Friday, May 9, 2008
Moral Panic: a Documentary on Gangs and Prisoner Reentry
The New Jersey Institute for Social Justice will be presenting a documentary on gangs and prisoner reentry on Tuesday, May 13th at the Newark Museum. The doors open at 6:30 PM for a 6:45 PM. A Q+A session will follow. The screening is free and open to the public.
Given that prisoner reentry is a signature issue of the Booker administration, this could be well worth your time checking out.

Cherry Blossom Photos
Newarker Adam Dunko shares his photo from Branch Brook Park’s cherry blossoms. Got some photos of Newark you’d like to share? Give us a shout: editor@dailynewarker.com.
Saturday: Go Fishing at Branch Brook Park
Go fishing in Branch Brook park courtesy of the Branch Brook Park Alliance on Saturday, May 10. Meet up at the Prudential Lions, mandatory registration starts at 9am.
Go Fish! Branch Brook Park Alliance and County Executive Joe DiVincenzo Invite Children and Families to the 2008 Boating & Fishing Derby in Branch Brook Park
Who: Branch Brook Park Alliance, Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. and the Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs invite the public to participate in Branch Brook Park’s 2008 Fishing & Boating Derby on May 10th.
Sponsored by the Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, with support from the Branch Brook Park Alliance, Branch Brook Park’s 2008 Fishing & Boating Derby is free and open to children ages 6- 15. All children must be accompanied by an adult and bring their own fishing pole, bait, bucket and chair. Prizes in various age categories for catching the first and most fish will be awarded at the conclusion of each derby. The family-friendly day features activities including boating, fishing equipment and face painting, as well as additional interactive activities and prizes. Food will be
provided for participating children.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Corzine on the Line on Thirteen/WNET
A reader from Thirteen/WNET wrote in to let me know about a new show debuting with Governor Corzine to discuss issues on the air with callers. Details below:
CORZINE ON THE LINE, the live interactive show airing on Thirteen/WNET May 22 at 8 p.m. in which Gov. Corzine answers questions submitted by New Jerseyans.
New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine will join Emmy Award-winning anchor Steve Adubato for a new edition of Corzine on the Line, a LIVE one-hour interactive program addressing a variety of telephone and e-mail questions posed by New Jersey citizens.
He is expected to address a range of issues including the state’s current budget crisis and his much-criticized fiscal restructuring proposals. He’ll also tackle issues related to the improvement and maintenance of our state’s highways, bridges and transportation systems, as well as the preservation of New Jersey’s natural resources.
Triple shooting in Newark apartment building
Three people were shot on separate floors of a high-rise Newark apartment building. Police say the victims were hit on different floors of 175 1st Street just after 11 p.m. last night. One person was shot in the torso, one on the leg and the third in the foot. They were all rushed to University Hospital with non-life threatening injuries, according to officials.