1. Booker Helps Bolster Bergen Workforce Initiatives
PARAMUS, N.J. – U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) has secured $75,000 in federal funds for the Bergen Community College business accelerator’s LatinxCEO program as part of $191.6 million that he has delivered for in-state initiatives in the 2024 government funding bills. 
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2. NJPAC and Rutgers University–Newark jointly launch Teaching Artist Certificate program
First educational partnership between a performing arts center and research university March 27, 2024 – Newark, NJ –New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) and  Rutgers University–Newark School of Arts and Sciences (SASN) announce a new  Teaching Artist certificate program to provide practical skills and an understanding of  sound business ...
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3. Valley Health System Earns the 2024 Top Workplaces USA Award by USA TODAY and Energage
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, March 25, 2024 - Valley Health System has earned the 2024 Top Workplaces USA award, issued by USA TODAY, the largest local-to-national publishing and digital media organization in the country, and Energage, an organization that builds and brands Top Workplaces. The Top Workplaces program has a 15-year history ...
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4. Felician University’s Dr. Ligia Alberto Recognized by International Journal of Technology and Inclusive Education
RUTHERFORD, NJ – FEBRUARY 2024 – Felician University is proud to announce that Dr. Ligia Alberto, Program Director of Educational Leadership, and Assistant Professor in the School of Education, was recently published in the International Journal of Technology and Inclusive Education. Her research entitled, The Power of Mentoring for Women ...
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5. NJ4S Bergen Announces Assessment and Intervention-Based Mental Health Services Available to Bergen County Public Schools
The “Tier 3” services will be available to students in Grades 6-12, their families, and school staff Paramus, N.J. (January 31, 2023) – NJ4S Bergen, a comprehensive mental wellness program for students and families led by Children’s Aid and Family Services (CAFS), has announced their Tier 3 mental health ...
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6. Valley Health System Appoints Robert Brenner, MD, System President, and Karteek Bhavsar System Chief Operating Officer
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, January 22, 2024 – Valley Health System has announced the promotion of Robert Brenner, MD, MMM, FACHE, to the position of President of Valley Health System. In his new role, Dr. Brenner will oversee the operations of the System’s three entities -- The Valley Hospital, Valley Medical Group, ...
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7. Hammer’s Helpers – Charity of New York Giants Punter Jamie Gillan – Visit The Valley Hospital and Valley Home Care for Christmas Donation
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, January 8, 2024 – Valley Health System is pleased to thank Hammer’s Helpers, the charity of Jamie Gillan, the “Scottish Hammer,” punter for the New York Giants, for the generous donation of toys for pediatric patients of The Valley Hospital and Valley Home Care.
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8. Halifax Hoboken Introduces an Unforgettable New Year’s Eve Celebration
Two Seatings, Second is Prixe Fix Menu with 7-piece Band HOBOKEN, NEW JERSEY – December 14, 2023 - Halifax Hoboken invites you to embrace the spirit of the holiday season with exquisite New Years Eve dining and an amazing evening bash. Renowned for its culinary excellence and unique ambiance, ...
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9. Three Tips for for Keeping Lungs Healthier in 2024
TRENTON (December 28, 2023) –  As we end the holiday season and look to the start of the New Year, it’s a good time to consider resolutions that can help keep you and your family healthier.  The American Lung Association provides these tips for lung health:
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10. Norse Atlantic Airways Opens Ticket Sales for New Route Between Athens And New York JFK
Tickets between Athens and New York JFK are on sale now from €239 one way including taxes and fees. Flights will operate up to five times a week throughout the busy summer season from 30th May 2024 until 26th October 2024.
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11. The Valley Hospital Receives SCOPY Award by the American College of Gastroenterology
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, December 13, 2023 – The Valley Hospital is proud to announce it has received the SCOPY ‘Staying Strong & Scoping On’ Award by the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG).
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12. Paramus High School Senior, Megan Mok, Chosen for First-Ever U.S. Army Bowl Flag Football All-American Team
December 4, 2023: Paramus, NJ – On the afternoon of Nov. 30, Paramus High School hosted the announcement of local players chosen for the first-ever U.S. Army Bowl Flag Football All-American team.
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13. CarePlus NJ Awarded $15,000 Grant from The Provident Bank Foundation for Mental Health App
Care Plus NJ, Inc. (“CarePlus NJ”), a pioneer in integrated primary and behavioral health services for adults and children, announced it was awarded a $15,000 grant by The Provident Bank Foundation in late 2022.
