1. TEDESCO DELIVERS 12TH ANNNUAL STATE OF THE COUNTY ADDRESS
“We are a leader in the State and the nation, and an example of what can be done when you prioritize good government, fiscal responsibility, and the needs of the people.”
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2. Women for Women Today Hosts Empowering Mentorship Experience in Paramus
Paramus, NJ – January 26, 2026 — Women for Women Today will host a high-impact mentoring and empowerment experience designed to help women reconnect with their inner purpose, build meaningful connections, and invest in themselves.
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3. 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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4. 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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5. Bergen County Presents $119,571 Open Space Trust Fund Check to Borough of Closter for Ruckman Park Upgrades
HACKENSACK – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and the Bergen County Board of County Commissioners, alongside Acting Bergen County Parks Director Craig Dorsett, proudly presented a $119,571 check to the Borough of Closter for improvements to Ruckman Park. The funding will go toward the installation of a new walkway surface, ...
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6. TEDESCO, COMMISSIONERS PRESENT $136K IN OPEN SPACE FUNDING TO BOROUGH OF LITTLE FERRY
Funding will support the conversion of the old field hockey court into a pickleball court, located at Losen Slote Creek Park
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7. Backpacks & Brighter Tomorrows: School Supply Drive for local Boys & Girls Clubs across Northern NJ supported by Citi volunteers
As part of its 20th annual Citi Global Community Day, Citi volunteers supported New Jersey Boys & Girls Clubs in their local back-to-school initiatives aimed at easing the financial strain many families face at the start of the academic year.
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8. Fortune Media and Great Place To Work Name Wegmans Food Markets to 2025 Best Workplaces in Retail List, Ranking #1
Rochester, New York — Great Place To Work and Fortune magazine have ranked Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. #1 on the 2025 Fortune Best Workplaces in Retail? List. This award is based on analysis of survey responses from over 87,000 employees at Great Place To Work Certified? companies in the retail ...
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9. Bergen County Awards $136,500 Open Space Trust Fund Grant to Fairview for Columbus Park Playground Upgrades
HACKENSACK – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and the Bergen County Board of Commissioners, presented a $136,500 grant to the Borough of Fairview for the installation of two brand-new playground units at Columbus Park.
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10. Paramus' Frisch School Senior Receives The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County’s Leadership Award for Young Women
(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; May 30, 2025) -- The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County announces Mussia Poltorak, a resident of Bergenfield and a senior at The Frisch School, received its Young Women’s Senior Leadership Runner-Up Award with a certificate and a $2,000 award.
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11. Golfers Swung for a Cause to Support Mental Health at The Community Chest’s Fifth Annual Golf Outing!
The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County’s Fifth Annual Golf Outing united golfers to raise funds for local nonprofits responding to increased mental health needs in the area.
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12. Bergen County Presents $230,000 Open Space Trust Fund Check to Township of Rochelle Park for Matthews Field Upgrades
HACKENSACK – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and The Bergen County Board of Commissioners, alongside Open Space Trust Fund Executive Director Ken Aloisio, proudly presented a $230,000 check to the Township of Rochelle Park for significant upgrades to Matthew’s Field, including new playground fencing, safety surfacing, and security cameras.
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13. Bergen County Presents $119,571 Open Space Trust Fund Check to Borough of Demarest for Duck Pond Improvements
HACKENSACK– The Bergen County Board of Commissioners, alongside Open Space Trust Fund Executive Director Ken Aloisio, proudly presented a $119,571 check to the Borough of Demarest for the reconstruction of the gazebo walkway, lighting, and stairway at the beloved Demarest Duck Pond.
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14. Dr. Rochelle Wimpfheimer, Executive Director of The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County, Named a 2025 NJBIZ ICON
(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; April 7, 2025) – The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County announces Executive Director Dr. Rochelle Wimpfheimer has been named a 2025 NJBIZ ICON honoree. NJBIZ, a prominent business publication in the Garden State, awards this prestigious recognition to distinguished business leaders from New Jersey, ...
