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Bergen Volunteers Adds New CHORE Van to Expand Home Maintenance Support for Seniors in Bergen County

[HACKENSACK, N.J. - July 10, 2024] – Bergen Volunteers added a brand new van to support their CHORE program, which provides free home maintenance and minor repair assistance to elderly and disabled residents across Bergen County. The newly minted vehicle was made possible in part by the generous support of both Bergen County and the Bergen County Division of Senior Services. The new van was celebrated with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 8 and was attended by Bergen County Commissioner Tracy Zur.

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TEDESCO, BERGEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE APPLAUD LEGISLATORS FOR RESTORING FUNDING FOR NJ COMMUNITY COLLEGES

FY2025 Budget Includes Over $290 Million in Aid to Community Colleges
(HACKENSACK, N.J.) – On Tuesday, June 28th, Governor Phil Murphy signed the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY2025) New Jersey state budget into law which restored $20 million in potential cuts to New Jersey community colleges.

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The Valley Hospital Ranked Among the Best Hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report for 2024-25

PARAMUS, NJ, July 16, 2024 – The Valley Hospital has been ranked among the best hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report for 2024-25, placing third on the list of 63 New Jersey hospitals that were evaluated. Valley also achieved an overall rating as the 15th best hospital in the entire New York metropolitan area.

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Robert Brenner, MD, President and CEO of Valley Health System, Named to 2024 People to Watch in Health Care List by NJBIZ

PARAMUS, NJ, July 17, 2024 – Valley Health System is pleased to announce Robert Brenner, MD, MMM, FACHE, President and Chief Executive Officer for Valley Health System, has been named to the 2024 People to Watch in Health Care list, released by NJBIZ. NJBIZ is a statewide business publication.

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The Wave Set Celebrates 10th Anniversary of the Wohl Brothers' Lifesaving Liver Transplant with $10,000 Contribution to the Sharing Network Foundation

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – In a heartfelt celebration of the 10th anniversary of their lifesaving liver transplant, co-founders of The Wave Set Cameron and Jared Wohl of Little Falls and Livingston, NJ, have announced a philanthropic contribution of $10,000 to the Sharing Network Foundation.

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BERGEN COUNTY DIVISION OF SENIOR SERVICES AWARDED $466,000 STATE GRANT, BRING COST-SAVING PROGRAMS TO MORE RESIDENTS

“Senior Save Navigator” Grant Will Allow County to Aid Low-Income Older Adults and Individuals with Disabilities in Saving Money on Prescription Drug Costs, Medicare Premiums, and More.(HACKENSACK, N.J.) – On Thursday, July 12, the Bergen County Division of Senior Services was awarded a $466,000 “Senior Save Navigator” grant by the New Jersey Department of Human Services to enable the Division to enroll low-income older adults and individuals with disabilities in cost-saving programs and services.

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INAUGURAL RIVEBEND DISTRICT ARTISIAN MARKET TO TAKE PLACE SUNDAY, JULY 21ST AT 1200 SOUTH 5TH STREET IN HARRISON, NJ

Festive Public Event to be Held From 12 PM to 5PM. in the Neighborhood’s Outdoor Park
HARRISON, NJ – The Riverbend District in Harrison, NJ will host the inaugural Riverbend District Artisan Market on Sunday, July 21st from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the neighborhood’s outdoor pocket park located at 1200 South 5th Street.

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