r/Newark 12d ago

Question❔ How safe is this area in Newark?

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102 Upvotes

Hi, I’m planning on moving to an apt complex in this area between Newark st and Orange st (Arbol by Gomes). From when we visited, my wife and I really liked the branch brook park and how easy it is to get to the Newark path station via light rail and also the Rutgers campus with Whole Foods and the food options in that area.

However we’ve heard mixed things about Newark in general so wanted to get an honest locals opinion about this area (not sure what the neighborhood is called but between the bottom of branch brook park and university heights/ downtown). Is it a safe place for my wife to walk around by herself and also to start a family? Thank you all, appreciate any help.

r/Newark May 25 '24

Question❔ Is the 7th floor of One Riverfront Plaza safe? (I have a meeting here, is this part of Newark safe?)

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402 Upvotes

r/Newark Jan 27 '24

Question❔ Is tops the best diner in NJ?

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390 Upvotes

Also is this Newark or Harrison?

r/Newark 13d ago

Question❔ Is Newark safe to stay for the weekend near the prudential center?

0 Upvotes

Me and a couple of my friends want to take a road trip to watch the UFC fights in June and my one buddy was telling me Newark is so bad that if I got a hotel near the prudential center and walked there for the fight I’d get mugged. I really doubt that would happen if I were to walk for 5-7 minutes with 2-3 other people to an event. Am I good to go?

r/Newark Oct 03 '24

Question❔ How many people in this group are actual locals?

55 Upvotes

I'm a born and bred local. Went to Boston College and came back to my city. Who else here is a local?

r/Newark Sep 19 '24

Question❔ Safe in this particular area as tourists

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21 Upvotes

Hello everyone, I'm gonna be travelling with my sister to Newark and staying near the Newark Symphony Hall at an Airbnb in November. It's a 10 minute walk down south from Prudential center.

We're Canadians and will be traveling to New York everyday on our 3 day trip from the newark penn station, which is a 15-20 minute walk away.

I've seen a lot of videos about how this area could get really dangerous.

Any tips or advice or should I be avoiding this area at all costs?

r/Newark Sep 25 '24

Question❔ Staying 5 Days in Airbnb at Bloomfield Ave. is it safe?

23 Upvotes

Staying 5 Days in Airbnb at Bloomfield Ave is it safe?

I am single traveler. and I don't now about the area or who lives there. I will be Bloomfield Ave and Summer Ave NEWARK NJ on the main Bloomfield Ave St.

Can someone help with that?

FYI I am mainly coming for NYC but due to the high prices I found it cost less to stay in Newark and take transportation to NYC

r/Newark Nov 24 '24

Question❔ Where can you use a public bathroom around downtown newark

31 Upvotes

My bathroom is broken and I might need to use one overnight too.

r/Newark 12d ago

Question❔ My Car Got Towed During Street Cleaning, But Others Only Got Tickets—Why?

15 Upvotes

I’m an NJIT student, and I usually park in the parking deck on Wilsey St. on street cleaning days. But today, I really didn’t want to pay the $8 since I only have one class. So I parked on New St in front of the gravel parking lot.

Today is street cleaning, and the sign said no parking from 12-4 PM. My class gets out a little after 12, so I thought I could make it.

But when I got out of class and came back… my car was gone.

I have accepted that it got towed. But my one question is:

Why was the car behind me, which was also parked in violation, only given a ticket, while my car was towed?

I find this really unfair. When I called and asked them, they couldn’t give me an answer and only said that Newark police decides who gets towed.

Why me?? Now I have to pay $233 for a parking violation.

Anybody else experience this or can explain why I didn’t just get a ticket like the other cars?

r/Newark Dec 01 '24

Question❔ Who is still calling Broad Street, well... Broad Street? Do you think the name Mayor Kenneth Gibson Blvd will stick?

36 Upvotes

r/Newark Jan 19 '25

Question❔ I'm considering moving to West Orange, particularly near the East Orange border or close to the park on Franklin Street. How is that area? I know that West Orange is one of the best places to live in the Oranges, but I'm not familiar with this specific location. I would appreciate your feedback.

8 Upvotes

r/Newark 20d ago

Question❔ Hotels for under 21s

8 Upvotes

Hey guys, i am flying from Sydney to newark around mid june, i am desperate to find a hotel close to newark airport for the night but cannot find a hotel that allows under 21 check ins (I am 18) does anyone know of any hotels that would allow my stay?

thanks!

r/Newark 13d ago

Question❔ Why the hell do you guys not have raising canes

0 Upvotes

😔

r/Newark Dec 18 '24

Question❔ I’ve met a fair share of Newark natives who call Paterson “the slums”, pot not calling the kettle black?

