The Booker Administration and the Municipal Council believe that the creation of an open and accessible City Hall is critical as it empowers all Newarkers to participate in their government. We are committed to the creation of new and improved methods of informing and engaging Newarkers. We welcome your feedback an input as we work to improve the quality of life for all of Newark.
June 10 - New Jersey Small Business Development Centers: 19th Annual Procurement Expo
The Procurement Expo & MatchMaker is a business-to-business/ business-to-government event, geared towards creating a path for various small businesses to secure contracts with corporations and government institutions.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
9am - 3pm
Rutgers University
350 Martin Luther King Blvd. Newark, NJ
The “South Ward Powerhouse” is a transportable house which showcases how everyone can incorporate green living into their daily lives. The house is a 30’ X 18’ X 12’ structure that features a kitchen, living room, dining room, utility room and bathroom, and holds 20-30 visitors at a time. Residents and other visitors to the house will be able to walk through the various rooms and see a visual display of invaluable energy saving tips and the appliances and other items that can make homes more energy efficient, environmentally friendly and most importantly, help save money.
Promising to work with the City administration, and to collaborate with residents on the issues currently facing the City, Councilman-At-Large Donald M. Payne, Jr. was elected to serve as the president of the Newark Municipal Council by a majority vote of his Council colleagues. The new Council President was elected immediately following the inauguration ceremony for Mayor Cory A. Booker’s second term and the rest of the Municipal Council. North Ward Councilman Anibal Ramos Jr. was elected Vice President of the nine-member body.
The Brick City Scholarship Fund - thanks to the generosity of One Newark Center, the City of Newark and Municipal Council - is accepting applications from Newark high school seniors graduating June, 2010. The two recipients will each be awarded $20,000 in four $5000 installments, one for each academic year, to be used toward college tuition, books and transportation.
March 1, 2010 - Councilman Quintana Raises Flag at City Hall in Honor of Dominican Republic Independence
Councilman Vice President and Councilman-At-Large Luis A. Quintana congratulated Dominicans around the State of New Jersey and particularly those in the City of Newark on the 166th Anniversary of the Dominican Republic’s Independence Day with a flag raising ceremony at Newark City Hall this past weekend. Councilman Quintana was joined by Newark Mayor Cory A. Booker, and Council members Carlos Gonzalez, Anibal Ramos and Ron Rice.
February 8, 2010 - Councilman Rice Hosts After Work Mixer to Benefit "The Street Warriors"
The Street Warriors—founded in 2003 by Newark’s own Earl “Street Doctor” Best—is well-known throughout the City for their efforts to provide Newark’s youth with numerous violence prevention programs that aid in creating safer neighborhoods while also helping youth to lead successful lives. Despite the notoriety of Street Warrior Inc., the organization will lose its lease in just 30 days unless it raises money for its lease payment by Feb. 15. In addition, the organization needs to raise $300,000 for the remainder of the year for rent and operational costs. The organization is in critical needs since its primary source of funding, the Nicholson Foundation, is unable to renew their grant in 2010.
November 16, 2009 - Councilman Rice Addresses Lack of Response by Newark Police
West Ward Councilman Ronald C. Rice, in an effort to respond to numerous requests from the community about public safety, today announced the formation of the West Ward Crime and Safety Committee, a new committee whose purpose is to seek resolution from the Newark Police Department regarding specific public safety issues in the West Ward. Of particular concern is the change in the patrol schedule in the area surrounding Mt. VernonSchool—site of the brutal slaying of three of Newark’s promising young college students. Councilman Rice was joined at the announcement by Essex County Freeholder Rufus Johnson.
October 29, 2009 Council Hosts Children's Events for Halloween
In an effort to provide a safe outlet for Halloween fun, various members of the Newark Municipal Council are hosting events to allow Newark residents to enjoy the Halloween celebration with their neighbors and friends in the different Newark communities. The members of the Council collaborate on many events, especially during this time, to offer an alternative to some of the traditional “mischief” that young people will sometimes take part in. The events will be held in a number of areas throughout the City.
