26. OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM BERGEN COUNTY EXECUTIVE JIM TEDESCO & COMMISSIONER CHAIRMAN TOM SULLIVAN
HACKENSACK, N.J. – Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco, III and Commissioner Tom Sullivan release the following statements on recent action taken by the Federal Transit Authority to yet again, delay the extension of the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail into Bergen County:
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27. BERGEN NEW BRIDGE WELCOMES BOOKER, GOTTHEIMER TO ANNOUNCE LIFESAVING OPIOID LEGISLATION
(PARAMUS, NJ) – On Friday, U.S. Senator Cory Booker and U.S. Representative Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) joined County Executive James J. Tedesco, III, County Commissioners Tracy Silna Zur and Rafael Marte, Sheriff Anthony Cureton, Assemblywoman Lisa Swain, and Bergen New Bridge Medical Center President and CEO Deborah Visconi on a visit ...
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28. NAI James E. Hanson Named Exclusive Brokerage Firm for 70,000-Square-Foot Office Building in Passaic, N.J.
Passaic, N.J. (August 17, 2023) – NAI James E. Hanson, the largest New Jersey-based full-service independent commercial real estate firm, announces it has been named the exclusive brokerage firm for 657 Main Avenue in Passaic, N.J. NAI James E. Hanson’s Andrew Somple, SIOR, Jonathan Kristofich and Jessica Curry will oversee ...
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29. COUNTY OPENS NEWLY RENOVATED SPORTS COURTS IN WOOD DALE COUNTY PARK
Upgrades include bringing Pickleball, the fastest growing sport in America to northern Bergen County
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30. AARP Awards Highly Competitive 2023 Community Challenge Grant to Northern New Jersey Community Foundation
The grant supports the foundation's initiatives to mitigate flooding in the City of Hackensack.
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31. Table to Table Receives Grant from BofA to Support Alleviating Food Insecurity
Funding will help feed more hungry neighbors through both existing and new, innovative approaches to food rescue
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32. 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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33. Bergen Grad has 55,000 Reasons to Celebrate
PARAMUS, N.J. – Recent Bergen Community College graduate Rene Bulnes has earned the $55,000 per year Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship - the most prestigious award for community college students. Bulnes represents one of only 60 students to receive this year’s award among more than 1,700 who applied.
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34. 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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35. Marine Trades Association of New Jersey Foundation Announces 2023 Scholarships and Educational Awards
Brielle, NJ – The Marine Trades Association of New Jersey (MTA/NJ) Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of their 2023 scholarships and educational awards. Since 2006, the MTA/NJ Education Foundation has awarded over $30,000 to deserving students and has provided over $10,000 towards marine education and training for members.  
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36. ROSICA COMMUNICATIONS EXPANDS SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM
Connie Ludwin Joins Rosica as SVP, Offering Agency’s Nonprofit Clients Deep Expertise in PR, Corporate Communications, Cause Marketing, and Strategic Marketing
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37. JCC of Northern NJ Celebrates Passover with Toddlers and Parents:
J on the Go, the outreach initiative of the JCC of Northern NJ serving families raising young Jewish children, found a multitude of ways to celebrate Passover this year. 
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38. MET COUNCIL DISTRIBUTES NEARLY $10 MILLION IN FOOD TO 321,000 PEOPLE BEFORE PASSOVER HOLIDAY
NEW YORK— In the weeks leading up to Passover, Met Council, America’s largest Jewish charity dedicated to combatting poverty, distributed nearly $10 million in kosher for Passover provisions to more than 321,000 people suffering from food insecurity.
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39. 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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40. Tedesco Announces the Alfred Thomas Wildlife Art Exhibit
Paramus, N.J. – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Board of County Commissioners, and the Bergen County Parks Department are excited to announce that the Bergen County Zoo will host the 2nd Annual Alfred Thomas Wildlife Art Exhibition on Saturday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Van ...
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41. Northern NJ Community Foundation's Partnership Awarded $75,000 Grant for Flooding and Community-Led Sustainability Project in Hackensack
Grant award provided by Partners for Places, a project of The Funders Network
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42. BERGEN COUNTY 2023 OPEN SPACE TRUST FUND NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Floodplain Protection, Historic Preservation, Land Acquisition, and Municipal Park Improvement grants available in 2023 funding cycle
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43. NY WATERWAY TO UPGRADE FERRIES WITH GREEN HYBRID ENGINES THROUGH NEW FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION GRANT
U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker announced a $7.3-million federal grant issued through NJ TRANSIT that will help NY Waterway convert ferry engines from diesel to hybrid
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44. NY WATERWAY TO UPGRADE FERRIES WITH GREEN HYBRID ENGINES THROUGH NEW FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION GRANT
U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker announced a $7.3-million federal grant issued through NJ TRANSIT that will help NY Waterway convert ferry engines from diesel to hybrid
by post on 01/24/2023 07:33 am - Story - 4,438 Hits

45. 2023 Girl Scout Cookie Season Begins in Northern New Jersey Fueling the Next Generation of Female Entrepreneurs
The Girl Scout Cookie Program is the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world
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46. Bergen County Food Security Tast Force Announces 2022 Awards for Food Pantry Sustainability Grant Program
Hackensack, NJ – The Bergen County Food Security Task Force is excited to announce awards for the 2022 Food Security Task Force Sustainability Grant Program, following passage of Resolution 1190 by the Bergen County Board of Commissioners at their Wednesday, December 14 meeting.
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47. Bergen County Approves 2022 Open Space Trust Fund Grants
(Hackensack, N.J.) – Bergen County officials voted unanimously on Wednesday to approve the list of projects recommended for funding by the Bergen County Open Space, Recreation, Floodplain Protection, Farmland, and Historic Preservation Trust Fund Advisory Committee.
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48. The Community Chest Opens Annual Campaign to Support Nonprofit Agencies Delivering Critical Care Services to Our Neighbors in Need
(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; December 6, 2022) -- The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County's 2022-2023 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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49. The Salvation Army New Jersey Division is committed to providing service and love to those in need this Christmas and beyond 
Across the nation, the largest social-services organization launches iconic Red Kettle holiday fundraising campaign to meet increasing need 
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50. Felician University Doctoral Students Receive Executive Women of New Jersey Awards
RUTHERFORD, NJ – Felician University is proud to announce that Alexis Libert and Vanvian Hoo, doctoral students in the School of Arts and Sciences, have been selected as recipients of 2022 Executive Women of New Jersey (EWNJ) Awards.
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