51. OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM BERGEN COUNTY EXECUTIVE JIM TEDESCO
HACKENSACK, N.J. – Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco, III releases the following statement regarding the operation of the Bergen County Police Academy:
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52. BERGEN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ELECTS ALL-FEMALE LEADERSHIP BOARD
Voss & Marte Sworn Into New Term  (HACKENSACK, NJ)- On Wednesday, January 3rd, the Bergen County Board of Commissioners held their annual Reorganization Meeting where they elected an all-female leadership team, with Germaine M. Ortiz (D – Emerson) as Chairwoman, Mary J. Amoroso (D – Mahwah) as Vice Chairwoman, and Dr. ...
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53. Celebrate the New Year at the Winter Games Night With The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County.
Educator Joe Armental to be Honored. (Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; January 3, 2024) -- Join The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County for an evening of fun at the Winter Games Night on Thursday, January 25, 2024.  This festive winter event will be held at the Englewood Field ...
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54. New Jersey’s Missy Rodriguez Recognized During the 2024 Rose Parade in Pasadena
(Pasadena, CA) – On New Years Day, liver transplant recipient Missy Rodriguez of Short Hills, NJ, was part of the world’s most visible campaign to inspire organ and tissue donation as she served as a float rider on OneLegacy’s Donate Life Rose Parade float in Pasadena, CA.
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55. Lung Association Report: High Levels of Cancer-Causing Radon Gas Detected in about 10% of New Jersey Homes
During National Radon Action Month in January, the American Lung Association urges everyone to test their home for radon TRENTON – (January 2, 2024) – Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer and the “State of Lung Cancer” report reveals that it is detected at high levels ...
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56. The Community Chest Accepting Applications for Seventh Annual High School Young Women's Leadership Awards
(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; December 28, 2023) -- The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County is accepting applications for its seventh annual High School Young Women's Leadership Awards.  This year, three awards will be given to outstanding students identifying as female, enrolled in either their junior or senior years, ...
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57. COUNTY TO HOLD 18TH ANNUAL PROJECT HOMELESS CONNECT AND POINT-IN-TIME SURVEY TO FIGHT HOMELESSNESS
HACKENSACK, NJ - Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, the County Board of Commissioners and the Department of Human Services announce that the 18th Annual Project Homeless Connect (PHC) will take place on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at the Bergen County Housing, Health and Human Services Center, 120 South River Street in ...
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58. STOP & SHOP SURVEY FINDS CHAMPGNE IS STILL THE TOAST OF THE TOWN FOR NEW YEAR’S EVE
Survey Responders Would Rather Reduce Stress Than Get Back Into The Gym, and 58% of People Have A New Year’s Eve Resolution To “Eat Healthier”
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59. 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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60. Tree Time: $250k Planting Grant Promotes Sustainability
PARAMUS, N.J – Bergen Community College has secured a $250,000 state grant to renew its main campus tree population decimated by a changing climate, disease and invasive insects. The College secured the grant through the “Trees for Schools” program administered through the Sustainability Institute at the College of the New ...
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61. New Jersey’s Missy Rodriguez Selected by the Sharing Network Foundation to Participate in the 2024 Rose Parade? in California
New Providence, NJ – NJ Sharing Network, the federally designated non-profit organization responsible for the recovery of donated organs and tissue for transplant in the Garden State, recently honored liver transplant recipient Missy Rodriguez of Short Hills, NJ, as she gets set to participate in the 2024 Rose Parade? in ...
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62. NJSPBA PRESIDENT COLLIGAN BLASTS PASSAIC COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S DECISION ON DETECTIVE DEAN CIOPPA
WOODBRIDGE – Pat Colligan, President of the New Jersey State Policemen's Benevolent Association (NJSPBA), today criticized Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia Valdes’ continuation of her decision to propose a 45-day suspension for Detective Dean Cioppa based on official disclosure of his volunteer work in the Pompton Lakes community.  
