26. DR. CHRISTINA DUKES BROWN APPOINTED CEO OF BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF PATERSON AND PASSAIC
Paterson & Passaic, NJ – Dr. Christina Dukes Brown has been appointed CEO of Boys & Girls Club of Paterson and Passaic (BGCPP), one of the largest Clubs in New Jersey serving more than 1,700 youth at two Clubhouses and 11 satellite locations throughout Paterson and Passaic. With more than 20 ...
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27. Council of County Colleges Recognizes Bergen’s Blakeslee
PARAMUS, N.J. – The New Jersey Council of County Colleges has selected Bergen Community College Board of Trustees Chair Dorothy Blakeslee to receive the organization’s top honor for trustees.
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28. BERKELEY COLLEGE LAUNCHES BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED MEDIA DEGREE PROGRAM
Berkeley College recently announced the launch of a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Applied Media degree program, with concentrations in Digital and Social Media, and Social and Cultural Responsibility. The program, approved to be offered on-site at the New York City and Woodland Park campuses and online, prepares students to ...
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29. 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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30. TEDESCO, ORTIZ ISSUE STATEMENTS ON TERMINATION OF COACH USA BUS ROUTES
HACKENSACK, NJ – County Executive Jim Tedesco and County Commissioner Chairwoman Germaine Ortiz issue the following statement in response to reports that Coach USA will prematurely terminate contracts it has with the agency for 20 bus routes in Bergen, Hudson and Passaic counties:
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31. Demarest's Sadie Alfano Creates a Sunflower Sticker to Support the Sharing Network Foundation and Celebrate Her Cousin's Lifesaving Double-Lung Transplant
(DEMAREST, NJ) - Demarest resident Sadie Alfano, 17, launched a heartfelt initiative to support the Sharing Network Foundation through the creation of special sunflower stickers. Sadie designed the sticker to raise awareness about organ and tissue donation and to celebrate the remarkable ten-year anniversary of her cousin Cassidy McPartland’s lifesaving ...
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32. What’s in a Name? Much More for a Hispanic-Serving Institution
PARAMUS, N.J. – When Bergen Community College President Eric M. Friedman, Ph.D., arrived on campus in 2021, he quickly learned that students, faculty and staff prized the College’s standing as a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) as a point of pride in Bergen’s overall identity.
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33. The Community Chest Honors Exceptional Young Women With Seventh Annual Leadership Awards
(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; July 1, 2024) -- The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County announces the recipients of its seventh annual High School Young Women's Leadership Program's awards.
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34. Valley Health System Announces that Robert Brenner, MD, President, Valley Health System, has been Appointed System CEO
Audrey Meyers, Long-Serving System CEO, Assumes Role of CEO Emeritus PARAMUS, NJ, July 1, 2024 – Adding to his current responsibilities of System President, Valley Health System has announced the promotion of Robert Brenner, MD, MMM, FACHE, to the position of System President and Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Brenner ...
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35. Bergen’s Care for Vets Gets Recognized
PARAMUS, N.J. – For the second consecutive year, Bergen Community College has secured a “Companies That Care” award from the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ) and Commerce Magazine.
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36. 4th Annual Bergen Pantry Food Pantry Summit Draws Representatives from 65+ Local Food Pantries and Service Providers
Paramus, NJ – The Bergen County Office of Food Security held its 4th Annual Bergen County Food Pantry Summit, drawing representatives from over 65 local food pantries and outside service providers to Bergen Community College for the event. Pantry directors had the opportunity to meet with their peers, and discuss successes, challenges, ...
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37. Local High School Students Awarded Scholarships for Advocacy and Support of Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Seven New Jersey high school students were awarded scholarships from the Sharing Network Foundation for their passion and dedication to raising awareness of organ and tissue donation and transplantation. The 2024 graduates were presented with their scholarship awards at NJ Sharing Network’s headquarters in New Providence. ...
