Full Notification

Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr. announces that the following streets will be closed during the below designated hours due to the City of Newark’s Drive Up and Go Food Distribution event:
 
Beginning from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Wednesday, April 23, 2025
 
• Mt. Vernon Place between Midland Place and Ellery Avenue
• Norman Road between Sanford Place and Ivy Street
• Eastern Parkway between Ivy Street and Sanford Place
• Kerrigan Blvd. between Ivy Street and Sanford Place 
 
The food drive begins at 11 a.m. and will be held at Mount Vernon Place and Eastern Parkway.
 
Drivers are advised to anticipate delays and plan alternate routes.
 
Director Miranda thanks you in advance for your patience and cooperation during this event. He also urges anyone with information regarding criminal activities to call the Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477).  All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential and could result in a reward.
 
Anonymous tips may also be made using the Police Division’s website at https://npd.newarkpublicsafety.org/. #newarknj #publicsafety #police #community #partnership #newjersey #cops #foodgiveaway #BackTogetherAgain