Hackensack, NJ – Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, nearly 42,000 residents in Bergen County who rely on SNAP benefits will not receive them on time in November. In response, the Bergen County Office of Food Security is working closely with municipal and nonprofit partners to organize emergency food drives to support local food pantries in towns across the county.
(Hillsborough, NJ) – As we recognize National Liver Awareness Month this October, Elaine “Sissie” Welsh is reflecting on the 10 years since her lifesaving liver transplant and encouraging others to register as organ and tissue donors to help save and enhance lives. On July 15, 2025, Elaine celebrated a decade of renewed life, a milestone made possible by the generosity of her organ donor.
PARAMUS, NJ, October 24, 2025 – Valley Health System is pleased to announce the opening of Valley Health System – Montvale Campus, located at 400 Market Street in Montvale, New Jersey, at The Shoppes at DePiero Farm. The entrance to the Montvale campus is located on the opposite side of Pottery Barn and Williams-Sonoma. Valley Health System – Montvale Campus officially opened on Monday, October 13.
Bergen County’s biggest holiday celebration returns with live performances and the much-anticipated drone light show
Wegmans’ companywide Check Out Hunger scan campaign runs from October 22 through November 29.
Customers can donate $1, $2, $3, $5, or any amount at checkout.
100% of the proceeds go to each store’s local Feeding America food bank.
More than 47 million people in the United States face hunger. This campaign raises critical funds for local food banks who help food-insecure families to fill in the gaps.
Tickets on sale now for this unique autumn experience
October 2025 – Tickets are on sale now for NY Waterway’s “Shades of Autumn” Fall Foliage Tours, offering passengers unique on-water views of the spectacular fall scenery along the Hudson River. The weekend tours run now through November 2, with departures from the Midtown/West 39th Street and Port Imperial/Weehawken ferry terminals.
PARAMUS, NJ, October 22, 2025 – Valley Medical Group is expanding its regenerative medicine capabilities by launching the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections to relieve pain and promote healing. These injections are being used by Valley Medical Group’s Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) team to treat adults with sports injuries, including rotator cuff tears, golfer’s elbow, and tennis elbow, as well as other joint pain and osteoarthritis.
216-Home Property Will Be the First Residential Component in the 60-Acre Mixed-Use Complex on Challenger Road
PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College will host an open house for prospective students and their families on Thursday, November 13 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the institution’s main campus at 400 Paramus Road in Paramus. Attendees will have the opportunity to tour the College’s facilities, review associate degree and certificate options, meet with faculty and explore campus resources.
HACKENSACK – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and the Bergen County Board of County Commissioners, alongside Acting Bergen County Parks Director Craig Dorsett, proudly presented a $119,571 check to the Borough of Closter for improvements to Ruckman Park. The funding will go toward the installation of a new walkway surface, enhancing accessibility, safety, and overall enjoyment for residents and visitors.
