Newark must pay $4.1 million for missteps in student’s death
Tragic story in which an NPD police dispatcher failed to do her job effectively, potentially preventing the death of two Seton Hall students in 2000. The penalty will have a substantial impact on the city’s already tight budget.
An Essex County jury has ordered Newark to [...]
Hey there, Newarkers. We just wanted to provide an update about things that have changed a bit on the site. Most notably, we’ve updated the banner and navigation at the top of the page, including a lovely sketch of the city, provided by Ade from the Newark Art Supply. We’ve tweaked the [...]
Nets say showroom is proof of move
The Nets CEO delivers a total buzzkill to the possibility of bringing the team to the Prudential Center.
The Nets Thursday showed off a full-size replica of the luxury suites they expect to feature in their $950 million Brooklyn arena, in yet another push to demonstrate they are [...]
I was bit by a stray dog last night; it was one of those things. I was walking my dog down the alley between our house and the building next door, and there he was: a big, red lug of a mastiff mutt, about 100 lbs and suddenly interested in us.
I spun my dog—who [...]
Moody’s: Lawsuit threatens Newark’s fiscal health
The long and short of it is the city may have some outstanding liability from a lawsuit involving tax collection from property tax revaluation back in 1999—but the likelihood of a ruling against the city is pretty unlikely.
So much so that Moody’s reaffirmed their previous stable bond rating (a [...]
Ironbound Community Corporation Receives Funding for Major Family and Neighborhood Revitalization Initiatives
The ICC receives a $750,000 grant from the Wachovia Regional Foundation for its East Ferry Neighborhood Revitalization Plan. This is fantastic news for an organization that does great work to strengthen the community.
More details about the grant and the ICC after the [...]
City of Newark Launches Social Etiquette Class for Adults, Seniors and Children
Really interesting idea from City Hall. Etiquette is so foundational a building block of social interaction that we really don’t think about it—but having these skills is almost Step 0 before getting a job. Classes are free and open to all Newarkers, [...]
There’s a new hot Spot in Newark
The Ledger reviews a new restaurant in downtown Newark with high praise. Carl Sharif, whose wife owns the restaurant in addition to her day job as director of human resources for the Irvington School System, writes a blog called We Don’t Need Permission, which you can always find [...]
Settlement reached in suit over car accident in Newark
Newark tentatively settled a lawsuit today with the families of two women drowned in 2004 when the car they were riding in drove off of Raymond Boulevard and plunged into the Passaic River.
Hawkins, 39, Floyd, 34, and Gail Williams, 43, all of Newark, drowned after their Jeep [...]
Video: Teen steals cop car during fight
More details on the fight. Apparently the keys to the cruiser were dropped when police stormed in to break up the fight (how many cops were on the scene is unclear from the story). A kid grabbed the keys and jumped into the cruiser, crashing it into [...]