The number one goal of the Booker Administration and the Newark Municipal Council is the public safety of our city. The city has made significant strides towards achieving its long-term goal of establishing a national standard for transformation in public safety.
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February 9, 2010 - Councilman Rice Responds to Nightclub Shooting | Learn More |
“This situation has gotten out of control,” says Councilman Rice, “and this incident is the culmination of a series of events at this establishment. Neighbors have repeatedly called the police complaining about the loitering that goes on outside this club, and I personally have responded to calls in the early morning hours because patrons were in the street causing a great deal of commotion,” he adds. “Now we have someone who has gotten killed, and we need to either force them to abide by our rules, or force them out,” he says.
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February 2, 2010 - Councilman Rice Hosts Community Meeting to Discuss Security Plans for New School | Learn More |
What: Community Meeting to Answer Questions about Safety and Security Issues Around the new Speedway Ave.School
Where: 26 Speedway Ave.
Newark, NJ
When: Wednesday, February, 3
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Who: West Ward Councilman Ron Rice
Speedway PTO
One Newark Education Coalition
Tri-State Transportation Campaign
Meadowlink’s
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Gun Amnesty and Buy-Back | Learn More |
The City of Newark Police Department
In Joint Partnership with the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, Drug Enforcement Agency
and the NY/NJ High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Gun Amnesty and Buy-Back Program
Every Wednesday and Thursday, November 11 - December 17, 2009, 8AM - 8PM
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August 20, 2009 - Town Hall Meeting | Learn More |
WHAT: Central Ward Town Hall Meeting
WHERE: New Hope Village
195 W Market
Newark, NJ
WHEN: Thursday, August 20, 2009
TIME: 4:30 PM
WHO: Central Ward Councilman Charles A.Bell
Stop Shootin’ Inc.
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June 8, 2009 - Councilman James Hosts Meeting with City Merchants | Learn More |
South Ward Councilman Oscar S. James II, in his efforts to ensure the safety and security of South Ward businesses and residents, last week held an initial meeting with members of the United Merchants and Entrepreneurs Association (Asociacion de Comerciantes y Empresarios Unidos, ACEU). The meeting was held to discuss issues surrounding safety during local businesses operating hours, fighting crime, and steps that can be taken to expedite municipal licenses for selling food items—some of which have taken as long as six months.
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December 12, 2008 - Additional Crossing Guards for Newark School Children | Learn More |
Responding to several demands from parents and community leaders, members of the Newark Municipal Council met with Police Director Garry McCarthy at a December public safety committee meeting to ensure that more crossing guards will be present within the next 30 days to assist students walking to school.
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March 12 - Fire Department Reminds Residents to Check Smoke Alarms | Learn More |
WHO: Newark Fire Department Firefighter Katrina Hall, Sparky the Fire Dog, and students from the North Ward Child Development Center
WHAT: Will remind Newark residents to change their clocks for daylight savings time and replace batteries in their carbon monoxide and smoke detectors.
WHEN: Friday, March 12.
10 a.m.
WHERE: North Ward Child Development Center
300-306 Mt. prospect Avenue (in the Casa Israel facility)
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News from March 12 | Learn More |
- MAYOR BOOKER CELEBRATES FAMILY SUCCESS CENTER and RESIDENT COUNCIL at GEORGIA ...
- West Ward housing complex praised by Newark leaders as model for safety
- Annual Essex County Festival Begins to Blossom
- Guard to be disciplined for Newark airport breach
- Teen is struck by NJ Transit bus near Lincoln Park in Newark
- NY, NJ jets hit birds, return safely to airports
- NY Daily News: Developer must build a bridge at Atlantic Yards
NEW JERSEY
- Rain, wind, floods are forecast for NJ weekend
- Spiritual enrichment at St. Peter's
- Bruce Ratner defends decision to move New Jersey Nets deep into New York ...
