S. Department of Justice under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistant Grant (JAG) Program. Newark was chosen for its high population and achievements in reducing crime. The funds will be used to purchase advanced crime-fighting technology.
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April 5 - City of Newark Hosts 4th Annual Alcohol License Renewal Program
Mayor Cory A. Booker, Police Director Garry F. McCarthy and Alcohol Beverage Control Executive Secretary Gustavo Medina hosted the City of Newark’s Fourth Annual Alcohol License Renewal Program today, in the J. Harry Smith Hall at Essex County College located at 303 University Avenue. Representatives from more than 248 taverns and liquor stores heard presentations on a variety of important subjects for these businesses, including fire prevention, taxes, licensing, health and hygiene standards, zoning, and housing code issues.
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News from April 4
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RESIDENT ADVISORY: Water will be Shut Off Monday, April 4, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Abington Avenue from Lake Street to Parker Street
The City of Newark is issuing the following water shut-off advisory for residents who live in the North Ward:
Monday, April 4, 2011: 10 am. through 3 p.m.
· A two-block section of Abington Avenue from Lake Street to Parker Street will have water shut off, in order to replace water mains.
Water will be shut off during the work hours. Motorists are advised to allow extra time when using these streets.
For information about any City of Newark program or policy, contact the Non-Emergency Call Center at (973) 733-4311.
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News from April 1
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RESIDENT ADVISORY: Sewer Service Will Be Interrupted April 1-2, South Orange Avenue from Hayes Street to Bruce Street
The City of Newark is issuing the following sewer interruption advisory in the Central Ward:
Friday, April 1, 2011, starting at 6 p.m., and continuing until Saturday, April 2, 2011, at 6 p.m.
· A two-block section of South Orange Avenue, from Hayes Street to Bruce Street, to accommodate work being done to rehabilitate a sewer main on this avenue.
Residents are advised to keep water use to a minimum during the work hours. On-street parking will not be available during work hours. Motorists are advised to allow extra time when using this artery.
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News from March 30
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March 30 - Courtyard by Mariott Groundbreaking
Mayor Cory A. Booker and Tucker Development Corporation today hosted a groundbreaking for the Courtyard by Marriott at the Prudential Center, a mixed-use hotel and retail project that will be a significant catalyst to Newark’s economic growth, bringing new investment, ratables and employment to the Brick City. The groundbreaking was held in collaboration with the Prudential Center, Marriott International, Robert Finvarb Companies, the NJ Economic Development Authority, and Brick City Development Corporation, who partnered with the Tucker organization to produce the project. Elected dignitaries present at the groundbreaking included State Senator Teresa Ruiz, State Assemblyman Alberto Coutinho, Municipal Council President Donald M. Payne, Jr., Council Members-at-Large Mildred C. Crump, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Luis A. Quintana, Central Ward Council Member Darrin S. Sharif, and East Ward Council Member Augusto Amador.
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March 29 - Newark to Host 4th Annual Alcohol License Renewal Program
Mayor Cory A. Booker and Police Director Garry F. McCarthy announced today that the City of Newark will host the Fourth Annual Alcohol License Renewal Program on Tuesday, April 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m, in the J. Harry Smith Hall at Essex County College located at 303 University Avenue.
The Office of Alcoholic Beverage Control has conducted these programs every year since 2007, to explain to tavern and liquor store owners all the legal requirements they must meet in order to operate safely and efficiently within the City of Newark.
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RESIDENT ADVISORY: Sewer Service Will Be Interrupted March 30-31, South Orange Avenue from Hayes Street to Bruce Street
The City of Newark is issuing the following sewer interruption advisory in the Central Ward:
Wednesday, March 30, 2011, starting at 11 a.m., and continuing until Thursday, March 31, 2011, at 11 a.m.
· A two-block section of South Orange Avenue, from Hayes Street to Bruce Street, to accommodate work being done to rehabilitate a sanitary sewer on this avenue.
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RESIDENT ADVISORY: Sewer Service Will Be Interrupted March 29-30, Springfield Avenue from South 19th Street to South 20th Street
The City of Newark is issuing the following sewer interruption advisory:
Tuesday, March 29, 2011, starting at 11 a.m., and continuing until Wednesday, March 30, 2011, at 11 a.m.
· A one-block section of Springfield Avenue, from South 19th Street to South 20th Street, to accommodate work being done to rehabilitate a sanitary sewer on this avenue.
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News from March 28
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March 23 - Division of Recreaction/Cultural Affairs Announces 2011 Schedule
Mayor Cory A. Booker and Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services Director James Souder announced today the Division of Recreation/Cultural Affairs’ schedule of programs and events for Spring 2011.
“This Spring we are rolling out a variety of activities for Newark residents of all ages. These programs will help to support the goal of our city-wide Let’s Move! Newark campaign. I urge all of Newark’s residents to get involved and take advantage of the resources offered at our recreation centers and lead a healthier lifestyle,” said Mayor Booker, who is serving as National Co-Chair of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! campaign to end childhood obesity within a generation.
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February 14 - Valentine's Day Mass Wedding Ceremonies
Mayor Cory A. Booker and Newark Municipal Court Chief Judge Richard E.A. Nunes announced today that the Newark Municipal Court is scheduled to conduct 55 wedding and civil union ceremonies on Monday, February 14, from Noon to 3 p.m., in the Newark Municipal Court, at 31 Green Street, in celebration of Valentine’s Day. Couples being united will receive souvenir photographs to mark their special day.
WHEN: Monday, February 14
Noon to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Newark Municipal Court
31 Green Street
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February 15 - City of Newark to Host Discussion on Black/Jewish Alliance
WHO: Mayor Cory A. Booker, members of the Newark Municipal Council, and The Newark Museum.
WHAT: Will host a conversation on the Black/Jewish Alliance with businessman, author and
philanthropist Russell Simmons and prominent Jewish leader and author Rabbi Marc Schneier.
WHEN: Tuesday, February 15
7:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Newark Museum
49 Washington Street
Newark
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February 9 - Ticketing and Towing Enforcement for Alternate Side Parking is in Effect
Mayor Cory A. Booker, Director of Neighborhood and Recreational Services James Souder and Newark Parking Authority Executive Director Ernest R. Booker, remind residents that ticket and towing enforcement for alternate side of the street parking violations is in effect. For information about any City of Newark program or policy, contact the Non-Emergency Call Center at (973) 733-4311.
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January 25 - Mayor Booker and Governor Christie Kick Off "Go Newark HoopFest"
WHO: Newark Mayor Cory Booker, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, Prudential Center Chairman and Managing Partner Jeff Vanderbeek, and Seton Hall Law School Dean Patrick Hobbs.
WHAT: Press conference to announce “GoNewark HoopFest” and discuss the Prudential Center hosting the East Regional of the 2011 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.
WHEN: Tuesday, January 25
11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Prudential Center
165 Mulberry Street
Newark
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January 22 - 23rd Annual "Sing in Praise of King"
WHO: Mayor Cory A. Booker, the Newark Municipal Council, NYC’s 107.5 WBLS radio host Egypt, John Jay College (CUNY) constitutional law professor and author of Race, Law, and American Society: 1607 to Present, Gloria J. Browne-Marshall, the Frierson Brothers, American History High School Chorus, Newark residents, and other dignitaries.
WHAT: Will host the City of Newark’s 23rd Annual “Sing in Praise of King” Observance.
WHEN: Saturday, January 22.
Noon
WHERE: First Baptist Peddie Memorial Church
572 Broad Street
Newark
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June 30 - Tickets to July 1 Inauguration Available to Public Today
