Comments on WDNP: Downtown Newark

Hello, My Name is Yesenia Corsino, Iam an artist, ...

2008-12-22T05:02:00.000-05:00

Hello, My Name is Yesenia Corsino, Iam an artist, i have a Tattoo shop, downtown newark. I have been working here for 5 years now, downtown is looking better , but it seems like less money is coming in to the bussiness's. And iam a new yorker. My frist thought of downtown newark was scary i must say,the people make the city what it is. I try my best to do what i do best and so does everyone else that has a bussiness out here. The public is tuff and the gangs are two. We have to deal with sum bad ass customers alot of the time, and that is why i think alot of us don't make it. With the changes that are happening now is nice, but it seems like we are going to be left out! If i made it here and i did! I can make it anywhere!! lets see if the rest of new yorkers can, but newark will always be newark. Support your Local Tattoo Artist! AKA Jessie Skills Tattoos! If your intreasted in supporting my busssiness, which is more then just tattoos please contact me! 917-330-1397 thank you

Dear Mr. Carl Shariff,Your letter had a great impa...

2008-06-17T18:22:00.000-04:00

Dear Mr. Carl Shariff,

Your letter had a great impact on me. I was taught something that never came to mind and your letter persuaded me to strongly agree. There are many Newarkers who would love to stay where they grew up but now the government is making it impossible to do that just so that newcomers of New York can adapt. People from New York happen to have more successful and bigger businesses than those of Newark, so they're trying to come in and take over our small businesses. Our businesses are already well established and fit for us, and since when did Newarkers come to a consensus that we wanted New Yorkers to improve our businesses? Also, the rent of Newark homes are raised so that New Yorkers are used to them and aren't feeling like they are living in homes that are extremely cheap. This will make it even more harder for Newarkers to live in Newark because they can't deal with higher rent costs because Newarkers are less fortunate than New Yorkers and won't be capable of paying bills so easily. What are they trying to do, increase the rate of poverty?But the government doesn't take it into consideration because they don't understand that "upgrading" the city of Newark will become a huge disadvantage to the residents who call Newark home. They just don't understand that they're helping New Yorkers to exploit Newark for their own benefits. You also mentioned that the government plans to relocate natives of Newark. It seems as if the government is so desperate for the money of New Yorkers that they kick natives to the curb. Why is it so important that Newark is similar to New York? Don't you not realize how far you've gone just to get more of a simple material? It's a shame that the government is giving up on the people who they've been helping for so long just to get others who don't need it. Of course Newarkers have a voice, but the government is just ignoring it. The government doesn't care how Newarkers feel because they've never taken the time to place themselves in our shoes. The immense disadvantage will increase while the government has their back turned. If they want a change to happen, then everyone has to benefit. One for all, not all for one.

Let me introduce myself. My name is Nasaya Turpin and I am an 8th grader attending North Star Academy. In English class, we've been reading editorials and came across yours which is one of the most interesting and influential. We were wondering if you would take time out of your schedule and use it to come talk to us in our school. It would be an honor for you to answer questions and educate us more on your insights. You can contact our English teacher Mrs.Christian at 973-642-0101 at ext. 111

Looking forward to it,
Nasaya Turpin

Rashaad Austin January 30, 2008"Indigenous Newarke...

2008-06-05T19:04:00.000-04:00

Rashaad Austin January 30, 2008
"Indigenous Newarkers" are not just people living in a rainforest somewhere. They are real human beings.They can't be pushed over like we are nothing. That is just how the government is soon to do to us.They are soon to move us out to the streets. We will have to find new houses because of our home prices will rise and we will have to find something cheaper. i feel like this is not right. it is a savage act.

In the article, “Downtown Newark,” the author Carl...

