1. Bergen STEM Team Tops in U.S. … Times Two!
PARAMUS, N.J. – For an unprecedented second time in four years, Bergen Community College STEM students have placed first in the nationwide Community College Innovation Challenge. Sponsored by the American Association of Community Colleges and National Science Foundation, four Bergen students earned first place honors for their project, “Pop-Up Hydroponic ...
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2. COUNTY TO OPEN EMERGENCY COOLING CENTERS FOR UPCOMING HEAT WAVE
Open 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, June 22 through Friday, June 27 Hackensack, NJ – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Board of Commissioners, and Department of Human Services announce that the County of Bergen will open several emergency cooling centers throughout the County to help residents ...
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3. Hummingbirds Have Returned: Tips & Supplies to Attract Them from Down to Earth Living
(Pomona, New York) June 4, 2025 — By Late May, ruby-throated hummingbirds, the only hummingbird species to breed in the eastern United States have typically returned to the Hudson Valley, including Rockland and Bergen Counties. These remarkable birds migrate from Central America and southern Mexico every spring with their arrival ...
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4. Bergen County Commissioners Approve $4.87 Million to Elevate Recreation, Accessibility, and Senior Services
HACKENSACK, NJ – The Bergen County Board of County Commissioners started the new year by approving three major grants totaling $4.87 million to fund transformative projects aimed at improving the lives of residents. The initiatives include redeveloping the Carlton Hill Rail Trail into a community greenway, constructing an inclusive playground ...
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5. Lung Association: Elevated Levels of Cancer-Causing Radon Gas Detected in Nearly 10% of New Jersey Homes
During January’s National Radon Action Month, the American Lung Association urges all residents to test their home for radon, a leading cause of lung cancer.
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6. Paramus-Based Nonprofits Awarded Northern NJ Community Foundation’s Grants
(November 15, 2024; Hackensack, New Jersey) – The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) joined more than 1,000 community foundations nationwide to celebrate National Community Foundation Week from November 12 to November 18, 2024. 
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7. Valley Health System Opens New Spine Center
PARAMUS, NJ, November 4, 2024 – Valley Health System is excited to announce the opening of its new Spine Center, which guides patients on the proper path to pain relief and prevention by bringing together the skills of medical, surgical, pain, and rehabilitation specialists to collaborate in caring for patients ...
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8. Valley LifeStart: The Center for Weight and Wellness Accredited for Medical and Surgical Weight Management for Both Adolescent and Adults
PARAMUS, NJ, October 27, 2024 –  Valley LifeStart: The Center for Weight and Wellness? has received full accreditation as a Comprehensive Center under the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP?) for its commitment to providing medical and surgical management of obesity for both adolescents and adults.
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9. AN UNFORGETTABLE SUMMER AWAITS AT 87 SUSSEX RESTAURANT IN JERSEY CITY, FEATURING EXCLUSIVE CULINARY EXPERIENCES AND SPIRITS
(Jersey City, New Jersey – July 18, 2024) Experience upcoming summer events at the newly established 87 Sussex restaurant, nestled in the heart of the charming Paulus Hook neighborhood at 87 Sussex Street, Jersey City.  Don't miss out on these events curated with 87 Sussex’s extraordinary cuisine by Chef Brian ...
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10. BERGEN COUNTY TO OPEN COOLING CENTERS TO ADDRESS HEAT INDEX
Hackensack, NJ – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco announces that the County of Bergen has opened several emergency cooling centers throughout the county to help residents stay cool during the current heat wave with temperatures are expected to climb over 90 degrees.
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