Newark residents know we are moving in the right direction, and at a speed that many say makes me a viable candidate to become the first African American governor in New Jersey
By Ras J. Baraka
In the last few years, Newark has been lauded for finding solutions to problems that plagued American cities. Through our violence prevention initiatives, we had fewer homicides in 2022 than we did in 1961 and reduced the number of non-fatal shootings by 36% in the last year alone. Our drinking water is among the safest in the nation after our unprecedented lead-line replacement program. We opened transitional housing centers for our homeless, instituted homeownership programs, and major housing rehabilitation and development in our long-neglected wards to stabilize neighborhoods and make them safer.
Don’t miss an issue of our Opinion newsletter! Get it delivered each Wednesday right into your inbox by adding your email below and hitting"subscribe."If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. By browsing this site, we may share your information with our social media partners in accordance with our
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka discusses deadly cargo ship fireNewark's mayor and fire chief on Wednesday spoke about the investigation into the cargo ship fire that killed two Newark fire captains.
Weiterlesen »
Newark fire union president disputes mayor’s claim firefighters are adequately trainedNEW HIRES: The new hires come at a time when the division is looking to fill 48 vacancies following the tragedy aboard the PortNewark.
Weiterlesen »
6 injured, 31 displaced after Newark apartment explosion rocks buildingA massive explosion destroyed a two-story apartment building in Newark, New Jersey, leaving more than two dozen people without a place to live.
Weiterlesen »
Video of exploding Newark apartment building shows impact of blastThe video shows the two-story apartment building in Newark being reduced to rubble.
Weiterlesen »
After losing 2 firefighters in port fire, Newark swears in 9 rookiesMayor Ras J. Baraka insisted after Wednesday's ceremony that shortstaffing had nothing to do with the firefighter's deaths at Port Newark on July 5
Weiterlesen »