2008-06-03T17:52:00.000-04:00

In the article, “Downtown Newark,” the author Carl Sharif is very opinioned in the future of Newark. As we all may have see Newark is getting an “unmistakable makeover”, with the building of the prudential center, the Devil’s Stadium, and other brand new attractions. It will in fact attract current New York residents who live the New York City type of life but who think it’s too expensive. If New Yorkers were to move to Newark it would be perfect for them because you would get to the city in 30 minutes and the rent in Newark is much cheaper than in New York. I’m sure Newarkers wouldn’t mind the extra company but as long as it doesn’t affect our jobs or small businesses. Because New Yorkers are already used to paying a lot of money for their rent, they wouldn’t mind expending a little less on rent then what they spent in New York, they would adjust perfectly with the new high-end housing. Sharif talk about, “Too many long-time indigenous Newarkers are without the financial means to buy their way into what are destined to become Newark’s new designer neighborhoods.” As you can tell over time what is going to happen is that native Newarkers will be literally pushed out of their turf and the New Yorkers who moved and started new business will take over. I mean change is refreshing but only if it brings equally benefits on both sides. Taxes should equally be cut down for small businesses and large businesses so that neither one will run out of business. That way both New Yorkers and Newarkers can get along and share a wonder city Newark has the potential to become.

In the article, “Downtown Newark,” the author Carl...

2008-06-03T17:46:00.000-04:00

Dear Carl Sharif,Author Carl Sharif a local Newark...

2008-05-29T11:58:00.000-04:00

Dear Carl Sharif,

Author Carl Sharif a local Newark writer of the Local Talk Weekly,posted an excellent editorial about Downtown Newark. He gave many details as to how it is changing. He says "Anticipation that these new dwelling places will be extraordinarily attractive for current New York residents who crave the Big Apple but not its high cost of living space." When Carl Sharif says this he means that the leaders of Newark are trying to make the downtown area more appealing to outsiders. I feel that is true. So to this i totally agree. When you walk along Broad and Market streets you can see a change taking place. There are more policemen walking through the streets of downtown newark. The streets are even cleaner then anyone has ever seen. There are many hotels,apartments,condos,being nuilt up out of old buildings. They are doing all of this for other people,who are taken away jobs and valuable living space for many local Newarkians. When Carl Sharif wrote this,he really changed my views. I felt that what he talked about was phenominal. He gives you the real facts. That the goverment of newark New Jersey only cares about there financial situation. So it is true they do not care avout there ever loving citizens. Thank you Carl Sharif.

Dear Mr. Sharif,My name is Crismeldy Segura and I ...

2008-02-11T19:19:00.000-05:00

Dear Mr. Sharif,

My name is Crismeldy Segura and I am currently an 8th grader at North Star Academy. My class has recently read this editorial that you have wrote and we think it would be a great honor if you were to come and speak to the rest of our school's students about this issue. It is an issue that is going to affect all of us since we are native to New Jersey, and we deserve to know about this issue. And my class believes that if you can take to time off to come in and talk to our students that it would be a great effort that we will admire. If would like to take us up on this offer please contact our English teacher at 973-642-0101 at ext.111.
Sincerely,
Crismeldy Segura

Dear Mr. Sharif, Your newspaper article is amaz...

2008-02-05T20:30:00.000-05:00

Dear Mr. Sharif,
Your newspaper article is amazing. Your ideas of Newark are very creative. Ideas like building condos and apartments to attract New Yorker that want business. But also, you don't want Newarkers to get pushed off to some other place to sell their products. You also don't want the government to take one side of the businesses when they are pushed out. In your article it states, "... And government must also use it's enormous powers to insure that reasonable opportunity is presented to small and minority businesses for overall involvement and substantial economic gain under any development regime." If the government helps with these creative changes, the government should not care if someone owns a big or small business, they should just care about helping them out. Also, if these changes will happen small businesses must get equal opportunities as the minority businesses.
I agree with the changes that Newark will have, but i disagree with the fact that many people would be pushed out. Having good change is wonderful, but not when your friends or family has to move because they are getting pushed out. if Newark s having change, why don't Newarkers enjoy that change instead of being forced not to? Also, if Newark will have change, the indigenous people there should stay there and not let other people come and take over. I also think that it is not fair that Newarkers would be pushed off because people own businesses here and they put food on the table from their businesses. If they are pushed off there will be more and more Newarkers in poverty until they have to move and start another business somewhere else. We shouldn't be like the Native Americans being forced out there land in the 1400's, we should be the modern day fighter, fighting for our rights. So if Newarkers listen to Malcolm X, "You don't have to be a man to fight for freedom. All you have to do is to be an intelligent human being," we shouldn't be forced out our homes just for other people.
Mr. Sharif, you inspired many of North Star students and to show that you want change, come visit our school. Come and educate our school of what is going on and help us open our eyes to the real world.

