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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Read more about the article NCC Welcomes New LISC Employees
New Community Career and Technical Institute Director Rodney Brutton, left, discusses the accredited post-secondary school and the other services New Community provides to new employees of Local Initiatives Support Corporation.

NCC Welcomes New LISC Employees

New Community hosted dozens of new employees of Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) June 12. The individuals from throughout the country learned about the services New Community provides, its history…

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Read more about the article New Community To Host 25th Annual Golf Classic July 1
New Community Board President Dr. A. Zachary Yamba taking a swing at the NCC Golf Classic in 2018. File photo.

New Community To Host 25th Annual Golf Classic July 1

New Community Corporation will hold its 25th Annual Golf Classic Monday, July 1 at Cedar Hill Golf and Country Club in Livingston, N.J. Proceeds from the event will benefit NCC’s…

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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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