Paramus Rotary Club’s Participation at Paramus National Night Out
Paramus Rotary Club members came together to make National Night Out such a success by showing their commitment, enthusiasm, and teamwork.
Local and General News and Press Releases
KBD Group Begins Renovation of Future Headquarters of Seafarers International House in Lower Manhattan
Historic nonprofit invests in new permanent headquarters to expand services for mariners, immigrants and asylum seekers
Wegmans Launches “Wegmans for Athletics,” a Comprehensive Nutrition and Community Partnership Program
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Wegmans Food Markets has launched Wegmans for Athletics, a comprehensive food, nutrition, and hydration program designed to support collegiate athletic programs, youth sports, and professional organizations on and off the field.
Oakland Rehab & Healthcare Welcomes Pulmonologist Dr. Reza Farhangfar to Clinical Leadership
Appointment Follows National Best Nursing Home Nod
OAKLAND, N.J. (Aug. 11, 2026) — Oakland Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Bergen County welcomes pulmonologist Reza Farhangfar, MD, as co-director of its established RespiraCare Pulmonary Rehab program. The appointment coincides with recognition as one of America’s Best Nursing Homes for the third consecutive year by Newsweek.
St. Joseph's Health Emergency Departments Recognized for Nursing Excellence
Emergency Nurses Association Announces 2026 Lantern Awards
Paterson, NJ, August 10, 2026 – St. Joseph’s Health is proud to announce that the emergency departments at both St. Joseph’s University Medical Center and St. Joseph’s Wayne Medical Center have been selected as recipients of the 2026 Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award. The honor recognizes exceptional innovation and evidence-based practice improvements that result in improved patient care and staff well-being.
FREDDY FAZBEAR'S PIZZA IS COMING TO AMERICAN DREAM
The Pizzeria at the Heart of the Five Nights at Freddy's Franchise Becomes a Real Place, Opening in 2027
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ (AUGUST 8, 2026) — American Dream, the premier entertainment/retail destination, will bring the virtual world of Freddy Fazbear's Pizza from the globally popular Five Nights at Freddy's franchise to life with the debut of the world's first permanent immersive restaurant experience in 2027.
St. Joseph's Health Now Offers Pluvicto For Patients with Advanced Prostate Cancer
FDA-approved radioligand therapy expands comprehensive cancer care at St. Joseph's Health
Paterson, NJ, August 7, 2026 – St. Joseph’s Health is now offering Pluvicto?, an FDA-approved, first-in-class radioligand therapy for patients with PSMA-positive metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), which continues progressing despite hormone therapy. Pluvicto is currently available exclusively at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson.
The Valley Hospital Offers Advanced Testing for Unexplained Chest Pain
PARAMUS, NJ, August 6, 2026 – The Valley Hospital is pleased to offer advanced invasive coronary function testing for patients who continue to have chest pain or discomfort, even when standard heart tests appear normal or medications have not relieved their symptoms.
Busterstock Returns August 29th
Free Concert to Raise Awareness and Funds to Help End Addiction
(Paramus, NJ) August 4, 2026 – A local family's mission to honor their son and help save lives will continue on Saturday, August 29, when the fourth annual Busterstock concert brings the community together for an evening of live music, remembrance, and hope. Community members of all ages are invited to attend the free outdoor concert:
Valley Home Care Receives Five Stars for Patient Experience
PARAMUS, NJ, August 3, 2026 – Valley Home Care’s patients have spoken, and the agency has earned Medicare’s highest patient satisfaction rating – five stars. The rating encompasses the categories below, each of which received four or five stars from patients, culminating in the overall five-star designation.
