Newark Mayor Ras Baraka Wins Praise For Trying To Unite City

KATE ZERNIKE, NY Times: Local
Sun, 08/30/2015 - 6:42am

The mayor, who took office last summer, is gaining attention for his efforts to curb crime and spur economic development.

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