1. Back in Action, Not in Pain: Your July 4th Travel Survival Guide from a Spine Surgeon
www.nynjspine.com With a record 70+ million Americans expected to travel this Fourth of July, by plane, train, or car, your back could use a little independence of its own. Whether it’s a cross-country road trip or a quick holiday flight, hours in cramped seats can wreak havoc on your ...
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2. Men’s Health Month - 79-Year-Old Newark Man Honors Late Son’s Legacy with Marathon Runs and Lifesaving Advocacy
NEWARK, NJ - As Men’s Health Month brings national attention to the importance of physical and emotional well-being, NJ Sharing Network proudly shines a spotlight on Ezequiel Garcia of Newark - a 79-year-old marathon runner, retired educator, and dedicated volunteer whose incredible stamina and spirit are fueled by love, loss, ...
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3. Companion Vegetables: Nature’s Way of Creating a Thriving Garden
(Pomona, New York) June 10, 2025 — Whether you’re planting your first tomato or growing a complete backyard harvest, the success of your vegetable garden often depends on more than just seeds and soil. At Down to Earth Living in Pomona, gardeners can find everything they need, from young vegetable ...
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4. Healthy Bergen Announces New Coordinator and Task Force Co-Chairs
Hackensack, N.J. (June 11, 2025) – Healthy Bergen, powered by the Community Health Improvement Partnership (CHIP), proudly introduces Lisa Pinto, MPH, CHES, of the Bergen County Department of Health Services, as the new Healthy Bergen Coordinator.
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5. L.E.A.D. (Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence) Hosts L.E.A.D. Fest Carnival at Garden State Plaza
Carnival in Paramus Will Support L.E.A.D.’s Mission to Protect Students From the Dangers of Drugs and Violence
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6. Valley Health System Welcomes New Senior Vice President of Ambulatory Care Services
PARAMUS, NJ, May 20, 2025 – Valley Health System is pleased to welcome Will Neate as Senior Vice President of Ambulatory Care Services for Valley Health System.
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7. Wegmans Hosts Living Gluten Free Events This Weekend
Rochester, N.Y. – As the demand for gluten-free products continues to increase, the variety of available options has also grown. Wegmans invites customers to learn more about living gluten free at an in-store event this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, May 17 and 18.
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8. Bergen Celebrates Class of 2025
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – A record number of Bergen Community College candidates for graduation participated in the institution’s 56th annual commencement exercises during a morning ceremony at MetLife Stadium on May 13. Nearly 1,100 graduates in attendance celebrated alongside approximately 7,000 family, friends, faculty, staff and special guests.
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9. Bridgeway Behavioral Health Services Secures $250,000 Grant to Aid Supportive Housing Program
Union, N.J. (May 6, 2025) – Bridgeway Behavioral Health Services (Bridgeway), a community-based provider supporting individuals and families facing mental health challenges, announces it has been awarded a $250,000 grant from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and Department of Human Services (DHS) through the NJ FamilyCare Housing ...
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10. Healthy Bergen, Powered By The Community Health Improvement Partnership (CHIP), Launches 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment, Seeking Public Input Assessment informs implementation plan for Bergen County for the next three years
Hackensack, N.J. (May 2, 2025) — Healthy Bergen, powered by the Community Health Improvement Partnership (CHIP), in collaboration with all seven non-profit hospital systems within Bergen County, recently launched the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). Participating hospitals include Englewood Health, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, The Valley Hospital, Holy ...
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11. The Valley Hospital Performs First Implant of Newly Approved Evoque Tricuspid Valve Replacement System
Paramus, NJ, April 30, 2025 – The Valley Hospital has successfully completed its first implant of the Evoque tricuspid valve replacement system, manufactured by Edwards Lifesciences, following its recent FDA approval.
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12. Optimum Opens a New and Interactive Retail Store in River Edge, New Jersey to Support Customers
NEW JERSEY (APRIL 15, 2025) – Optimum, the leading provider of fiber internet, mobile, TV and phone services, today announces the opening of a new and interactive retail store in River Edge, New Jersey, located at 1061 Main Street.
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13. 20-YEAR RESIDENT OPENS NEW TRANSWORLD BUSINESS ADVISORS OFFICE IN UPPER BERGEN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
The franchise is owned by a seasoned executive who will leverage the power of the brand’s franchise system to help local entrepreneurs buy and sell companies at their greatest value. 
