Follow local news and events in Newark with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Oct. 8, 2024 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Community meeting planned by Newark Fifth Precinct police officers on Oct. 15. The meeting will discuss trends, safety tips, and upcoming events at 7 p.m. at 695 Bergen St.
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Patrick Council – Newark South Ward Councilman
Free art class for ages 4-7 planned by Newark library on Oct. 15 in the Main Branch. The class is from 4-5 p.m. Classes are weekly through May and meet by age group. Registration is required.
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Newark Public Library
Audio club meeting for musicians and artists planned by Newark library on Oct. 15 in the Main Branch. Attendees will meet from 5:30-7:30 p.m. to collaborate or present their projects. Members work in a communal setting and share their process, techniques, and feedback.
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Newark Public Library
Board games afternoon for children and youth planned by Newark library on Oct. 15 in the North End Branch. Board games are available from 3-5 p.m.
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Newark Public Library
Free technology assistance for adults planned by Newark library on Oct. 15 in the Springfield Branch. Attendees can drop in between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to learn how to create an email account, save documents, and other computer-based skills. Registration is not required.
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Newark Public Library
Free panel discussing Latino advocacy during election seasons planned by Ironbound Community Center on Oct. 15 in Newark. It will reflect on the 50th anniversary of the Puerto Rican Rebellion and discuss justice and equality from 6-9 p.m. at 1 New York Ave.
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Ironbound Community Corporation
University Hospital in Newark and its unionized nurses are in contract negotiations, with nurses demanding lowered nurse-to-patient staffing ratios and fair wages and benefits. According to the Health Professionals and Allied Employees Local 5089, there are 15-20 patients assigned to one nurse and the proposed 4-to-1 ratio would help retain healthcare workers and improve patient outcomes.
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REGIONAL NEWS
International Longshoremen’s Association, a major union for U.S. dockworkers, reached a tentative deal with port operators to increase wages 61% and extend existing contracts to Jan. 15 following a three-day strike. Dockworkers went to strike over pay increases and concerns around automation. It was the first by East and Gulf Coast dockworkers since 1977 and it shut down 14 ports.
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