With all of the Respect,
Samaa Elbery

Sundoes ElberyImagine this: You were born and rais...

2008-02-05T20:12:00.000-05:00

Sundoes Elbery

Imagine this: You were born and raised in Newark and you have been working there since you were 14. Then one day, you find out that you have to move out your house you were raised in and move somewhere else because you couldn’t afford rent.
This is the harsh result of the unmistakable makeover Newark is going through currently.
In a newspaper article called, “Downtown Newark,” by Carol Sharif, it clearly states the possible results of the Newark makeover. I have never thought that so many disadvantages would actually come because of the makeover. In the makeover, tax dollars will increase and Newarkers will not be able to afford anything or even live in houses. Also, businesses in Newark are going to migrate because they won’t fit the standards of the upcoming clientele.
Even though this is not a persuasive essay, this newspaper article really convinces me because it shows the results on the makeover. At first, I started to realize that Newark was going through some changes like the arena and some expensive stores. I didn’t realize what this change would cause. Sharif also explains what the government should do in this makeover. In the text it states, “And government must also use its enormous powers to insure that reasonable opportunity is presented to small and minority businesses…” To clarify, Sharif believes that the government should take in consideration in the small and minority businesses in Newark because the minorities will become weak. I completely agree with Sharif because the government shouldn’t only pay attention to the clientele that are coming in and making them feel like they are in New York City. The government should let the minority benefit off this change and make a difference. Therefore, that is what Carol Sharif said in his newspaper article, “Downtown Newark.”

Authors Note:
Dear Mr. Shariff,
My classmates and I really adore your article. We attend North Star Academy in Newark, New Jersey. We read your article and analyzed it well. We connected it back to our homes in Newark. We started realizing that our homes, Newark were being changed by the government. We discussed this in class thoroughly and believe that you should come visit us. We would love for you to come visit us anytime becuase we know you will change history. So please Mr. Shariff take this into consideration and think about coming to North Star Academy.

Contact Info:
(973) 642-0101 ext. 111

In our city of Newark, we are having drastic chang...

2008-02-05T16:57:00.000-05:00

In our city of Newark, we are having drastic changes happen to our community. New buildings are being built, and many of our indigenous Newark residents are being left out of these changes, and are being displaced. Other long time business owners have to actually move from their original location, and this is causing them to actually lose out on their profit. We actually need to do something about this change, or we would suffer greatly from this.

Actually having change in Newark is not such a negative thing, because Newark actually needs change to happen, but the sheer fact that we are actually being chased out of our neighborhoods, and being displaced is a problem. Carl Sharif, a local resident, wrote an editorial voicing his opinion on this issue. He expresses in this editorial how he feels about the new changes. Downtown Newark would now be used as a source of happiness for New Yorkers who come here for and actually work and live for cheaper prices. He also feels that this change is need though, because it may bring new opportunity for vendors in Newark. “No doubt the anticipated arrival of the crowds expected to come across to this side of the Hudson with the archetypical New York mindset and cultural appetite will open avenues of opportunity for business ventures in downtown Newark.” As you can see, vendors would now have new opportunity to actually make a profit. We actually need to make a change in Newark, because this change is needed, but it should not be to the point where many of our long time citizens would have to completely change their lifestyle.

If I was to give this editorial a rating, I would rate it four stars, because, it actually impacts the people that read it. The most important part of actually writing an effective editorial is to make sure that you leave the reader with something they could pull from and actually generate a bigger message. Carl Sharif changed my opinion a lot, because I used to think that the change in Newark was not that bad, and that maybe it could be used for good, but then I also began to see how this may actually affect the lives of others, and that we should actually make sure that the residents of Newark are okay with these decisions, before we make a rash decision. Yes, Newark is in need of positive change in our community, but no, it does not need many of our residents, who actually made an impact in our society to leave. Without the residents in Newark, we truly do not have anything to cherish or actually be proud of.

