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Center for Hope & Safety Marks 50 Years of Service with Domestic Violence Awareness Month Events Across Bergen County


ROCHELLE PARK, N.J. (September 18, 2026) – In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month this October, Center for Hope & Safety, formerly known as Shelter Our Sisters, will host a series of community events across Bergen County to raise awareness, support survivors and engage the public in meaningful conversations around domestic abuse, prevention and healing.

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MOODY’S REAFFIRMS BERGEN COUNTY’S Aaa RATING, ASSIGNS MIG 1 TO COUNTY-GUARANTEED NOTES


HACKENSACK, N.J. – Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco, III and the Board of County Commissioners are proud to announce that Moody’s Ratings has once again reaffirmed Bergen County’s prestigious Aaa credit rating, the highest rating awarded by the agency, citing the County’s growing economy, strengthening financial position, and solid financial management.

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Valley Health System Chief Academic Officer Named to 2026 NJBIZ Education Power List


PARAMUS, NJ, September 15, 2026 – Valley Health System is pleased to announce that Reham Shaaban, DO, Chief Academic Officer for Valley Health System, has been named to the 2026 NJBIZ Education Power List, recognizing influential leaders shaping education and advancing the public interest throughout New Jersey.

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Robert Brenner, MD, President and CEO, and Karteek Bhavsar, Executive Vice President and COO, Named as 2026 Top Health Care Leaders by BINJE


PARAMUS, NJ, September 14, 2026 – Valley Health System congratulates Robert Brenner, MD, MMM, FACHE, President and Chief Executive Officer of Valley Health System, and Karteek Bhavsar, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Valley Health System, for being named as BINJE’s Best Top Health Care Leaders 2026 honorees.

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Local Educator Appointed to College Board of Trustees


PARAMUS, N.J. – Lifelong educator Mark Hayes, Ph.D., will serve an unexpired term on the Bergen Community College Board of Trustees through October 31, 2028. Hayes took the oath of office at a regular meeting of the College’s governing panel on September 10. Hayes fills a vacancy left by former Vice Chair Adam Silverstein, who departed the board this summer.

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Larken Associates Holds Annual Back-to-School Giveaway

50 residents across Larken Living portfolio receive backpack full of school supplies


Branchburg, N.J. (September 10, 2026) – Larken Associates, a leading full-service commercial and residential real estate firm, is proud to announce that it awarded 50 residents across its Larken Living portfolio with school supplies through its annual Back-to-School Giveaway. Each winner received a backpack filled with K-12 school supplies to help their students start the year prepared.

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