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14. Dr. Rochelle Wimpfheimer, Executive Director of The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County, Named a 2025 NJBIZ ICON
(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; April 7, 2025) – The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County announces Executive Director Dr. Rochelle Wimpfheimer has been named a 2025 NJBIZ ICON honoree. NJBIZ, a prominent business publication in the Garden State, awards this prestigious recognition to distinguished business leaders from New Jersey, ...
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15. Valley’s Earl A. Wheaton, Jr., MD, Family Care Center Provides Comprehensive Primary and Specialty Care for Adults, Adolescents, and Children
PARAMUS, NJ, April 2, 2025 – Located at Valley Health System’s Ridgewood campus, the Earl A. Wheaton, Jr., MD, Family Care Center provides comprehensive outpatient primary care, prenatal care, and specialty care for patients of all ages, from infants to seniors.
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16. Wyckoff Resident and Living Kidney Donor Jorge Losch Inspires Others on Donate Life Living Donor Day
(Wyckoff, NJ) – April 2, 2025, marks Donate Life Living Donor Day, a special observance during National Donate Life Month dedicated to honoring the selfless individuals who have given the gift of life through living organ and tissue donation. In 2024 alone, more than 7,000 people made the decision to ...
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17. From Broadway to Bergen: Stitt to Perform
PARAMUS, N.J. – The Bergen Institute for the Creative Arts at Bergen Community College will host “An Evening with Georgia Stitt … and Friends” to celebrate the award-winning composer and lyricist’s work on Thursday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the Anna Maria Ciccone Theatre at the Paramus campus (400 ...
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18. New Jersey’s Next STEM Frontier: Learning from the Land’s First Scientists
Picture this: Thick smoke chokes the air as flames blaze closer toward homes, businesses, and forests. Firefighters battle the blaze, but it spreads too fast. In New Jersey’s Pine Barrens—one of the most fire-prone regions in the state—this is a growing concern.
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19. Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County Announces Katrice Thomas as Executive Director
Westwood, New Jersey, March 17, 2025 – Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County (Habitat Bergen), a leader in affordable housing, today announced that Katrice Thomas has been appointed as Executive Director. Her appointment has been made following a robust and competitive search process, which included detailed consideration of a range ...
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20. College Conferences Spotlight Human Trafficking
PARAMUS, N.J. – According to data reported by former U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken last year, approximately 27 million people worldwide have become victims of human trafficking through exploited labor, services and commercial sex.
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21. Bergen Cerullo Center Tops Two-Year Tutors
PARAMUS, N.J. – The Association for the Coaching and Tutoring Profession has selected the Bergen Community College Cerullo Learning Assistance Center to receive the “Learning Center of Excellence Award” for two-year institutions, recognizing it as the nation’s best among its peers. ACTP serves as a professional organization for academic coaches, student ...
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22. American Heart Month Story: The Gift of Life – New Providence’s Nicholas Tamburo Thrives Thanks to Lifesaving Heart Transplant
(New Providence, NJ) – As we recognize American Heart Month this February, Nicholas Tamburo, 70, of New Providence reflects on nearly 24 years since receiving the gift of a lifesaving heart transplant in July 2001.
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23. College CFO Celebrated by Phi Theta Kappa
PARAMUS, N.J. – Wilton Thomas-Hooke, the chief financial officer at Bergen Community College, has earned the Distinguished College Administrator award from Phi Theta Kappa, the honor society of two-year colleges. Bergen’s Alpha Epsilon Phi chapter of the international organization nominated Thomas-Hooke for the honor based on his support of their ...
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24. Chief Medical Officer for Valley Medical Group Named to AMGA Foundation Board of Directors
PARAMUS, NJ, February 20, 2025 –Valley Health System is proud to announce that Puneeta Sharma, MD, MHCM, CPE, Chief Medical Officer for Valley Medical Group, has been named to the Board of Directors of American Medical Group Association (AMGA) Foundation.
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25. Valley Medical Group Introduces Urology Services
PARAMUS, NJ, January 27, 2025 – Valley Medical Group (VMG), an entity of Valley Health System, has added urology care to its expanding roster of primary care and specialty medical services in northern New Jersey and southern New York state. VMG’s urology practice is located at 1200 East Ridgewood Ave., ...
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