1. 2ND ANNUAL BERGEN COUNTY STAR-SPANGLED SPECTACULAR RETURNS FOR JULY 4TH
County, NJ Wind Symphony Partner Again for Fireworks, Live Music & Family Fun at Overpeck County Park RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ — County Executive Jim Tedesco, the County Board of Commissioners, and the County Parks Department are excited to announce that Bergen County’s 2nd Annual Star-Spangled Spectacular will return this ...
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2. BERGEN COUNTY MARKS 110TH ANNIVERSARY OF ARMENIAN GENOCIDE WITH REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY
HACKENSACK, N.J. – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and the Board of Commissioners joined local Armenian American leaders, elected officials, and members of the public on Monday, April 28, 2025, to commemorate the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide during a solemn remembrance ceremony held at One Bergen County Plaza.
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3. Scholarship Sends Professor to Spain
PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College Professor Cesarina Vinas has received the Don Quixote de La Mancha scholarship from the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), which will facilitate a teaching experience for her in Spain.
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4. Bergen Banter Podcast Premieres
PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College has launched the first official podcast in the institution’s nearly 60-year history. The series premiere of Bergen Banter 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 ...
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5. BERGEN COUNTY 2025 HISTORY GRANT PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Division of Cultural & Historic Affairs Announces 2025 History Grant Funding Cycle (HACKENSACK, NJ) – The Bergen County Department of Parks, Division of Cultural & Historic Affairs, announces the 2025 Bergen County History Grant Funding Program. The 2025 grant cycle is for history projects or programs taking place January 1 ...
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6. 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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7. Kean University Announces Education Partnership with 2024 HBCU NY Classic
UNION, N.J. — Kean University, the state’s urban research university, will serve as the New Jersey Education Partner for the 2024 HBCU NY Classic and host a series of events on its Union campus in advance of the annual football tradition in September. 
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8. 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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9. BERGEN COUNTY’S STAR-SPANGLED SPECTACULAR SET TO BECOME NEW 4TH OF JULY TRADITION
County, NJ Wind Symphony partner to bring July 4th concert & fireworks celebration to Overpeck County Park
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10. Biden-Harris Administration Awards $955,697 to Expand Housing Counseling for Underserved Communities in New Jersey
Vice President Harris and Acting Secretary Todman announced the funding to help bridge the racial homeownership gap and foster the next generation of homeowners. 
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11. BERGEN COUNTY CELEBRATES PRIDE MONTH AT BERGEN NEW BRIDGE MEDICAL CENTER
PARAMUS, NJ – On Monday, June 3rd, the County of Bergen held its Annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony in celebration of Pride Month at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in partnership with the Bergen County LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee.
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12. Norse Atlantic Airways Celebrates Inaugural Nonstop Flight from Athens to New York JFK
... by the state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliner, passengers can now enjoy the convenience of a direct and affordable flight between these two vibrant cities. From the historical wonders of Athens to the iconic landmarks of New York, passengers will have the opportunity to explore the rich cultural heritage and diverse attractions ...
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13. COUNTY, NJ WIND SYMPHONY PARTNER TO BRING 4TH OF JULY CONCERT & FIREWORKS TO OVERPECK COUNTY PARK
Mark your calendars for Bergen County’s Star-Spangled Spectacular featuring the New Jersey Wind Symphony RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ — County Executive Jim Tedesco, the County Board of Commissioners, and the County Parks Department are excited to announce that the County of Bergen has partnered with the New Jersey Wind Symphony ...
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14. College Foundation Awards Scholarships
PARAMUS, N.J. – The Bergen Community College Foundation, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization that supports the institution, has awarded scholarships to 241 students for the fall semester.
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15. Earthquakes in New Jersey
Earthquakes continue to shake the region of New Jersey, with a 4.8-magnitude quake striking on Friday. The United States Geological Survey reported that the earthquake was felt across the New York City metropolitan area, as well as in cities ranging from Philadelphia to Boston. The temblor occurred at 10:23 a.m. ...