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14. CarePlus NJ Awarded $8M in Federal Grant Funding to Transform Bergen and Essex County Community Behavioral Health Systems, Address Disparities and Increase Access to Integrated Care
Expands Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic services for LGBTQ+, Black, Hispanic, and low-income populations Paramus, N.J. (November 8, 2023) – Care Plus NJ, Inc. (“CarePlus NJ”), a pioneer in integrated primary and behavioral health services for adults and children, announced it has been awarded two federal grants over 4 ...
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15. With the Great Northern NJ Turkey Take, Residents Donate & Deliver Frozen Turkeys via Table to Table’s I-Rescue App Now through December 22
Saddle Brook, NJ  October 25, 2023 – Table to Table, New Jersey’s first food rescue organization, kicks off its annual Great Northern NJ Turkey Take with Table to Table I-Rescue, a holiday initiative allowing residents in Bergen, Essex, Hudson and Passaic Counties to personally donate and deliver a frozen turkey—or ...
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16. Mother and Son’s Kidney Transplant Story Inspires Hope and Advocacy for NJ Sharing Network
ELIZABETH, NJ – A local heartwarming story of a mother’s selflessness and a son’s resilience has captured the community’s attention and is raising awareness about the power of organ and tissue donation and transplantation.
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17. NCJW AND THRIVE NJ HOST PROGRAM ON IMPORTANCE OF ABORTION CARE FOR ALL
On Thursday, November 16th National Council of Jewish Women Bergen County Section, in collaboration with the THRIVE NJ Coalition, will host “The Power of Intersectionality.” Both organizations are reaching out to like-minded individuals, community groups, agencies and congregations to build a movement to secure abortion access for all.
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18. CITY OF SOUTH AMBOY AND NY WATERWAY LAUNCH SOUTH AMBOY FERRY SERVICE
SOUTH AMBOY, NJ, OCTOBER 30, 2023 - The City of South Amboy and NY Waterway today launched their new South Amboy ferry service to New York City, offering direct routes from South Amboy to Downtown (Brookfield Place) and to Midtown (West 39th St). Free local shuttles run between Sayreville and ...
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19. Stride with a Purpose in Support of Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine at the Inaugural Bonita Stanton, M.D., Memorial 5K Run/Walk
October 5, 2023 - Nutley, NJ - Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine is pleased to announce its first ever Bonita Stanton, M.D., Memorial 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, October 15 at Brookdale Park in Bloomfield.
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20. Events Showcase STEM Success at Bergen
PARAMUS, N.J. – The Bergen Community College STEM program capped another successful year with an invitation to the Community College Innovation Challenge sponsored by the National Science Foundation and American Association of Community Colleges as one of 12 finalists.
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21. NJ4S Bergen Appoints Director and Assistant Director to Oversee Delivery of Mental Wellness Programs and Services in Bergen County Schools
Paramus, N.J. (September 20, 2023) – NJ4S Bergen, a coalition of leading Bergen County mental health providers led by Children’s Aid and Family Services (CAFS), is pleased to announce the appointment of Le’Var Starr as Director and John Paul Simon as Assistant Director.
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22. FLU SHOTS AND NEW RESPIRATORY VACCCINE (RSV) AVAILABLE AT NEW JERSEY STOP & SHOP PHARMACIES
Immunizations Available for Adults and Children Aged Five-or-Older. Other Immunizations May Be Administered Alongside Flu Vaccine Schedule Appointments Online or Walk-in to Receive Immunizations
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23. NJ Sharing Network Presents Awards to Local Residents for Outstanding Volunteer Efforts
(NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ) - NJ Sharing Network, the non-profit organization responsible for the recovery of donated organs and tissue in the Garden State, recently presented Volunteer Recognition Awards to five residents for their outstanding efforts in supporting its life-saving mission. The awards were presented during NJ Sharing Network’s 2023 Volunteer ...
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24. Celebrating 90 Years of Giving! The Community Chest Awards Grants Totaling $124,950 to Nonprofits Responding to Increased Need in the Area
(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; August 21, 2023) -- The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County awarded 24 grants, totaling $124,950, to nonprofit agencies responding to increased need in the community in Bergen County, New Jersey. 
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25. COUNTY OPENS NEWLY RENOVATED SPORTS COURTS IN WOOD DALE COUNTY PARK
Upgrades include bringing Pickleball, the fastest growing sport in America to northern Bergen County
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