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38. Bergen Athletes Close Spring with Honors
PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College student-athletes finished the spring season strong, with members of the track and field, baseball and softball teams earning honors. Among the accolades for the Bulldogs, three members of the track and field team each finished in the top 10 of their meets at the ...
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39. Valley Welcomes New Chief Medical Information Officer
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, June 24, 2024 – Valley Health System is pleased to announce the appointment of K. Nadeem Ahmed, MD, to the position of Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO) for Valley Health System.
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40. Innovation on Display at Meadowlands Open House
LYNDHURST, N.J. – Bergen Community College at the Meadowlands will showcase resources such as the Innovation Center, paramedic science laboratory and conference center as part of an upcoming open house at the facility.
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41. The Community Chest's Fourth Golf Outing Draws Businesses and Philanthropists to Raise Funds to Support Grants for Nonprofits Responding to Need in Bergen County
(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; June 17, 2024) -- The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County held its fourth annual Golf Outing at Edgewood Country Club in River Vale, New Jersey.  Golfers attended to raise funds for The Chest's initiatives and to support grant awards to nonprofit agencies providing a ...
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42. Class of 2024 Valedictorian, Ian Park, Reflects on Time in Paramus District
June 17, 2024: Paramus, NJ – Ian Park '24, Valedictorian of the Paramus High School Class of 2024, reflects on his time in Paramus Public Schools
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43. Bergen HR Professional Dubbed a “Rockstar”
PARAMUS, N.J. – The College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR) has honored Bergen Community College Talent Development Manager Michael Vivenzio with the National Higher Education HR Rockstar Award. Recognizing an early-career professional who has made a significant impact in higher education human resources, Vivenzio will receive his ...
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44. Biden-Harris Administration Awards $955,697 to Expand Housing Counseling for Underserved Communities in New Jersey
Vice President Harris and Acting Secretary Todman announced the funding to help bridge the racial homeownership gap and foster the next generation of homeowners. 
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45. Eleven Total PHS Seniors to Continue Athletic Careers in College
June 5, 2024: Paramus, NJ – Congratulations to all eleven of the Paramus High School Class of 2024 graduating Spartans who signed to their chosen colleges and universities during the 2023-24 school year to continue their athletic careers in college. Once a Spartan, always a Spartan!
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46. Veolia Awards Grant to The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County for Bound for Success High School SAT Prep Program
(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; June 3, 2024) -- The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County received a grant of $20,000 from Veolia to support the SAT preparation program, Bound for Success.  The program, a partnership with The Community Chest, Dwight Morrow High School and Bergen Family Center's in-school program,
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47. French Embassy Sponsors Summer Study Abroad
PARAMUS, N.J. – Six Bergen Community College students will study abroad in France during a two-week summer program as part of the Community Colleges in France Bootcamp initiative. Offered through the Cultural Services of the French Embassy in the United States, students receive high-quality experiential learning opportunities tailored for those ...
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48. BERGEN COUNTY ESTABLISHES AGE-FRIENDLY TASK FORCE
HACKENSACK, N.J. – County Executive James J. Tedesco, III, and the Board of County Commissioners are proud to announce the creation and establishment of Bergen County’s Age-Friendly Task Force, the first countywide task force of this nature in the State of New Jersey.
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49. Wegmans Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Employee Scholarship Program
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Wegmans is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its Employee Scholarship Program. Since it began in 1984, more than 46,500 Wegmans employees have been awarded scholarships totaling $145 million. This year, approximately 1,500 new recipients were awarded scholarships. The company expects to pay out more than $6.5 million ...
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50. Center for Hope & Safety Reports High Number of Mothers Served in Residential Programs
Rochelle Park, N.J. (May 29, 2024) – Center for Hope & Safety (CHS), Bergen County’s only not-for-profit agency dedicated to helping adults and children rebuild their lives beyond domestic violence and abuse, reports a high number of mothers served across their residential programs, including transitional housing and emergency housing programs. ...
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