- Thousand attend groundbreaking for Brooklyn arena
- NJ employees would pay for parking in Gov. Christie's privatization plan
- NJ's in-state residency bill unnecessary
NATIONAL
- Obama to Delay Pacific Trip By Three Days
- President Obama donates $1.4M in Nobel Peace Prize award money to 10 charities ...
- Deal Gives New Life to Overhaul of Student Loans
- Obama Decides on Federal Reserve Bank Nominee
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March 12 - St. Patrick's Day Parade Street Closures Friday, March 12th | Learn More |
Mayor Cory A. Booker and Police Director Garry F. McCarthy reminded Newark motorists today to anticipate delays and closed streets in the downtown area today, Friday, March 12, as the City hosts the 75th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, starting at Noon.
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March 10 - Check Your Smoke Alarms and Change Your Clocks This Weekend | Learn More |
Mayor Cory A. Booker, the Municipal Council and Fire Director David Giordano reminded residents today that as they move their clocks one hour forward on Sunday, March 14 to begin Daylight Savings Time, they should also take the time to replace old batteries in home and office smoke alarms and Carbon Monoxide detectors.
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March 1- 54 Members of 115th Police Academy Class Graduate, Now "Newark's Finest" | Learn More |
Mayor Cory A. Booker, the Newark Municipal Council, Police Director Garry F. McCarthy, and other Newark dignitaries swore in the 54 members of the 115th Newark Police Recruit Class as members of “Newark’s Finest” at a Metropolitan Baptist Church ceremony today, capping 23 weeks of training for the 45 males and nine female members of the class. The ceremony kicked off with all 54 police recruits marching in cadence from the Oscar Miles Complex on Court Street up Broome Street to the church entrance on Springfield Avenue.
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February 10- Tips on Surviving a Snow Blizzard | Learn More |
Mayor Cory A. Booker and Director of Neighborhood and Recreational Services Melvin L. Waldrop announced today that the City of Newark has been mobilizing vehicles and personnel to spread salt and plow roads as conditions dictate during the significant snowfall impacting the region. The first priority for plowing has been hills, bridges, and major arteries that lead in and out of the city’s borders.
“We are urging residents during this bad winter weather to stay off the roads. If you must drive don't go out until the snow plows and sanding trucks have had a chance to do their work, and allow yourself extra time to reach your destination. Everyone must do their part and be good neighbors when snow falls, by taking action to ensure the safety of their homes, their sidewalks, and their neighborhoods,” Mayor Booker said.
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February 5 - Snow Removal Ordinances. Snow Not To Be Shoveled Into Streets | Learn More |
With a new Administration as of July 2006, Newark continues to see signs of a strong revival. In population, it is one of the fastest growing cities in the northeast. Its six major colleges and universities are further expanding their presence. The production of affordable housing has doubled, businesses are returning and crime is going down. There is still much work to be done but Newark is on its way to achieving its mission: to set a national standard for urban transformation.
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February 4 - "Status Is Everything" HIV Testing and Prevention Campaign | Learn More |
The social marketing campaign is a partnership between the African American Office of Gay Concerns and the Mayor’s Office’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Commission to use traditional and modern social media to provide 24-hour instant access to local HIV/AIDS testing centers. The campaign will feature traditional large-scale outdoor advertising and cutting-edge interactive functionalities like e-cards, and social media integration on StatusisEverything.org, the campaign’s official website.
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January 29 - Launch of a Pedestrian Safety Campaign | Learn More |
Newark Mayor Cory A. Booker and Police Director Garry F. McCarthy today announced the launch of a Pedestrian Safety Campaign aimed at improving pedestrian and motorist safety. The three-pronged initiative funded by a $25,000 grant from the New Jersey Division of Highway and Traffic Safety is a 29-week program, set to run January through September. According to statistics from the Division of Highway and Traffic Safety, New Jersey has a disproportionate number of pedestrian injuries due to accidents involving motor vehicles. Studies also show children and seniors are at a higher risk of being struck by a motor vehicles.
