26. Kean University Is First in NJ to Join National Moon Shot for Equity Partnership
UNION, N.J. — As part of a longstanding commitment to diversity and equity in higher education, Kean University announced today it is the first university in New Jersey to join Moon Shot for Equity, a national network of colleges and universities committed to eliminating equity gaps in higher education by ...
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27. Foundation Spotlights Food Insecurity and Donates Turkeys to Help People Experiencing Hardships
(Hackensack, New Jersey; November 21, 2022)— The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation's (NNJCF) celebration of National Community Foundation Week from November 12 through November 18 and National Philanthropy Day on November 15 highlighted the escalation of food insecurity in the region. 
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28. Valley’s Emergency Department Director Honored as an Emergency Nurses Association’s “20 Under 40”
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, November 21, 2022 – Valley Health System congratulates Rebecca Basso, DNP, RN, CEN, CPEN, EMT-B, HN-BC, NEA-BC, Director of the Emergency Department and Emergency Services for The Valley Hospital, on being named a 20 Under 40 honoree by the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA).
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29. Bergen County Establishes Countywide Emergency Medical Services Unit
HACKENSACK, NJ – Last night, the County’s Board of Commissioners voted to approve a resolution establishing a Bergen County Emergency Medical Services Unit.  This unit will assist local EMS agencies with mutual aid 911 medical calls.
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30. NAI James E. Hanson Negotiates Two Deals to Help Realterm Continue to Expand its Presence in New Jersey
East Rutherford, N.J. (October 31, 2022) – NAI James E. Hanson, the largest New Jersey-based full-service independent commercial real estate firm, announces it has negotiated the sale of 880 Paterson Plank Road and 890 Paterson Plank Road in East Rutherford, N.J.
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31. Valley Dietitian and Health Coach Publishes Book on Experience as a Caregiver
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, October 26, 2022 – Jessica Cording, MS, RD, CDN, INHC, a registered dietitian and health coach at The Valley Hospital Breast Center, has published The Farewell Tour: A Caregiver’s Guide to Stress Management, Sane Nutrition, and Better Sleep.
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32. The Community Chest to Kick Off 90th Anniversary With Let's Make Some Magic For Those in Need in Our Community
(Englewood, New Jersey; October 10, 2022) -- The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County (The Chest) kicks off its 90th anniversary with Let's Make Some Magic, a festive celebration to help our neighbors in need in the community.
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33. The Valley Hospital Launches Interstitial Lung Disease Initiative
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, October 4, 2022 – The Valley Hospital has launched an interstitial lung disease (ILD) initiative, forming a multidisciplinary team to discuss complex cases of ILD.
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34. Organs Transplanted in New Jersey Reached a Record High of 92 in September 2022
As Support for Organ and Tissue Donation Continues to Grow, Organ Transplants Are Saving More Lives Than Ever Before in the Garden State
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35. North Bergen Veterans of Foreign Wars
The Edward McDowell Post, 2648, in North Bergen, New Jersey , also known as the North Bergen Veterans of Foreign Wars, held a Pasta and Trivia night to raise funds for the post.  With roots in North Bergen dating back decades, this small hidden post is still standing strong. 
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36. Local Artist Makes Her Debut at West Side Presbyterian Church
RIDGEWOOD—West Side Presbyterian Church is excited to welcome Bergen County artist Laura Hallada – and her stunning floral acrylics and watercolors - to The Gallery for the month of October!
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37. Northern New Jersey Community Foundation Awards Grant to University for Scholarship and Women's Soccer
(Hackensack, New Jersey; August 29, 2022) -- The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation's The DeAnna Stark Pasciuto Memorial Fund awarded a grant of $4,000 to Stockton University Foundation in Galloway, New Jersey. 
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38. NAI James E. Hanson Negotiates 5,559-Square-Foot Medical Office Lease in Paramus, N.J.
Paramus, N.J. (August 3, 2022) – NAI James E. Hanson, the largest New Jersey-based full-service independent commercial real estate firm, announces the lease of 5,599 square feet of medical office space at 10 Forest Avenue in Paramus, N.J.
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39. NAI James E. Hanson Negotiates Lease of 2,800 Square Feet of Retail Space in Bergenfield, N.J.
Bergenfield, N.J. (August 2, 2022) – NAI James E. Hanson, the largest New Jersey-based full-service independent commercial real estate firm, announces it has negotiated the lease of 2,800 square feet of newly-renovated retail space at 101 D Portland Ave in Bergenfield, N.J.
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40. Livingston Mom and Her Daughter Raise Awareness About Organ and Tissue Donation
(LIVINGSTON, NJ) – Jane Fischer and her daughter, Suzy, understand what it takes to overcome some of life’s greatest challenges. As they celebrated Suzy’s 48th birthday on July 18, they both took time to reflect on the gift of life and the miracle of organ and tissue donation.
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41. Bergen STEM Students Win NSF-Sponsored Challenge
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Students from Bergen Community College have earned first place honors in the national Community College Innovation Challenge sponsored by the National Science Foundation and American Association of Community Colleges.
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42. Bloomfield’s Tony Moyet Celebrates Life-Saving Lung Transplant
(BLOOMFIELD, NJ) - Tony Moyet of Bloomfield had an extra special reason to celebrate Independence Day this year as it marked the one-year anniversary of his life-saving double lung transplant at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Children's Hospital of New Jersey.
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43. Foundation Continues Legacy of New Milford Terrorist Victim Darren Drake With Scholarship Award in His Memory
(Bergen County, New Jersey; June 24, 2022) -- The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation's (NNJCF) Darren Drake Memorial Fund named New Milford High School 2022 graduate Anthony Scrivanich the fifth recipient of its scholarship award. 
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44. Center for Hope and Safety Raises Nearly $40,000 at Annual Golf Classic for Continued Support of Domestic Violence Victims and Survivors in Bergen County
Rochelle Park, N.J. (June 16, 2022) – Center for Hope and Safety (CHS), Bergen County’s only not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping adults and children rebuild their lives beyond domestic violence and abuse, recently hosted its annual Golf Classic at Edgewood Country Club in River Vale, New Jersey and raised nearly ...
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45. Choosing ‘Knowledge Instead of Fear,’ Kean University Graduate Overcomes Cancer as She Earns Her Degree
Marlboro resident Rachael Johnson continued her full-time studies while undergoing chemotherapy.
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46. New Jersey Family Announces its 2022 Mompreneurs of the Year
The winners of NJ Family’s second-ever Mompreneur of the Year contest share their entrepreneurial journeys while juggling rasing kids.
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47. K-12 Teachers Learn Cultural Competency Through Kean University Professional Development
UNION, N.J. — As newcomers from all over the world make New Jersey their home and the student population across school districts becomes more diverse, a Kean program is helping teachers acquire understanding, perspective, and evidence-based strategies so that they can teach more intentionally.
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48. WNBA Great Chamique Holdsclaw Urges Kean Audience to Stop the Stigma Surrounding Mental Illness
UNION, N.J. — WNBA Hall of Famer Chamique Holdsclaw told an audience of students at the Kean University Human Rights Conference last week to seek help if they are struggling with mental illness.
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49. CarePlus NJ Awarded $525,000 Grant from NJ Department of Labor to Launch Pathways to Recovery Program for Bergen County Adults Impacted by Opioid Epidemic
Program to provide occupational and vocational services complemented by integrated addiction and behavioral health care
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50. Bergen President Caps First Year with National Honor
PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College President Eric M. Friedman, Ph.D., who just completed his first year as the institution’s top official, has earned a national leadership award from the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society for community colleges.
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