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Local and General News and Press Releases
Allendale Rehab & Healthcare Celebrates Grand Reopening, Debuting New Subacute Care Wing and Leadership
State-of-the-Art Gym Among Modernization Highlights
ALLENDALE, N.J. (March 3, 2026) — Allendale Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Bergen County celebrated the completion of a million-dollar renovation with a Grand Reopening event and ribbon-cutting ceremony. The skilled nursing facility’s modernization features a new, dedicated subacute wing with a state-of-the-art rehab therapy gym – directed by Neil Javed, MD, the center’s recently appointed subacute medical director.
Valley Home Care Recognized as a High-Performing Home Health Agency by U.S. News & World Report
PARAMUS, NJ, March 2, 2026 – Valley Home Care is pleased to have been recognized for high-performing home healthcare by U.S. News & World Report on the first-ever ratings for Best Home Health. Valley Home Care was 1 of only 8 New Jersey home health agencies to have earned a “high-performing” distinction out of the 43 agencies available in the state.
Spectrum for Living Chooses New Chief Executive Officer
River Vale, NJ — The Board of Trustees of Spectrum for Living, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities, announces the appointment of Salvador Moran as President/Chief Executive Officer, effective May 1, 2026.
Fast-Growing Chinese Tea Brand HEYTEA To Open at Westfield Garden State Plaza on March 5
Grand Opening to Feature Buy One, Get One Offers and Special Gifts for Visitors
PARAMUS, N.J. – Westfield Garden State Plaza, one of New Jersey’s premier shopping and lifestyle destinations, will welcome hugely popular Chinese tea brand HEYTEA on March 5. Located on Level 2 near E.A.K Ramen in the Restaurant District, the new HEYTEA further enhances the center’s innovative food and drink offerings. To celebrate the Grand Opening, Westfield Garden State Plaza guests visiting HEYTEA will receive limited time offers and free gifts.
ENHANCED SESAME STREET LEARN & PLAY REOPENS AT AMERICAN DREAM
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ (February 19, 2026) – American Dream and Sesame Workshop, the global nonprofit behind Sesame Street, proudly announce the reopening of the newly enhanced Sesame Street Learn & Play.
The Valley Hospital Acquires Latest da Vinci Surgical System
PARAMUS, NJ, February 19, 2026 – The Valley Hospital is proud to announce that it has acquired the da Vinci 5 Surgical System, the latest generation in robotic surgical technology.
Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County Announces Women Build Week 2026
Empower Women. Build Together. Strengthen Communities.
Westwood, NJ — Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County will host Women Build Week 2026 from March 23 through April 3, bringing women across Bergen County together to help build a new home in Oradell, NJ.
Valley Appoints Tamar Zapolanski, MD, as Director of Dermatology for Valley Medical Group
PARAMUS, NJ, February 18, 2026 – Valley Medical Group is proud to announce the appointment of Tamar Zapolanski, MD, as Director of Dermatology.
NAI James E. Hanson Closes Sale of 14,600-Square-Foot Industrial Flex Property in Teterboro, New Jersey
Teterboro, N.J. (February 17, 2026) – NAI James E. Hanson, the largest New Jersey-based full-service independent commercial real estate firm, negotiated the sale of a 14,664-square-foot industrial flex building located at 50 Hollister Road in Teterboro, New Jersey. Senior Vice Presidents Andrew Somple, SIOR and John J. Schilp and, and Associate Jessica Curry, CCIM, represented the seller, 50 Hollister LLC, in the transaction with the buyer, S Platform Logistics LLC (S-Platform).