In our city of Newark, we are having drastic chang...

2008-02-05T16:56:00.000-05:00

Dear Mr. Sharif,My name is Crismeldy Segura and I ...

2008-02-05T00:22:00.000-05:00

Dear Mr. Sharif,

My name is Crismeldy Segura and I am currently an 8th grader at North Star Academy. My class has recently read this editorial that you have wrote and we think it would be a great honor if you were to come and speak to the rest of our school's students about this issue. It is an issue that is going to effect all of us since we are native to New Jersey, and we deserve to know about this issue. And my class believes that if you can take to time off to come in and talk to our students that it would be a great effort that we will admire. If would like to take us up on this offer please contact our English teacher at 973-642-0101 at ext.111.
Sincerely,
Crismeldy Segura

There are many problems among the city of Newark. ...

2008-02-03T23:57:00.000-05:00

There are many problems among the city of Newark. Between crime and low-income families, Newark is deprived of the great care that it needs and seeks. However, a new issue has arrived. In Newark, there are currently houses being built to provide space to new coming residents. These house rents are also being reduced to try to help families benefit and have a home. However, many people like Carl Shariff feel that while this can have its advantages, it can also have lots of disadvantages. In the article, Local Talk,
Shariff tells how building houses can benefit the city of Newark. He feels that it is convenient for workers in Newark who like the Big Apple, but do not like its prices. Living in Newark is close and could possibly make former New York residents more financially stable. However, the disadvantages he mentions are also quite important. He goes on to tell how the building of new houses could attract new residents that will push local vendors and merchants out of thecity. He says how native Newark businesses will also be pushed out and have to find a new product and new
clientele. As a result he wants the government to keep a balance of large companies and the small native businesses of Newark.
Based on the ideas of Shariff, I strongly agree with him and do feel that the government should step up in keeping a balance of different businesses in the city. The government should also increase family incomes to help single parents and large families be more financially stable. Taxes and other large bills also take away from the sustainability of families due to lack of money. However, as Newark residents we must also do our part in benefiting our community’s people and value as well. In the city of Newark, trash can be seen everywhere on the ground and graffiti can be seen written upon the walls of most buildings. We need to take care of our own city so that it cannot only look presentable for residents outside the city, but more importantly for ourselves. We live here and therefore should take care of our living space. We show no respect for the environment and should be more mindful
of how we do things. In addition, we should mind how we invest our money so that we can be more financially successful in the future.

Dear Carl Sharif You wrote an article called,...

2008-02-03T23:04:00.000-05:00

Dear Carl Sharif

You wrote an article called, “Downtown Newark.” This article that you wrote had a great impact to me. What you said was true because the state of Newark is starting to change and I also think that when you wrote this everything that you said I agree with. Something that you said that was true to me is when you had said that the changes that are made should benefit the needs of everyone. I think that this is correct because sometimes when changes happen “they” who ever is making the changes don’t consider the benefit for others just for themselves. I don’t think that what the big business are doing is right. I think that what they are doing is considered not right because just because these big companies are big and known, they think that they have the power to just come in and destroy the small businesses by coming in and opening a business making the little ones lost there costumers. Once on a television show that I had saw spoke about how there was a small coffee business and a huge one like a star bucks came in and tried to ruin the small company by taking away their costumers. In addition, I think that New Yorkers are coming because in New York they don’t have any small businesses so they come here so that they won’t need to spend much money on materials that they could get in Newark for a smaller and cheaper price. This would cause chaos because it would also enlarge the population.
When you wrote this you had a mood of protection. I don’t blame you. What these large industries are doing is not justice. The reason this is not justice is because you have these small tiny not harming annoying one business, so because there’re small businesses the larger ones feel threatened because the smaller ones have cheaper products so the large ones want them out the picture. I consider the larger companies as if they are nothing, but the mafia because the large industries want to take out the smaller ones because they are in the way of the large businesses from receiving the profits that they want to receive. I really think that I agree with what you said when you mentioned that when Newark is finally done with making the changes the people of Newark should see how the large industries are taking away the smaller ones. Now that Mayor Cory Booker has made a law that said there could only be a minimum of twenty small businesses that you see in the streets they have to have a license because of this law and I think that this new law is preposterous. Many people need to make money so they just are selling items in the streets, but because they are doing this and they have no license then they are going to jail because of this misfortune. I agree with you Mr. Carl Sharif that when the changes are finally done being made that everyone has the same right as all of the other companies large or small.
So Mr. Carl Sharif to rap up this I would like to say that this article had an impact to me and that your article was a strong and powerful article because the worlds and the things that you said were true and correct. In addition, all of these things that you said were some powerful things.

