Essex County, New Jersey

Johnson Controls Launches Community College Partnership Program, Investing in the Technicians of Tomorrow

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

MILWAUKEE, July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, today launched the Johnson Controls Community College Partnership Program.

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  • MILWAUKEE, July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, today launched the Johnson Controls Community College Partnership Program.
  • Suffolk County Community College (Selden, NY): Founded in 1959, Suffolk County Community College is a public community college, sponsored by SUNY and Suffolk County, NY.
  • Community College of Baltimore County (Baltimore, MD): Founded in 1957, Community College of Baltimore County is a public community college with campuses across Baltimore County, Maryland.
  • Essex Country Community College (Newark, NJ): Founded in 1968, Essex County College is a public community college in Essex County, New Jersey.

Mayor, Local Officials Break Ground on Irvington Affordable Apartment Community

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021

IRVINGTON, N.J., June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Mayor Tony Vauss joined state and county officials, as well as The NRP Group , a vertically integrated, best-in-class developer, builder and manager of multifamily housing, to break ground on a 56-unit affordable apartment community in Irvington, New Jersey.

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  • IRVINGTON, N.J., June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Mayor Tony Vauss joined state and county officials, as well as The NRP Group , a vertically integrated, best-in-class developer, builder and manager of multifamily housing, to break ground on a 56-unit affordable apartment community in Irvington, New Jersey.
  • The Urban League of Essex County will also provide social services to all residents of the community.
  • The NRP Group is developing the community in partnership with Adenah Bayoh, a local developer and entrepreneur who has been spearheading the redevelopment of Irvington General Hospital on Chancellor Avenue.
  • Bayoh manages an extensive real estate portfolio , consisting of multiple multifamily homes and apartment buildings throughout Irvington, Newark and northern New Jersey.

Nonprofit La Casa de Don Pedro to Host Virtual Fundraiser Honoring Newark's 'Unsung Heroes' of the Pandemic

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021

NEWARK, N.J., June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Newark-based nonprofit, La Casa de Don Pedro , a leader in social services and community development efforts, is hosting an interactive virtual fundraiser on June 17 at 5:30 p.m., titled " La Casa en Su Casa ."

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  • NEWARK, N.J., June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Newark-based nonprofit, La Casa de Don Pedro , a leader in social services and community development efforts, is hosting an interactive virtual fundraiser on June 17 at 5:30 p.m., titled " La Casa en Su Casa ."
  • La Casa de Don Pedro will also honor workers from Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health (RWJBH) Clara Maass Medical Center, RWJBH Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and the Children's Hospital of New Jersey.
  • About La Case de Don Pedro:
    Based in Newark, N.J., La Casa de Don Pedro is a comprehensive social service and community development organization with a mission to foster self-sufficiency, empowerment and neighborhood revitalization.
  • Follow La Casa de Don Pedro on Facebook for updates.

The Christie Institute for Public Policy and Seton Hall University School of Law Announce the Spring 2021 Series on Public Service

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Friday, February 12, 2021

The Christie Institute for Public Policy, working in partnership with Seton Hall University School of Law, today announced a series of conversations on the benefits of bi-partisan public service to our nation.

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  • The Christie Institute for Public Policy, working in partnership with Seton Hall University School of Law, today announced a series of conversations on the benefits of bi-partisan public service to our nation.
  • Seton Hall Law has a long history of graduates in service of the public, said Kathleen Boozang, Dean of Seton Hall University School of Law.
  • He is a graduate of St. Francis College, New York University, and Seton Hall University School of Law.
  • The Christie Institute for Public Policy was formed in 2019 by Governor Chris Christie of New Jersey, working in partnership with Seton Hall University Law School.

Newark Social Presents Outdoor Downtown Experience at Newark Winter Village

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Thursday, February 11, 2021

NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Newark Social presents a downtown outdoor experience, Newark Winter Village,throughout February at PSEG Plaza at Raymond Boulevard and Park Place.

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  • NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Newark Social presents a downtown outdoor experience, Newark Winter Village,throughout February at PSEG Plaza at Raymond Boulevard and Park Place.
  • Newark Winter Village features glasshouses, which seat from one to six people, with curbside delivery of local cuisine along with winter activities.
  • The project is supported by Prudential and the Newark Downtown District, in conjunction with New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), Newark Arts, Newark Public Library, The Newark Museum, PSEG, The Berger Organization, Newark Social, and Source of Knowledge bookstore.
  • NJPAC's Community Engagement Department has supported Newark Winter Village by supplying children's book vouchers from the Source of Knowledge bookstore.

