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Kean University Trustees Chair Honored at 44th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards

Steve Fastook, of Nutley, inducted into Gold & Silver Circle honor society


UNION, N.J. — Steve Fastook ’H06, chair of the Kean University Board of Trustees, has been inducted into the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) prestigious Gold and Silver Circle, an honor society for the television industry.

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Allendale Senior Living Hosts Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting

Mayor Wilczynski, Assisted Living Community Leadership and Residents Celebrate Phase 1 Renovation Completion


ALLENDALE, N.J. (Sept. 29, 2023) – Mayor Amy Wilczynski and special guests joined Allendale Senior Living leadership and residents to celebrate the formal Grand Opening of a newly renovated main lobby and other features.

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County to Host Annual Caregiver Conference

Learn about Available Services and Programs in Bergen County


Hackensack, NJ – County Executive James J. Tedesco, III, the County Board of Commissioners, and the Bergen County Department of Human Services announce that the County’s Division of Senior Service/ADRC’s Annual Fall Caregivers Conference will take place on Saturday, Saturday, October 14, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the County Administration Building in the 5th floor Commissioners’ Meeting Room, One Bergen County Plaza, Hackensack, NJ 07601. Admission to the conference is free but advanced registration is encouraged.

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Valley Health System Physician Presents at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 52nd Annual Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C.


RIDGEWOOD, NJ, September 29, 2023 – On Tuesday, September 21, 2023, Tia Welsh, MD, Chair of Women’s Services for Valley Medical Group, presented at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s (CBCF) 52nd Annual Legislative Conference, held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.

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Center for Hope & Safety Raises Awareness During Domestic Violence Awareness Month with Community Events


Rochelle Park, N.J. (September 26, 2023) – October is recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Center for Hope & Safety (CHS), Bergen County’s only not-for-profit agency dedicated to helping adults and children rebuild their lives beyond domestic violence and abuse, is hosting several events to raise awareness of domestic violence in Bergen County. Proceeds from the events will fund essential support services to assist adults and children who are victims of domestic violence rebuild their lives. 

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Hackensack Stormwater Flooding and Combined Sewer Overflow Webinar Rescheduled to October 17


(September 24, 2023; Hackensack, New Jersey) -- What is the City of Hackensack doing to reduce flooding and overflows of its sewer system?  Find out the strategies the city is using in the webinar, How Hackensack is Working to Reduce Flooding and Combined Sewer Overflow, rescheduled for Tuesday, October 17, 2023, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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Bring Your Furry Friends to West Side for a Pet Blessing


RIDGEWOOD—Bring your furry friend to West Side Presbyterian Church on October 1 at 2:00 pm for a special service of Blessing of the Animals. Pets of all faiths are welcome, so feel free to invite your friends and neighbors. Please also bring a pet food donation if you are able. See you rain or shine on the church plaza!

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The CCommunity Chest to Shine Light on Preparing for College and Financial Literacy in a Workshop for High School Students


(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; September 24, 2023) -- High school students can get a head start on planning for college and their financial knowledge in The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County-Young Women’s Leadership Program’s ‘College Preparatory and Financial Literacy Workshop’, scheduled for Sunday, October 22. 

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Northern New Jersey Community Foundation to Celebrate 25th Anniversary With a Game Show Program Featuring Improv Comedy Group, Howdy Stranger


(Hackensack, NJ; September 18, 2023) ─ The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) will hold its 25th Anniversary Celebration on Thursday, October 26, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Aura Restaurant & Bar, located at 159 Main Street in Hackensack, New Jersey. 

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NJ4S Bergen Appoints Director and Assistant Director to Oversee Delivery of Mental Wellness Programs and Services in Bergen County Schools


Paramus, N.J. (September 20, 2023) – NJ4S Bergen, a coalition of leading Bergen County mental health providers led by Children’s Aid and Family Services (CAFS), is pleased to announce the appointment of Le’Var Starr as Director and John Paul Simon as Assistant Director.

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