October 27, 2009 - NJ Devils Game Tickets for Newark Students
Council President Mildred C. Crump today announced that she will be attending tomorrow’s New Jersey Devils home game at the Prudential Center Arena with 50 special guests—students from Newark Tech High School, beneficiaries of a generous donation made possible by the Tommy Hilfiger Corporate Foundation. In addition to watching an exciting NHL game, the students will be a part of the game dedicated to raising funds for UNICEF, the world’s largest organization dedicated to the reduction of child mortality.
Honoring Newark’s seniors and truly making them feel like “Queens” for the day, Newark Municipal Council Vice President and Council Member-At-Large Luis A. Quintana will host the Sixth Annual “Queen of the Golden Age” celebration. The event is a precursor event for Newark’s annual Puerto Rican Day Parade.
The event will feature music and dancing, as well as the official “crowning” of the Queens who are representatives from senior centers around the City. The Queens will also ride on a float representing all Newark’s seniors at the Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, September 20.
September 11, 2009 - Quintana Hosts Cookout for Homeless
Truly embodying the spirit of Labor Day, Council-Member-At-Large Luis A. Quintana organized a mass effort to celebrate the Labor Day holiday earlier this week with residents of the Goodwill Rescue Mission in Newark. Joined by his Newark Municipal Council colleagues Council President Mildred C. Crump, Council Member-At-Large Donald M. Payne, North Ward Councilman Anibal Ramos Jr., and Council Member-At-Large Carlos M. Gonzalez, Quintana was able to provide a day of fun and food for the approximately 200 residents at the shelter. The Goodwill Rescue Mission is experiencing serious financial difficulty and had planned to cancel the annual Labor Day event before Councilman Quintana stepped in to help.
September 13, 2009 - Councilman Ramos Hosts End of Summer Festival
With the summer season quickly coming to an end, North Ward Councilman Anibal Ramos Jr. is celebrating in style. The North Ward End of Summer festival promises to have something for everyone, with crafts, entertainment and games for kids, and music and dancing for adults. New this year is the “Kings and Queens of Karaoke” segment, featuring some of New Jersey’s best karaoke singers. Also, mambo and salsa dance lessons will culminate in a showcase of the best dance students.
But the highlight of the event is the giveaway to North Ward students of 500 book bags filled with school supplies necessary for a successful school year.
August 27, 2009 - Quintana Partners with Newark Bears to Recognize Roberto Clemente
On Sunday August 30, 2009, Newark Councilman-At-Large Luis A. Quintana will join the Newark Bears to host Roberto Clemente Day at Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium to honor the life and legacy of Roberto Clemente and to help raise awareness and support for Pancreatic Cancer research. Elected officials from across the State of New Jersey, community activists, baseball legends, Clemente’s two sons and former teammates will gather at Riverfront Stadium to retire Roberto Clemente’s #21 jersey. The Newark Bears will be the first professional minor league baseball team to petition major league teams to honor Roberto Clemente by retiring his jersey number.
August 11, 2009 - Councilman Quintana Hosts City Dedication of Future Site of Statue
Newark Municipal Council Vice President and Councilman-At-Large Luis A. Quintana joined Mayor Cory A. Booker earlier this afternoon to officially dedicate the future site of a statue of Juan Pablo Duarte, considered the “Founding Father” of the Dominican Republic. The site—which will be home to only the second statue to be erected in the United States in honor of Duarte—was dedicated at a ceremony earlier today in Newark’s Washington Park. Councilman Quintana was also joined by his colleagues on the Newark Municipal Council, and representatives from the Instituto Duartiano de Newark Inc.
July 20, 2009 - Crump Hosts Career Empowerment Tour
Council President Mildred Crump is doing everything in her power to transform and kick start careers through education. The Empowerment Tour, which is part of the Career Stimulus Package by eLearners.com, came to Newark City Hall today with the goal of helping adult Americans overcome the barriers of time, money, and confidence in attaining a college degree. Council President Crump was joined by Mayor Cory Booker in welcoming the tour to Newark .
June 22, 2009 - Crump Hosts "Senior Day on the Hill" Trip to D.C.
Well-known for her advocacy on behalf of Newark senior residents, Council President Mildred C. Crump hosted more than fifty of Newark’s seniors at her 2nd annual “Day on the Hill” trip to Washington, D.C. on June 18. The group was hosted by Congressman Donald M. Payne, Representative of the 10th Congressional District, and his staff.
