1. Boonton Woman Celebrates Her Lifesaving Double-Lung Transplant During National Healthy Lung Month
(Boonton, NJ) – As we recognize National Healthy Lung Month this October, Sarah Steinhauser is reflecting on her lifesaving double-lung transplant and advocating for NJ Sharing Network’s mission by encouraging people to register as organ and tissue donors to help save and enhance lives.
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2. Bergen County Recognizes Hunger Action Month and Veterans of Foreign Wars
HACKENSACK, NJ – During its September 18, 2024, work session, the Bergen County Board of Commissioners and County Executive Jim Tedesco recognized the outstanding efforts of the Bergen County Office of Food Security and local food pantries in combating hunger, particularly in honor of Hunger Action Month. Certificates of commendation were ...
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3. BERGEN COUNTY CELEBRATES PRIDE MONTH AT BERGEN NEW BRIDGE MEDICAL CENTER
PARAMUS, NJ – On Monday, June 3rd, the County of Bergen held its Annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony in celebration of Pride Month at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in partnership with the Bergen County LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee.
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4. Valley Health System earns “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer” Designation in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Healthcare Equality Index
PARAMUS, NJ, June 4, 2024 – Valley Health System is proud to announce its designation as an “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer” by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC).
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5. Burlington Resident Destiny Charles Celebrates 9-Year Kidney Transplant Anniversary
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - Destiny Charles recently celebrated her 9-year anniversary since receiving a lifesaving kidney transplant. Her journey from battling a kidney disorder as a teenager to becoming an ICU nurse at Cooper University Hospital is a story of hope and resilience.
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6. Bergen Trustee Chair Named Among Nation’s Best
PARAMUS, N.J. – The American Association of Community Colleges has selected Bergen Community College Board of Trustees Chair Dorothy Blakeslee as a finalist for the “Trustee of the Year” award as part of the organization's annual Awards of Excellence program.
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7. NJ Sharing Network Celebrates Black History Month and Highlights Inspiring Story of Hope of Transplant Recipient Muran Veniszee of North Brunswick
(NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ) - NJ Sharing Network, the federally designated non-profit organization focused on saving and enhancing lives through the recovery of donated organs and tissue in the Garden State, proudly participates in Black History Month by sharing the uplifting story of Muran Veniszee, 42, a North Brunswick resident who ...
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8. COUNTY FILES BRIEF TO JOIN NJ CONGESTION PRICING LAWSUIT
HACKENSACK, NJ – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and the Bergen County Board of Commissioners announce the County has filed an Amicus Brief in support of the State of New Jersey’s legal action against the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s proposed congestion pricing scheme.
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9. BERGEN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ELECTS ALL-FEMALE LEADERSHIP BOARD
Voss & Marte Sworn Into New Term  (HACKENSACK, NJ)- On Wednesday, January 3rd, the Bergen County Board of Commissioners held their annual Reorganization Meeting where they elected an all-female leadership team, with Germaine M. Ortiz (D – Emerson) as Chairwoman, Mary J. Amoroso (D – Mahwah) as Vice Chairwoman, and Dr. ...
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10. Edison Resident Lori Smith Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary of Her Life-Saving Kidney Transplant, Inspiring Hope and Advocacy for Organ and Tissue Donation
(Edison, NJ) - Lori Smith, 59, of Edison, NJ, marked a significant milestone in her life on December 16, 2023 - the 10-year anniversary of her life-saving kidney transplant at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. Her journey highlights the importance of organ and tissue donation and the powerful impact it has ...
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11. The Gift of Sight: Dover Resident Nancy Nusbaum Advocates for Organ and Tissue Donation Following Her Journey to Restored Vision
DOVER, NJ – During this holiday season of gratitude and giving, Nancy Nusbaum, a longtime resident of Dover, NJ, is counting her blessings and sharing her inspiring journey of restored vision thanks to double corneal transplants she received seven years ago.
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12. NJSPBA PRESIDENT COLLIGAN BLASTS PASSAIC COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S DECISION ON DETECTIVE DEAN CIOPPA
WOODBRIDGE – Pat Colligan, President of the New Jersey State Policemen's Benevolent Association (NJSPBA), today criticized Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia Valdes’ continuation of her decision to propose a 45-day suspension for Detective Dean Cioppa based on official disclosure of his volunteer work in the Pompton Lakes community.  
