126. COMMISSIONERS APPROVE 2023 OPEN SPACE TRUST FUND GRANTS
(Hackensack, N.J.) – Bergen County officials voted unanimously on Wednesday, December 13th to approve the list of projects recommended for funding by the Bergen County Open Space, Recreation, Floodplain Protection, Farmland, and Historic Preservation Trust Fund Advisory Committee. Among the 58 grants totaling over $11.5 million, 51 will support municipal ...
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127. Auto Dealers Launch Winter Coat Drive to Keep New York Kids Warm
NEW YORK, Dec. 14, 2023 As the temperature drops and winter approaches, many families in the metro New York area are facing the harsh reality of struggling to stay warm. Recognizing this pressing issue, the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association (GNYADA) has kicked off its annual Winter Coat ...
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128. NJSPBA PRESIDENT COLLIGAN BLASTS PASSAIC COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S DECISION ON DETECTIVE DEAN CIOPPA
WOODBRIDGE – Pat Colligan, President of the New Jersey State Policemen's Benevolent Association (NJSPBA), today criticized Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia Valdes’ continuation of her decision to propose a 45-day suspension for Detective Dean Cioppa based on official disclosure of his volunteer work in the Pompton Lakes community.  
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129. Bergen County And Bergen Community College Form Partnership To Enrich Veterinary Technology Education
TETERBORO, NJ – The Bergen County Board of Commissioners and County Executive Jim Tedesco are excited to announce a new innovative partnership between Bergen Community College (BCC) and the Bergen County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center.  BCC’s Veterinary Technology Program students will now have the opportunity to gain hands-on externships at ...
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130. Veolia Continues Support of Bergen STEM Students
PARAMUS, N.J – “The giving season” began early for members of the Veolia Northern New Jersey Water Operations leadership team who visited Bergen Community College on December 8 to hand-deliver a $25,000 check for student scholarships.
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131. Two Valley Leaders Recognized by the Organization of Nurse Leaders of New Jersey
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, December 12, 2023 – Valley Health System congratulates Mary Costa, MS, BSN, RN, NE-BC, Director of Population Health for Valley Health System, on receiving the 2023 Innovations in the Continuum of Care Award presented by the Organization of Nurse Leaders of New Jersey (ONL NJ), and David Rivera, ...
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132. Oakland Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center Named Among Nation’s Best Consecutive Honors in Newsweek’s Annual Ranking for Bergen County Provider
OAKLAND, N.J. (Dec. 12, 2023) — Oakland Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center has been named among the nation’s top skilled nursing facilities in Newsweek’s “America’s Best Nursing Homes 2024,” marking consecutive year honors for the Bergen County provider. Located at 20 Breakneck Road in Oakland, the 215-bed skilled nursing facility provides ...
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133. NJ Food Rescue Helps Reduce Food Waste in School Cafeterias Via their App-Based Program, Table to Table I-Rescue Lunch Program Available to Schools in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Passaic Counties
Saddle Brook, NJ, December 5, 2023 –If you have visited a school lunchroom lately, you know the amount of food wasted can be staggering.
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134. Southern California Jewelry Brand gorjana to Debut First New Jersey Store in Westfield Garden State Plaza
Opening December 2, gorjana Will Bring Effortless, Laid-Back Styles and Stunning Diamonds to Paramus’ Premier Shopping Center PARAMUS, N.J. - NOVEMBER 1, 2023 - gorjana, the fast-growing Laguna Beach-based jewelry brand, today announced the continuation of its national retail expansion with the opening of its first store in the ...
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135. Bergen County Office of Food Security Announces 2023 Awards for Food Pantry Sustainability Grant Program
Hackensack, NJ – County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Board of County Commissioners, and the Bergen County Office of Food Security are excited to announce awards for the 2023 Food Security Task Force Sustainability Grant Program, following passage of resolution 1373-23 by the Bergen County Board of Commissioners. Awards were approved ...
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136. Bergen Innovation Center Brings Real-World into Classroom
LYNDHURST, N.J – Anchored by newly renovated Bloomberg Finance, cybersecurity and gaming laboratories that will provide students with comprehensive experiential learning opportunities, The Innovation Center at Bergen Community College at the Meadowlands has opened. College President Eric M. Friedman, Ph.D., cut the ribbon on the facility alongside Board of Trustees ...
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137. Belleville Resident Karl Halpin Celebrates a Decade of Life After Life-Saving Liver Transplant and Inspires Hope and Advocacy for NJ Sharing Network
Belleville, NJ – Karl Halpin, 61, recently celebrated a remarkable milestone – the 10th anniversary of his life-saving liver transplant. Karl’s journey serves as an inspiring testament to the transformative power of organ and tissue donation and transplantation.
