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Paramus Care Setting Earns National “Excellence in Care” Distinction from Alzheimer’s Foundation of America


(May 18, 2026)— The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) has named Juniper Village Paramus a national “Excellence in Care (EIC) Dementia Care Program of Distinction.” This national distinction is earned after successfully undergoing an extensive evaluation of staff, procedures, and environment, ensuring best practices in dementia care.

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NY WATERWAY LAUNCHES NEW NYC GOLDEN HOUR SUNSET CRUISES BEGINNING MAY 21


Inaugural $15 special priced tickets on sale for May 21 - May 31
Weehawken, NJ (May 20, 2026) -- NY Waterway, which operates the largest ferry fleet between New Jersey and New York, announced today the launch of its new NYC Golden Hour Cruises beginning May 21. The daily 2-hour evening cruises will depart every night at 7:00 p.m. from Pier 78, located at 12th Ave and West 38th Street, behind the Javits Center.

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Bergen Grads Scale “the Rock” in Signature Sendoff


NEWARK, N.J. – Nearly 1,100 members of the Bergen Community College class of 2026 rocked the Prudential Center during the institution’s 57th annual commencement exercises on May 15. Joined by thousands of faculty, staff, family, friends and special guests, the class featured students such as valedictorian Alexie Kotfisz. During her remarks, she encouraged her peers to follow their hearts - even if it means making difficult choices along the way, as she did.

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CAFS Partners with Pascack Valley Lacrosse Players to Support Buster Box Initiative


(Paramus, NJ) May 14, 2026 – The Pascack Valley High School Lacrosse Team selected Children’s Aid and Family Services, a Paramus, NJ-based nonprofit human services agency, and its Buster Fund as the beneficiary of this year’s charity lacrosse game against Paramus High School.

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STORYBOOK “MASTER PLAN” FOR THE BERGEN COUNTY ZOO UNDERWAY


PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Board of County Commissioners, and the County Parks Department announce that the Bergen County Zoo has entered into an agreement with Relevant Strategies & Solutions (RS&S) to conduct a Facility Concept Plan Storybook for the Zoo. The project was awarded at the February 11, 2026 County Commissioners Public Meeting and is expected to be completed by the end of July 2026.

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Wegmans Bakery Achieves Full “Food You Feel Good About” Standard Across All Products


Rochester, New York - As graduation season approaches, Wegmans Food Markets is giving customers even more reason to celebrate. Every product in its in‑store bakeries now meets the Wegmans “Food You Feel Good About” (FYFGA) standard—meaning all bakery items are made without artificial colors, dyes, flavors, or unnecessary preservatives. 

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