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$4 Million of Relief Funds Support Tuition-Free Summer Classes at Bergen


PARAMUS, N.J. – Expanding the tuition assistance program that resulted in recognition from the federal government and First Lady Jill Biden, Ed.D., Bergen Community College will offer degree-seeking students the opportunity to take up to six credits of summer classes tuition-free. Most students who enrolled at the College during the COVID-19 pandemic will qualify.

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Renowned Organist to Perform at West Side Presbyterian Church


RIDGEWOOD—The 46th season of the West Side Concert Series continues with a performance by critically acclaimed organist Gordon Turk on Sunday, May 15 at 3:00 pm at West Side Presbyterian Church. The West Side Concert Series aims to bring people of all ages, cultures and opinions to a sacred place where music can heal the soul.  

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Bergen “All-In” on Return to Live Commencement


PARAMUS, N.J. – After two years of virtual ceremonies necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic, Bergen Community College will return to a live and in-person commencement ceremony next month at MetLife Stadium. Bergen’s biggest day of the academic year will take place Thursday, May 19 at 10 a.m. with more than 2,500 students expected to become eligible for graduation.

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CarePlus NJ Honors Bergen County Executive Tedesco for Long-Term Support of Fire Prevention and Education Program


On April 20, 2022, CarePlus NJ and the Bergen County Juvenile Fire Prevention Program (BCJFPP) presented Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco with an award of appreciation for his continued support and dedication to youth fire prevention and education.

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SEASONS 52 SPRINGS INTO PARAMUS

Restaurant Offers Seasonal Menus and 52 Wines by the Glass


PARAMUS, N.J. (April 29, 2022) – Seasons 52, a fresh grill and wine bar, is opening in Paramus on Friday, April 29, just prior to Mother’s Day. Featuring a menu that changes with each season using the best, in-season produce, the restaurant offers guests the freedom to enjoy with its balanced approach to food and wine.

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Jersey Guy (and Son) Return to Bergen Stage


PARAMUS, N.J. – Enjoy an evening of storytelling and stand-up comedy when Bergen Community College Professor Brian Altano, Ed.D., of Ridgewood, and his son Dan present “Just a Jersey Guy and Son: A Night of Comedic Storytelling,” Saturday, May 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Anna Maria Ciccone Theatre (400 Paramus Road).

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The Transition Network of Northern New Jersey to Host Free Virtual Education Event on Domestic Violence and The Resources Available for Victims of Domestic Abuse


Rochelle Park, N.J. (April 26, 2022) –The Transition Network of Northern New Jersey will host a free virtual education event titled The Hidden Pandemic: Domestic Violence to address the prevalence of domestic violence in our communities and the resources available for domestic abuse victims and their children.

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COUNTY, LOCAL, FEDERAL OFFICIALS TOUR FAIR LAWN AVENUE BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION


FAIR LAWN, NJ – On Thursday, Passaic County Commissioners Pat Lepore, Terry Duffy and John Bartlett, along with Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and Bergen County Commissioners Tracy Silna Zur, Germaine Ortiz, and Mary Amoroso, were joined by Representatives Bill Pascrell and Josh Gottheimer, and Fair Lawn Mayor Kurt Peluso to tour the ongoing improvements of the Fair Lawn Avenue Bridge Project.

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