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13. Alfred N. Sanzari Family Foundation Announces 2023 Fall Grant Recipients $50,000 awarded to 12 local non-profits to support community-focused programs
Hackensack, N.J. (November 14, 2023) - The Alfred N. Sanzari Family Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving communities across the northeast, is proud to announce it has awarded 12 grants totaling $50,000 for its Fall 2023 grant program.
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14. Roaring into a Century: NCJW Bergen County Section Closes out 100th Anniversary With Speakeasy Inspired Event
Flappers, gangsters, food, drink, and dancers will make for the celebration of the year Washington, NJ (October 23, 2023) - National Council of Jewish Women Bergen County Section (NCJW BCS) will round out their 100th anniversary celebration with a prohibition era speakeasy themed party on November 8, 2023 at ...
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15. Roaring into a Century: NCJW Bergen County Section Closes out 100th Anniversary With Speakeasy Inspired Event
Flappers, gangsters, food, drink, and dancers will make for the celebration of the year Washington, NJ (October 19, 2023) - National Council of Jewish Women Bergen County Section (NCJW BCS) will round out their 100th anniversary celebration with a prohibition era speakeasy themed party on November 8, 2023 at ...
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16. Allendale Senior Living Hosts Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
ALLENDALE, N.J. (Sept. 29, 2023) – Mayor Amy Wilczynski and special guests joined Allendale Senior Living leadership and residents to celebrate the formal Grand Opening of a newly renovated main lobby and other features.
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17. Local High School Students Awarded Scholarships for Advocacy and Support of Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Ten 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.
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18. Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey Welcomes Three New Members and Three New Girl Scouts as Girl Representatives to Board of Directors
New members and representatives will enhance board’s focus on creating girl leaders who will make their communities and the world a better place
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19. County, Bergen New Bridge Celebrates Pride
(Paramus, NJ)  – On Tuesday, June 20th, the County of Bergen and Bergen New Bridge Medical Center hosted their second jointly-hosted annual Pride Celebration and Flag Raising Ceremony in partnership with the Bergen County LGBTQ Advisory Committee and Buddies of New Jersey.
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20. NEW YORK WATERWAY ENHANCES MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVES FOR EMPLOYEES
In support of Mental Health Awareness Month,NY Waterway focuses on ensuring resources for all its employees As part of its ongoing commitment to its employees, and in support of Mental Health Awareness Month, New York Waterway encourages staff members to take advantage of a wide range of offerings designed ...
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21. BERGEN COUNTY’S WINTER WONDERLAND RECOGNIZED FOR NEW ATTRACTION
‘Ice Bumper Cars’ presented with Daniel M. Gasalberti Award from New Jersey Parks and Recreation Association (NJRPA)
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22. National Council of Jewish Women Bergen County Section Celebrates 100 Years of Service, Advocacy and Sisterhood
BERGENFIELD, NJ (April 26, 2023)- The women of the National Council of Jewish Women Bergen County Section (NCJW BCS) celebrated the Section’s 100th Anniversary in style on April 20th, 2023.
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23. East Brunswick Woman Celebrates 20 Years Since Her Life-Saving Kidney and Pancreas Transplants
(East Brunswick, NJ) - Robyn Ashmen, 52, is taking time to reflect on life’s most precious moments as she recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of her life-saving kidney and pancreas transplants.
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24. Plainfield’s Chriseline Beaubrun Celebrates Anniversary of Her Life-Saving Heart Transplant
(PLAINFIELD, NJ) – Chriseline Beaubrun of Plainfield, NJ, is taking time to reflect on the gift of life and the miracle of organ and tissue donation and transplantation as she recently celebrated 14 years since receiving her life-saving heart transplant.
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25. LABOR LEADER TOM SULLIVAN ELECTED AS BERGEN COUNTY COMMISSIONER CHAIRMAN
(HACKENSACK, NJ)- On Wednesday, January 4th the Bergen County Board of Commissioners held their annual Reorganization Meeting to swear in three newly re-elected Commissioners.
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