Elected officials see firsthand the infrastructure built to complete New Jersey’s 988 crisis response system, and hear the case for sustained state funding
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.
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. (May 20, 2026) Monmouth University congratulates the outstanding academic achievements of students who qualify for the Spring 2026 Dean’s List.
At Thursday’s Montvale Council meeting, residents and advocates spoke out against the borough’s proposal to allow development of a 322,822-square foot hyperscale data center alongside affordable homes as part of an existing affordable housing development obligation.
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.
(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.
Trenton, New Jersey — FEMA recently approved $264 million in funding to support recovery in New Jersey. This funding is to reimburse costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic. This regional funding is part of FEMA’s announcement of $5.6 billion in federal assistance to states, Tribal Nations and territories for COVID-19 and disaster recovery.
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.
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.
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).
