26. The Community Chest Launches Annual Campaign to Support Nonprofit Agencies Delivering Critical Services to Neighbors in Need
(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; November 27, 2023) -- The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County's 2023-2024 Annual Campaign is underway.  The campaign raises funds to provide grants to nonprofit agencies responding to rising need for critical services that are outpacing available resources.
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27. Immerse Yourself in the Christmas Spirit: Christmas House Paramus will Open inside Paramus Park for a New Holiday Tradition!
Paramus, New Jersey (November 22, 2023) – Christmas House Paramus is returning as the number one Christmas attraction this year thanks to the highly anticipated grand opening. This innovative attraction, opening November 24th, promises to enrich Holiday memories, immersing visitors in a beautiful walk-through of all things Christmas.
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28. 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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29. New Report Reveals New Jersey Among Best in Nation for Lung Cancer Surgery and Survival, Lags Behind for Cancer Screening; Black Individuals Least to Be Diagnosed Early, Have Surgery or Receive Treatment
American Lung Association examines toll of lung cancer in New Jersey, underscores urgent need for more high-risk people to be screened to increase survivorship TRENTON – (November 14, 2023) –The 2023 “State of Lung Cancer” report reveals that New Jersey is 4th in the nation for lung cancer surgery. ...
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30. Residents Encouraged to Share Immigration Stories
PARAMUS, N.J. – As the United States prepares to celebrate Thanksgiving, a holiday that recalls the immigration experiences of the country’s first English settlers, Bergen Community College has launched a comprehensive oral history research initiative to document the stories of first- and second-generation Bergen County immigrants.
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31. Retired U.S. Army Reserve Veteran Jenny Godnick Spearheads Organ Donation Awareness and Prepares for 3 Volcanoes Climbing Challenge in Guatemala
(Hightstown, NJ) – In honor of Veterans Day, NJ Sharing Network, the non-profit organization responsible for the recovery of donated organs and tissue for transplant in the Garden State, is proud to spotlight Jenny Godnick, 58, a Hightstown, New Jersey resident and retired U.S. Army Reserve Veteran.
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32. Mother and Son’s Kidney Transplant Story Inspires Hope and Advocacy for NJ Sharing Network
ELIZABETH, NJ – A local heartwarming story of a mother’s selflessness and a son’s resilience has captured the community’s attention and is raising awareness about the power of organ and tissue donation and transplantation.
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33. 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.
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34. 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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35. Foundation Celebrates Arts & Humanities and Jersey Arts Month With Free Public Art in Bergen County
(Hackensack, New Jersey; October 21, 2023) – In observance of National Arts and Humanities Month and Jersey Arts Month, the Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) invites people in the area to see public art and online programming available for free in Bergen County.  As part of the NNJCF’s 25th ...
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36. EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR BIKES & SCOOTERS ON NY WATERWAY
October 19, 2023 – As part of its commitment to encourage environmentally-friendly travel in NY and NJ, NY Waterway has eliminated its surcharge fee for bikes and scooters.
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37. Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey Announces Master Property Plan to Invest in Girls and Enhance Access to The Girl Scout Leadership Experience
Transforming Girl Scouting in Northern New Jersey Riverdale, N.J. – October 19, 2023 – Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey (GSNNJ), the preeminent leadership development organization for girls, unveils its property master plan to reimagine its service locations and further invest in girls in the communities it serves.
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38. 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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39. Bergen Secures Coveted Katz Prize for Ringgold Project
PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College has earned the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Stanley N. Katz Prize for Excellence in Public Humanities for its series of projects revolving around the “Faith Ringgold: Coming to Jones Road” Gallery Bergen art exhibition.
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40. NJCH Awards Stanley N. Katz Prize for Excellence in Public Humanities to Bergen Community College
(Camden, NJ) – The New Jersey Council for the Humanities (NJCH) has announced the recipient of the 2023 Stanley N. Katz Prize for Excellence in Public Humanities, as well as two honorable mentions. Bergen Community College was awarded the top prize in recognition of a series of projects revolving around ...
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41. COUNTY, RIDGEFIELD PARK LAUNCH PARTNERSHIP TO RECYCLE EPS STYROFOAM?
RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ – Today, officials from the County of Bergen and Village of Ridgefield Park gathered to celebrate a new partnership to provide Bergen County municipalities with an efficient means of recycling EPS Styrofoam?.
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42. County to Host Annual Caregiver Conference
... 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 is encouraged.
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43. NJ Sharing Network and American Red Cross Join Forces for Life-saving Blood Drive on October 3 in New Providence
All Blood Donors Will Receive a $15 Amazon E-Gift Card (New Providence, NJ) - NJ Sharing Network is proud to announce a partnership with the American Red Cross to host a life-saving Blood Drive on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, at NJ Sharing Network's ...
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44. COUNTY OFFICE OF FOOD SECURITY NOW ACCEPTING 2023 SUSTAINABILITY GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATIONS
HACKENSACK, NJ – The Bergen County Department of Human Services’ Office of Food Security announces that they are now accepting applications for the 2023 Food Pantry Sustainability Grant Program.
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45. COUNTY TO BUILD COMPLETELY INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND AT RIVERSIDE COUNTY PARK
(HACKENSACK, NJ) – County Executive James J. Tedesco, III, the Board of County Commissioners, and the County’s Parks Department are proud to announce that the County of Bergen recently received a matching $1 million grant from the NJ Department of Environmental Protection and the Garden State Preservation Trust (GSPT) to ...
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46. Jazz & Roots Music Festival at Kean Features Reggae, Fusion and Fun
UNION, N.J. — Kean University invites the public to its third annual Jazz & Roots Music Festival, a free, outdoor celebration of an eclectic variety of music, at Kean's main campus on Saturday, September 23.
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47. 2023 FREE “MUSIC AT THE BARN” SERIES CONTINUES
Crash Gordon & Debra Dynamite with Dave Del Monte will perform on Sunday, September 17 at the Wortendyke Barn, Park Ridge
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48. BERGEN COUNTY 2024 HISTORY GRANT PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
(HACKENSACK, NJ) – The Bergen County Department of Parks, Division of Cultural & Historic Affairs, announces the 2024 Bergen County History Grant Funding Program. The 2024 grant cycle is for history projects or programs taking place January 1 through December 31, 2024. 
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49. 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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50. Jersey City’s LaVise McCray Celebrates Her Life-Saving Kidney Transplant During National Minority Donor Awareness Month
(JERSEY CITY, NJ) –August is National Minority Donor Awareness Month, a time to honor the generosity of multicultural organ and tissue donors and their families, while also underscoring the critical need for people from diverse communities to register as organ and tissue donors.
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