3rd Annual Karen Hunter Memorial Award call for nominations

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020

NEW YORK, Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Elsevier , a global leader in research publishing and information analytics, announced today the call for nominations for the 3rd Annual Karen Hunter Memorial Award.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Elsevier , a global leader in research publishing and information analytics, announced today the call for nominations for the 3rd Annual Karen Hunter Memorial Award.
  • The most recent 2020 Karen Hunter Memorial Award was awarded to the institutional repository team at Montclair State University's Harry A. Sprague Library .
  • The Elsevier Karen Hunter Memorial Award was established in 2018 to honor Karen's legacy.
  • The Karen Hunter Memorial Award is one way for us to continue to celebrate and bring visibility to those achievements between publishers and libraries."

3rd Annual Karen Hunter Memorial Award call for nominations

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020

NEW YORK, Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Elsevier , a global leader in research publishing and information analytics, announced today the call for nominations for the 3rd Annual Karen Hunter Memorial Award.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Elsevier , a global leader in research publishing and information analytics, announced today the call for nominations for the 3rd Annual Karen Hunter Memorial Award.
  • The most recent 2020 Karen Hunter Memorial Award was awarded to the institutional repository team at Montclair State University's Harry A. Sprague Library .
  • The Elsevier Karen Hunter Memorial Award was established in 2018 to honor Karen's legacy.
  • The Karen Hunter Memorial Award is one way for us to continue to celebrate and bring visibility to those achievements between publishers and libraries."

Grammy-Winning Record Producer, Jerry 'Wonda' Duplessis, Joins Newark Symphony Hall's Board of Directors

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Wednesday, December 9, 2020

NEWARK, N.J., Dec. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Newark Symphony Hall , one of New Jersey's largest arts and entertainment venues, today announced that Newark Mayor Ras Baraka has appointed Grammy-winning record producer, Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis , to the venue's Board of Directors.

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  • NEWARK, N.J., Dec. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Newark Symphony Hall , one of New Jersey's largest arts and entertainment venues, today announced that Newark Mayor Ras Baraka has appointed Grammy-winning record producer, Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis , to the venue's Board of Directors.
  • Newark Symphony Hall, located at 1020 Broad St. in Newark, was built in 1925 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.
  • It is owned by the City of Newark and operated by the nonprofit Newark Performing Arts Corporation.
  • The venue recently began production on its original showcase, "The Soul of Newark Symphony Hall."

Montclair-Based Public Relations Firm, Violet PR, Selected to Represent Newark Symphony Hall

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Wednesday, October 28, 2020

MONTCLAIR, N.J., Oct. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Boutique, Montclair, N.J.-based public relations firm, Violet PR , has been selected to represent the Newark Symphony Hall , a 95-year-old performing arts center that has hosted hundreds of legendary acts across all popular genres of music, from classical and rock-n-roll, to R&B and Latin.

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  • MONTCLAIR, N.J., Oct. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Boutique, Montclair, N.J.-based public relations firm, Violet PR , has been selected to represent the Newark Symphony Hall , a 95-year-old performing arts center that has hosted hundreds of legendary acts across all popular genres of music, from classical and rock-n-roll, to R&B and Latin.
  • As the only Black-led performing arts center in the state, Newark Symphony Hall will host unique art programs, including a documentary ( "The Soul of Newark Symphony Hall" ) from award-winning composer and scholar, Guthrie Ramsey, and an artist-in-residence program featuring informative masterclasses.
  • "Violet PR has demonstrated a deep understanding of our work and affiliated industries which vary from ongoing programming to community outreach," said Taneshia Nash Laird, president and CEO of Newark Symphony Hall.
  • In late-2020, Newark Symphony Hall displayed its visual archive, "Symphony of Survival," across its first-floor windows.

ProudLiving Companies to Donate 200 Meals Per Week to Essential Workers in Essex County

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Wednesday, June 17, 2020

EAST ORANGE, N.J., June 17, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, ProudLiving Companies , a New Jersey-based real estate company with a mission of long-term neighborhood revitalization, is donating 200 meals per week to essential workers in Essex County, N.J.

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  • EAST ORANGE, N.J., June 17, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, ProudLiving Companies , a New Jersey-based real estate company with a mission of long-term neighborhood revitalization, is donating 200 meals per week to essential workers in Essex County, N.J.
  • "Through our active community partnerships, and our latest initiative to deliver fresh pizza to essential workers, we're doing a small part to give back.
  • The first June event fed municipal workers at the East Orange Police and Fire Departments, as well as the Newark Police Department.
  • On June 12, ProudLiving supplied meals for the Orange Police and Fire Departments, along with the city's Municipal Court.