Newark’s Bold Moves for Business Seniors and Safety | Newark News

Congresswoman LaMonica McIver fights to shield Newark’s Small Business Development Centers from budget cuts, seeing them as lifelines for underserved entrepreneurs, while she navigates a tough election and legal challenges. Meanwhile, Newark truck drivers are set to receive over $2 million from a historic lawsuit settlement under a 2021 state law, boosting worker protections and state programs. Seniors in Newark’s public housing face a rising dementia crisis, with Rutgers stepping in to offer screenings and support — calling for more funding to expand care. August brings community energy with National Night Out and a paint-and-sip night at the Newark Museum of Art, alongside other cultural events. Together, these stories reveal a city rallying around economic justice, health equity, and stronger community bonds. 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/c3b1ce7a1fb878c6