1. Sparta’s Allison Ognibene Celebrates 35 Years Since Her Life-Saving Heart and Double-Lung Transplant
(Sparta, NJ) - Allison Ognibene, 50, has enjoyed living and thriving in Sparta since she was only 5 years old. Over the years, she has made countless local friends who appreciate her warm and fun-loving personality.
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2. BERGEN COUNTY LAUNCHES DEMENTIA FRIENDLY INITIATIVE
HACKENSACK N.J – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Board of County Commissioners, and the County’s Division of Senior Services under the Department of Human Services announce that the County of Bergen will launch a Dementia Friendly Initiative in partnership with the Act Now Foundation’s Dementia Resource Center.
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3. 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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4. STEM Student Secures National Honor
PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College student Lisa Nam has earned the 2022-23 Terry O’Banion Student Technology Award and Student Developer Champion Award from the League for Innovation in the Community College. Nam, of Teaneck, will receive $1,000 for educational expenses and a plaque commemorating her achievement. The international nonprofit organization ...
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5. Bergen County Emergency Medical Services Unit Unveils New Ambulances to Assist with Countywide 911 Calls
Hackensack, N.J. – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco joined with Bergen County Commissioner Chairman Tom Sullivan yesterday to start the Bergen County Emergency Medical Services Unit, a countywide unit that will assist local EMS agencies with mutual aid 911 medical calls.
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6. Alfred N. Sanzari Family Foundation Announces Recipients of 2022 Spring/Summer Grant Program
My grandma has Parkinson’s disease, she is about 75 years old it was detected 7 years ago. Right now it’s getting more difficult to live for her, because of stiff muscles she can’t even move. L-dopa and carbidopa medicines are given, but won"t give much relief. She can"t eat food and ...
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7. Pediatric Patient Makes Wish to Donate Technology Back to Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital with Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley
Hackensack, NJ – December 27, 2022 – On Monday, December 19, during a private presentation, Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley honored the wish of 15-year-old Shannon of Rockland County (NY), who elected to use her wish to give back to pediatric patients at Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health at Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s ...
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8. Kean University Is First in NJ to Join National Moon Shot for Equity Partnership
UNION, N.J. — As part of a longstanding commitment to diversity and equity in higher education, Kean University announced today it is the first university in New Jersey to join Moon Shot for Equity, a national network of colleges and universities committed to eliminating equity gaps in higher education by ...
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9. Foundation Spotlights Food Insecurity and Donates Turkeys to Help People Experiencing Hardships
(Hackensack, New Jersey; November 21, 2022)— The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation's (NNJCF) celebration of National Community Foundation Week from November 12 through November 18 and National Philanthropy Day on November 15 highlighted the escalation of food insecurity in the region. 
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10. Valley’s Emergency Department Director Honored as an Emergency Nurses Association’s “20 Under 40”
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, November 21, 2022 – Valley Health System congratulates Rebecca Basso, DNP, RN, CEN, CPEN, EMT-B, HN-BC, NEA-BC, Director of the Emergency Department and Emergency Services for The Valley Hospital, on being named a 20 Under 40 honoree by the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA).
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11. Bergen County Establishes Countywide Emergency Medical Services Unit
HACKENSACK, NJ – Last night, the County’s Board of Commissioners voted to approve a resolution establishing a Bergen County Emergency Medical Services Unit.  This unit will assist local EMS agencies with mutual aid 911 medical calls.
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12. NAI James E. Hanson Negotiates Two Deals to Help Realterm Continue to Expand its Presence in New Jersey
East Rutherford, N.J. (October 31, 2022) – NAI James E. Hanson, the largest New Jersey-based full-service independent commercial real estate firm, announces it has negotiated the sale of 880 Paterson Plank Road and 890 Paterson Plank Road in East Rutherford, N.J.
