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Minor to mayor: 'Lose the Blackberry, Mr. Booker'

 

Newark council proposes selling city properties to close budget gap

NEWARK —Newark is hoping to sell off massive property holdings to help fill what city budget consultants estimate to now be an $83 million budget gap for 2010.

How to make a dent in Newark’s budget hole? Bottle (and sell) the city’s water

The Newark City Council recently refused to turn the city’s water system over to a new authority at the mayor’s urging and thus gain a prospective $70 million to plug a gaping budget hole. Before the idea dies completely, though, the Council (and the mayor) might want to take another look to see whether an opportunity is being missed.

Newark Mayor Booker's 6-figure hire draws harsh criticism

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Newark's budget woes, MUA failure cause swift deterioration of relationship between Booker, council

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Mayor Cory Booker at his swearing-in ceremony on July 1.

Newark School of the Arts to Host Auditions

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Calling all dancers, actors and visual artists! Newark School of the Arts will host open auditions for "Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters" beginning August 16.

Groups join forces to rebuild Essex County

By Cynthia DeSouza

Newark City Council, Mayor Booker scramble to fill budget hole after MUA plan is defeated

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N.J. toilet paper companies to donate rolls to Newark after Mayor Booker's budget cuts

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N.J. schools to share $270M in state aid for building improvements

177 districts eligible for project funding

A total of 177 New Jersey school districts are eligible for approximately $270 million in state funds toward the cost of a portion of the 740 capital maintenance and construction projects that sought aid, Gov. Chris Christie announced Wednesday.