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BERGEN COUNTY EXPANDS COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION FLEET

Addition Fully Funded by FTA and NJ Transit, Keeping Bergen Seniors and Veterans Connected

LODI, NJ –The County of Bergen and the Bergen County Department of Public Works, Division of Community Transportation recently celebrated the addition of a new vehicle to the Community Transportation fleet. Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco, III and representatives from the Bergen County Board of Commissioners visited the Community Transportation Garage in Lodi to thank staff members for their dedication.

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NJBIZ Names Atkins Companies a 2026 Leader in Real Estate, Construction & Design

Firm Earns Award for the Second Consecutive Year

West Orange, N.J. (April 23, 2026) – Atkins Companies, a leading multigenerational commercial real estate development, investment, and property management firm, has been named a 2026 NJBIZ Leader in Real Estate, Construction & Design. This marks the second consecutive year that Atkins Companies has earned the distinction, underscoring the firm's continued leadership in the healthcare real estate sector.

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Wegmans Partners with Local Law Enforcement Agencies for Prescription Medication Drop-off Events – Spring 2026

Rochester, N.Y. – Wegmans Food Markets is partnering with local law enforcement agencies across seven states to host community prescription medication drop-off events at 47 stores on Saturday, April 25. The event gives community members the opportunity to remove potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs from their homes. The service is free and anonymous, with no questions asked.

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Hummingbirds are Making Their Annual Migration

Tips for Attracting Them to Your Garden

(POMONA, New York) April 17, 2026  — Ruby-throated hummingbirds have begun arriving in the Northeast, including the Hudson Valley, as part of their spring migration. By late May, they are typically established throughout the region, including Rockland and Bergen counties.

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Robert Brenner, MD, President and CEO, Valley Health System, Named as a 2026 ICON Award Honoree by NJBIZ

PARAMUS, NJ, April 20, 2026 – Valley Health System congratulates Robert Brenner, MD, MMM, FACHE, President and Chief Executive Officer of Valley Health System, for being named a 2026 ICON Award Honoree by NJBIZ. The ICON Award highlights trailblazers and innovators across New Jersey, according to NJBIZ.

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FIFA World Cup 2026? Last-Minute Sales Phase to feature new ticket drop on 22 April

-Tickets across all 104 matches will be made available for public purchase on FIFA.com/tickets at 11:00 ET (17:00 CET) tomorrow on a first-come, first-served basis
-As part of the Last-Minute Sales Phase, tickets will continue to be released until the end of the tournament
-Fans looking for an elevated experience can purchase hospitality packages via FIFA.com/hospitality

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MOODY’S REAFFIRMS Aaa RATING FOR COUNTY OF BERGEN

HACKENSACK, N.J. – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and the Board of County Commissioners are proud to announce that Moody’s Ratings has once again reaffirmed the County of Bergen’s prestigious Aaa bond rating, the highest rating awarded by the agency, citing the County’s strong financial management, growing reserves, and dynamic local economy.

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Grads Gain B.S. Pathway in Music at Millersville

PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College and Millersville University of Pennsylvania have established an articulation agreement that makes the pathway to a baccalaureate degree in music industry easier for Bergen graduates. The agreement also creates opportunities for students to study with music industry professionals.

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