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. 
by post on 04/10/2024 11:53 am - Story - 938 Hits

2. Local Female Leaders Visit for Women’s History Month
PARAMUS, N.J – Recognized as an annual celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society in the U.S. since 1987, Bergen Community College will sponsor a series of events to coincide with the nation’s observance of Women’s History Month in March.
by post on 02/29/2024 11:24 am - Story - 1,681 Hits

3. 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 ...
by post on 02/20/2024 02:21 pm - Story - 2,970 Hits

4. HIP SIP: BATTLE OF THE MODERN BARTENDER AND RAPID-FIRE CHALLENGE: THE GREAT NEW YORK STEAK OFF TO TAKE PLACE AT THE INTERNATIONAL RESTAURANT & FOODSERVICE SHOW OF NEW YORK
Calling All Bartenders and Chefs: Now Accepting Entries for Two Competitions New York, NY, January 29, 2024 – The International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York will host two exciting competitions during the upcoming trade show taking place March 3-5 at the Javits Center in New York City. ...
by post on 01/31/2024 02:19 pm - Story - 3,474 Hits

5. 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, ...
by post on 01/24/2024 10:04 am - Story - 6,052 Hits

6. Assemblywoman Shavonda E. Sumter to be Keynote Speaker at The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County’s Summit on Combating the Loneliness Epidemic
(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; December 11, 2023) – The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County will hold the “Summit on Combating the Loneliness Epidemic” on Thursday, January 11, 2014 at Fairleigh Dickinson University in the Student Union Building, located at 1000 River Road in Teaneck, New Jersey, from 8:30 ...
by post on 12/12/2023 12:17 pm - Story - 7,131 Hits

7. Center for Hope & Safety Receives Grant from Becton Dickinson to Fund Safe House Emergency Shelter Program for Domestic Violence Survivors
Rochelle Park, N.J. (November 7, 2023) – Center for Hope & Safety (CHS), Bergen County’s only not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping adults and children rebuild their lives beyond domestic violence and abuse, announces it has received a grant for $35,000 from BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company). The grant will help ...
by post on 11/09/2023 02:21 pm - Story - 5,012 Hits

8. WRAPPING UP THREE DAYS OF TRAVEL STRATEGY! HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL SHOW 2023
NEW YORK, NY – November 6, 2023 – The INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL SHOW (ITS2023), the Industry’s newest event created for the business of travel, successfully concluded its three-day conference, exhibition and networking events - Thursday, October 26 to Saturday, October 28 - at the Javits Convention Center in New York.
by post on 11/07/2023 07:57 am - Story - 8,568 Hits

9. Bergen Assistant VP Picked for National Hispanic Leadership Program
PARAMUS, N.J. – The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) has selected Bergen Community College Assistant Vice President of Financial Aid and Compliance Yessika García-Guzmán, Ph.D., as one of 50 fellows for the fifth cohort of its Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo.
by post on 10/25/2023 07:02 pm - Story - 6,855 Hits

10. International Travel Show 2023 Conference Schedule
The Three-Day Event to Feature Customized Programming for Meetings and Event Planners, Travel Advisors and Consumer Travelers  NY, NY (October 25, 2023) International Travel Show (ITS2023), the premier event for the travel industry, has unveiled its roster of global exhibitors, speakers, sessions, and creative programing for a first-of-its kind ...
by post on 10/25/2023 06:24 pm - Story - 12,537 Hits

11. Center for Hope & Safety Raises Awareness During Domestic Violence Awareness Month with Community Events
Rochelle Park, N.J. (September 26, 2023) – October is recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Center for Hope & Safety (CHS), Bergen County’s only not-for-profit agency dedicated to helping adults and children rebuild their lives beyond domestic violence and abuse, is hosting several events to raise awareness of domestic ...
by post on 09/27/2023 07:57 am - Story - 7,975 Hits

12. Nation’s Top Tutor Studies at Bergen
PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College peer writing tutor and academic coach Ricardo Santana has earned the College Reading and Learning Association’s (CRLA) 2023 Rick Sheets Outstanding Tutor Award, making him the top tutor from more than 1,200 accredited tutoring programs across the country.
by post on 09/22/2023 06:46 am - Story - 5,875 Hits

13. Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation to Host Annual 2023 Urology Research and Education Symposium
Event to raise funds for urologic research, education and innovation  Hackensack, NJ – September 12, 2023 – On Tuesday,  September 19, Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation will host its annual 2023 Urology Research and Education Symposium at Edgewood Country Club in River Vale.
by post on 09/13/2023 08:27 pm - Story - 9,792 Hits

