Anibal Ramos, Jr. serves as the Councilman of the North Ward, one of largest and most diverse wards in the City of Newark. Councilman Ramos, who was born, raised and educated in the City of Newark, has a distinguished career in public service combining his skills as an effective legislator, administrator and government leader with over a decade of experience. Councilman Ramos was sworn into office in July 2006 and made his priorities:

ü    Improving the quality of life in North Ward by tackling issues such as graffiti and littering.

ü    Establishing the North Ward as the leading ward in violent crime reduction.

ü    Supporting our local schools by sponsoring activities and events and improving safety around the schools.

ü    Expanding recreation opportunities in the ward by renovating municipal parks and partnering with County government to improve their parks.

ü    Fostering economic development by establishing groups such as the Mt. Prospect Avenue Neighborhood Improvement District (MPANID) to promote local businesses.

ü    Advocating for improved local access to healthcare by taking a leadership role in the transformation of Columbus Hospital into Columbus Campus and being selected to pilot the Newark Health First Program.

These are a few of the important issues Councilman Ramos has worked on in his short tenure on the Council. His independent leadership is evident in voting against wasteful spending of proposed legal, consulting, communications and public relations contracts that don't best serve the interest of residents during this period of difficult economic crisis.

In 2007 Councilman Ramos founded the North Ward Scholarship Fund which to date has awarded over $70,000 in aid to local students seeking educational assistance for high school and colleges.  His hands-on approach to assisting residents with a wide range of issues has earned him community respect and distinction.

In order for Councilman Ramos to continue working on behalf of residents of the North Ward, he needs your vote and support on May 11, 2010!

In honor of Black History Month, UNCF and Verizon Wireless (VZNW) have partnered to support high school seniors who are college-bound. The 2010 UNCF/VZNW Black History Month Essay contest is designed to allow qualified high school seniors the opportunity to earn college scholarships for the 2010-2011 academic year.

If you know of high school seniors with permanent residency in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont, Rhode Island, Maine, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Eastern Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland or the District of Columbia, please tell them of this opportunity to receive a Verizon Wireless Black History Month scholarship and prize package. Seniors must apply by March 15, 2010.

Twenty-five eligible students will be selected for the 2010-2011 academic year. The winners will receive scholarships of up to $5,000 and select students will also receive a personal technology make-over including an HP Netbook, a Motorola DROID cell phone and/or Verizon Wireless gift cards.

Tell your high school senior about this contest today.



Enter the Verizon Wireless/UNCF Black History Month Essay Contest for a chance at a Scholarship.

In continued support of Black History Month, Verizon Wireless has teamed with UNCF to give you a chance to further your education. Write an essay about how the evolution of wireless technology  has changed the world we live in, and you could win up to $5K toward college tuition.

Plus, if that isn't enough, the top 3 winners also get a netbook and DROID by Motorola with Verizon Wireless gift cards that may be used toward wireless service.

Go to uncf.org for info on how to enter and top prizes.