TDN Digest for Tue, Sep 29

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Stories

Articles, reports and news items from major news agencies such as the New York Times, the Star Ledger, and ABC 7 News

• Newark Mayor Cory Booker finally bids on a house | Joan Whitlow – NJ.com
• HUD to award Newark $11M in stimulus funds to rebuild Baxter Terrace complex
• Gov. Corzine unveils two Newark youth initiatives
• Newark to host 2010 Dodge Foundation poetry festival
• Newark officials unveil three-part strategy to prevent gun violence | Mark DiIonno – NJ.com
• Longtime editor of NJ’s Star-Ledger to retire – 9/28/09 – New York News and Tri-State News – 7online.com
• Essex County Executive DiVincenzo lobbies for funding for vo-tech schools
• Newark guidance counselor admits torching cars in insurance fraud scheme
• Top high schools recruit at Robert Treat Academy
• Newark resident’s fight against graffiti scrawlers cheers his neighbors
• ‘Rock and Wrap It Up’ program brings leftovers to needy after concerts, games at U.S. venues
• Trial for human trafficking in East Orange, Newark proves a showcase for N.J. lawyers

Blogs

Opinion, thoughts and experiences from blogs around the web

• Sheena She Halsey St.</a></li>
<li><a href="http://glocallynewark.com/2009/09/an-evening-for-change/">An Evening For Change</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.nj.com/newark/krisseals/index.ssf/2009/09/brick_city_justice_no_wonder_w.html">Brick City Justice: No Wonder Why Crime is a Big Problem</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.nj.com/newark/lyndonbrown/index.ssf/2009/09/seventh_annual_springfield_bra.html">Seventh Annual Springfield Branch College Fair a success</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.brickcityeducation.com/post/199454016">A Newark Children's Zone? "Bold Approach" Announced Today in Newark</a></li>
<li><a href="http://youtube.com/?v=qSGfO7qa1E8">Cory Booker Presents a Week in Review - September 21-27, 2009</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.politickernj.com/max/33520/cory-booker-and-machinations-newark-gubernatorial-campaign">Booker, Corzine v. Christie, and Newark machinations in the gubernatorial campaign</a></li>
<li><a href="http://americancity.org/daily/entry/1831/">Review: Brick City</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.newarkspeaks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9773&amp;goto=newpost">Booker Buying?</a></li>
<li><a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&amp;sa=T&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nj.com%2Fnewark%2Frutgers%2Findex.ssf%2F2009%2F09%2Frutgers_university_in_newark_w.html&amp;usg=AFQjCNFehL7sHc5y8tpLWBiKc2FL__yaqg">Rutgers University in Newark will host the 2nd Annual Latino Arts ... - NJ.com (blog)</a></li>
<li><a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/bluejersey/~3/dWt7BCpShUQ/notes-for-brick-city-4th-night-conflict-and-resistance-to-real-change">Notes for Brick City, 4th Night: Conflict and Resistance to Real Change</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.brickcityeducation.com/post/197500117">Even Amid Economic Strains, Rutgers President Continues to Support Development in Newark and Camden</a></li>
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<h3>Press Releases</h3>
Announcements, and marketing material published by organizations around and in the city
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<li><a href="http://dailynewarker.com/press/2009/09/29/dodge-poetry-festival-awarded-to-newark-and-new-jersey-performing-arts-center/">Dodge Poetry Festival Awarded to Newark and New Jersey Performing Arts Center</a></li>
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<h3>Conversation</h3>
Twitter updates from city residents and newsmakers alike
<blockquote>Conan O’Brien is now on the “No Fly List” the Newark Airport? = http://bit.ly/Q6Snf (via CoryBooker) &lt;--- Oh No He Didnt! YES HE DID!!</blockquote>
<p style="margin: -1em 0pt 1em;text-align: right"><cite><a href="http://twitter.com/ethigent/statuses/4471936447">—ethigent

  Come to “Team Newark’s Bicycle Tour of Newark” Saturday, October 17 from 7:30 pm to 1:30 am. Team Newark’s Bicycle… http://bit.ly/FN4R7

  —@NewarkNow

  RT GlocallyNewark What better way to raise money than with a great cocktail party at one of Newark's best venues. <a href="http://ow.ly/rDaR">http://ow.ly/rDaR</a></blockquote>
<p style="margin: -1em 0pt 1em;text-align: right"><cite><a href="http://twitter.com/Ninapilar/statuses/4471501185">—Ninapilar

  What better way to raise money than with a great cocktail party at one of Newark’s best venues. http://ow.ly/rDaR

  —@GlocallyNewark

  We are thrilled that the Geraldine R. Dodge Poetry Festival is coming to Newark next fall: http://tinyurl.com/y8f6t5w

  —@NJPAC

  10 AM I'll appear on National Public Radio's live "On Point" radio show hosted by Tom Ashbrook. Listener call-in # = 1-800-423-8255</blockquote>
<p style="margin: -1em 0pt 1em;text-align: right"><cite><a href="http://twitter.com/CoryBooker/statuses/4470241166">—CoryBooker

  “I’m only 1, but I am 1. I can’t do everything, but I can do something. I won’t let what I can’t do interfere with what I can do” E Hale

  —@CoryBooker

  Official launch Wednesday night. Silent auction will now include party for 30 at the spot, dinner with police director garry mccarthy…

  —@newarkchange

  finishing event program for newarkchange launch. if you are planning to come but havent RSVPed yet , please do so we have enough food!</blockquote>
<p style="margin: -1em 0pt 1em;text-align: right"><cite><a href="http://twitter.com/laureldumont/statuses/4459590344">—laureldumont

  Folks, Newark is about to make National News again! Its all good. Stay tuned!!!

  —@DPBell

  Halsey Street Block Party! This Thursday 6pm!! Only 2 more left. <a href="http://ow.ly/rqTv">http://ow.ly/rqTv</a></blockquote>
<p style="margin: -1em 0pt 1em;text-align: right"><cite><a href="http://twitter.com/GlocallyNewark/statuses/4458011447">—GlocallyNewark

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