1. NJ Sharing Network Presents Awards to Local Residents and Organizations for Outstanding Volunteer Efforts
(NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ) – NJ Sharing Network, the federally designated non-profit organization responsible for the recovery of donated organs and tissue in New Jersey, recently honored several local residents and organizations for their exceptional volunteer service during its 2025 Volunteer Appreciation Reception, held at its headquarters in New Providence.
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2. L.E.A.D. (Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence) Hosts L.E.A.D. Fest Carnival at Garden State Plaza
Carnival in Paramus Will Support L.E.A.D.’s Mission to Protect Students From the Dangers of Drugs and Violence
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3. Break Clays, Fund Scholarships for Physicians of the Future at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine Sporting Clays Event on June 2
May 19, 2025 - Nutley, NJ - The Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine will host a Sporting Clays Outing at The Hudson Farm Club in Hopatcong, NJ, to benefit the Scholarship Fund at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine on Monday, June 2.
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4. Rockaway Resident and Liver Transplant Recipient Emily Barkocy Honors Her Organ Donor and Celebrates the Gift of Life at NJ Sharing Network’s 5K Celebration of Life
(Rockaway, NJ) – Emily Barkocy of Rockaway, NJ, is counting her blessings every day thanks to her lifesaving liver transplant. She’s preparing to celebrate life in a big way with her loved ones at NJ Sharing Network’s 5K Celebration of Life on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at the organization’s headquarters ...
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5. Older Americans Month: Hamilton Resident Leonard Petruska Celebrates 25 Years of Life After Liver Transplant
(HAMILTON, NJ) – At 85 years young, Leonard Petruska of Hamilton, NJ, is living proof that age is no barrier to gratitude, purpose, or impact. This May, in celebration of Older Americans Month, Leonard is reflecting on a powerful milestone - 25 years since receiving a lifesaving liver transplant that ...
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6. Bergen Nursing Prof. Praised for Poise and Leadership
PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College nursing professor Joanne Varratos Diamantidis, Ed.D., has earned a top honor from the district chapter of the Daughters of Penelope, an international civic organization for women of Greek descent. The “Salute to Women Award” from the organization’s fifth district chapter recognizes an individual who ...
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7. 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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8. Bergen Banter Podcast Premieres
... went live on all major podcast platforms, including Spotify, iHeartRadio and Apple Podcast, on November 20. Leveraging the institution’s faculty and staff as content area experts, the podcast aims to educate, offering listeners an opportunity to take a deep dive into topics of global, civic and recreational interest.  
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9. Cream Ridge/Upper Freehold Township’s ‘Dr. Kaye’ Celebrates Her Lifesaving Kidney Transplants and Inspires Others Through Advocacy Efforts
(Cream Ridge / Upper Freehold Township, NJ) – Dr. Karen Aitken-Douyon, affectionately known as Dr. Kaye, a pediatric and school-based physical therapist, is taking time to reflect on the power of organ and tissue donation and transplantation as she recently celebrated the 14th anniversary of the first of two successful ...
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10. 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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11. Table to Table’s 25th Anniversary Chefs Gala, the Nonprofit’s Multi-Course, Tableside Dining Experience Featuring 25+ of NJ’s Best Chefs, Raised Enough Funds to Provide 4.5 Million Nutritious Meals
September 30, 2024 – Saddle Brook, NJ – Table to Table’s 25th Anniversary Chefs Gala, which featured an all-star lineup of more than 25 of New Jersey’s best chefs who crafted their delicious, multi-course menus for guests tableside, raised enough funds to provide 4.5 million nutritious meals.
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12. NJ Sharing Network Commemorates Hispanic Heritage Month by Honoring Organ Donor Heroes and Raising Awareness About the Importance of Organ and Tissue Donation
(New Providence, 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. ...
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13. The Valley Hospital Dedicates New Family Care Center in Memory of Former Valley Physician Earl A. Wheaton, Jr., MD
PARAMUS, NJ, September 17, 2024 – The Valley Hospital recently celebrated the opening of the Earl A. Wheaton, Jr., MD Family Care Center in Ridgewood, named in honor of former Valley physician Dr. Earl Wheaton, Jr.
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14. 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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15. 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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16. YWCA Northern New Jersey Kicks Off Employee Rights Campaign with Virtual Press Conference Featuring Leaders in Civil and Workplace Rights
Initiative Features Toolkit and Educational Videos to Empower Workers Hackensack, NJ - YWCA Northern New Jersey (YWCA NNJ) has launched a campaign to educate employees in New Jersey about their rights and legal protections in the workplace. ‘Know Your Employee Rights’ kicked off with a virtual press conference on ...
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17. NJ Sharing Network Celebrates National Minority Donor Awareness Month by Honoring Multicultural Organ and Tissue Donors
(New Providence, NJ) - National Minority Donor Awareness Month, celebrated annually in August, honors the generosity of multicultural organ and tissue donors and their families. It also highlights the critical need for diverse communities to register as organ and tissue donors.
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18. The Valley Hospital Earns National Recognition for Commitment to Providing High-Quality Stroke Care
PARAMUS, NJ, July 22, 2024 – The Valley Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines? - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved ...
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19. A New Fictional Theatrical Comedy, “My Big Gay Italian Casino Adventure” to Premier at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City
Award-winning Actor and Writer Anthony J. Wilkinson Says the Show Will Debut in Spring, 2025 Atlantic City, NJ (July 16, 2024) –- A new fictional stage show, “My Big Gay Italian Casino Adventure,” will make its debut in a casino.  
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20. L.E.A.D. (Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence) to Host L.E.A.D. Summerfest Carnival at Westfield Garden State Plaza
Second Carnival in Paramus This Season Will Support L.E.A.D.’s Mission to Bridge the Gap Between Police Officers and Communities
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21. To Celebrate its 25th Anniversary, Table to Table Presents a Newly Imagined Multi-Course Chefs Gala on September 25th, Featuring 25 NJ Chefs!
Avant-garde Culinary Master Jamie Knott is Named 2024 Chef Honoree  June 10, 2024 – Saddle Brook, NJ – Imagine a Gala unlike any other, where celebrated chefs cook tableside, personally dedicated to crafting a delicious multi-course feast especially for you and your guests.
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22. Local High School Students Awarded Scholarships for Advocacy and Support of Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Seven 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. The 2024 graduates were presented with their scholarship awards at NJ Sharing Network’s headquarters in New Providence. ...
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23. Valle Health System Hospital-Based Cardiovascular Services Move to One, Central Location to Provide Comprehensive Care
PARAMUS, NJ, June 18, 2024 – Valley Health System is pleased to announce that the finest minds in cardiac care are now located together under one roof. A comprehensive suite of hospital-based cardiovascular services have now moved to the sixth and seventh floors of the north tower of Valley’s Medical ...
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24. Paramus L.E.A.D. Fest Carnival
... effective, law enforcement-focused anti–drug, anti–violence curriculum for K-12 students in the U.S. The L.E.A.D. curriculum is taught over the course of a 10-week program to educate youth on how they can make smart decisions without the involvement of drugs or violence. For more information or to donate, ...
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25. 5K Run/Walk in Ridgefield Park to Benefit Local L.E.A.D. Program for Kids
... the only proven effective anti–drug, anti–violence curriculum for students K-12. Over the course of the 10-week program, officers and educators teach the L.E.A.D. curriculum to educate our youth on how they can make smart decisions without the involvement of drugs. L.E.A.D. currently operates in 37 states across the U.S. ...
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