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News from January 19 | Learn More |
NEWARK/ESSEX COUNTY
- Newark is among 10 cities to receive $200K for volunteerism efforts
- Three Newark taverns to help raise Haiti funds
- City of Newark, NJ - January 15 - City of Newark Supports Relief ...
- Corzine releases Newark man accused in 1985 East Orange slaying
NJ STATE NEWS
- NJ's Martin Luther King Jr. Day events focus on Haiti earthquake disaster
- NJ governor's inaugural under way
- Guests gather for Inaugural Mass for Gov.-elect Chris Christie
- Newark cathedral, businesses prepare NJ Gov.-elect Christie inaugural events
- Kim Guadagno to become New Jersey's first lieutenant governor
- NJ medical marijuana law signed by Gov. Corzine
- Gov. Corzine signs bills to help ex-offenders readjust to life outside prison
- Budgets cuts for N.J. sheriffs' departments impacts courthouse security
- NJ gun owners file suit to overturn one-handgun-a-month purchase limit
- Corzine passes real estate legislation
NATIONAL
- Ticker: Obama makes Twitter history
- White House sets State of the Union for Jan. 27
- Obama visits Red Cross, thanks relief workers
- In Massachusetts, a final push in Senate special election
- Wyclef Jean appeals for aid to Haiti, denies accusations of tax discrepancies in charity's tax filings
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News from January 15 | Learn More |
OP ED/ COLUMNS
- 'Race to the top' education funding: Teamwork needed in NJ
- N.J.-based Radio Verite serves as lifeline for Haitians seeking survivors
NEWARK/ESSEX COUNTY NEWS
- City of Newark Joins With Newark Now and Key Partners to Kick-Off 2010 Tax ...
- Rupert Ravens hosts artist meet-and-greet
NJ STATE NEWS
- NJ residents wait to hear from relatives after Haiti earthquake
- More than 800 N.J. schools failed to meet No Child Left Behind standards
- NJ con artist gets 18 years for $100M real estate scam
- New Jersey Man Sentenced to 18 Years for Real Estate Fraud
- Morning News Digest: January 15, 2010
- N.J. Department of Corrections official admits $600K bid rigging, kickback scheme
- Christie's pick for treasurer eyes 'restructuring, reform' of finances
- Gov.-elect Chris Christie wants Jennifer Velez to stay as human services chief
NATIONAL
- U.S. says more than 300 soldiers arrive in Haiti for earthquake relief effort
- New technology speeds donations for Haiti relief efforts
- Johnson & Johnson expands recall of painkiller Tylenol
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January 13 - No Trash Collection on January 18 In Observance Of Dr. Martin Luther King Birthday. | Learn More |
All non-emergency Newark municipal services will be closed on Monday, January 18. There will be no street-sweeping nor collection of recyclables on that day.
Residents must place their refuse at their curbs before 6 a.m. on that day (as on other trash pick-up days) to ensure that sanitation workers will remove it. However, residents are reminded not to put their trash out for collection on Monday, January 18. Doing so may result in a fine, as Monday, January 18, is not a collection day.
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January 13 - Renew Your Dog Licenses For 2010 | Learn More |
Mayor Cory A. Booker and Director of Child and Family Well-Being Maria E. Vizcarrondo reminded Newark residents today that residents who own dogs must purchase or renew licenses for them, and that applications for licenses are available in Room B-17, at City Hall, Mondays through Fridays, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Applicants for dog licenses must present the dog or dogs’ certificates of vaccination when they apply for the license. The fee for dog licenses is $11.20. Last year, the City issued 799 dog licenses.
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News from January 11 | Learn More |
NEWARK/ESSEX COUNTY
- Police academy prepares recruits to serve and protect Newark
- Debate rages over grad student's airport actions
- Flight ends safely after landing gear failure
- Emergency Landing At Newark Airport
- Did quick whistle end a possible NJ Devils comeback?
