NEWARK - North Ward Councilman Anibal Ramos Jr. is sponsoring legislation to crack down on unlicensed party-rental venues and short-term event spaces that operate outside the city's zoning, public safety and quality-of-life requirements.

The ordinance, approved by the Municipal Council, would establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for short-term event spaces and party-rental venues throughout Newark, including properties advertised through online platforms, social media and digital marketplaces.

NEWARK - North Ward Councilman Anibal Ramos Jr. is leading an effort to ensure that the rapid growth of data-centers does not come at the expense of Newark residents.

The Municipal Council today approved a resolution sponsored by Ramos expressing support for a temporary moratorium on the development of data centers throughout Newark to give the city time to study the impact of these facilities and develop appropriate zoning and infrastructure standards.