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16. Northern NJ Community Foundation Launches “Beyond the Wall: Developing Digital Content Illuminating The Black Women's Mural” in Englewood
(Englewood, New Jersey; February 24, 2024) -- The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) opens Women’s History Month in March launching “Beyond the Wall: Developing Digital Content Illuminating The Black Women's Mural”.
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17. BERGEN COUNTY WELCOMES DELEGATES FROM DONGJAK-GU, CELEBRATES KOREAN AMERICAN DAY
HACKENSACK, NJ – On Friday, January 12th, the County of Bergen welcomed delegates from the Dongjak district of Seoul, South Korea for a Memorandum of Understanding signing, in conjunction with the County of Bergen’s Annual Korean American Day Ceremony.
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18. COMMISSIONERS APPROVE 2023 OPEN SPACE TRUST FUND GRANTS
(Hackensack, N.J.) – Bergen County officials voted unanimously on Wednesday, December 13th 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. Among the 58 grants totaling over $11.5 million, 51 will support municipal ...
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19. Kaplan Educational Foundation Welcomes New Scholars for the 2023-2024 Academic Year
Leadership Program Helps Community College Students Transfer and Earn Four-Year Degrees From Top Colleges and Universities New York, NY (November 16, 2023) -- The Kaplan Educational Foundation (KEF) celebrates the latest cohort of scholars selected for admission to the Kaplan Leadership Program. 
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20. CarePlus NJ Awarded $8M in Federal Grant Funding to Transform Bergen and Essex County Community Behavioral Health Systems, Address Disparities and Increase Access to Integrated Care
Expands Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic services for LGBTQ+, Black, Hispanic, and low-income populations Paramus, N.J. (November 8, 2023) – Care Plus NJ, Inc. (“CarePlus NJ”), a pioneer in integrated primary and behavioral health services for adults and children, announced it has been awarded two federal grants over 4 ...
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21. The Artistic Trio Exhibits Their Artwork at The Gallery at West Side
RIDGEWOOD—Three friends who share a love of art – Lisa Hahn, Pat Smythe and Shantala Kaikini – have joined together to showcase their work at The Gallery at West Side Presbyterian Church for the month of November.
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22. LAST CHANCE: NY WATERWAY EXTENDS ‘SHADES OF AUTUMN’ TOURS THROUGH NOVEMBER 12
November 3, 2023 – NY Waterway has extended its popular ‘Shades of Autumn’ Fall Foliage Tours through November 12.   
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23. NCJW AND THRIVE NJ HOST PROGRAM ON IMPORTANCE OF ABORTION CARE FOR ALL
On Thursday, November 16th National Council of Jewish Women Bergen County Section, in collaboration with the THRIVE NJ Coalition, will host “The Power of Intersectionality.” Both organizations are reaching out to like-minded individuals, community groups, agencies and congregations to build a movement to secure abortion access for all.
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24. COUNTY COMPLETES HISTORIC RESTORATION OF WORTENDYKE BARN
Renovations conclude in time for 13th Annual Bluegrass and Cider Concert PARK RIDGE, NJ – On Wednesday, October 25th, County Executive Jim Tedesco joined County Commissioner Vice Chairwoman Germaine Ortiz, County Commissioner Mary Amoroso, Park Ridge Mayor Keith Misciagna, and representatives from the County Parks Department to celebrate the completion ...
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25. NY WATERWAY’S ‘SHADES OF AUTUMN’ TOURS OFFER SPECTACULAR FALL SCENERY ALONG THE HUDSON RIVER
October 24, 2023 – NY Waterway’s ‘Shades of Autumn’ Fall Foliage Tours celebrate the beautiful fall foliage along the Hudson. Tours run through November 5th on Saturdays and Sundays, with departures from the Midtown/West 39th Street and Port Imperial/Weehawken ferry terminals. 
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