I got my flu shot today at The North Ward Center, which is offering free flu shots as part of the Mayor's Wellness Program. It's especially important for those who work around children and the elderly. Flu shots are being offered free for Newark residents at locations throughout the city through Nov. 5. Find out where you can get yours.

Free flu shots are being offered throughout the city as part of the Mayor's Wellness Program. Find out where you can get yours.

Councilman Anibal Ramos Jr. today released a letter sent to the City Clerk calling for an explanation into why additional healthcare insurance premiums were not collected from Newark employees as required by 2011 state law reforming pension and health benefits.

In the letter, Ramos said the previous administration had attested that the City of Newark was withdrawing the appropriate amount for employee health benefits as required by the the Pension and Health Benefit Reform Law that took effect on June 28, 2011.