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New Jersey Actress Rachel Kordell Wins Best Actress Award, Championing Local Storytelling and Equity in Film


Montclair, NJ – October 2nd, 2025 — Paramus native Rachel Kordell was awarded Best Actress in a Thriller, Sci-Fi, or Fantasy at the New Jersey Web Festival (NJ Webfest) for her performance in the short film Mori. The festival, held September 25–28 in Montclair, NJ, also honored Mori with the award for Outstanding Sci-Fi.

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The Valley Hospital Performs First Hybrid Graft and Stent Implant to Repair Aortic Aneurysms and Aortic Ruptures


Paramus, NJ, October 1, 2025 – The Valley Hospital has successfully performed its first implant of ThoraflexTM Hybrid, manufactured by Terumo Aortic. The graft and stent hybrid is used to replace the diseased portion of the aorta in patients who have an aortic aneurysm or aortic dissection. The implant was performed by Habib Jabagi, MD, Director of the Aortic Aneurysm Program at The Valley Hospital.

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Center for Hope & Safety To Host Series of Events Across Bergen County for Domestic Violence Awareness Month


Rochelle Park, N.J. (September 30, 2025) – 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 prevention and healing from domestic abuse.

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NY WATERWAY’S “SHADES OF AUTUMN” FALL FOLIAGE TOURS OFFER SPECTACULAR VIEWS ALONG THE HUDSON RIVER


Tickets on sale now for this unique autumn experience
September 29, 2025 – Now starting this weekend, NY Waterway’s “Shades of Autumn” Fall Foliage Tours will offer passengers unique on-water views of the spectacular fall scenery along the Hudson River. The weekend tours begin October 4 and run through November 2, with departures from the Midtown/West 39th Street and Port Imperial/Weehawken ferry terminals.

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American Innovators Network Launches New Jersey Chapter Bergen County Resident Carlos Iván Merino Named Chapter President


The American Innovators Network (AIN) today announced the launch of a New Jersey Chapter to elevate the voice of the start-up community and “Little Tech” builders in state policy conversations. Carlos Iván Merino, a leading advocate for New Jersey’s innovation ecosystem and emerging technologies, has been named Chapter President.

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CarePlus NJ Celebrates Ribbon Cutting of Paradigm Therapeutic Middle School in Bergen County


New school expands proven therapeutic education model to serve students in grades six through eight
TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J. (September 29, 2025) – CarePlus NJ celebrated the opening  of Paradigm Therapeutic Middle School in Washington Township, Bergen County,  on  September 25th with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by local officials, school leaders, students, and community members.

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THE BALLANTINE IN NEWARK’S HISTORIC IRONBOUND OVER 50% LEASED


Developers Launch a New Resident Shuttle to Newark Penn Station to Enhance Commuting Convenience
NEWARK, NJ, September 24, 2025 – Shorewood Real Estate Group announced today that more than 50% of the 280 residences at The Ballantine, the new luxury apartment community on the former Ballantine Brewery site in Newark’s historic Ironbound neighborhood, have been leased.

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Wayne Resident Linda Naoum Earns Sunflower Award from NJ Sharing Network


(Morristown, NJ) — NJ Sharing Network, the nonprofit organization responsible for the recovery of organs and tissue for transplant in the state, has honored Linda Naoum, RN, SICU, of Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center with its Sunflower Award in recognition of her outstanding advocacy and support for its lifesaving mission.

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