1. Hackensack River Nation Summit Takes Place on Earth Day on April 22.
Leaders and Environmentalists from the Region Expected to Attend to Grow a Greener, Healthier Watershed.
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2. College Conferences Spotlight Human Trafficking
PARAMUS, N.J. – According to data reported by former U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken last year, approximately 27 million people worldwide have become victims of human trafficking through exploited labor, services and commercial sex.
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3. Robin Goldfischer, General Counsel for Valley Health System, Named to NJBIZ 2025 Leaders in Law List
PARAMUS, NJ, February 24, 2025 – Valley Health System is pleased to announce Robin Goldfischer, Senior Vice President of Legal Services and General Counsel for Valley Health System, has been named one of NJBIZ’s 2025 Leaders in Law. NJBIZ is a statewide business publication.
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4. Hackensack Riverkeeper’s Captain Bill Sheehan to Give Keynote at Hackensack River Nation Summit. Leaders and Environmentalists from the Region Expected to Attend to Grow a Greener, Healthier Watershed.
(Hackensack, New Jersey; February 7, 2025) – The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) announces Captain Bill Sheehan, Executive Director of Hackensack Riverkeeper, will present the keynote address, The State of the Hackensack River, at the 2025 Hackensack River Nation Summit on Tuesday, February 25. The Summit takes place from ...
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5. Carin & Roger Ehrenberg Continue Foundational Support for the Human Dimension Program at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine with $3 Million Gift
Nutley, NJ – November 20, 2024 – Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation is pleased to announce a $3 million leadership gift from Carin and Roger Ehrenberg to support the Human Dimension program at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.
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6. Tedesco Statement on Governor Hochul’s Decision to Reinstate Congestion Pricing
OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM BERGEN COUNTY EXECUTIVE JIM TEDESCO HACKENSACK, NJ – Statement from Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco on Governor Hochul’s Decision to Reinstate Congestion Pricing:
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7. Diné Artist’s Work on View in Gallery Bergen
PARAMUS, N.J. – Explore the photography of Diné (Navajo Nation) artist Will Wilson, which intertwines the past, present and future of Indigenous cultural practices, with “Talking Tintypes: Examining the Portrayal of Native Americans” on view beginning Thursday, September 26 at 6 p.m. in Gallery Bergen, located in West Hall at ...
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8. 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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9. BERGEN COUNTY ESTABLISHES AGE-FRIENDLY TASK FORCE
HACKENSACK, N.J. – County Executive James J. Tedesco, III, and the Board of County Commissioners are proud to announce the creation and establishment of Bergen County’s Age-Friendly Task Force, the first countywide task force of this nature in the State of New Jersey.
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10. Medical Volunteers Perform Life Changing Surgeries In Peru With Healing The Children New Jersey
Providing health and hope, one child at a time. Tuesday, April 9, 2024 (Hawthorne, New Jersey) – Healing the Children New Jersey (HTCNJ), a New Jersey based nonprofit, will be sending a team of 21 medical volunteers to Arequipa, Peru April 13-20 on a pediatric plastic and reconstructive surgical ...
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11. Technology Partner Donates $25,000 to Bergen
PARAMUS, N.J – Bergen Community College’s technology solutions partner, Ellucian and its charitable foundation, have awarded the institution a $25,000 block grant to support 50 currently enrolled students’ basic needs such as tuition, housing expenses and textbooks. Accepted through the 501(c)(3) Bergen Community College Foundation, Ellucian awarded the $400,000 Progress, ...
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12. NJ4S Bergen Announces Assessment and Intervention-Based Mental Health Services Available to Bergen County Public Schools
The “Tier 3” services will be available to students in Grades 6-12, their families, and school staff Paramus, N.J. (January 31, 2023) – NJ4S Bergen, a comprehensive mental wellness program for students and families led by Children’s Aid and Family Services (CAFS), has announced their Tier 3 mental health ...
