Newark, NJ – On Wednesday, April 12th, Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced that two projects to modernize...
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ANNOUNCES ESSEX COUNTY TURTLE BACK ZOO EARNS FIRST-EVER FIVE-YEAR ACCREDITATION FROM THE ZOOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA Turtle Back Zoo also has Accreditation from Association of Zoos and Aquariums
West Orange, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced that Essex County Turtle Back Zoo has earned...
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ANNOUNCES WORK IS UNDERWAY TO MODERNIZE ESSEX COUNTY IVY HILL PARK PLAYGROUND
Newark, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced plans to reconstruct the Essex County Ivy Hill Park...
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR 41st ANNUAL ESSEX COUNTY CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ Joins as Marque Festival Sponsor
Newark, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. outlined the schedule of events for the 41st annual...
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO AND ESSEX COUNTY SHERIFF FONTOURA ANNOUNCE PLANS FOR NEW PATROL HEADQUARTERS 8,000-Square-Foot Building will Provide Modern and Efficient Accommodations for County Police Patrol Operations
Newark, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. was joined by Essex County Sheriff Armando Fontoura on Thursday,...
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ANNOUNCES MODERNIZATION OF SHAKIL WILLIAMS PLAYGROUND IN ESSEX COUNTY BRANCH BROOK PARK IS UNDERWAY
Newark, NJ – On Wednesday, March 29th, Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced that a project to modernize...
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH EIGHT LOCAL CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS County Helping to Raise Awareness for the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, the Arc of Essex County, Give the Kids Hope Foundation, Inc., the National MS Society, NJ Children’s Alliance, Stop for Nikhil and The Valerie Fund Event Participants are Offered Reduced Admission to Essex County South Mountain Recreation Complex Attractions
Essex County, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced on Monday, March 27th that Essex County was...
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO HOSTS ANNUAL ESSEX COUNTY WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION 2017 Althea Gibson Leadership Awards are Presented to Margie Heller, Administrative Director of Community Health and Outreach at St. Barnabas Medical Center; Carmen Morales, Vice Principal of Essex County Newark Tech Campus; Autumn Turner, Ice Skating Teacher at Essex County Codey Arena and Contestant on “The Voice” Special recognition is presented to Child Author Dasia Edmond
Newark, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr., hosted the Annual Essex County Women’s History Month Program at...
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE WELCOMES STUDENT ARTISTS TO ESSEX COUNTY HALL OF RECORDS County Partners with Art Educators of New Jersey for 13th Consecutive Year to Highlight the Creative Talents of Essex County’s Students
Newark, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. and the Art Educators of New Jersey welcomed 96 students...
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO HOSTS ANNUAL ESSEX COUNTY IRISH HERITAGE CELEBRATION Essex County Clerk Christopher J. Durkin Receives Irishman of the Year Award NJTPA Executive Director Mary K. Murphy Receives Irishwoman of the Year Award Special Recognition given posthumously to Mary O’Hara Roth, Former Payroll Data Processor for County of Essex
Newark, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. hosted the 13th Annual Essex County Irish Heritage Celebration on...
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ANNOUNCES REHABILITATION OF LYONS AVENUE BRIDGE IN IRVINGTON TO BEGIN ON MONDAY, MARCH 13TH Lyons Avenue to be Closed at Lincoln Place for Three Months; Motor Vehicles to be Detoured, Temporary Pedestrian Bridge to be Installed
Irvington, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. was joined by Irvington Mayor Tony Vauss on Monday, March...
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO HOSTS 14th ANNUAL AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION Irvington Mayor Tony Vauss Receives the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Award Horizon BCBSNJ Government Affairs Manager Sarah E. Jones Receives the Coretta Scott King Leadership Award
Newark, NJ – On Wednesday, February 15th, Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. hosted the 14th Annual African American...
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ANNOUNCES OPENING OF SEA TURTLE RECOVERY CENTER AT ESSEX COUNTY TURTLE BACK ZOO Facility will Help Save and Rehabilitate Zoo’s Namesake Animals and Enhance Animal Protection Initiatives
West Orange, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced the opening of the Prudential Sea Turtle Recovery...
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO PRESENTS $5 MILLION IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS AND EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANTS 13 Municipalities and 36 Non-Profit Organizations Receive Funding for Infrastructure Improvements, Community Programs and Building Renovations
Newark, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced that about $5 million will be distributed to 13...
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO THANKS COMMUNITY FOR GENEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS MADE DURING ANNUAL ESSEX COUNTY HOLIDAY LIGHTS SPECTACULAR More than 18 Tons of Non-Perishable Food, Toys and Winter Coats Are Collected to Assist the Needy
West Orange, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced that 81,798 people visited the 10th Annual Essex...
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO HOSTS GROUNDHOG DAY CELEBRATON AT ESSEX COUNTY TURTLE BACK ZOO Groundhog Day Prediction by Essex...
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO PRESENTS BALANCED AND RESPONSIBLE BUDGET PROPOSAL FOR 2017 Executive Presents County Budget before Statutory January 15th Deadline for the 14th Consecutive Year
Newark, NJ – On Wednesday, January 11th, Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. presented a balanced and responsible 2017...
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO OUTLINES PLANS FOR THE TENTH ANNUAL DEER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM Culling Program will Continue in South Mountain Reservation and Hilltop Reservation
Essex County, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. outlined plans for the 2017 Essex County Deer Management...
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ANNOUNCES 795,558 VISITORS CAME TO ESSEX COUNTY TURTLE BACK ZOO IN 2016 New Annual Attendance Record Set for 12th Consecutive Year
West Orange, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced that Essex County Turtle Back Zoo welcomed 795,558...
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ANNOUNCES RENOVATION OF ESSEX COUNTY VAILSBURG PARK SENIOR BUILDING IS COMPLETE
Newark, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced on Wednesday, December 28th that the comprehensive renovation and...
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