Newark OKs 5.89M In Homeless Funding Amid Questions On Shelter Condition.
- Tap Into Newark
- Apr 25, 2024
- 1 min read
By: Matt Kadosh
The Newark City Council has allocated $5.89 million in federal funding for homeless sheltering services, prompting questions about shelter provider operations, particularly at the Hotel Riviera. Concerns about conditions at the shelter have led to calls for improved quality of services and code compliance, with further scrutiny and discussions requested from shelter operators by council members.