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13. Valley Welcomes New Medical Director of Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, January 24, 2024 – Valley Health System, in partnership with Mount Sinai Children’s Hospital, is pleased to announce the appointment of Lewis Kass, MD, as Medical Director of Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine for Valley Medical Group.
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14. The Valley Hospital Earns Eleventh Cardiovascular Imaging Quality Award
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, January 9, 2024 – The Valley Hospital’s advanced cardiovascular imaging team has been awarded the HeartFlow? CT Quality Award for the 11th quarter in a row. Valley earned this award for the third quarter of 2023.
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15. BERGEN COUNTY 2026 MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN PUBLIC WORKSHOP #1
(Hackensack, N.J.) - The Bergen County Office of Emergency Management is updating its 2021 Bergen County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP). Hazard mitigation planning identifies risks and vulnerabilities associated with natural disasters and develops long-term strategies for protecting people and property from future hazard events.
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16. Valley Recognized by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for Commitment to Environmental Pledge
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, December 5, 2023 – The Valley Hospital was recognized on Sunday, December 3, by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for its public commitments to decarbonizing its operations and improving resilience in the face of climate change.
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17. The Salvation Army New Jersey Division Calls on Volunteer Bell Ringers in Support of Red Kettle Campaign
With Requests for Assistance on the Rise, Iconic Fundraising Campaign Helps Fill the Gap UNION, NJ —The Salvation Army’s iconic Red Kettle Campaign launches in just a few weeks, and the non-profit organization is calling on volunteers to sign up as Red Kettle bell ringers in support of critical ...
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18. National Council of Jewish Women CEO Speaks at United Nations in Solidarity with the Women of Iran
TEANECK, NJ (October 10, 2023) -Sheila Katz, the CEO of National Council of Jewish Women, the parent organization of  National Council of Jewish Women Bergen County Section (NCJW BCS), spoke at the United Nations (UN) on Thursday, September 14, in solidarity with the women of Iran as the one year ...
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19. Former CarePlus NJ CEO and Behavioral Health Icon Joe Masciandaro Honored for Lifetime of Service at CarePlus NJ’s 25th Annual Courage Awards Gala
Paramus, N.J. (June 12, 2023) – Care Plus NJ, Inc. (“CarePlus”), a pioneer in integrated primary and behavioral health services for adults and children, announces founder and former President / CEO Joe Masciandaro was honored for his lifetime of contributions to the organization at their 25th Annual Courage Awards Gala ...
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20. FORMER POLICE CHIEF COMPLETES MILE 200 RUN ACROSS NEW JERSEY IN 85 HOURS
RIDGEWOOD, N.J. – Retired Fairview Police Chief and Run for Hope Foundation Founder Frank DelVecchio completed his 200-mile run across the State of New Jersey to benefit local food security efforts and youth programs on Sunday, May 21st, reaching the beach at Cape May Point at approximately 7:30 p.m.
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21. Northern NJ Community Foundation Announces Discount Tickets for Students to See Screening of American River Film.
(Hackensack, NJ; May 17, 2023) -- The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) invites youngsters and young adults to attend and be inspired by the special screening of the documentary film, American River, on Wednesday, June 7 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
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22. Northern New Jersey Community Foundation to Celebrate 25th Anniversary With Showing of Environmental Justice Film, American River, at Hackensack Performing Arts Center
(Hackensack, NJ; April 27, 2023) -- The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) celebrates its 25th anniversary with a screening of the documentary film 'American River', an inspiring and entertaining movie about the evolution of the troubled Passaic River, on Wednesday, June 7 at the Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC), ...
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23. BERGEN COUNTY LAUNCHES DEMENTIA FRIENDLY INITIATIVE
HACKENSACK N.J – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Board of County Commissioners, and the County’s Division of Senior Services under the Department of Human Services announce that the County of Bergen will launch a Dementia Friendly Initiative in partnership with the Act Now Foundation’s Dementia Resource Center.
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24. 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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25. The Community Chest Mobilizes Neighbors to Donate Feminine Hygiene Products
(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; December 12, 2022) -- For nearly 90 years, The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County has led the way identifying and responding to needs in the community. 
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