26. The Valley Hospital Reaches Milestone for Fast-Track Screening Colonoscopy Program
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, August 18, 2023 – The Valley Hospital’s Fast-Track Screening Colonoscopy program has screened more than 1,000 patients for colon cancer since its inception in 2018. The program began under the premise that more people would seek screening if the process was simplified.
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27. Valley-Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Care Welcomes First Patient for Ice Compress Clinical Trial
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, July 12, 2023 – Valley-Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Care has welcomed its first patient in the ICE COMPRESS clinical trial that is comparing the effectiveness of three approaches in the prevention of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. At this time, Valley is the only site in New Jersey participating in ...
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28. Feds Award Bergen $4.5 Million to Grow Agriculture Education
PARAMUS, N.J. – The federal government has awarded Bergen Community College a five-year, $4.5 million grant to help contribute to the growth of future food, agriculture, natural resources and human sciences (FANH) professionals.
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29. Two Join Bergen Board of Trustees
... with extensive experience in government, education and nonprofits have joined the Bergen Community College Board of Trustees. Damon Englese, of Dumont, and Howard Haughton, of Englewood, took the oath of office at the board’s May 7 meeting. Their terms will expire October 31 when they will become eligible for reappointment.
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30. It’s Open House Season at Bergen Community College
More than 12,000 students enrolled at Bergen Community College this semester.
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31. The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County Announces 2023 Request for Proposals
(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; April 6, 2023) -- The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County (The Chest) announces its 2023 Request for Proposals (RFP) for grants.  This year, The Chest's grantmaking process focuses on a new set of priorities identified by our colleagues in leadership positions with local nonprofit ...
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32. Enrollment Rising as Summer/Fall Registration Opens
PARAMUS, N.J. – As post-pandemic enrollment at Bergen Community College continues to climb with more than 11,000 students taking classes this semester, online registration for summer and fall classes will open on Saturday, April 1.
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33. Wegmans Now Accepts EBT SNAP Payments for Online Orders through Wegmans.com and the Wegmans App
Rochester, N.Y. – Wegmans Today announced it is now accepting Electronic Benefits Transfer and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (EBT SNAP) payments for online grocery orders made via Wegmans.com and the Wegmans app. Customers who use EBT SNAP as their payment will receive free delivery for three orders. 
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34. Alfred N. Sanzari Family Foundation Announces Recipients of 2022 Spring/Summer Grant Program
$50,000 awarded to 13 local non-profits to support community-focused programs in 2023
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35. 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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36. Middle States Reaffirms Kean University Accreditation
UNION, N.J. — The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) has reaffirmed Kean University’s accreditation following a two-year self-study process at New Jersey’s urban research university. 
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37. EMPATH Project Hosting Fundraiser to Help Families Afford Veterinary Care
Join Mount Laurel Animal Hospital for their 7th Annual Pet Photos With Santa. This event benefits the hospital's 501c3 charity, The EMPATH Project, created by employees to help families in need of life-saving veterinary care.
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38. BERGEN COUNTY TO OFFER ONE-TIME AMERICAN RESCUE FUND ARTS AND HISTORY GRANT PROGRAM
... Tedesco, Board of County Commissioners, and the Bergen County Division of Cultural and Historic Affairs are excited to announce that $500,000 of American Rescue Funds have been allocated to eligible Bergen County non-profit arts and history organizations and eligible individual working artists and historians who have been impacted by COVID-19.
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39. Message Received: College Communicators Shine
PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College, and the members of its Office of Public Relations, recently secured national recognition for excellence in strategic communication, storytelling and community engagement.
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40. NY WATERWAY’S ‘SHADES OF AUTUMN’ CRUISES CONTINUE, AS SPECTACULAR FALL SCENERY ALONG THE HUDSON RIVER NEARS PEAK APPEARANCE
October 21, 2022 – NY Waterway’s ‘Shades of Autumn’ Fall Foliage Tours along the Hudson are now in full swing.
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41. NY WATERWAY’S ‘SHADES OF AUTUMN’ CRUISES RETURN, OFFERING SPECTACULAR FALL SCENERY ALONG THE HUDSON RIVER
September 28, 2022 – NY Waterway’s ‘Shades of Autumn’ Fall Foliage Tours have returned to celebrate the arrival of the Fall foliage along the Hudson. Tours begin on October 15th and run through November 13th on Saturdays and Sundays, with departures from the Midtown/West 39th Street and Port Imperial/Weehawken ferry ...
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42. League of Women Voters of Northern Valley Provides Voter Education Toolkit, VOTE411, Ahead of General Election
(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; September 20, 2002) -- The League of Women Voters of Northern Valley (LWVNV) wants citizens to be informed to participate in New Jersey's General Election on November 8. 
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43. Prospective Students Secure Open House Invite
PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College experienced significant growth in its new student population this fall with a 25 percent increase in that cohort’s enrollment year-over-year - the strongest indication yet that students have returned to pre-pandemic educational goals.
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44. Rally for the Arts Results in Half a Million Dollars for Bergen County
(Bergen County, New Jersey; September 2, 2022) -- The rallying cry from the Northern New Jersey Community Foundation's ArtsBergen and the arts community to Bergen County's Board of Commissioners and County Executive James Tedesco III resulted in increased funding for the arts.
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45. BERGEN COUNTY OPENS NEW ROUND OF GRANTS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
HACKENSACK, N.J. – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco announces that the County of Bergen will open a new small business grant program utilizing federal American Rescue Plan monies.
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46. Kean University Enrolling Largest Freshman Class Ever for Fall 2022
UNION, N.J. — Kean University’s freshman enrollment this fall is projected to be the highest in the University’s history, with more than 2,000 students currently registered for classes, University officials announced.
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47. BERGEN COUNTY FOOD SECURITY TASK FORCE OPENS SECOND ROUND OF FOOD PANTRY SUSTAINABILITY GRANT PROGRAM
HACKENSACK, NJ – The Bergen County Food Security Task Force is excited to announce the second round of the Food Pantry Sustainability Grant Program, which will open for applications on September 1.
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48. Future Sailors, Prior-Service Members Eligible for Bonuses and Loan Repayment up to $115,000
Future Sailors and Prior Service Members, either Navy Veterans or Other Services Veterans (NAVETs/OSVETs), are now eligible for enlistment bonuses and student loan repayments up to $115,000, according to a message released by Navy Recruiting Command.
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49. TEDESCO ANNOUNCES ECONOMIC RECOVERY INITIATIVES TO HELP SMALL BUSINESS
County re-authorizes Bergen Business Resource Network partnership and announces new Small Business Grant Program
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50. Get Fresh Produce in The Community Chest's 'Neighbors Helping Neighbors Eat Healthy' Campaign
(Bergen County, NJ; July 19, 2022) -- The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County wants neighbors in the region to eat healthy, be healthy and stay healthy.  In conjunction with the Partnership for Healthy Eating, The Chest is launching The 'Neighbors Helping Neighbors Eat Healthy' campaign to make this happen ...
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