1. Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County Announces Katrice Thomas as Executive Director
Westwood, New Jersey, March 17, 2025 – Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County (Habitat Bergen), a leader in affordable housing, today announced that Katrice Thomas has been appointed as Executive Director. Her appointment has been made following a robust and competitive search process, which included detailed consideration of a range ...
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2. Integrity House Awarded Grant to Launch Gambling Disorder Services Programming
Newark, N.J. (January 28, 2025) – Integrity House, a leading provider of substance use and mental health services in New Jersey, is proud to announce that it has been awarded a grant from the New Jersey Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (NJ DMHAS) to establish a specialized Gambling ...
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3. Bergen County Secures $149,300 ARRIVE Together Grant to Enhance Mental Health Crisis Response
Hackensack, NJ — The Bergen County Board of Commissioners are proud to announce that the County has been awarded a $149,300 grant through the New Jersey ARRIVE Together program, an initiative overseen by the Office of the Attorney General. This funding will strengthen Bergen County’s ability to respond compassionately and effectively ...
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4. Northern NJ Community Foundation’s Green Infrastructure Program Receives an Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions Achievement Award
(Hackensack, New Jersey; October 11, 2024) –  The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation’s (NNJCF) Green Infrastructure for Environmental Justice program won a 2024 Environmental Achievement Award from the Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions (ANJEC). 
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5. Valley Medical Group Announces Promotion of Michael Rahmin, MD, to Director of Gastroenterology
PARAMUS, NJ, August 15, 2024 – Valley Medical Group is pleased to announce the promotion of Michael Rahmin, MD, to the position of Director of Gastroenterology for Valley Medical Group.
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6. Valley Welcomes New Chief Medical Information Officer
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, June 24, 2024 – Valley Health System is pleased to announce the appointment of K. Nadeem Ahmed, MD, to the position of Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO) for Valley Health System.
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7. The Community Chest's Fourth Golf Outing Draws Businesses and Philanthropists to Raise Funds to Support Grants for Nonprofits Responding to Need in Bergen County
(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; June 17, 2024) -- The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County held its fourth annual Golf Outing at Edgewood Country Club in River Vale, New Jersey.  Golfers attended to raise funds for The Chest's initiatives and to support grant awards to nonprofit agencies providing a ...
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8. OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM BERGEN COUNTY EXECUTIVE JIM TEDESCO
HACKENSACK, NJ – County Executive Jim Tedesco issues the following statement in response reports that the June 30th implementation MTA’s congestion pricing is suspended:
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9. OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM BERGEN COUNTY EXECUTIVE JIM TEDESCO
HACKENSACK, NJ – County Executive Jim Tedesco issues the following statement in response to MTA Chairman Janno Lieber claiming congestion pricing will reduce traffic and improve air quality:
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10. CarePlus NJ Awarded Two Grants for Early Psychosis Treatment Programs Based in Bergen and Morris Counties
Paramus, N.J. (March XX, 2024) - Care Plus NJ, Inc. (“CarePlus NJ”), a pioneer in integrated primary and behavioral health services for adults and children, announces they have been awarded two grants to implement Coordinated Specialty Care & Community Integration Services (CSC & CI) for Early Serious Mental Illness (ESMI) ...
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11. Northern New Jersey Community Foundation’s ArtBergen Announces Call for Artists for Public Art Roster
(Hackensack, New Jersey; March 2024) -- The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) announces a call for local, regional and national public artists for inclusion on its artist roster.  Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis now through June 30, 2024. 
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12. The Valley Hospital Named Among World’s Best Hospitals by Newsweek
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, February 28, 2024 — The Valley Hospital has been named one of the world’s best hospitals by Newsweek in its World’s Best Hospitals 2024 list.
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13. Northern NJ Community Foundation Awarded First-Time PSEG Foundation Grant for Green Infrastructure for Environmental Justice and Flood Mitigation Program
(Hackensack, New Jersey; January 2, 2024) – The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) announces the organization was awarded a PSEG Foundation grant of $7,500 to support the Green Infrastructure for Environmental Justice and Flood Mitigation Program. 
