Mayor Ras J. Baraka and Department of Health and Community Wellness Director Ketlen Baptiste Alsbrook are urging city residents to take precautions during the air quality alert issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), which is expected to remain in effect until further notice.
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey, which is based in Newark, earned a score of 100 in a ranking that evaluates the corporate non-discrimination policies based on “sexual orientation” and “gender identity.”
Mayor Ras J. Baraka and Department of Health and Community Wellness Director Ketlen Baptiste Alsbrook are urging city residents to take precautions during the air quality alert issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), which is expected to remain in effect through until further notice.
Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced today that the City of Newark has received a $2.9 million grant from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSA) to effectively provide community-based, comprehensive, trauma-informed behavioral health crisis services to individuals experiencing mental health emergencies, including those who are homeless.
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Essex County was found at three gas stations in the week ending May 20, according to GasBuddy.com.
Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced on May 22 that NewarkGo, the City of Newark’s first-ever shared e-scooter and bike program, has surpassed one million rides since its summer 2021 launch.
Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced on May 10 that President Barack Obama has named Newark as one of four cities nationwide to be designated as a My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) Model Community.
Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced on May 9 that the City of Newark is now soliciting proposals for the first group of properties to be developed under the “Equitable Investment in Newark Communities” (EINC) initiative. Individuals and organizations, both non-profit and for-profit, with the experience, financial resources, and capacity to acquire, manage, construct, rehabilitate, and maintain housing projects can apply for this major new equitable growth housing initiative.
Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced on May 5 that the Newark Municipal Council gave final approval on Wednesday to an ordinance creating the Homeownership Revitalization Program, a measure that enables low-cost sales of in rem properties to residents who have lived in Newark for five years or more or been displaced by gentrification.