26. Valley Health System Appoints Robert Brenner, MD, System President, and Karteek Bhavsar System Chief Operating Officer
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, January 22, 2024 – Valley Health System has announced the promotion of Robert Brenner, MD, MMM, FACHE, to the position of President of Valley Health System. In his new role, Dr. Brenner will oversee the operations of the System’s three entities -- The Valley Hospital, Valley Medical Group, ...
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27. 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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28. Valley Recognized by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for Commitment to Environmental Pledge
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, December 5, 2023 – The Valley Hospital was recognized on Sunday, December 3, by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for its public commitments to decarbonizing its operations and improving resilience in the face of climate change.
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29. CarePlus NJ Awarded $8M in Federal Grant Funding to Transform Bergen and Essex County Community Behavioral Health Systems, Address Disparities and Increase Access to Integrated Care
... health services for adults and children, announced it has been awarded two federal grants over 4 years from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) totaling $8M, to enhance its Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) services in Bergen County as well as expand the program to establish ...
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30. 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.
by post on 11/09/2023 02:16 pm - Story - 7,211 Hits

31. Catch a Rising Star: NJBIA Honors Bergen Student
PARAMUS, N.J. – The New Jersey Business and Industry Association (NJBIA) has selected Bergen Community College student Liangy Gomerez as one of five standout college students for the organization’s “Rising Star Awards” that recognize academic and community service excellence. The NJBIA recognized the awardees at the ninth annual New Jersey ...
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32. 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.
by post on 11/02/2023 01:58 pm - Story - 4,583 Hits

33. Bergen Opens Registration for Next Semesters
PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College will once again offer an accelerated winter semester in January 2024, allowing students to complete classes in just 14 days. The intensive offerings remain popular with students seeking to earn credits in the downtime between the fall and spring semesters - including visiting students ...
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34. Bergen Assistant VP Picked for National Hispanic Leadership Program
PARAMUS, N.J. – The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) has selected Bergen Community College Assistant Vice President of Financial Aid and Compliance Yessika García-Guzmán, Ph.D., as one of 50 fellows for the fifth cohort of its Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo.
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35. Renowned Chef David Burke to Appear and Speak at NY International Travel Show, Friday, October 27 at Javits Center, NYC
NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2023– The NY INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL SHOW Is proud to announce Chef David Burke, a culinary virtuoso and hospitality industry icon, will appear as a keynote speaker on Friday, Oct. 27.  With a relentless passion for culinary innovation and an unwavering commitment to his craft, Burke is ...
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36. JC Police Superior Officers Union Celebrates Appellate Court Victory Against Political Ambitions that Undermine Public Safety
(Jersey City, NJ- October 17, 2023) -- The JC Police Superior Officers Association ("JC SOA") has achieved a significant win in the New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division, further solidifying its stance against the city's attempts to hinder rightful advancement opportunities for its officers. The appellate division victory also gained ...
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37. Explore Bergen Community at Fall Open House
PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College will host a comprehensive open house for prospective students and their families that will showcase the institution’s programs, resources and personnel on Thursday, November 2 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the College’s main campus at 400 Paramus Road in Paramus. The expansive open ...
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38. CarePlus NJ Awarded $600,000 Grant to Expand Trauma Treatment Center for Youth and Families in Northern NJ
... a pioneer in integrated primary and behavioral health services for adults and children, announces it has been awarded a five-year grant totaling $600,000 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to expand their Community Treatment and Service Center (CTS), from Bergen County to Passaic and Essex counties.
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39. County to Host Annual Caregiver Conference
... Division of Senior Service/ADRC’s Annual Fall Caregivers Conference will take place on Saturday, Saturday, October 14, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the County Administration Building in the 5th floor Commissioners’ Meeting Room, One Bergen County Plaza, Hackensack, NJ 07601. Admission to the conference is free but advanced registration ...
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40. NJ4S Bergen Appoints Director and Assistant Director to Oversee Delivery of Mental Wellness Programs and Services in Bergen County Schools
Paramus, N.J. (September 20, 2023) – NJ4S Bergen, a coalition of leading Bergen County mental health providers led by Children’s Aid and Family Services (CAFS), is pleased to announce the appointment of Le’Var Starr as Director and John Paul Simon as Assistant Director.
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41. CarePlus NJ Awarded $500,000 Grant to Develop Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Program in Northern NJ
... NJ”), a pioneer in integrated primary and behavioral health services for adults and children, announces it has been awarded a five-year grant totaling $500,000 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to establish an Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health program serving Bergen, Hudson and Passaic Counties.
by post on 09/19/2023 07:27 am - Story - 7,612 Hits

42. OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM BERGEN COUNTY EXECUTIVE JIM TEDESCO & COMMISSIONER CHAIRMAN TOM SULLIVAN
HACKENSACK, N.J. – Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco, III and Commissioner Tom Sullivan release the following statements on recent action taken by the Federal Transit Authority to yet again, delay the extension of the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail into Bergen County:
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43. Bergen County Opens 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.
by post on 09/05/2023 04:13 pm - Story - 4,412 Hits

44. BERGEN COUNTY COMMEMORATES UKRAINIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY
HACKENSACK, NJ – On Thursday, August 24th the County of Bergen hosted a ceremony in recognition of Ukrainian Independence Day in the Piazza at the One Bergen County Plaza Administration Building.
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45. BERGEN NEW BRIDGE WELCOMES BOOKER, GOTTHEIMER TO ANNOUNCE LIFESAVING OPIOID LEGISLATION
(PARAMUS, NJ) – On Friday, U.S. Senator Cory Booker and U.S. Representative Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) joined County Executive James J. Tedesco, III, County Commissioners Tracy Silna Zur and Rafael Marte, Sheriff Anthony Cureton, Assemblywoman Lisa Swain, and Bergen New Bridge Medical Center President and CEO Deborah Visconi on a visit ...
by post on 08/30/2023 02:30 pm - Story - 8,973 Hits

46. BERGEN COUNTY EXPANDS ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING CAPACITY
Tedesco administration remains committed to building out EV charging infrastructure at County facilities and transitioning to alternative fuel vehicles
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47. Valley Health System Recognized as Adopter of HFMA’s Patient Financial Communications Best Practices
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, August 29, 2023 – Valley Health System has achieved recognition as an Adopter of the Healthcare Financial Management Association’s Patient Financial Communications Best Practices?.  As a Best Practices Adopter, Valley demonstrated that it follows nearly 100 best practices covering all aspects of financial interactions that take place in ...
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48. BERGEN COUNTY CELEBRATES INDIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY WITH FLAG RAISING CEREMONY AND CELEBRATION
... Committee of New Jersey, the Indo-American Senior Citizens Association of Bergen County, the Hindu Samaj Temple of Mahwah, Indian Americans of Paramus, the Malayalee Christian Fellowship, and the Ridgewood Indian Community, hosted a celebration in honor of Indian Independence in the Piazza at the One Bergen County Plaza Administration Building.
by post on 08/18/2023 07:23 pm - Story - 4,447 Hits

49. BERGEN COUNTY CELEBRATES KOREAN INDEPENDENCE DAY WITH FLAG RAISING CEREMONY
... American Association of New Jersey, the Korean Community Services of Metropolitan New York, the Korean American Law Enforcement Council, the Asian Women’s Christian Association, and the Korean American Senior Citizen’s Association, hosted a celebration in honor of Korean Independence in the Piazza at the One Bergen County Plaza Administration Building.
by post on 08/17/2023 08:50 am - Story - 4,054 Hits

50. BERGEN COUNTY HOSTS FIRST EVER PAKISTANI FLAG RAISING CEREMONY
HACKENSACK, NJ – On Monday, the County of Bergen hosted a celebration in honor of the 76th anniversary of Pakistan’s Independence in the Piazza at the One Bergen County Plaza Administration Building.
by post on 08/16/2023 09:35 am - Story - 3,034 Hits