Newark is expanding its successful homelessness program. Here's how N.J.'s largest city got a handle on the problem.
NEWARK, N.J. -- Newark Mayor Ras Baraka said Wednesday a program that has cut homelessness by half will be expanded. It's ...
Newark expands homeless outreach, launches texting hotline
The new Texting hotline, created in partnership with the NJ 21 nonprofit referral center, allows anyone to text the words ...
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Newark launches new initiatives to combat homelessness
The latest initiatives build on Mayor Ras Baraka's "The Path Home" initiative, a data-driven, comprehensive plan developed ...
‘I slept with my coat on’: Newark tenants endure frigid apartments
Residents say their aging building's management company abruptly quit, leaving them in the dark as well as the cold ...
Newark significantly expands homeless outreach services
The City of Newark officially launched a major expansion of street outreach efforts for homeless residents on Wednesday. It is part of Mayor Ras Baraka’s ...
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New Jersey governor hopefuls have raised $15.6M so far
Recent campaign filings by the large group running for governor this year indicate the campaign "will be record-breaking," ...
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Baraka taps Kim/Gopal alum as political director for governor’s race
A member of Andy Kim’s U.S. Senate campaign staff will be the statewide political director of Ras Baraka’s bid for the Democratic nomination for governor.