NJ STATE NEWS
- Lesson 1 for prosecutors-turned-guvs: Compromise
- Corzine Leaves $8 Billion Gap as NJ Governor Readies Exit
- Business interests kick into high gear in Trenton
- Easy ride for North Jersey incumbents
- A tax revolt in New Jersey could spread nationwide
- One price if by cash; another if by credit
- Medicinal marijuana gets a last shot today
NATIONAL
- Obama and race: The ever-present issue
- Obama talks with labor leaders, commanders
- The Early Word: Unions on Health Care
- H1N1 swine flu is not gone; Obama declares a special week for vaccinations ...
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January 7 - Mayor Booker Offers Tips On Surviving Snowstorm | Learn More |
Mayor Cory A. Booker and Director of Neighborhood and Recreational Services Melvin L. Waldrop announced that the City of Newark will be mobilizing vehicles and personnel to spread salt and plow roads as conditions dictate during the significant snowfall impacting the region today. The first priority for plowing will be hills, bridges, and major arteries that lead in and out of the city’s borders.
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News from January 6 | Learn More |
NEWARK/ESSEX COUNTY
- CITY OF NEWARK TO COLLECT OLD CHRISTMAS TREES FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, THROUGH ...
- Gov.-elect Chris Christie celebrates Three Kings Day with Stephen Adubato Sr. in Newark
- Homeless teen Shanita Stubbs gets a home in Newark through Covenant House
- Newark officials confirm salmonella as source of food poisoning at Ironbound restaurant
- Senators Call for Improved Security at Airport
- Newark airport security breach suspect seen on tape was saying goodbye to woman
NJ STATE NEWS
- N.J. officials report fewer swine-flu cases, still urge shots
- N.J. Gov.-elect says struggling cities to no longer receive state aid
- NJ Gov.-elect Christie blasts Democrats for lame-duck actions
- N.J. Gov.-elect Christie taps federal prosecutor for homeland security chief
- NJ Gov. Corzine files nominations before exiting office
NATIONAL
- Global shares decline on U.S. economic worries
- Funding for health-care interest groups often fuzzy
- Health-care reform bill's proposed tax on high-cost plans raises questions (By Alec MacGillis)
- Bitter cold, snow, ice for much of U.S.
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News from January 5 | Learn More |
NEWARK/ESSEX COUNTY
- Newark Mayor Cory Booker says crime down over past 3 year
- PATH train service from Newark is suspended
- MAYOR BOOKER AND POLICE DIRECTOR McCARTHY GIVE 3-YEAR PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRESS ...
- Newark Mayor Cory Booker shovels resident's driveway after Twitter request
- If You Tweet, He Will Come: Mayor Cory Booker Shovels Snow for a ...
- A Politician Actually Serving The People Mayor Cory Booker Shovels ...
- Newark airport lockdown after security breach causes chaos, delays
NJ STATE NEWS
- N.J. weekly unemployment cap rises to $600
- Bill allowing N.J. municipalities to defer pension payments stalls
- N.J. lawmakers hear bills aimed at improving urban education
- N.J. Legislature advances bill requiring disclosure of tax incentives, breaks
- N.J. Assembly committee approves bill allowing undocumented immigrants to pay in-state tuition
- Police say no traffic deaths on N.J. roads during New Year holiday
- Federal monitor to unveil report on Division of Youth and Family Services
- Bill would allow nonpartisan elections during the November general election
NATIONAL
- IRS to regulate paid preparers of tax returns to reduce errors
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News from January 4 | Learn More |
NEWARK/ESSEX
- Mayor digs in after Twitter appeal
- Cory Booker: Breaking the Cycle of Re-Arrest and Re-Imprisonment
- Thousands rescreened at Newark
- Checkpoint intruder shuts down Newark Airport terminal
NJ STATE NEWS
- Ensuring a clean handoff between governors
- New Jersey Legislature should approve bills to help ex-cons stay out of prison
NATIONAL
- Dangerous cold covers much of U.S.