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14. The Valley Hospital Recognized by Newsweek on America’s Best-In-State Hospitals 2024 List
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, October 25, 2023 – The Valley Hospital is proud to announce that it has been recognized by Newsweek on the list of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals 2024. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc.
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15. BERGEN COUNTY OPENS OFFICE OF LGBTQ+ SERVICES
... Department of Human Services on National Coming Out Day Hackensack, NJ – County Executive James J. Tedesco III, the Bergen County Board of Commissioners, and the Bergen County Department of Human Services announce the implementation of an Office of LGBTQ+ Services under the Bergen County Department of Human Services.
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16. COUNTY UPGRADES RESTROOMS AT ALL GOLF COURSES
(HACKENSACK, NJ) – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Bergen County Board of Commissioners, and the Bergen County Parks Department are excited to announce the installation of brand new, upgraded comfort station facilities at all Bergen County golf courses.
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17. 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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18. 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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19. FOOD SECURITY TASK FORCE TO BECOME PERMANENT OFFICE
Announcement made at the County’s Third Annual Pantry Summit attended by network of food security partners
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20. COUNTY FOOD SECURITY TASK FORCE IMPROVING CONNECTIONS BETWEEN PANTRIES AND SERVICE PROVIDERS THROUGH TECHNOLOGY
Rolling out innovative client management software to pantries across Bergen County
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21. 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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22. TEDESCO DELIVERS 2023 STATE OF THE COUNTY ADDRESS
Declares the state of Bergen County is strong and growing stronger each and every day
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23. National Park Service and Federal Aviation Administration Announce Proposed Air Tour Management Voluntary Agreement for Statue of Liberty and Governors Island National Monuments
Public review period starts October 21, 2022   
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24. COUNTY CELEBRATES COMPLETION OF WILD DUCK POND RESTORATION PROJECT
Ecological restoration revitalizes ecosystem at beloved entrance of Saddle River County Park
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25. SHARPE JOINS UTCA AS DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Farmingdale – The Utility and Transportation Contractors Association (UTCA) today announced that veteran legislative staffer Ryan Sharpe has joined the organization as Director of Government Affairs and Communications.
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26. Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Acknowledged for Antimicrobial Stewardship Leadership
(Paramus, NJ) –Bergen New Bridge Medical Center’s Antimicrobial Stewardship efforts have again been recognized by The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH). The Medical Center’s Acute Division earned the New Jersey Antimicrobial Stewardship Recognition Program’s 2021 Silver Steward Award, and the Long Term Care Division obtained the 2021 Gold Steward Award.
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27. Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation Receives Generous Funding from March of Dimes to Support its NICU Family Support? Program
HACKENSACK, NJ – December 13, 2021 – Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation is pleased to announce generous funding from March of Dimes, the nation’s leader in mom and baby health, to support its NICU Family Support? Program at Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health at Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital, located at Hackensack ...
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28. Greater Alliance Federal Credit Union Launches Narmi’s Digital Account Opening and Consumer Digital Banking Platforms to its 23,000 members
GAFCU partnered with Narmi to launch an industry leading digital experience across multiple digital channels. This initiative was further accelerated by Narmi’s real-time and deep integration into Corelation’s Keystone core banking system.
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29. CITY & STATE RECOGNIZES BERKELEY COLLEGE PROVOST MARSHA A. POLLARD, PhD, ALONGSIDE PROMINENT NEW YORK 
LEADERS ON POWER OF DIVERSITY: WOMEN’S 100 LIST  City & State New York recognized Marsha A. Pollard, PhD, Berkeley College Provost, alongside the most powerful women in business, government, advocacy, media and business during its Power of Diversity: Women’s 100 awards, held virtually on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. 
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30. NJUA STATEMENT ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY DAY
Trenton — New Jersey Utilities Association (NJUA) President Tom Churchelow issued the following statement today on Energy Efficiency Day. Started in 2016, Energy Efficiency Day is meant to help raise awareness by sharing tips, tools and stories that promote the multiple benefits of energy efficiency:
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31. Northern New Jersey Community Foundation Calls for Coordinated Regional Action to Meet Climate Crisis
Nine years ago, Superstorm Sandy sounded an urgent alarm across the region. Tropical Storm Ida warned us again climate change must be addressed now.
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