Hello, Mr.sharif my name is Manuel Barreto from the north star community, and it will be an honor if you had the ability to come down to talk to me and many other students that would like for you to come down and talk to us. If you have any questions about us or have decided to speak to us contact our teacher Mrs.Christian at 973-642-0101 at ext. 111.

Thank you,
Manuel Barreto

Javon Greene 2/1/08Carl Sharif respon...

2008-02-03T22:47:00.001-05:00

Javon Greene 2/1/08
Carl Sharif response

Dear Mr. Sharif

Today i had the pleasure of reading you interesting article about how the people of New York are trying to take over Newark. They are basically exploiting Newark because they see that it's cheaper to live there and it's very close to New York so the drive there and back is not very long. “This is a great bargain for New Yorkers and others seeking quick access to New York and discount living”. These people are benefiting off the advantages the Newark territory gives, but what about the people who were already here? They'll get pushed out of their homes by the New York people. It will eventually begin to effect the workers of Newark, because eventually the New Yorkers will become a new set of clients and with a set of interests. This will cause people who are selling things to move as their clients begin to move. The inevitable change will cause the natives of Newark to move, and it will only be beneficial to the New Yorkers.
The students of North Star would be honored if you were there to explain your article in person. We would benefit more if we actually heard you pontificate your ideas. Many of the younger grades are also unaware of your beliefs and they too would benefit. you can contact North Star at 973-642-0101. Our teach Mrs.Christian's ext is 111.

Thank You,
Javon Greene

Nimah IsmailIn the article named, “Downtown Newark...

2008-02-03T15:45:00.000-05:00

Nimah Ismail
In the article named, “Downtown Newark” by Carl Sharif he explains that downtown Newark is going threw some changes that most people barely knows about. The whole reason for this makeover is because New Yorkers think that New York apartments are to expensive so they say why not go to Newark which is only 30 minutes away to build cheaper apartments. But the native Newarkers can’t really afford these new apartments and will start getting pushed out of Newark. In addition the small businesses and venders that were already there are closing and shutting down because everything is so expensive like rent and license for the venders. Then when the big businesses come in they take over and the people that are getting don’t look like us and don’t wish to give back to the community. I don’t like this sound at all. Everywhere in Newark and downtown I see some one building or working on these good looking buildings. And they are knocking down the projects and hood so now people have no where to go. People need to know about this so that we can do something about it. I am glad that I read this article because it really explains every thing that is going on. This is for Carl Sharif and from Northstar we welcome you to speak at our school. You can call us at 973-642-0101 ext. 111.

Ifeayinwa Odelugo A native of New...

2008-02-03T11:09:00.000-05:00

Ifeayinwa Odelugo

A native of Newark, Carl Sharif writes an editorial entitled “Local Talk” about how the new renovations that is happening in the Downtown ward of Newark will benefit the indigenous people there or will it benefit others who are traveling here from larger cities like New York. He says, “Newarkers are without financial means to but their way into what are destined to become Newark’s new designer neighborhoods.” The new “unmistakable makeover” that Newark is having will not help the natives of Newark, from what Carl Sharif, is informing us because the tax prices will increase and the people that have been living in Newark for quite some time now will not meet the indispensable standards that the new and improve Newark will provide.
Since the taxes will increase, that means that the venders and other people who make their living selling items on the street curbs and corners will now have to vacate the place where they grew up and were raised because their clienteles will not be interested in the type of merchandise that they are putting forward to sell. I too am a native of Newark and everyday I walk down Broad, Market Street, and gaze upon how many new stores are coming into play and how many venders are decreasing each month as the years go by. I agree with Carl Sharif when he says, “Vendors and even long merchants will have to move along to areas more suitable for both their product and clientele”. If more and more people commute to Newark from New York, then that means that, more and more small businesses are going to have to evacuate for the bigger and more expensive businesses to take over. Not only will these more massive businesses take over; it also will begin to eradicate the population of the natives of Newark. It does not seem fair for this to happen.
Carl Sharif says that the government plays a major role in this renovation because they decide how much money each business in the city has to pay. Although change is inevitable, there are many ways to contain and make the profits of the benefits balance for both undersized and superior businesses. For example, the government can make the larger businesses that have commuted to Newark, pay a higher profit in rent than the smaller businesses that have been in Newark from the start. We should take a stand and prevent this from happening now that it is fresh in our minds.