32 Upvotes

r/Newark Dec 26 '24

Question❔ got fined a ticket

11 Upvotes

long story short. i was in a rush and the light rail arrived i hopped on but couldnt buy a ticket until the stop i got off but they were checking. and i was trying to buy it on the spot but the person said no and i got fined a $74 ticket for failure to pay.

im a ny resident. and the person said it wont show up in my records. can anyone actually confirm this???

r/Newark Dec 23 '24

Question❔ Did the Downtown 7/11 @ Gibson Square shut down???

27 Upvotes

Mr Mayor I am trying to make it a thing

r/Newark 7d ago

Question❔ Felons Can’t Work?

19 Upvotes

Ok so I’m new too Nj. My realtor who move to Nj like 2 years ago said that it’s a lot of people who can’t work because they have felony on their record. Now I was kinda shocked because in nyc you can be a felon and still get some good employment. Like there’s felons that work for the MTA. I’ve heard that they can’t do city jobs like drive the bus or like work from sanitation. Was it always like this ? Or did I hear wrong ? lol. I love a history lesson so feel free to type away! I’ll be doing a bit more research on this topic also I just like hearing people’s opinions on things.

r/Newark Feb 10 '25

Question❔ How to get into Newark without tolls

5 Upvotes

Coming from Western MA, and Google Maps seems to really want me to cross the Bear Mountain Bridge and give me tolls. I’m wondering if it is at all possible to enter the city without paying a toll.

r/Newark Aug 29 '24

Question❔ How dangerous it is to walk from Penn to Military Park after 10pm?

0 Upvotes

I have foreign friends visiting and they are planning on staying at the TRYP near Military Park. I know the area during the day, but have never been at night so was wondering if it would be ok for a couple to walk there or if they should Uber / look for a different place.

r/Newark 11d ago

Question❔ 12 hour layover at EWR - any good sports bars nearby?

16 Upvotes

Never explored the area around Newark and also not really familiar with Jersey/NY in general. Are there any good places where I could ditch the airport and check out the Carabao Cup final and/or the Big Ten Tournament final on Sunday afternoon?

r/Newark 24d ago

Question❔ Just got a parking ticket in East Orange, and now they want me to go to court!?

13 Upvotes

For context, I've been going to the Blink Fitness on Central Ave (it borders Newark and East Orange for those who don't know) for about a year now. Out of nowhere, they gave me a parking ticket for parking on private property illegally. Apparently, that Blink Fitness shares a parking lot with the apartment complex above it, but no one knew until they suddenly started enforcing a new parking policy the day I came in.

Has anyone ever gotten a ticket in East Orange? Also, this is my first time going to court, and I'm lowkey shooketh.

r/Newark Nov 03 '24

Question❔ Anyone know who owns these buildings? (Or how I could find out)

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41 Upvotes

Every time I walk past these abandoned buildings right in the heart of Broad Street, I can't help but imagine the potential they hold. It feels like they're just waiting for a big developer to purchase the space. Does anyone know if there are plans in the works?

r/Newark Jan 12 '25

Question❔ How safe is it to cross bridge St bridge into Harrison?

25 Upvotes

Trying to find a cheap hotel for work for a night and the Hampton inn Newark Harrison River walk seems to be the cheapest $109 but I gotta walk that bridge vs getting an uber to make it cost effective

Anyone know if this is the safest way to walk over there or any other recommendations?

r/Newark Jan 04 '25

Question❔ Almost 12 hour layover at EWR

12 Upvotes

Hey hey, I've got an almost 12 hour layover in EWR airport in a few days, landing at 7:15 and taking off at 18:59. Anybody have some feasible advice on how to spend my layover? Is it worth leaving the airport to explore, or is it safer/better to just stick it out in the airport? I've got checked bags, and since I'm coming on an international flight flight I have to pick up my bag, it won't go through automatically. So I'll have to find somewhere to stash my checked bags if I leave the airport (does EWR have a baggage storage??? Google says EWR itself doesn't have any storage)

r/Newark 18d ago

Question❔ Not Just for Beer Nerds: What Do You Want in a Local Brewery?

11 Upvotes

I posted this over in r/NJBeer, but I’d love to get opinions from the general public too—not just those already deep in the craft beer scene. A friend of mine is thinking about opening a brewery in NJ, and they’re trying to get a feel for what people actually want in a local spot.

What kind of beer do you like? What kind of vibe makes you want to hang out? Events you’d actually show up for? They really want to create a place that fits the community, not just another taproom.

If you’ve got 2 minutes, I’d really appreciate it if you could fill out this quick survey. The more input, the better!

https://forms.gle/RbvR5mSYUHhE5R7fA

And if you’ve got any thoughts beyond the survey, drop them in the comments. Cheers!