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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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Bergen Tutoring Center Credited for Coaching

PARAMUS, N.J. – Building on its reputation as one of the nation’s best community college student support resources, the Bergen Community College Cerullo Learning Assistance Center (CLAC) has received the “Coaching Program of Excellence Award” from the Association for the Coaching and Tutoring Professions (ACTP).

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New Jersey Entrepreneurs Recognize National Small Business Week by Urging Congress to Protect Digital Tools That Help Small Businesses Grow

Garden State business leaders traveled to Washington, DC to discuss the importance of personalized ads and AI for small businesses
NEW JERSEY — In recognition of National Small Business Week, May 3–9, New Jersey entrepreneurs who recently traveled to Washington, D.C. as part of the Meta Business Leaders Network annual conference are highlighting the importance of protecting digital tools like personalized advertising and AI that help small businesses grow, reach customers, and compete.

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CIANJ: Bergen Community College Cares

PARAMUS, N.J. – The Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ), in partnership with Commerce Magazine, has recognized Bergen Community College with a “Companies That Care Award” for brightening the holiday season of Valley Hospital patients through a teddy bear donation program. CIANJ celebrated Bergen during a morning ceremony on April 16 at the Glen Ridge Country Club.

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