Newark Breaks Ties with Private Prisons | Newark News

Citizens Bank just cut ties with private prison giants GEO Group and CoreCivic—right after Newark’s mayor lauded the city’s own move to sever those accounts. This bold step fuels the push for accountability and reinvestment in immigrant communities. Meanwhile, Newark’s rolling out new street teams to tackle homelessness head-on, linking unsheltered folks with mental health, housing, and addiction support—all while building trust with local partners. And don’t miss the city’s legal blitz against negligent landlords, suing owners for unsafe conditions and illegal rent hikes, as part of a broader mission to uplift residents through finance, services, and housing justice. 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/b93707dcbc6d1fdc