New mayor plots new era for Newark

Some nice press for Cory.

Some residents already have seen change they call meaningful.

"Just the fact he came out, he's bonded with the people," says Monica Seabrook, 34, a teacher's aide who lives in Bradley Court. "This is the first time I've ever seen a mayor come out."

After his basketball game, Booker takes a call on his cellphone. A police officer has been struck by a stolen car. The mayor plays a couple more games with the kids, then heads to the hospital. As he walks away, the crowd cheers.

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New mayor plots new era for Newark

Updated 7/31/2006 7:54 AM ET

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