New Jersey’s Heat, Budget, and River Crisis | Newark News

Newark’s mayor starts his fourth term as the city braces for budget battles, new taxes on big companies, and a punishing heat wave that’s exposing dangerous conditions — including failed air conditioning at an ICE facility. As inflation squeezes working families and the Passaic River cleanup stalls under political neglect, e-bike safety rules roll out across towns. But amid the heat, a North Jersey town opens its pool to all, and over 600,000 kids will get free summer meals — a small but vital lifeline. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/deba3eee5dda3499