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Lisa Steele Book Signing in Paramus on May 4


Join us in welcoming Lisa Steele—fifth-generation chicken keeper, author of The Fresh Eggs Daily Cookbook, and host of the American Public Television series Welcome to My Farm—to Paramus on Monday, May 4 as part of her national tour celebrating the release of her new cookbook, In Season: 125+ Sweet and Savory Recipes Celebrating Simple, Fresh Ingredients (Harper Celebrate; on sale May 5, 2026; $30.98).

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Penguin Rep Theatre Announces Its 2026 Season: Four Productions, Including Two World Premieres in Stony Point, NY, Plus an Off-Broadway Transfer


(STONY POINT, NEW YORK) April 27, 2026 – Penguin Rep Theatre, under the leadership of Joe Brancato, founding Artistic Director, and Andrew M. Horn, Executive Director, announced its 2025 season, the nonprofit professional company’s 48th in Stony Point, New York will feature four mainstage productions, including two world premieres.

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Native Plants Help Gardens Thrive Naturally and Sustainably


(POMONA, New York) April 28, 2026  — Gardeners across the Hudson Valley, including Rockland and Bergen counties, are increasingly choosing native plants as a sustainable, low-maintenance alternative to traditional landscaping. These plants, well-suited to local growing conditions, typically need less water, fertilizer, and upkeep once established. They also directly support pollinators and help create a healthier environment.

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Bergen Grads Ready to Rock Prudential Center


PARAMUS, N.J. – For the first time in Bergen Community College history, its commencement ceremony will take place at the Prudential Center in Newark on Friday, May 15 at 10 a.m. Bergen’s commencement venue for the last nine years, MetLife Stadium, could not accommodate this year’s event due to the venue’s 2026 World Cup obligations.

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Rockland Rowing to Host 4th Annual Masters Regatta: A day of traditional masters racing, relays, and community celebration


NYACK, NY (April 29, 2026) – Rockland Rowing Association is excited to announce the 4th Annual Masters Regatta at Rockland Lake Park taking place on Saturday, June 27, 2026. This year’s regatta will return to traditional age-group racing and feature the classic masters racing structure alongside traditional 1000m sprints, and the popular Rockland Relays.

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Bergen Named a “Most Promising Place to Work”


PARAMUS, N.J. – In his five-plus years as Bergen Community College president, Eric M. Friedman, Ph.D., has prioritized fostering an “ethic of care” on campus. The ethos has become the guiding principle behind initiatives that support the institution’s faculty and staff, including remaking the College’s participatory and shared governance structure, enhancing internal communication and expanding access to health and wellness programs.

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