Fundraiser held in honor of Newark street performer Eric ‘Uggie’ Bowens

A dance-a-thon fundraiser and holiday toy drive were held Thursday in honor of a beloved Newark street performer who was gunned down last month. The event honored Eric "Uggie" Bowens, who was gunned

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Fundraiser held in honor of Newark street performer Eric ‘Uggie’ Bowens

A dance-a-thon fundraiser and holiday toy drive were held Thursday in honor of a beloved Newark street performer who was gunned down last month. The event honored Eric "Uggie" Bowens, who was gunned

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