1. SOCCER-FOCUSED FLAGSHIP ADIDAS STORE OPENS AT AMERICAN DREAM
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ (January 30, 2026) – As the global soccer universe prepares to descend on the region this summer for FIFA World Cup 2026, American Dream officially opened the first US-only, soccer-focused flagship adidas store yesterday, further cementing the destination’s position as a premier hub for sports, culture and ...
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2. Healthgrades Names The Valley Hospital One of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Fourth Consecutive Year
PARAMUS, NJ, January 27, 2026 – The Valley Hospital is proud to announce that it is one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for 2026, according to new research released by Healthgrades. This achievement reflects The Valley Hospital’s commitment to clinical excellence and top-tier patient care and puts Valley in the ...
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3. Helena Theurer Donates $10 Million Gift to Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine to Establish Endowed Scholarship Fund
Nutley, NJ – January 14, 2026 – The future of medicine just received a monumental boost. The Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation today announced a record-breaking $10 million donation from philanthropist Helena Theurer to the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.
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4. RUSSELL BERRIE FOUNDATION INVITES NEW JERSEYANS TO NOMINATE THE NEXT GENERATION OF CHANGEMAKERS
2026 Making a Difference Awards to Recognize Gen Z Leaders  Driving Positive Change in NJ  
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5. Bergen Gala Raises Over $200,000 for Scholarships
PARAMUS, N.J. – The Bergen Community College Foundation hosted its inaugural “Scholarship Gala” on December 3 at The Venetian in Garfield, raising more than $200,000 for student scholarships. Over 300 community leaders, elected officials, donors, faculty, staff, alumni and students attended the organization’s signature fundraising event that recognized Port Authority ...
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6. Northern New Jersey Community Foundation Awards Grant to Paramus-Based CancerCare
(December 17, 2025; Hackensack, New Jersey) – The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) joined more than 1,000 community foundations nationwide to celebrate National Community Foundation Week from November 12 to November 18, 2025. 
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7. NJCCC Recognizes Bergen’s Ranjan
PARAMUS, N.J. – The New Jersey Council of County Colleges (NJCCC) recently recognized Bergen Community College Board of Trustees member Sheetal Ranjan, Ph.D., for her service as council chair for the past two years. She will officially conclude her tenure as chair this month. NJCCC President Aaron Fichtner, Ph.D., said ...
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8. Stop & Shop Helps Fill Bergen Food Pantry
PARAMUS, N.J. – According to the Hope Center at Temple University, nearly one quarter of community college students experience food insecurity at some point during their time enrolled. To help confront this unfortunate reality, grocery retailer Stop & Shop recently donated $7,500 to the Bergen Community College Bergen Cares Center ...
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9. OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM THE BERGEN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
The Bergen County Board of Commissioners is deeply saddened by the passing of Surrogate Michael Dressler, a remarkable public servant whose influence will be felt in this county for generations.
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10. Local Bergen County Resident Recognized Among New Jersey’s Top Hispanic Business Leaders
CLOSTER, NJ — Evelyn Castillo, Preferred Business Executive for Specialized Consumer Client Solutions at Bank of America, has been named to BINJE’s Best: Hispanic Business Leaders 2025, recognizing 72 professionals making meaningful contributions to New Jersey’s economy and communities.
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11. Marketing/Communications Team on Top Again
PARAMUS, N.J. – The Bergen Community College Office of Marketing and Communications has secured four National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) Medallion Awards, a bellwether recognition for communicators in a region that includes more than 650 colleges in the Northeast and Canada.
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12. KIDS +PETS FREE PHOTOS WITH SANTA AT FORTUNOFF BACKYARD STORE IN PARAMUS + TOTOWA
(Paramus, N.J.- November 17, 2025) Fortunoff Backyard Store continues its tradition as a premier destination for Christmas decorations and holiday décor. This year, they are adding extra joy to the holiday season by offering FREE photos with Santa! 
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13. NAI James E. Hanson Helps Dentistry for Children Secure Ninth New Jersey Location
North Bergen, N.J. (November 6, 2025) – NAI James E. Hanson, the largest New Jersey-based full-service independent commercial real estate firm, negotiated a 2,411-square-foot lease with Dentistry for Children at 7500 Bergenline Avenue in North Bergen, New Jersey. Vice Presidents Darren Lizzack, MSRE, and Randy Horning, SIOR, MSRE, represented the ...