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15. Please Announce This Updated News. Women Leaders to be Recognized at The Community Chest's 'Girls Night Out'
The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County’s Third Annual 'Girls Night Out' to Recognize Women Leaders (Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; February 12, 2025) – The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County celebrates International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month at its third annual ‘Girls Night Out’ on Thursday, ...
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16. COUNTY MOVES FORWARD ON BERGEN JUNCTION WORKFORCE HOUSING REDEVELOPMENT
New Mixed-Use Project Will Provide Housing for Essential Workers, Veterans, Promote Economic Growth
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17. The Community Chest Accepting Applications for Eighth Annual High School Young Women's Leadership Awards
(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; December 15, 2024) -- The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County is accepting applications for its eighth annual High School Young Women's Leadership Awards.  In 2025, three awards will be given to outstanding students identifying as female, enrolled in either their junior or senior years ...
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18. Fashionistas Celebrated The Community Chest’s Young Women's Leadership Program’s Seventh Anniversary at the Max Mara Fashion Show
(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; December 5, 2024) -- The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County's (The Chest) Young Women's Leadership Program celebrated its seventh anniversary with a fashion show at Max Mara.  Fashionistas attended and explored Max Mara's 2024 fall and winter collection at the Max Mara store, located ...
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19. The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County Celebrates National Philanthropy Day and Awards Grants Totaling $115,000 to Nonprofit Agencies
(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; November 18, 2024) -- The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County opened National Philanthropy Day and announced 28 grants were awarded, totaling $ 115,000, to 29 nonprofit agencies responding to increased need in the community. 
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20. Building Connections: Leveraging Technology to Combat Isolation Conference to be Presented on December 4
(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; November 8, 2024) -- The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County (The Community Chest) will hold the conference, “Building Connections: Leveraging Technology to Combat Isolation”, on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at LG Headquarters, located in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 
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21. TEDESCO, COMMISSIONERS PRESENT $125K IN OPEN SPACE FUNDING TO BOROUGH OF RIDGEFIELD
Funding will support addition of passive park area and facility improvements at Veteran’s Memorial Field (RIDGEFIELD, N.J.) – County Executive Jim Tedesco and members of the Board of Commissioners recently presented a ceremonial check for $125,026 from the Bergen County Open Space Trust Fund (OSTF) to Ridgefield Mayor Hugo Jimenez and members of ...
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22. The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County's Board of Managers Names Amie AbuRustum President
(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; October 9, 2024) – The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County announces Amie AbuRustum of Tenafly has been named President of the Board of Managers.  AbuRustum, who previously served as First Vice President, has been an active member of The Chest's Board of Managers since ...
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23. BERGEN COUNTY PRESENTS $146K IN OPEN SPACE FUNDING TO BOROUGH OF RUTHERFORD
Funding will support Memorial Park Diamond 4 Improvement Project (RUTHERFORD, N.J.) – County Executive Jim Tedesco and members of the Board of Commissioners recently presented a ceremonial check for $146,685 from the Bergen County Open Space Trust Fund (OSTF) to Rutherford Mayor Frank Nunziato and members of the Borough Council. ...
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24. TEDESCO PRESENTS $197K IN OPEN SPACE FUNDING TO GARFIELD
Funding will support improvements at Joseph LaFaso Field in Spring Street Park (HACKENSACK, N.J.) – County Executive Jim Tedesco and members of the Board of Commissioners recently presented a ceremonial check for $197,153 from the Bergen County Open Space Trust Fund (OSTF) to Garfield Mayor Richard Rigoglioso, members of the ...
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25. The Community Chest's Fall Celebration to Raise Funds to Support Mental Health Programs. Shake Rattle and Roll Dueling Pianos to Perform!
(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; September 4, 2024) – Join The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County at a fall celebration for an evening of live piano music, comedy, and cabaret with “Shake Rattle and Roll Dueling Pianos” on Tuesday, October 29, 2024.  The fall celebration takes place at the ...
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