Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=akaPELaj8mL Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Newark ordinance prohibiting public camping puts spotlight on affordable housing need [1ZFywCTTt4f] Health Updated on August 07, 2026 EDT — Published on August 07, 2026 EDT Newark City Council approved an ordinance on Monday that would penalize public camping by fines or even jail time. The ordinance has received pushback from some residents who said it unfairly targets the homeless population. Full Story: _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WSYX on Facebook: WSYX on Twitter: WSYX on Instagram: Subscribe to WSYX on YouTube: Daily News Playlist: For more information, visit Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: [email protected] Call the Newsroom: 614.481.6659 WSYX and WTTE are OH based stations owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country today. #WSYX #ABC6 #News #WSYX6 #6OnYourSide QU2uy3Rwr9q 0bFalVeoLlU xCkqqTJilBU sMMBpaPvAlm zPIQDnpY8A3 jShx37rgb7c
Newark City Council approved an ordinance on Monday that would penalize public camping by fines or even jail time. The ordinance has received pushback from some residents who said it unfairly targets the homeless population. Full Story: _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WSYX on Facebook: WSYX on Twitter: WSYX on Instagram: Subscribe to WSYX on YouTube: Daily News Playlist: For more information, visit Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: [email protected] Call the Newsroom: 614.481.6659 WSYX and WTTE are OH based stations owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country today. #WSYX #ABC6 #News #WSYX6 #6OnYourSide QU2uy3Rwr9q 0bFalVeoLlU xCkqqTJilBU sMMBpaPvAlm zPIQDnpY8A3 jShx37rgb7c