1. Green Days Ahead as Bergen Recognizes Earth Week
PARAMUS, N.J – Since the U.S. first recognized Earth Day in 1970, it has become the signature event encouraging global citizens to safeguard the planet. In celebration of Earth Day, Bergen Community College will hold a series of events under the theme of “Plant Forward” featuring Arbor Day plantings, tree ...
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2. Lung Association Report: High Levels of Cancer-Causing Radon Gas Detected in about 10% of New Jersey Homes
During National Radon Action Month in January, the American Lung Association urges everyone to test their home for radon TRENTON – (January 2, 2024) – Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer and the “State of Lung Cancer” report reveals that it is detected at high levels ...
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3. 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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4. COMMISSIONERS APPROVE 2023 OPEN SPACE TRUST FUND GRANTS
... County officials voted unanimously on Wednesday, December 13th to approve the list of projects recommended for funding by the Bergen County Open Space, Recreation, Floodplain Protection, Farmland, and Historic Preservation Trust Fund Advisory Committee. Among the 58 grants totaling over $11.5 million, 51 will support municipal and county park improvements, ...
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5. Tree Time: $250k Planting Grant Promotes Sustainability
... main campus tree population decimated by a changing climate, disease and invasive insects. The College secured the grant through the “Trees for Schools” program administered through the Sustainability Institute at the College of the New Jersey and funded by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
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6. NJ Food Rescue Helps Reduce Food Waste in School Cafeterias Via their App-Based Program, Table to Table I-Rescue Lunch Program Available to Schools in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Passaic Counties
Saddle Brook, NJ, December 5, 2023 –If you have visited a school lunchroom lately, you know the amount of food wasted can be staggering.
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7. Community Leaders Honored at Northern New Jersey Community Foundation’s 25th Anniversary Celebration
(Hackensack, NJ; November 20, 2023) ─ The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) honored community leaders in Bergen County, New Jersey at its 25th Anniversary Celebration on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at AURA Restaurant & Bar in Hackensack, New Jersey. 
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8. 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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9. Hackensack Stormwater Flooding and Combined Sewer Overflow Webinar Rescheduled to October 30
(October 4, 2023; Hackensack, New Jersey) -- What is the City of Hackensack doing to reduce flooding and overflows of its sewer system?  Find out the strategies the city is using in the webinar, How Hackensack is Working to Reduce Flooding and Combined Sewer Overflow, rescheduled for Monday, October 30, ...
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10. Northern New Jersey Community Foundation to Celebrate 25th Anniversary With a Game Show Program Featuring Improv Comedy Group, Howdy Stranger
(Hackensack, NJ; September 18, 2023) ─ The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) will hold its 25th Anniversary Celebration on Thursday, October 26, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Aura Restaurant & Bar, located at 159 Main Street in Hackensack, New Jersey. 
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