Newark Navigates Heat, Rivers, and Uber Oddities | Newark News

Newark’s mayor kicks off his fourth term amid big challenges — from cleaning up the toxic Passaic River to recovering from a deadly heat wave that even hit an ICE facility. New rules and resources loom for families this summer as affordability remains a top concern. On the bright side, a federal judge blocked funding freezes for the $16 billion Gateway rail tunnels, ensuring critical trans-Hudson service stays on track. And yes, Newark’s got a quirky side too — it’s one of the nation’s top forgetful cities, with people leaving dentures, breast milk, ovens, and fish tanks in Ubers. For culture and fun, check out “I Declare, I Am Free,” a writing workshop this Sunday, or free camperships at Camp Winonah starting Monday. It’s a city juggling grit, growth, and a whole lot of weird — and that’s exactly what makes it Newark. 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/8d673ad3c3c2d27d