Monsignor William J. Linder

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Jose “Joe” Rodriguez worked at New Community for nearly 33 years before his retirement in January. He passed away Aug. 10 at the age of 84. Photo courtesy of Anne Marie Ventura.

Remembering Longtime NCC Executive Chef Joe Rodriguez

Many who are part of the New Community network know the name Joe Rodriguez. He served as the executive chef for the organization for nearly 33 years. He passed away…

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Read more about the article NCCTI Partners with NJ CAR and Others to Provide Paid Apprenticeship Opportunities to Automotive and Diesel Students

NCCTI Partners with NJ CAR and Others to Provide Paid Apprenticeship Opportunities to Automotive and Diesel Students

New Community Career & Technical Institute (NCCTI), in partnership with the New Jersey Coalition of Automotive Retailers (NJ CAR), Newark Mayor Ras Baraka’s Office and the Newark Alliance, is offering…

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Read more about the article Newark Dedicates 14th Avenue at Jones Street to Late NCC Founder Monsignor Linder
Newark Council Vice President and Councilman at Large Luis A. Quintana, NCC Board Member Diane Johnson, NCC CEO Richard Rohrman, Newark Central Ward Councilwoman LaMonica McIver and NCC Board President Dr. A. Zachary Yamba, left to right, show off the street sign dedicating 14th Avenue at Jones Street to NCC Founder Monsignor William J. Linder.

Newark Dedicates 14th Avenue at Jones Street to Late NCC Founder Monsignor Linder

Newark officials and New Community employees gathered at 14th Avenue and Jones Street June 14 for an afternoon ceremony dedicating 14th Avenue to NCC Founder Monsignor William J. Linder, who…

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Read more about the article NCC Hosts Memorial Mass for Founder Monsignor Linder
Monsignor Edward G. Bradley, center, speaks during the Memorial Mass honoring NCC Founder Monsignor William J. Linder. Father Josephat Kato Kalema, left, and Father Beatus Kitururu look on.

NCC Hosts Memorial Mass for Founder Monsignor Linder

Family, friends and colleagues gathered at St. Joseph Plaza June 7 for a Memorial Mass honoring New Community Founder Monsignor William J. Linder. The event was in commemoration of the…

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Buy Your Tickets For The Spring Scholarship Sweepstakes And Support The Monsignor Linder Scholarship Fund

New Community Corporation is selling raffle tickets as part of its first Spring Scholarship Sweepstakes. Supporters of New Community are encouraged to buy the raffle tickets for the chance to…

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Read more about the article Remembering Founding NCC Board Member And Newark’s First Black Mayor Ken Gibson
Ken Gibson was a founding board member for New Community Corporation, as well as Newark’s first black mayor. Photo courtesy of Tracey Battles.

Remembering Founding NCC Board Member And Newark’s First Black Mayor Ken Gibson

Ken Gibson is best known for being the first black mayor of Newark, but he was also a founding board member of New Community Corporation. He passed away March 29…

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