Good News In Essex County: Make A Wish + Heart Pump Record + Gelato – Patch

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The world is filled with humor, inspiration and beauty. Here are seven stories to make you smile from Essex County, NJ.

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A North Caldwell teen with a heart condition got his wish from the Make-A-Wish Foundation when he joined Commissioner Roger Goodell at the 2022 NFL draft to announce the first-round choice of his favorite team, the New York Giants.
A North Caldwell teen with a heart condition got his wish from the Make-A-Wish Foundation when he joined Commissioner Roger Goodell at the 2022 NFL draft to announce the first-round choice of his favorite team, the New York Giants. (Photo courtesy of Make-A-Wish Foundation)

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The world can be a scary place. But it’s also filled with humor, inspiration and beauty. Let’s focus on that second part. Take a look at some recent good news stories in Essex County below. (Click the headlines to read).

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