ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO AND ADAPT ANNOUNCE PLANS FOR DRUG TAKE BACK DAY ON SATURDAY, APRIL 28th Safely Discarding Unused Prescription and Over the Counter Medication Can Help Prevent Drug Abuse

16 Apr ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO AND ADAPT ANNOUNCE PLANS FOR DRUG TAKE BACK DAY ON SATURDAY, APRIL 28th Safely Discarding Unused Prescription and Over the Counter Medication Can Help Prevent Drug Abuse

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Essex County, NJ – On Monday, April 16th, Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. and the Essex County Division of Community Health joined with the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration, the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Team (ADAPT), the Essex County Police Chief’s Association and...

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...

12 Apr ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ANNOUNCES PLANS TO MODERNIZE THE FRANK A. COCCHIOLA PLAYGROUND IN ESSEX COUNTY YANTICAW PARK

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Nutley, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced plans to modernize the Frank A. Cocchiola Playground in Essex County Yanticaw Park on Thursday, April 12th. The current playground was one of the first parks revitalization projects undertaken by the County Executive when...

11 Apr ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ANNOUNCES IMPROVEMENTS TO PARKS SYSTEM RECREATION FACILITIES Tennis Courts in Irvington Park and Weequahic Park, and Basketball Courts in Ivy Hill Park and Monte Irvin Orange Park to be Modernized

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Irvington, NJ – Using the tennis courts in Essex County Irvington Park as the backdrop, Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced that the tennis courts in Irvington Park and Weequahic Park, and the basketball courts in Ivy Hill Park and Monte Irvin Orange...

10 Apr ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ANNOUNCES PLANNED FACELIFT FOR ESSEX COUNTY RIVERBANK PARK Baseball Field, Tennis and Basketball Courts to Receive New Playing Surfaces

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Newark, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced the baseball field and tennis and basketball courts in Essex County Riverbank Park will receive a facelift on Monday, April 9th. The improvement project is part of the County Executive’s ongoing initiative to continue...

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...

26 Mar ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO HOSTS ANNUAL ESSEX COUNTY IRISH HERITAGE CELEBRATION Essex County Freeholder President Brendan W. Gill Named Irishman of the Year Greater Newark Conservancy Director Robin Dougherty Named Irishwoman of the Year PSE&G President & COO David M. Daly Receives Special Recognition Award

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Newark, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. hosted the 14th Annual Essex County Irish Heritage Celebration on Monday, March 26th. During the afternoon ceremony, the County Executive recognized Essex County Freeholder President Brendan W. Gill as the 2018 Essex County Irishman of...