Carl Sharif, I think you are a great writer in ter...

2008-02-01T17:11:00.000-05:00

Carl Sharif, I think you are a great writer in terms of writing in the star ledger about New Yorkers that are struggling with the high ranked prices with apartments and condos. So the plan is for Newark to mend what they have and make it better in order to make a change. For example in the text it states “The future calls for thousands of residential apartments and condos to spring up and seed an expected flourishing downtown lifestyle.” By this quote Sharif means that New Yorkers are going to be coming to Newark with money and the condos will be affordable.
But What about the people that were born and raised there? Where will they go? They will be moved to a different region. That wouldn’t be impartial, that is why the change is inevitable for the success in Newark. This is the reasoning, in exclusive, change is essential. Change is important for the present and for future reimbursements. Sharif states that he wants the government to be ready for change but in a way of being balanced financially. He states “Newark’s leaders should pledge allegiance to fundamental equity,” This means that Leaders should set a better example for the potential that is ahead of Newark.
Therefore Sharif has done a phenomenal job when writing in the star ledger about the New Yorkers and them wanting inexpensive condos and apartments.

Carl Sharif, I think you are a great writer in ter...

2008-02-01T17:10:00.000-05:00

Carl Sharif wrote an article titled “Downtown Newa...

2008-02-01T07:41:00.000-05:00

Carl Sharif wrote an article titled “Downtown Newark” containing the basic issue of an “unmistakable makeover.” New upscale and upgraded apartments and condominiums will takeover the already established apartment buildings to attract clientele of New Yorkers and new business opportunities. However, this idea is driving out all of Newark’s current residents because their items do not appeal to the incoming people and also because most of the people in Newark cannot afford to live in these upscale apartments.
My opinion on this article is that it is very unclear. I believe that Sharif’s audience was meant to be mainly for adults who understand very strong vocabulary. The wording was a little too difficult to understand, therefore it was difficult to understand the point. I believe the opening paragraph was sort of clear, but after that, it was hard to understand what his argument was. It was hard to understand most of the paragraphs or points that the author made due to the difficult pairing of words. However, if you were to take your time and reread the essay, you would understand the purpose clearly.
Overall, the essay didn’t really entertain me, however, it did grab my attention to what is going on in Newark. This essay was really meant for mature adults. Furthermore, I really believe that this piece could’ve been more child-friendly if you wanted to attract more people. Strong vocabulary is great, but I believe the essay was too wordy. However, it did state a point, although the author wasn’t 100% successful at it.
Would you please come to our school, North Star Academy in Downtown Newark, to speak on the topic of changing Newark. You can reach our English teacher, Mrs. Christian at 973-642-0101 ext. 111Thank you!

Dear Carl Sharif, A great man once said “change is...

