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Recognizing Leaders Who Make Others Seen: YWCA Northern New Jersey Honors Champions of Racial Justice Amid National DEI Backlash

More Than 100 Gather to Celebrate 11th Annual Racial Justice Awards at Montclair Art Museum
Montclair, NJ – In a time when equity and inclusion are under increasing national scrutiny, YWCA Northern New Jersey (YWCANNJ) brought together over 100 community members on April 30th to honor leaders whose work ensures that the most marginalized among us are seen, heard, and valued. 

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BERGEN COUNTY DEDICATES NEW PUMPER TRAINING VEHICLE AT FIRE ACADEMY

MAHWAH, NJ – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Board of County Commissioners, and the Bergen County Department of Public Safety hosted a dedication ceremony today at the Bergen County Fire Academy to commemorate the County’s recent purchase of a new pumper truck. The truck will be used primarily in hands-on training activities at the newly upgraded Fire Academy in Mahwah.

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Bridgeway Behavioral Health Services Secures $250,000 Grant to Aid Supportive Housing Program

Union, N.J. (May 6, 2025) – Bridgeway Behavioral Health Services (Bridgeway), a community-based provider supporting individuals and families facing mental health challenges, announces it has been awarded a $250,000 grant from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and Department of Human Services (DHS) through the NJ FamilyCare Housing Supports Provider Readiness Program (HSPRP).

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Five Faculty Earn Emeritus Rank

PARAMUS, N.J. – Since establishing the professor emeritus rank in 1988, Bergen Community College has awarded the title to a select group of faculty members who made extraordinary contributions to the institution during their careers as educators.

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Healthy Bergen, Powered By The Community Health Improvement Partnership (CHIP), Launches 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment, Seeking Public Input Assessment informs implementation plan for Bergen County for the next three years

Hackensack, N.J. (May 2, 2025) — Healthy Bergen, powered by the Community Health Improvement Partnership (CHIP), in collaboration with all seven non-profit hospital systems within Bergen County, recently launched the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). Participating hospitals include Englewood Health, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, The Valley Hospital, Holy Name, Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Health, and Christian Health. 

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BERGEN COUNTY BREAKS GROUND ON NEW OVERPECK GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE

Teaneck, NJ – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, members of the Bergen County Board of Commissioners, representatives from the Bergen County Parks Department, and representatives from the Township of Teaneck broke ground today on a new clubhouse facility at Overpeck Golf Course — launching a significant investment in one of the county’s most popular public courses.

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BERGEN COUNTY MARKS 110TH ANNIVERSARY OF ARMENIAN GENOCIDE WITH REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY

HACKENSACK, N.J. – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and the Board of Commissioners joined local Armenian American leaders, elected officials, and members of the public on Monday, April 28, 2025, to commemorate the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide during a solemn remembrance ceremony held at One Bergen County Plaza.

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Valley Medical Group’s Sleep Medicine Program

Now Employing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Treatment of Insomnia
PARAMUS, NJ, May 1, 2025 – Valley Medical Group’s Center for Sleep Medicine is proud to offer cognitive behavioral therapy for the treatment of insomnia – a sleep disorder categorized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or both. Insomnia also manifests in daily living experiences, with low energy and irritability at the top of the list.

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