14. Local Business Owner Hosts United Against DV Event to Combat Domestic Violence in Bergen County
Event will feature a fireside chat with award-winning author of No Visible Bruises, Rachel Louise Snyder, and honor National Coalition Against Domestic Violence President Ruth Glenn
by post on 09/13/2023 08:26 pm - Story - 11,519 Hits

15. 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 ...
by post on 09/02/2023 07:17 am - Story - 8,338 Hits

16. Physician from Valley Health System to Present Live, Interactive Program Addressing Advances in Prostate Cancer Treatment
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, August 28, 2023 – Join Valley Health System and Boston Scientific for a live, online presentation that will explore the latest innovations in treating prostate cancer. The program, titled “Innovative Methods for Improving Prostate Cancer Outcomes,” will be presented by Thomas Kole, MD, PhD, radiation oncologist at Valley-Mount ...
by post on 08/29/2023 09:37 am - Story - 4,757 Hits

17. Center for Hope & Safety Transforms Community Center Increasing Support Services for Domestic Violence Victims and Survivors with Grant from Link Logistics
Rochelle Park, N.J. (July 31, 2023) – Center for Hope & Safety (CHS), Bergen County’s only not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping adults and children rebuild their lives beyond domestic violence and abuse, announces it has completed a renovation of the first floor of its community center in Rochelle Park, NJ.
by post on 08/01/2023 07:36 am - Story - 8,744 Hits

18. Local High School Students Awarded Scholarships for Advocacy and Support of Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Ten New Jersey high school students were awarded scholarships from the Sharing Network Foundation for their passion and dedication to raising awareness of organ and tissue donation and transplantation.
by post on 07/15/2023 09:08 am - Story - 14,393 Hits

19. Cause for Celebration: Bergen and Party City Collaborate
PARAMUS, N.J. – Officials from Bergen Community College and Party City, the global celebrations retailer, recently collaborated on a pair of June events that provided learning opportunities for the College’s students and company personnel. 
by post on 06/27/2023 05:19 pm - Story - 9,330 Hits

20. BERGEN COUNTY CELEBRATES JUNETEENTH
HACKENSACK, NJ – On Thursday, June 15, the County of Bergen along with the Bergen County African American Advisory Committee hosted a celebration in honor of the 158th anniversary of Juneteenth at the Bergen County Courthouse Green on Main Street in Hackensack.
by post on 06/21/2023 06:25 am - Story - 2,887 Hits

21. The Valley Hospital Hosts First Stroke Survivor Celebration
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, June 15, 2023 – The Valley Hospital held its first Stroke Survivor Celebration on Tuesday, May 23, at Seasons Catering in Washington Township, to honor all patients treated at The Valley Hospital Stroke Center and the interdisciplinary team who cared for them. Three stroke survivors who received neurointerventional ...
by post on 06/15/2023 12:28 pm - Story - 5,440 Hits

22. Starbucks Worker Asks Labor Board to Review Order Denying Vote to Remove Unwanted Union
Request for Review to full National Labor Relations Board says Regional Director erred in dismissing workers’ petition
by post on 06/12/2023 03:33 pm - Story - 6,098 Hits

23. Starbucks Worker’s Brief: Proceed with Vote to Remove Union Opposed by Majority of Workers
Labor Board asked to reject union-backed move to disenfranchise majority of workers who petitioned for decertification election
by post on 06/05/2023 06:22 am - Story - 6,213 Hits

24. Northern NJ Community Foundation Announces Discount Tickets for Students to See Screening of American River Film.
(Hackensack, NJ; May 17, 2023) -- The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) invites youngsters and young adults to attend and be inspired by the special screening of the documentary film, American River, on Wednesday, June 7 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
by post on 05/22/2023 06:09 pm - Story - 11,808 Hits

25. Northern New Jersey Community Foundation to Celebrate 25th Anniversary With Showing of Environmental Justice Film, American River, at Hackensack Performing Arts Center
(Hackensack, NJ; April 27, 2023) -- The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) celebrates its 25th anniversary with a screening of the documentary film 'American River', an inspiring and entertaining movie about the evolution of the troubled Passaic River, on Wednesday, June 7 at the Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC), ...
by post on 05/12/2023 08:37 am - Story - 9,300 Hits