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13. Valley Dietitian and Health Coach Publishes Book on Experience as a Caregiver
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, October 26, 2022 – Jessica Cording, MS, RD, CDN, INHC, a registered dietitian and health coach at The Valley Hospital Breast Center, has published The Farewell Tour: A Caregiver’s Guide to Stress Management, Sane Nutrition, and Better Sleep.
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14. The Community Chest to Kick Off 90th Anniversary With Let's Make Some Magic For Those in Need in Our Community
(Englewood, New Jersey; October 10, 2022) -- The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County (The Chest) kicks off its 90th anniversary with Let's Make Some Magic, a festive celebration to help our neighbors in need in the community.
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15. The Valley Hospital Launches Interstitial Lung Disease Initiative
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, October 4, 2022 – The Valley Hospital has launched an interstitial lung disease (ILD) initiative, forming a multidisciplinary team to discuss complex cases of ILD.
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16. Organs Transplanted in New Jersey Reached a Record High of 92 in September 2022
As Support for Organ and Tissue Donation Continues to Grow, Organ Transplants Are Saving More Lives Than Ever Before in the Garden State
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17. North Bergen Veterans of Foreign Wars
The Edward McDowell Post, 2648, in North Bergen, New Jersey , also known as the North Bergen Veterans of Foreign Wars, held a Pasta and Trivia night to raise funds for the post.  With roots in North Bergen dating back decades, this small hidden post is still standing strong. 
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18. Local Artist Makes Her Debut at West Side Presbyterian Church
RIDGEWOOD—West Side Presbyterian Church is excited to welcome Bergen County artist Laura Hallada – and her stunning floral acrylics and watercolors - to The Gallery for the month of October!
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19. Northern New Jersey Community Foundation Awards Grant to University for Scholarship and Women's Soccer
(Hackensack, New Jersey; August 29, 2022) -- The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation's The DeAnna Stark Pasciuto Memorial Fund awarded a grant of $4,000 to Stockton University Foundation in Galloway, New Jersey. 
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20. NAI James E. Hanson Negotiates 5,559-Square-Foot Medical Office Lease in Paramus, N.J.
Paramus, N.J. (August 3, 2022) – NAI James E. Hanson, the largest New Jersey-based full-service independent commercial real estate firm, announces the lease of 5,599 square feet of medical office space at 10 Forest Avenue in Paramus, N.J.
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21. NAI James E. Hanson Negotiates Lease of 2,800 Square Feet of Retail Space in Bergenfield, N.J.
Bergenfield, N.J. (August 2, 2022) – NAI James E. Hanson, the largest New Jersey-based full-service independent commercial real estate firm, announces it has negotiated the lease of 2,800 square feet of newly-renovated retail space at 101 D Portland Ave in Bergenfield, N.J.
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22. Livingston Mom and Her Daughter Raise Awareness About Organ and Tissue Donation
(LIVINGSTON, NJ) – Jane Fischer and her daughter, Suzy, understand what it takes to overcome some of life’s greatest challenges. As they celebrated Suzy’s 48th birthday on July 18, they both took time to reflect on the gift of life and the miracle of organ and tissue donation.
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23. Bergen STEM Students Win NSF-Sponsored Challenge
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Students from Bergen Community College have earned first place honors in the national Community College Innovation Challenge sponsored by the National Science Foundation and American Association of Community Colleges.
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24. Bloomfield’s Tony Moyet Celebrates Life-Saving Lung Transplant
(BLOOMFIELD, NJ) - Tony Moyet of Bloomfield had an extra special reason to celebrate Independence Day this year as it marked the one-year anniversary of his life-saving double lung transplant at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Children's Hospital of New Jersey.
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25. Alfred N. Sanzari Family Foundation Awards $50,000 to Local Non-Profits Through 2022 Grant Program
... Symptoms were tremor in right leg, loss of handwriting ability,My normally beautiful cursive writing was now small cramped printing and soft voice. I also had difficulty rising from a seated position and have balance issues. I started out taking only Azilect, then Mirapex, and then Sinemet. Several months ago I ...
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