Transformation Newark News September 2014

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ANSWERS TO CRIME A New Director-A New Direction!

AN INTELLIGENT ALLIANCE! Steven Fulop, Ras J. Baraka and Jose Torres--the mayors of Jersey City, Newark and Paterson, -announced a major initiative to fight crime and strengthen communities by sharing intelligence, police officers and purchasing agreements.

School Boycott?

The Star-Ledger Building: SOLD!

Some parents of Newark school children plan to While the paper itself hasn't been printed in boycott the city school district when classes Newark for years and has seen massive reductions in its staff, its headquearters is said begin next week. to be moving to the Gateway Center. An organizer of the boycott, said it would begin Sept. 4 and continue for at least the first five Maddd Equities is said to expect to be closing on the property in October. And there are no days of classes. reports as to their plans for the property. The parents are upset about problems that they say have persisted in Newark. The most recent The paper will still continue its current anger was set off by problems with a new "One publication schedule. It has been located at Newark" enrollment system, which has families Washington and Court Streets since the rank their preferences for public or private sixties. The Sales and Marketing staffs schools across the city rather than just attending currently work out of Woodbridge, as will the nearest school. More than 600 families were most of the editorial staff, and much of its turned away when trying to register their production staff is said to be relocated to new offices in Edison. children.

While talking with the new Police Director Eugene Venable we saw a very intelligent man with a very professional demeanor, who cares very much for this city and its residents. Director Venable holds an Associate's Degree from Essex County College. A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from NJCU. And a Master's Degree in Government and Non-Profit Administration from FDU. The Director also attended the University of Virginia and trained at FBI National Academy and the Senior Management Institute for Police. We are optimistic for the future of Newark's police department under his leadership.

NPD Crime Stats As of Aug 03 2014


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