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New Community Hosts Newark Convening of Building Healthier, More Equitable Communities Initiative

Photos by Tamara Fleming Photography. New Community served as the host site for the Newark gathering of organizations and entities involved in the Building Healthier, More Equitable Communities (BHEC) initiative.…

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John Aytch creates a variety of artwork, including landscapes and portraits. Here he poses with scenes from Weequahic Park and portraits, including former President Barack Obama.

New Community Resident Fills Apartment with His Artwork

John Aytch has had artistic talent for as long as he can remember. He calls it his natural ability and he hopes to be able to inspire a younger generation…

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NCC Neighborhood Center Gets New Reading Space as Part of The Children’s Place Initiative

Photos by JohnnyFoto. Children served by the NCC Neighborhood Center, New Community’s recreation center located on Hayes Street in Newark, now have a newly renovated space filled with books to…

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New Community Director of Community Engagement Richard Cammarieri speaks at a press conference at Newark City Hall on May 4 about the harm that can come from corporations purchasing homes and converting them to rentals in the city. Mayor Ras Baraka looks on.

New Community Director of Community Engagement Participates in Press Conference About Who Owns Newark

New Community Director of Community Engagement Richard Cammarieri spoke at Newark Mayor Ras Baraka’s press conference on May 4 regarding the issue of corporations purchasing homes in the city and…

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Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo, United Way of Greater Newark President and CEO Catherine Wilson, New Community Chief Operating Officer Fred Hunter, University Hospital President and CEO Dr. Shereef Elnahal, Newark Department of Health and Community Wellness Director Dr. Mark Wade and IHOP Multi-Franchise Owner and Cornbread Co-Founder Adenah Bayoh, left to right, at the kickoff to the Newark Equitable Vaccine Initiative. Photo by RyArMo Photography Studio.

New Community Participates in Newark Equitable Vaccine Initiative

New Community is one of the community organizations working to ensure residents of color have access to COVID-19 vaccines through the Newark Equitable Vaccine Initiative. The initiative kicked off on…

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