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STORYBOOK “MASTER PLAN” FOR THE BERGEN COUNTY ZOO UNDERWAY


PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Board of County Commissioners, and the County Parks Department announce that the Bergen County Zoo has entered into an agreement with Relevant Strategies & Solutions (RS&S) to conduct a Facility Concept Plan Storybook for the Zoo. The project was awarded at the February 11, 2026 County Commissioners Public Meeting and is expected to be completed by the end of July 2026.

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Wegmans Bakery Achieves Full “Food You Feel Good About” Standard Across All Products


Rochester, New York - As graduation season approaches, Wegmans Food Markets is giving customers even more reason to celebrate. Every product in its in‑store bakeries now meets the Wegmans “Food You Feel Good About” (FYFGA) standard—meaning all bakery items are made without artificial colors, dyes, flavors, or unnecessary preservatives. 

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Bergen Tutoring Center Credited for Coaching


PARAMUS, N.J. – Building on its reputation as one of the nation’s best community college student support resources, the Bergen Community College Cerullo Learning Assistance Center (CLAC) has received the “Coaching Program of Excellence Award” from the Association for the Coaching and Tutoring Professions (ACTP).

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New Jersey Entrepreneurs Recognize National Small Business Week by Urging Congress to Protect Digital Tools That Help Small Businesses Grow


Garden State business leaders traveled to Washington, DC to discuss the importance of personalized ads and AI for small businesses
NEW JERSEY — In recognition of National Small Business Week, May 3–9, New Jersey entrepreneurs who recently traveled to Washington, D.C. as part of the Meta Business Leaders Network annual conference are highlighting the importance of protecting digital tools like personalized advertising and AI that help small businesses grow, reach customers, and compete.

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The Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music and Hard Rock International Present The Native American Music Experience, a Special Concert Celebrating Indigenous Music on June 3


Free Ticket Registration is Open to the Public

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. (May 8, 2026) — The Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music and Hard Rock International are proud to announce The Native American Music Experience, a unique, free concert celebrating the rich history and enduring legacy of Indigenous music in America. 

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CIANJ: Bergen Community College Cares


PARAMUS, N.J. – The Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ), in partnership with Commerce Magazine, has recognized Bergen Community College with a “Companies That Care Award” for brightening the holiday season of Valley Hospital patients through a teddy bear donation program. CIANJ celebrated Bergen during a morning ceremony on April 16 at the Glen Ridge Country Club.

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Tri-County Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics New York Set for Tuesday, May 12


Westchester County, NY — The 2026 Hudson Valley Tri-County Law Enforcement Torch Run will take place on Tuesday, May 12, bringing together law enforcement agencies from Westchester, Rockland, and Putnam counties for the fifth consecutive year. Officers and community members will unite to carry the “Flame of Hope” in support of Special Olympics New York.

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