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Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? π€ (Answer below!)
β’ Acclaimed NJ distillery is leaving for NY, as the Garden State industry pleads for reform (gothamist.com) β A well-known craft distillery that's spent nearly a decade in Newark's Ironbound is preparing to leave the city and New Jersey, citing restrictive state rules that limit tasting-room food and direct shipping. Owners say New York's friendlier laws and tax credits make their upcoming move to Kingston essential, even as they praise Newark's unique cultural energy and acknowledge the loss for local visitors and jobs.
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β’ Newark mayor's suit against feds tossed β but there's still one way to save it (nj.com subscription) β Newark residents should know that Mayor Ras Baraka's federal lawsuit over his 2025 arrest outside Delaney Hall has been dismissed, though a judge gave him 21 days to refile an amended complaint. The case stems from a tense protest at the Newark immigrant detention center and ties into separate federal charges against Rep. LaMonica McIver related to the same confrontation.
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β’ Mayor Baraka Highlights Newark's Record-Breaking 2026 Summer Successes (thenewarktimes.com) β Newark's "Summer of Impact" brought a sharp drop in homicides, zero youth fatalities during curfew hours, and thousands of safe activities across all five wards. From the World Cup Fan Village and free microtransit rides to youth jobs, free meals, new trees, and cooling centers, city programs focused on safety, opportunity, and greener neighborhoods for Newark residents.
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