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138. GODSMACK BRINGS THEIR STRIPPED – DOWN “VIBEZ TOUR” TO NJPAC IN 2024
(Newark, N.J. - November 28, 2023) — The multi-platinum Grammy-nominated hard rock band Godsmack will be hitting the road in 2024 — but doing things a little differently than their usual pyrotechnic arena show they will be stripping things down as their "acoustic and electric performances and untold stories as their Vibez ...
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139. FIRST LOOK: THE WYLDES LUXURY RENTAL APARTMENTS IN HARRISON, NJ UNVEILS ITS CURATED SUITE OF AMENITIES
Debut of Next-Level Recreation and Social Spaces Completes One of Hudson County’s Most Comprehensive Lifestyle Offerings HARRISON, NJ, November 27, 2023 – Amidst the bustling leasing activity at The Wyldes, developer Advance Realty Investors has officially unveiled a robust offering of indoor amenities at the collection of 399 luxury ...
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140. Hackensack PBA Local 9A Announces No Confidence Vote in Police Leadership
HACKENSACK, NJ – The Hackensack Police Benevolent Association (PBA) Local 9A, representing the dedicated Supervisors of the Hackensack Police Department, has voted to express no confidence in Police Director Ray Guidetti and Operations Captain Michael Antista. This decision, made at last night’s PBA meeting, reflects deep concerns about the current state ...
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141. Kaplan Educational Foundation Welcomes New Scholars for the 2023-2024 Academic Year
Leadership Program Helps Community College Students Transfer and Earn Four-Year Degrees From Top Colleges and Universities New York, NY (November 16, 2023) -- The Kaplan Educational Foundation (KEF) celebrates the latest cohort of scholars selected for admission to the Kaplan Leadership Program. 
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142. RUSSO DEVELOPMENT LAUNCHES LEASING AT VERMELLA BROAD STREET, SIGNALING NEXT CHAPTER IN NEWARK'S RESIDENTIAL ASCENT Vermella Broad Street Delivers 296 Homes and Premium Lifestyle Amenities Near Downtown Newark’s Broad Street Train Station
Vermella Broad Street Delivers 296 Homes and Premium Lifestyle Amenities Near Downtown Newark’s Broad Street Train Station
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143. 3 Million Gift to Endow Bioethics Chair at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine
Generous gift will provide lasting legacy of bioethics education and programs Nutley, NJ – November 16, 2023 – On October 30, 2023, Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation held an investiture ceremony for Hannah I. Lipman, M.D., M.S., HEC-C, vice president of Bioethics at Hackensack Meridian Health and a professor in ...
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144. Alfred N. Sanzari Family Foundation Announces 2023 Fall Grant Recipients $50,000 awarded to 12 local non-profits to support community-focused programs
Hackensack, N.J. (November 14, 2023) - The Alfred N. Sanzari Family Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving communities across the northeast, is proud to announce it has awarded 12 grants totaling $50,000 for its Fall 2023 grant program.
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145. BERGEN COUNTY HOSTS FREE HISTORY LECTURES TO COMMEMORATE VETERANS DAY & BERGEN250
Veterans Day lecture plus Revolutionary War Roundtable Speaker Series continues Monday & Wednesday, November 13 & 15 in Hackensack
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146. Retired U.S. Army Reserve Veteran Jenny Godnick Spearheads Organ Donation Awareness and Prepares for 3 Volcanoes Climbing Challenge in Guatemala
(Hightstown, NJ) – In honor of Veterans Day, NJ Sharing Network, the non-profit organization responsible for the recovery of donated organs and tissue for transplant in the Garden State, is proud to spotlight Jenny Godnick, 58, a Hightstown, New Jersey resident and retired U.S. Army Reserve Veteran.
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147. Paramus Public Schools Faculty Participates in Professional Development Day
November 8, 2023: Paramus, NJ – While Paramus Public Schools were closed on Tuesday, Nov. 7 for Election Day, faculty and staff members seized the opportunity to engage in learning and expand their knowledge during a district-wide Professional Development (PD) Day.
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148. The Salvation Army New Jersey Division Calls on Volunteer Bell Ringers in Support of Red Kettle Campaign
With Requests for Assistance on the Rise, Iconic Fundraising Campaign Helps Fill the Gap UNION, NJ —The Salvation Army’s iconic Red Kettle Campaign launches in just a few weeks, and the non-profit organization is calling on volunteers to sign up as Red Kettle bell ringers in support of critical ...
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149. Mother and Son’s Kidney Transplant Story Inspires Hope and Advocacy for NJ Sharing Network
ELIZABETH, NJ – A local heartwarming story of a mother’s selflessness and a son’s resilience has captured the community’s attention and is raising awareness about the power of organ and tissue donation and transplantation.
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150. NEWLY RENOVATED SPORTS COURTS OPEN AT SAMUEL NELKIN COUNTY PARK
(WALLINGTON, NJ) – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Bergen County Board of Commissioners, and the Bergen County Parks Department announce the renovation completion and grand opening of new sports courts at Samuel Nelkin County Park in Wallington.
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