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14. Easterseals New Jersey and Cross River Bank Rally to Support Residents Impacted by SNAP Benefit Delays Amid Government Shutdown
Jamesburg, NJ, November 2025 – Easterseals New Jersey, a disability services nonprofit, and Cross River Bank (“Cross River”), a technology infrastructure provider offering embedded financial solutions, have joined forces to assist hundreds of individuals and families who are experiencing partial or delayed Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits amid the ongoing ...
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15. The Valerie Fund Pledges $3.5 Million to Establish New Pediatric Pain and Palliative Care Program at Hackensack Meridian Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital
Hackensack, NJ – November 3, 2025 – Hackensack Meridian Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital today announced a transformative, 5-year, $3.5 million commitment from The Valerie Fund to significantly expand its Pediatric Pain and Palliative Care Program.
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16. Faculty Pair Honored for Excellence
PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College professors Leigh Jonaitis, Ph.D., and Coleen Kennedy, Ph.D., have each received the 2025 National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Excellence Award for their commitment to teaching and student success. The pair travelled to NISOD’s annual International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence ...
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17. sohoConcept & PeraDesign Mark Milestone Anniversaries in Paramus
(PARAMUS, NJ/NYC) October 16, 2025 -- Design professionals from across the tri-state area gathered on October 9 at PeraDesign’s Paramus showroom to celebrate milestone anniversaries for two leading furniture brands, sohoConcept (25 years) and PeraDesign (10 years). The exclusive event brought together industry leaders and local dignitaries for an evening ...
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18. CARLTON HILL GREENWAY & NEW ATHLETIC COMPLEX ADVANCE TO EXPAND RECREATION IN SOUTHERN BERGEN COUNTY
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – Yesterday on Thursday October 10th, East Rutherford officials, in partnership with Bergen County and state leadership, announced the next steps in the development of the Carlton Hill Greenway and the planned Lois Lane Athletic Complex.
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19. Joey’s Little Angels Contributes $10,000 to the Sharing Network Foundation in Memory of Daniel Haas
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — Joey’s Little Angels, a nonprofit founded in memory of Joseph Thomas “Joey” Angiolino of Hamilton, has contributed $10,000 to the Sharing Network Foundation in honor of Daniel Haas of West Windsor, a Notre Dame High School graduate whose organ donations saved six lives.
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20. HSS Launches Spine Center in Paramus - Offers Comprehensive Back and Neck Care from Multidisciplinary Team
PARAMUS, N.J. Sept. 12, 2025--Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), the world’s leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health, has established a multidisciplinary Spine Center in Paramus to bring world-class back and neck care closer to area residents. The updated facility offers the same high-quality care as HSS’s flagship New ...
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21. sohoConcept & PeraDesign Invite Industry Leaders to an Exclusive Networking Opportunity
An Anniversary Celebration to Benefit Interior Designers, Real Estate and Hospitality Professionals (PARAMUS, NJ/NYC) September 10, 2025 -- sohoConcept (25 years) and PeraDesign (10 years) will host an exclusive anniversary celebration on October 9 in their Paramus, NJ showroom, bringing together top commercial and residential interior designers, architects and ...
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22. Table to Table Names Christian Petroni, Popular Italian American Celebrity Chef, Restaurateur, and Author, as its 2025 Chefs Gala Honoree
Personal, Multi-Course Dining Extravaganza, Featuring 25+ Notable Chefs, Takes Over Edgewood Country Club on October 9th
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23. Deadline Nears for Alfred N. Sanzari Family Foundation’s Fall Grant Program
Local nonprofits can apply for up to $10,000 to support work strengthening communities across northern New Jersey
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24. BERGEN COUNTY CELEBRATES INDIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY
Commemorates the 79th Anniversary of Indian Independence HACKENSACK, NJ – On Wednesday, August 13, the County of Bergen hosted a celebration in honor of Indian Independence Day at Two Bergen County Plaza, in partnership with Arya Samaj of New Jersey, EID Committee of New Jersey, Indo-American Senior Citizens Association of ...
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25. THE SANDY BENNETT ART GALLERY AT BERGENPAC IS HOSTING AN OPENING RECEPTION
(Englewood, N.J. – July 14, 2025) The Sandy Bennett Art Gallery at bergenPAC is hosting an opening reception to celebrate the exhibition by New Jersey's esteemed contemporary artist, Ellen Reinkraut. The new exhibit, titled "Layered Contemporary Mixed Media," showcases extraordinary unique layered art inspired by the mystical element of life.
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