1. NJCCC Honors Bergen Leader’s “Spirit” with Award
PARAMUS, N.J. – For the second consecutive year, the New Jersey Council of County Colleges has recognized a Bergen Community College leader with one of the organization’s top honors. This year, Bergen’s Tracy Rand, the senior director of student access and transition services, received the “Spirit Award” recognizing her “above ...
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2. No Doubt, Parable Tackles 1960s Societal Change
PARAMUS, N.J. – The Bergen Alumni Theatre troupe will present a production of John Patrick Shanley’s 2005 Pulitzer Prize winner, Doubt, A Parable, in June in the Ender Hall Lab Theatre at Bergen Community College’s main campus in Paramus (400 Paramus Road). The production takes place in collaboration with the ...
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3. Nora: A Doll’s House Takes Up Residence at Bergen
PARAMUS, N.J. – The Bergenstages theatre troupe will perform “Nora: A Doll’s House,” by Stef Smith, a reimagination of Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House,” in the Anna Maria Ciccone Theatre located at Bergen Community College’s main campus in Paramus (400 Paramus Road) in March and April, coinciding with ...
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4. Inclusive Education Program Notches National Honors
PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College’s Turning Point Program, a two-year postsecondary education experience for young adults with intellectual disabilities, has earned a silver “Excellence Award” in the Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice category from NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education.
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5. Bergen Stages a Battle of the Sexes with Lysistrata
PARAMUS, N.J. – The Bergenstages theatre troupe will perform Aristophanes’ Greek comedy “Lysistrata” in the Ender Hall Lab Theatre located at Bergen Community College’s main campus in Paramus (400 Paramus Road) in February.
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6. NY WATERWAY CHRISTENS 500-PASSENGER FERRY JACKIE ROBINSON, THE NEWEST IN ITS FLEET, IN HONOR OF AN AMERICAN ICON
Weehawken, NJ (January 29, 2025) –Yesterday, New York Waterway christened the newest addition to its fleet, Jackie Robinson, in a traditional champagne bottle-breaking ceremony at its Port Imperial Terminal in Weehawken, New Jersey. The 500-seat Jackie Robinson is named in honor of the Brooklyn Dodger legend and civil rights icon who is one of the ...
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7. Unfinished Dickens Novel Comes to Life at Bergen
PARAMUS, N.J. – The Bergenstages theatre troupe will bring the musical comedy The Mystery of Edwin Drood to the Anna Maria Ciccone Theatre in December. Located at Bergen Community College’s main campus in Paramus (400 Paramus Road), the theatre will play host to the performance featuring music, book and lyrics ...
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8. From Lifesaving Kidney Transplant Recipient to Advocate: NJ Sharing Network Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by Highlighting the Inspiring Journey of Nancy “Zoeh” Arana of Roselle
(Roselle, NJ) – According to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and the Organ Procurement and Transplant Network (OPTN), over 22,000 Hispanic individuals are currently on the national organ transplant waiting list. In 2023, Hispanic Americans made up about 15% of all organ donors in the U.S. This ...
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9. Bergen Volunteers Appoints Shara Nadler as their New CEO
Hackensack, NJ, September 2024 - Shara Nadler has been named Chief Executive Officer at Bergen Volunteers, effective September 9, 2024, the agency’s Board of Directors announced today.
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10. HUD Awards $425,000 to the Fair Housing Council of Northern New Jersey to Fight Housing Discrimination
Funding will support and promote fair housing nationwide. NEW JERSEY - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded $31.7 million from its FY 2024 budget to support 75 fair housing organizations across the nation through the Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP).
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11. Captivating Drama "Anastasia" Takes Center Stage from Sceneworks Studios
Paramus, New Jersey – 6/28/2024 – Sceneworks Studio is proud to announce its upcoming "Anastasia" production set to mesmerize audiences on July 26th and 27th at Ciccone Theatre. This enchanting drama, directed by Katie Collins, promises to transport viewers through an unforgettable journey of love, loss, and discovery.
