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Baraka unveils plan to end chronic homelessness in Newark

The mayor says the problem has been exacerbated by COVID-19

12/21/2022

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Baraka unveils plan to end chronic homelessness in Newark

Clip: 12/21/2022 | 4m 25sVideo has Closed Captions

The mayor says the problem has been exacerbated by COVID-19

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka Wednesday unveiled a strategic plan to end chronic homelessness in the city." Housing is the number one problem that we all face and all other issues and social determinants develop from a lack of housing, lack of quality and affordable housing, lack of shelter, period, for people," Baraka said when announcing the plan, known as "The Path Home."

12/21/2022

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