2008-01-31T21:08:00.000-05:00

Dear Carl Sharif,
A great man once said “change is best when it benefits others.” Carl Sharif, the writer of the article posted, expresses himself about the substitutes that Newark is making. Not too long ago they started to build the Devils stadium and soon after tearing down building after building and even word that the city wanted to open up different hotels stationed in the downtown area of Newark to give the city a facelift.
The author feels that because of the change about building new homes and new attractions would push the indigenous people that were born and raised in Newark out. Replacing the people of Newark with outsiders, such as people from New York and many other cities. Since everything in New York is priced so high, he feels they will soon migrate over the bridge and into Newark. For example in the text It states “Downtown Newark will offer a far cheaper rent bill just 30 minutes or less away from the many employment.“ Because of these new projects there would be more opportunities open to the people of Newark or so they think.
Carl Sharif weaved his paper into a beautiful flower that revealed itself throughout the months. For example, from the text it states, “How downtown Newark is developed can signal Newark’s intention to look at its citizenry through a single human lens.” He takes simple sentences and makes them into extraordinary ones.
I feel that Newark needs a change to happen in the city to show a sign that it is taking one small step for improvement.
A Writer that is that powerful with there words on paper must be extraordinary with their word in speech. Please share your knowledge with the students of North Star Academy by reaching us at 973-642-0101. Ext.111
Thank you
Michele Crosland

You Mr. Carl Sharif wrote an article called, “Down...

2008-01-31T20:19:00.000-05:00

You Mr. Carl Sharif wrote an article called, “Downtown Newark.” This article that you wrote had a great impact to me. What you said was true because the state of Newark is starting to change and I also think that when you wrote this everything that you said I agree with. Something that you said that was true to me is when you had said that the changes that are made should benefit the needs of everyone. I think that this is correct because sometimes when changes happen “they” who ever is making the changes don’t consider the benefit for others just for themselves. I don’t think that what the big business are doing is right. I think that what they are doing is considered not right because just because these big companies are big and known, they think that they have the power to just come in and destroy the small businesses by coming in and opening a business making the little ones lost there costumers. Once on a television show that I had saw spoke about how there was a small coffee business and a huge one like a star bucks came in and tried to ruin the small company by taking away their costumers. In addition, I think that New Yorkers are coming because in New York they don’t have any small businesses so they come here so that they won’t need to spend much money on materials that they could get in Newark for a smaller and cheaper price. This would cause chaos because it would also enlarge the population.
When you wrote this you had a mood of protection. I don’t blame you. What these large industries are doing is not justice. The reason this is not justice is because you have these small tiny not harming annoying one business, so because there’re small businesses the larger ones feel threatened because the smaller ones have cheaper products so the large ones want them out the picture. I consider the larger companies as if they are nothing, but the mafia because the large industries want to take out the smaller ones because they are in the way of the large businesses from receiving the profits that they want to receive. I really think that I agree with what you said when you mentioned that when Newark is finally done with making the changes the people of Newark should see how the large industries are taking away the smaller ones. Now that Mayor Cory Booker has made a law that said there could only be a minimum of twenty small businesses that you see in the streets they have to have a license because of this law and I think that this new law is preposterous. Many people need to make money so they just are selling items in the streets, but because they are doing this and they have no license then they are going to jail because of this misfortune. I agree with you Mr. Carl Sharif that when the changes are finally done being made that everyone has the same right as all of the other companies large or small.
So Mr. Carl Sharif to rap up this I would like to say that this article had an impact to me and that your article was a strong and powerful article because the worlds and the things that you said were true and correct. In addition, all of these things that you said were some powerful things.
from,
manuel barreto

In Carl Sharif’s editorial he decides to write abo...

2008-01-31T20:09:00.001-05:00

In Carl Sharif’s editorial he decides to write about how Newark is going to undergo a change and the residencies of Newark have to be ready to adapt to the change. This is absolutely correct because people need to be aware of their financial situations. In the text it states, “Too many long-time indigenous Newarkers are without the financial means to buy their way into what are destined to become Newark’s new designer neighborhoods.” This quote shows that too may people in Newark that have resided there for a while are not capable of the costs that is required for the new homes.
Carl Sharif is completely correct but my opponent may argue that people that reside in Newark do have financial means for this change but it depends on the different parts of Newark. My question is why can’t all sections of Newark be ready for the change that may occur? They can and with the help of the government it can be taken care of. In the text it states, “Government must also use its enormous powers to insure that reasonable opportunity is presented to small and minority businesses.” This quote is absolutely correct because the government has enough power to help any group of people or any business. The government can especially help the residencies of Newark.

In Carl Sharif’s editorial he decides to write abo...

2008-01-31T20:09:00.000-05:00

In Carl Sharif’s editorial he decides to write abo...

2008-01-31T20:07:00.000-05:00