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12. Veolia Awards Grant to The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County for Bound for Success High School SAT Prep Program
(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; June 3, 2024) -- The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County received a grant of $20,000 from Veolia to support the SAT preparation program, Bound for Success.  The program, a partnership with The Community Chest, Dwight Morrow High School and Bergen Family Center's in-school program,
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13. Not a Saturday Morning “Cartoon”
PARAMUS, N.J. – The Bergen Alumni Theatre troupe will present a production of Steve Yockey’s “Cartoon” next month in the Ender Hall Lab Theatre at Bergen Community College’s main campus in Paramus (400 Paramus Road). The production takes place in collaboration with the College’s Bergenstages thespian group.
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14. Three Valley Health System Leaders Receive New Jersey INNOVATE100 Leader Honors
PARAMUS, NJ, May 15, 2024 – Valley Health System congratulates Robert Brenner, MD, MMM, FACHE, President of Valley Health System; Eric Carey, Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Valley Health System; and Suneet Mittal, MD, Chair of the Cardiovascular Service Line for Valley Health System, on being selected as ...
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15. Bergen Student a Governor’s STEM Scholar
PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College biology student and class of 2024 graduate Liliana Hopkins will complete her year-long participation in the Governor’s STEM Scholars Program this month. The program, an exclusive state-funded education initiative in New Jersey, pairs college mentors with teams of high school students to conduct research ...
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16. Young Performers Can Audition for bergenPAC’s The Wizard of Oz
(Englewood, New Jersey-March 27, 2024) bergenPAC’s Performing Arts School (PAS) is excited to announce auditions for The Wizard of Oz will be held in April. Performers ages 10-25 are welcome to audition. The production will be presented July 26-28.
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17. “Monsters” Brings Computer Screen Story to Stage
PARAMUS, N.J – Continuing in their 50th anniversary season, Bergenstages will bring to life the world of fantasy role-playing games in the comedic romp “She Kills Monsters,” by Qui Nguyen, in the Ender Hall Lab Theatre at Bergen Community College’s main campus in Paramus (400 Paramus Road) in February and ...
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18. Bergen Grads Gain B.A. Pathway at Thomas Edison
PARAMUS, N.J – Bergen Community College and Thomas Edison State University (TESU) have established an articulation agreement that makes the pathway to a baccalaureate degree easier for Bergen graduates.
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19. Celebrate the New Year at the Winter Games Night With The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County.
Educator Joe Armental to be Honored. (Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; January 3, 2024) -- Join The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County for an evening of fun at the Winter Games Night on Thursday, January 25, 2024.  This festive winter event will be held at the Englewood Field ...
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20. 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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21. NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN WILL TAKE YOU ON A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE
Teaneck, NJ (November 28,2023) - The National Council of Jewish Women Bergen County Section (NCJW BCS), a grassroots organization of volunteers and advocates who turn progressive ideals into action, will present Andrew Jacobs, Director of the new Borscht Belt Museum in Ellenville, NY, who will share his insights into the history of ...
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22. Valley Health System Participates in First Cardiac Surgery Clinical Trial for Women
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, September 12, 2023 – Valley Health System is pleased to participate in the ROMA: WOMEN clinical trial, the first cardiovascular surgery clinical trial in women. Valley recently enrolled its first two patients in the trial.
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23. The Community Chest's 90th Anniversary Gala Raises Record Amount to Help Neighbors in Need in Bergen County
Summary: The Community Chest's 90th anniversary annual gala raised a record of nearly $200,000 to help nonprofits providing services to neighbors in need experiencing hardships.
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24. Northern NJ Community Foundation Announces Discount Tickets for Students to See Screening of American River Film.
(Hackensack, NJ; May 17, 2023) -- The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) invites youngsters and young adults to attend and be inspired by the special screening of the documentary film, American River, on Wednesday, June 7 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
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25. pastaRAMEN in Montclair
After gaining a cult following during its two-year run as an exclusive, invite-only pop-up, pastaRAMEN is debuting its first brick-and-mortar restaurant in Montclair, N.J., in early February.
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