Initiatives

Overview

Under the leadership of Mayor Cory A. Booker, we understand that becoming the "model for urban transformation" means responding to the needs of our residents and partnering to create unique programs within our City. In addition to our primary practice areas, we also produce the following programs and initiatives:

Current Initiatives

Financial Helpline

During the week of October 13-14, 2011, over 50 financial service and planning professionals will volunteer their time and expertise at City of Newark’s Non-Emergency Call Center from the hours of 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Residents are invited to dial-in with personal finance questions ranging from issues with credit cards, mortgages, loans, investing, or debt reduction.

For information, please visit Newarkfinancialhelpline.com.

Financial Planning Day:

City of Newark and the Financial Planning Association of New Jersey invite you to attend Newark Financial Planning Day on Saturday, October 15, 2011 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Science Park High School, 262 Norfolk Street, Newark, NJ 07102, where you’ll be able to meet one-on-one with dozens of professional financial planners to discuss your personal finance questions, concerns, and interests.

Information will be provided on a pro-bono basis by experts from the Financial Planning Association and highly qualified CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals. There are no strings attached – volunteering financial planners will not pass out business cards, marketing materials or sell products or services.

Free registration at www.FinancialPlanningDays.org/Newark Or call 1.877.861.7826

Halsey Street: “Heading to Halsey Street” Series

Historic Halsey Street is one of the most electric neighborhoods in Newark, featuring fashionable boutiques and exquisite restaurants. Brick City Development Corporation (BCDC) and the Greater Newark Convention and Visitors Bureau (GNCVB) have partnered with Mayor Cory A. Booker and the City of Newark, the Newark Municipal Council and the Newark Downtown District to offer three evenings of art, movies, and music. The 2011 “Heading to Halsey Street” series will showcase this hot downtown district. Residents and visitors alike will be treated to live local acts, locally-filmed movies, and vibrant Newark atmosphere.

Schedule of Events:

  • October 13, 2011 - Eat Up Newark: Kick of GoNewark Restaurant Week in conjunction with BCDC/Greater Newark Convention and Visitors Bureau.
  • October 27, 2011 - Have a Halsey Halloween: Prizes for costumes including, most creative, Newark spirit, and group effort.
  • November 17, 2011 - Newark’s largest Tailgating Party: Thursday Night Football outside on the big screen: Jets vs. Broncos. Show team Spirit!

For information, please visit www.gonewark.com/halseyst.html.