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20 Oct ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO DEDICATES ESSEX COUNTY HOSPITAL CENTER COURTYARD IN HONOR OF THE LATE JOHN GAYKOWSKI NAMI President and Board Member and Patient Advocate had Instrumental Role in Development of New Hospital Facility

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Cedar Grove, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. dedicated the courtyard at the Essex County Hospital Center in Cedar Grove as the “John Gaykowski Courtyard” in honor of the late John Gaykowski on Wednesday, October 17th. Mr. Gaykowski was a former President...

14 Sep ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ANNOUNCES PLANS TO MODERNIZE ENTRANCE TO ESSEX COUNTY TURTLE BACK ZOO Additional Admission Points will Reduce Lines; Reconfiguration will Enhance Safety for Visitors

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West Orange, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced on Friday, September 14th that a project to reconfigure and modernize the entrance of Essex County Turtle Back Zoo has been started. The new design will create additional entrance points so larger crowds...

10 May ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO PRESENTS SIX ESSEX RESIDENTS WITH OUTSTANDING SENIOR CITIZEN AWARDS Annual Awards Program Recognizes Seniors who Contribute to the Success of the Senior Club Program

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Belleville, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. presented six Essex County residents with Outstanding Senior Citizen Awards during the 43rd Annual Senior Citizen Luncheon at The Chandelier in Belleville on Thursday, May 10th. Approximately 150 Essex County seniors attended the annual celebration,...

04 May ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ANNOUNCES OPENING OF NEW SHORES OF AFRICA PENGUIN EXHIBIT AT ESSEX COUNTY TURTLE BACK ZOO 4,300-Square-Foot Indoor Exhibit Joins Giraffe, Lions and Hyenas in the African Adventure Area

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West Orange, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. opened the new Shores of Africa Penguin Exhibit in Essex County Turtle Back Zoo on Friday, May 4th. The African penguins will join the giraffes, lions and hyenas in the African Adventure, bringing all...

14 Apr ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS County Helping to Raise Awareness for the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, the Arc of Essex County, The Valerie Fund, Arthritis Foundation, NJ Children’s Alliance, Stop for Nikhil, St. Barnabas Medical Center’s NICU and RWJBarnabas Health Event Participants are Offered Reduced Admission to Essex County South Mountain Recreation Complex Attractions

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Essex County, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced on Friday, April 13th that Essex County was participating in nine special partnerships to increase awareness about and help raise funds for the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, the Arc of Essex...

14 Apr ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR 42nd ANNUAL ESSEX COUNTY CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ Returns as Premiere Festival Sponsor; Panasonic Joins as Gold Sponsor

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Newark, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. outlined the schedule of events for the 42nd annual Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival on Thursday, April 5th. The festival, which will be held Saturday, April 7th to Sunday, April 15th, highlights the blooming season...

04 Apr ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO HOSTS PROGRAM COMMEMORATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.’S ASSASSINATION

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Newark, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. hosted a ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Wednesday, April 4th. “Dr. King was one of our nation’s greatest leaders and one of his last public...

28 Mar ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ANNOUNCES AMERICAN HUMANE AWARDS CERTIFICATION TO ESSEX COUNTY TURTLE BACK ZOO Groundbreaking of New Flamingo Exhibit Announced

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West Orange, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced on Wednesday, March 28th that the American Humane has granted certification to Essex County Turtle Back Zoo. AH is the third national organization to award certification or accreditation to the zoo, which exhibits...

27 Mar ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO DEDICATES THE “LT. GOVERNOR SHEILA Y. OLIVER CONFERENCE CENTER” IN HONOR OF LT. GOVERNOR SHEILA Y. OLIVER Recognition Pays Tribute to Lifetime of Achievements by Oliver, who is the First African-American Lt. Governor of New Jersey

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Newark, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. recognized the public service contributions and accomplishments of Lt. Governor Sheila Y. Oliver by rededicating the conference room on the 14th floor of the Essex County LeRoy F. Smith, Jr. Public Safety Building as the...