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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Read more about the article New Community Celebrates Retirement Of Longtime Chief Of Staff Kathy Spivey
NCC Board President Dr. A. Zachary Yamba presents NCC Chief of Staff Kathy Spivey with a rose during her retirement celebration April 25. Many colleagues, friends and family members handed Spivey roses as part of the event.

New Community Celebrates Retirement Of Longtime Chief Of Staff Kathy Spivey

New Community has wished a fond farewell to Chief of Staff Kathy Spivey, who retired April 30 after 26 years with the organization. Family, friends and NCC colleagues celebrated Spivey’s…

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Read more about the article Remembering NCC Employee And Extended Care Resident Joyce Bates
Joyce Bates worked for New Community’s New Start Program for 17 years and was a resident of Extended Care. Photo courtesy of Crystal Bates.

Remembering NCC Employee And Extended Care Resident Joyce Bates

New Community lost a long-time member of the community with the passing of Joyce Bates Jan. 20 at the age of 64. She was an NCC employee for 17 years…

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Read more about the article NCC Executive Chef Joe Rodriguez Retires
Joe Rodriguez retired after nearly 33 years of service to New Community. Photo courtesy of Frances Teabout.

NCC Executive Chef Joe Rodriguez Retires

Long-time New Community Executive Chef Joe Rodriguez has retired after nearly 33 years with the organization. Rodriguez first came to New Community to be the chef to oversee the opening…

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Read more about the article New Community Board Approves Four New Members
New NCC Board members Diane Johnson, Anthony Marchetta, Ingrid Rasmussen and Jerome St. John, left to right.

New Community Board Approves Four New Members

The New Community Board of Directors has four new members: Diane Johnson, Anthony Marchetta, Ingrid Rasmussen and Jerome St. John. The expansion to 11 board members is part of ongoing…

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Read more about the article Better Life Open House Highlights Programs And Services
New Community CEO Richard Rohrman discussed the many years and entities involved in making sure Better Life became the facility it is today.

Better Life Open House Highlights Programs And Services

New Community Corporation and Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey (CSPNJ) hosted an open house at Better Life Nov. 15 to showcase the various programs and services offered to the…

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