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ICC Celebrates Ecuadorian Heritage and Community at Parade
On Sunday, August 11, 2024, the Ironbound Community Corporation (ICC) proudly participated in the annual Ecuadorian Parade, an event that brought together the vibrant community of the Ironbound neighborhood. ICC hosted a stunning float, adorned with vibrant decorations, showcasing the unity and spirit of the community. Aboard the float were many of ICC’s valued community partners and friends, all joining
Landmark Law To Protect NJs Poorest Communities From Pollution Signed Into Law
https://www.nj.com/news/2020/09/landmark-law-to-protect-njs-poorest-communities-from-pollution-signed-by-murphy.html
Mortgage and Rent Relief Plans May Be On the Way for Newark, But Will They Be Enough?
NEWARK, NJ — A bill designed to stave off a flood of impending foreclosures and evictions made it out of New Jersey’s Assembly Housing Committee on Tuesday, signaling potential forbearance and repayment agreements for Newark homeowners and renters struggling with the costs of COVID-19. Under state Executive Order 106, evictions were suspended for the duration of the stay-at-home order, which
Environmental Injustice Exhibit at Newark’s Hahne Building
If you walk into the Express building in Newark, you’ll see dozens of people walking through the Climates of Inequality Exhibit. By Jennifer Marin, New Jersey News Network Play Video NEWARK, N.J. – If you walk into the Express building in Newark, you’ll see dozens of people walking through the Climates of Inequality Exhibit. “Climates of inequality was created by over
NJTV News covers launch of “Climates of Inequality” exhibit. November 1, 2019
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WBGO Reports on ‘Climates of Inequality: Stories of Environmental Justice’ Exhibit
By ANG SANTOS , WBGO Newark is one of many cities part of the ‘Climates of Inequality: Stories of Environmental Justice’ exhibition Climates of Inequality: Stories of Environmental Justice is an exhibition that uses virtual reality and other forms of media to tell the stories of communities directly affected by climate change. “Climates of Inequality is a multimedia installation that was created by
Industry Surrounds Newark’s Ironbound Neighborhood
April 01, 2019 Caroline Craig, NRDC Even when speeding along by train or car, people traveling through Newark, New Jersey, know it by their noses. “No one expects New Jersey, especially North Jersey, to smell good,” says Newark resident and activist Melissa Miles, only half jokingly. “You know, certain aspects of life here, like a huge tower belching smoke—it’s just part of
Thriving Cities Take Collaboration
Always uplift, never uproot.” That maxim was greeted with …
Ironbound Building Height Ordinance Stirs Up Gentrification Concerns
By REBECCA PANICO January 7, 2019 at 5:31 PM The MX-3 ordinance would affect several lots east of Penn Station in Newark’s Ironbound section.Credits: via City of Newark ordinance NEWARK, NJ – A final vote draws nearer for a zoning ordinance that would allow for taller buildings in the Ironbound, but some community groups have raised a hot-button concern about
City Council Moves Ahead With Plan to Give Evicted Residents Free Legal Services
By REBECCA PANICO Eviction proceedings for Newarkers take place in Essex County Superior Court, pictured above.Credits: Rebecca Panico NEWARK, NJ – Groundwork for a program that would give free legal representation to low-income city residents facing eviction was approved by city council recently, but questions still remain about how it will be funded. The ordinance has stalled on a final vote for
