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A NUMBER of states and cities are continuing to provide relief this month amidst the ongoing Covid pandemic.See if your state or city is offering fina

According to the Ironbound Business Improvement District, there’s no need to deal with crowds thanks to the holiday attractions in NJ's largest city.

(NEWARK, NJ) -- On December 13, 2021, Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced that 400 participants in the second phase of the guaranteed income pilot program have been identified and the program is underway. Earlier this year, the City of Newark launched The Newark Movement for Economic Equity (NMEE), a two-year research study that will give a guaranteed income, or unconditional cash payments, to Newark residents, with a focus on those experiencing housing insecurity. After beginning with an initial cohort of 30 residents, the second phase of the program has expanded to 400 individuals.

According to the Ironbound Business Improvement District, there’s no need to deal with crowds thanks to the holiday attractions in NJ's largest city.

(NEWARK, NJ) -- On November 22, 2021, Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka, the Believe in Newark Foundation, HelloFresh, Pepsi, Bindi North America, Inc., The Home Depot of Newark, Bimbo Bakeries, Inc., and The Brantley Brothers Transportation Company distributed more than 5,000 free turkeys and additional food products to Newark residents at multiple locations throughout the city’s five wards.