Newark no se puede permitir el cierre de otro hospital
En 2008, perdimos nuestra institución de atención sanitaria en North Ward, cuando el Columbus Hospital cerró sus puertas.
Ahora, otro hospital de Newark, que muchos de nosotros en North Ward usamos, tal vez también se vea obligado a cerrar. Un informe solicitado por la administración del gobernador Chris Christie recomienda que el centro médico Saint Michael's en Central Ward se cierre como un hospital para la atención de traumas.
Fire on Ridge Street
A fire on Ridge Street in the North Ward first reported shortly before 10 p.m. Friday evening has destroyed three homes and displaced at least 18 people and injured three firefighters.
The fire started at 286 Ridge Street and spread to the homes on either side.
A fire at 286 Ridge Street in the North Ward of Newark.
Read moreNJ.com reports on Ramos Resolution Opposing Legislation Limiting Charter Schools Growth
NJ.com reported on a resolution sponsored by North Ward Councilman Anibal Ramos Jr. opposing legislation that would limit charter school growth in New Jersey. Read the story as it originally appeared on nj.com.
A proposed bill that would temporarily limit the growth of charter schools in New Jersey would hurt urban youth in the state, according to a new resolution passed by the Newark city council this week.
"This would directly impact Newark families," said city Councilman Anibal Ramos, who sponsored the resolution denouncing the proposal.
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