We are collecting donations on behalf of the American Red Cross for some 50 people who lost their belongings in a four alarm fire in an apartment building on Mount Prospect Avenue over the weekend.

North Ward Councilman Anibal Ramos Jr. announced today that Newark residents with delinquent property taxes as well as water and sewer charges can take advantage of a short-term tax amnesty that was approved today by the City Council.

Newark North Ward Councilman Anibal Ramos Jr. is sponsoring legislation that would provide relief to city residents to offset a property tax hike called for in the city’s school budget.