- Airport screening standards intensified
- After a painful 2009, area's prospects improve
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December 24 - Fire Safety Tips for the Holidays | Learn More |
Mayor Cory A. Booker and Fire Director David Giordano reminded Newark residents today that during this holiday season they should take fire safety precautions to ensure that family celebrations do not turn into tragedies.
According to the National Fire Protection Association, the nation’s fire departments responded to an average of 250 home structure fires that began with Christmas trees between 2003 and 2007. These fires caused an annual average of 14 civilian fire deaths, 26 civilian fire injuries, and $13.8 million in property damage.
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December 16 - Gun Amnesty Buyback Program Resumes | Learn More |
Mayor Cory A. Booker, Police Director Garry F. McCarthy, and Essex County Prosecutor Paula Dow reminded residents today that the City of Newark is resuming its Gun Amnesty Buyback Program on Thursday, December 17, and Friday, December 18, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at three locations in Newark, as follows:
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December 11- Home Heating Safety Tips For The Winter Season | Learn More |
Home heating equipment causes more than 60,000 home fires and hundreds of deaths annually, with January and February generally being the deadliest months for fires, as homeowners turn up the heat to cope with frigid temperatures.
“Newark homeowners and residents can often prevent fire tragedies and property damage by taking certain precautions with portable space heaters or other home-heating equipment,’ said Mayor Booker. “I urge all Newark residents to follow our Fire Department’s safety guidelines on using heaters properly, so they can stay safe and warm this winter.”
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December 1 - Flu Shot Suspended on December 31, 2009 | Learn More |
This state-ordered suspension is based on delays in seasonal influenza vaccine production that have resulted in a delay in delivery and a supply shortage within New Jersey and across the nation. Flu vaccine manufacturing issues are beyond the control of the State of New Jersey and the City of Newark. However, the State and municipal health agencies continue to encourage parents and caregivers to have their children vaccinated against flu when possible and available, either from private health practitioners or from public facilities.
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News from December 1 | Learn More |
- Banks, Newark join to create outreach program
- NJ budget gap forces state to withhold $20.7M in aid payments to towns
- NEWARK GUN AMNESTY BUYBACK PROGRAM RESUMES DECEMBER 17-18 AT ...
- Teaneck Progress: Video of Corey Booker's Lecture
- Proposal to eliminate special elections for vacant Senate seats called 'partisan'
- NJ senator blasts airlines for complex surcharges, baggage fees
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November 24 - Thanksgiving Fire Safety Tips | Learn More |
According to the National Fire Protection Association, Thanksgiving Day topped the charts as recently as 2006 as the peak day for home cooking fires nationwide, with 1,400 reported that day alone, three times the national average. Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries. Annually, hundreds of Americans are killed in fires that involve cooking equipment and thousands more are injured, with more than half a billion dollars in direct property damage done to homes and their contents.
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News from November 4 | Learn More |
News from November 4
- Cory Booker at Union | All Over Albany
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News from December 4 | Learn More |
News from December 4th
- MAYOR BOOKER AND HEINZ FAMILY PHILANTHROPIES WILL PROVIDE $2 ...
- Newark program to offer prescription drugs for $2
- Harold Ackerman, federal judge in Newark who presided over Lucchese crime family trial, dies at 81
- Newark's 21-year-old school board member works to keep students off gang-heavy streets
- St. Benedict's students showcase knowledge of American Romanticism at Newark Museum
- New NJ policy deems 7K children in low-income areas ineligible for Abbot pre ...
- N.J. wants doctors to turn down freebies from drug, medical companies
- New Jersey gains in battle against infant AIDS
- As I May Think...: Can Social Media replace News Media in Newark?
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