May 28, 2009 - Councilman Rice Host Essex Count Municipal Council Alliance
In an effort to promote the sharing of ideas and best practices among the 22 municipalities in Essex County, Newark West Ward Councilman Ronald C. Rice, together with West Orange Councilman Sal M. Anderton will host the inaugural meeting of the Essex County Municipal Council Alliance. The meeting is being held on Thursday, May 28 at 6:30 p.m. in the Municipal Council Chamber, Newark City Hall, 920 Broad Street, Newark.
Newark Municipal Council Member Donald M. Payne Jr. will join the Globetrotters’ opposing team, the Washington Generals, on game day. The Globetrotters, sponsored by Campbell Soup Company, IHOP, Spalding, and America’s Best Contacts and Eyeglasses, will take the court on Saturday, February 14, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
On Tuesday, January 6, 2009, Newark Councilman Luis A. Quintana will host the 15th Annual Feast of the Three Kings Celebration at the Essex County College gymnasium from 4 to 7 p.m. Councilman Quintana hosts the celebration to honor the European tradition of Three Kings Day, a Christmas festival held in most of the Spanish-speaking countries where children are given toys and goodies for the holiday. Children attending the celebration will enjoy caroling, clowns, acrobats, magicians, toys and treats and goodies. Additionally, scholarships will be awarded to two children who are in need of financial assistance and resources.
"Our aim in celebrating the feast of the Three Kings is simple—to give joy to children most in need of love and hope," said Councilman Quintana in announcing the annual event.
MISSION AND PURPOSE
The Department of Finance oversees the city’s assets and protects its resources for Newark citizens. In this way, the department supports the City of Newark’s overall mission to provide security and opportunities for economic prosperity to all of its citizens and to create an environment that is nurturing and empowering for families.
The New Jersey Open Public Records Act (OPRA) requires a person requesting access to government records to complete, sign and date the request form adopted by the City of Newark. The completed form can be submitted to the City Clerk's, OPRA Unit, room 415A, City Hall, in person, by fax, email or mail. The fax number is (973) 733-4893. Public records will normally be available in accordance with P.L. 2001, c 404, within seven (7) business days. Some records will be immediately available.
The last day to register to vote for the upcoming May 11, 2010 Newark Municipal Election is Tuesday, April 20, 2010. The Office of the City Clerk locate at City Hall, 920 Broad Street, Room B-9 will be open to the public until 9:00 P.M. on that date for those who wish to register to vote.
Candidates interested in an electronic file (CD) of all registered voters of the City of Newark should contact The Commissioner of Registration and Superintendent of Elections, Hall of Records, Room 417, Newark, New Jersey 07102.
In New Jersey, any voter can now vote by mail in any election. You do not need a reason to Vote by Mail. Don’t feel like going to the polls? Simply vote by mail. Exercise your right to vote! Now there is no excuse not to vote. Vote by Mail.
The City of Newark Adopt-a-Median program is part of an effort to make our roadways litter-free and beautify our city. The program is voluntary, designed for businesses, profit and non-profit organizations and is open to groups that do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color or sex.
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.
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.
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.
May 25 - City of Newark to Honor Guyanese Independecne Thursday, May 25
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
Mayor Cory A. Booker, Municipal Council President Mildred C. Crump, Essex County Board of Freeholders President Blonnie R. Watson, Acting Engineering Director Mehdi Mohammadish, community residents, and other dignitaries began the demolition of the abandoned Douglass-Harrison Building Complex with a 9 a.m. ceremony on Montgomery Street between Barclay and Somerset Streets, today. Rutgers University Distinguished Service Professor and Newark historian Dr. Clement A. Price served as master of ceremonies. Also in attendance were State Senator Teresa Ruiz, Essex County Register Philip Thigpen, Deputy Mayor of Economic and Housing Development Stefan Pryor, City of Newark Chief Architect Robert Dooley and City of Newark Inspector General James Wright.
May 3 - City of Newark Fire Department Hosts Statewide Metro USAR Strike Team Drill
