26 Dec 1945-
First woman deputy mayor in Newark, appointed by Mayor James in 1986. The full time position paid $28300 and the purpose was to “serve as a conduit between the government and its citizens” and “assist the day-to-day operation”. She envisioned improving quality of life, working with the community and working with various ethnic groups: “the idea that people can work together to form a better place to live.” She also served on the Newark Library Board.
She resigned in 1990 to join United Hospitals and was replaced by Gigi Foushee.
Born and raised in Newark.Barringer graduate 1964, who lived at 104 Manchester Place. Parents were Mildred T. Norcia and Frank Guarino.
In college, at Fairleigh Dickinson, she was part of the antiwar and Civil rights movements and worked as an English tutor for foreign students.
In 1978, Sylvia was appointed as a communications assistant for the Greater Newark Chamber of Commerce.
In 1979, while working for the Chamber, she planned the Cherry Blossom Festival, for that year.
By 1982, she was also Vice Chairwoman of the Friends of Branch Brook Park.
By 1986, before she was appointed deputy mayor she was a public relations consultant for the YMCA/YWCA.
Bibliography
“Mayor picks first woman as deputy” Star Ledger Aug 29, 1986
“Boost for women’s lib as James names first female deputy mayor” Afro Sept 20, 1986
Jett, Jason “First woman deputy acts as cultural liason to the Mayor’s Office” Star Ledger Oct 6, 1986
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“Hit-run speeder injures three girls” Star Ledger Dec 3, 1960
“Chamber Plans Newark Dinner” Star Ledger Sept 13, 1978
“Cherry blossom fest offers many bouquets” Star Ledger Apr 5, 1979
“Court Matters” Star Ledger Oct 31, 1982
“Guarino joins library board as Mayor’s Representative” Star Ledger Nov 10, 1986
“James Appoints Foushee to No. 2 Job” Star Ledger May 12, 1990