NEWARK, N.J., July 6, 2017 – Miles Berger (right), chairman and CEO of Berger Organization, was honored on at the fifth annual UNCF Masked Ball, an annual fundraiser to support UNCF New Jersey and the organization’s scholarship fund. The event was held in the newly renovated Crystal Room at the Robert Treat Hotel in Newark’s central business district. Berger was given the Masked Award, a painting by artist Brenda Singletary that reflects the UNCF’s ideal that “a mind is a terrible thing to waste.”

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Assemblyman Says Settlement Funds Should Cover Legal Fees, Remediation and Restoration Efforts & Grants to Local Governments, Nonprofits

(TRENTON) – Assembly Environmental Chair Timothy Eustace released the following statement regarding the Governor’s line item veto of budget language that would have secured half of any environmental settlement for municipalities to use for legal service fees, and for funding local governments and non-profit organizations to perform environmental clean-up projects:

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“As a community bank we strongly believe in supporting cultural and educational opportunities for our youth,” said Thomas Shara, President and CEO of Lakeland Bank. “We are pleased to support bergenPAC’s mission to make live performing arts and arts education accessible to its diverse community by providing five need-based scholarships for students to attend bergenPAC’s Performing Arts School.”

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Teterboro~ Advance Housing, Inc., located at 100 Hollister Road, is seeking a volunteer or two to meet and greet consumers and visitors at the front desk, answer telephone calls, and provide superior customer service with a smile. The hours and days are flexible. 

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CARMEL, Ind. (July 6, 2017) – Round Room LLC, the nation’s largest Verizon Authorized Wireless Retailer, announces today that its TCC and Wireless Zone stores are donating 172,000 backpacks full of school supplies to ensure children across the U.S. are well prepared for the start of the school year. Since 2013, TCC has donated more than 505,000 backpacks filled with supplies through its annual School Rocks Backpack Giveaway, and Wireless Zone is now a part of the nationwide initiative.

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Berkeley College has announced the promotion of Angela Harrington of Springfield, NJ, to Vice President, Communications and External Relations, effective July 1, 2017.  Ms. Harrington joined Berkeley College in October 2013. She has held the position of Assistant Vice President, Communications and External Relations, since January 2014.

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TRENTON, N.J. (July 5, 2016) – In the aftermath of what will go down in history as The Great Budget Battle of 2017, the Green Party of New Jersey believes in the importance of evaluating the political reality demonstrated over the course of this stalemate. 

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5K Fun Run to Benefit Simon Youth Foundation

ELIZABETH, NJ  – The Mills at Jersey Gardens, New Jersey’s largest outlet and value retail center with over 200 stores under one roof, is proud to once again partner with the Color Vibe, a “VIBErantly” colorful 5k fun run company, for the 2017 Color Vibe 5K!  On Sunday, August 13, 2017, The Mills at Jersey Gardens will host the Color Vibe 5K, a run full of vivid colors, music and tons of fun.  A portion of the proceeds from the special fun run will benefit the Simon Youth Foundation, whose mission is to foster and improve educational opportunities, career development and life skills that transform the lives of youth.

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(Ridgewood, NJ – July 5, 2017) - The Valley Hospital is pleased to offer 3D mammography, also known as digital breast tomosynthesis, to all patients at the Breast Imaging Center.

“3D mammography has been shown to make the most difference for women with dense breasts and/or those with a personal history of breast cancer,” said Kristien Zingone, Director, Diagnostic Imaging. “It provides radiologists a clearer, more unobstructed view of the breast which leads to better detection, fewer call backs and greater piece of mind. We offer this type of mammography to all women who come to our breast center as it provides the most accurate views of the breast.”

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PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY, July 5, 2017 - (201) Health Magazine has named 101 doctors in 33 specialties from The Valley Hospital’s Medical Staff to its 2017 “Bergen’s Top Doctors” list. Additionally, three Valley dentists specializing in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery were named to the magazine’s “Bergen’s Top Dentists” list.  Both peer-nominated lists represent physicians that are highly regarded by their colleagues, as well as exceptionally accomplished in their medical specialties.

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