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63. Bergen County And Bergen Community College Form Partnership To Enrich Veterinary Technology Education
TETERBORO, NJ – The Bergen County Board of Commissioners and County Executive Jim Tedesco are excited to announce a new innovative partnership between Bergen Community College (BCC) and the Bergen County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center.  BCC’s Veterinary Technology Program students will now have the opportunity to gain hands-on externships at ...
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64. College Communicators Bring Home the Gold
PARAMUS, N.J – Bergen Community College has notched an institution-record four National Council in Marketing and Public Relations Medallion Awards recognizing excellence in strategic communication.
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65. Free 7-Week Grief Support Program Offered on Zoom
RIDGEWOOD—Whether you are grieving a recent loss or one from years ago, you will benefit from “Journey to Wholeness: Healing the Grieving Heart,” a free, seven-week, online program sponsored by West Side Presbyterian Church. All faiths are welcome.
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66. NJ Food Rescue Helps Reduce Food Waste in School Cafeterias Via their App-Based Program, Table to Table I-Rescue Lunch Program Available to Schools in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Passaic Counties
Saddle Brook, NJ, December 5, 2023 –If you have visited a school lunchroom lately, you know the amount of food wasted can be staggering.
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67. 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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68. NEWSWEEK AND STATISTA RECOGNIZE BERKELEY COLLEGE AMONG AMERICA’S TOP ONLINE COLLEGES FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR
Newsweek and Statista, a global business data platform, have recognized Berkeley College on their list of America’s Top Online Colleges for 2024. This is the third consecutive year Berkeley College has received the accolade. Berkeley College ranks at No. 55 – placing second among colleges in New Jersey, and fifth ...
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69. CarePlus NJ Awarded $15,000 Grant from The Provident Bank Foundation for Mental Health App
Care Plus NJ, Inc. (“CarePlus NJ”), a pioneer in integrated primary and behavioral health services for adults and children, announced it was awarded a $15,000 grant by The Provident Bank Foundation in late 2022.
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70. Southern California Jewelry Brand gorjana to Debut First New Jersey Store in Westfield Garden State Plaza
Opening December 2, gorjana Will Bring Effortless, Laid-Back Styles and Stunning Diamonds to Paramus’ Premier Shopping Center PARAMUS, N.J. - NOVEMBER 1, 2023 - gorjana, the fast-growing Laguna Beach-based jewelry brand, today announced the continuation of its national retail expansion with the opening of its first store in the ...
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71. Bergen County Office of Food Security Announces 2023 Awards for Food Pantry Sustainability Grant Program
Hackensack, NJ – County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Board of County Commissioners, and the Bergen County Office of Food Security are excited to announce awards for the 2023 Food Security Task Force Sustainability Grant Program, following passage of resolution 1373-23 by the Bergen County Board of Commissioners. Awards were approved ...
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72. Bergen Innovation Center Brings Real-World into Classroom
... Bergen Community College at the Meadowlands has opened. College President Eric M. Friedman, Ph.D., cut the ribbon on the facility alongside Board of Trustees Chair Dorothy Blakeslee, Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco III and Bergen County Commissioner Tracy Zur at a morning event on November 29 at the facility.
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73. JURASSIC QUEST, NATION’S BIGGEST DINOSAUR EXPERIENCE, MIGRATES TO EDISON
Walk among the dinosaurs as North America’s most popular, can’t-miss dinosaur adventure stomps into the New Jersey Convention and Expo Center for 5-day event, Dec. 28-Jan. 1
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74. WINTER WONDERLAND OPENS THIS HOLIDAY WEEKEND
Ditch the Toll, Stay Local for NJ’s Premier Destination for Holiday Family Fun (PARAMUS, NJ) – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and the Bergen County Board of Commissioners are excited to announce that Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland opens this Friday, November 24th.
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75. Immerse Yourself in the Christmas Spirit: Christmas House Paramus will Open inside Paramus Park for a New Holiday Tradition!
Paramus, New Jersey (November 22, 2023) – Christmas House Paramus is returning as the number one Christmas attraction this year thanks to the highly anticipated grand opening. This innovative attraction, opening November 24th, promises to enrich Holiday memories, immersing visitors in a beautiful walk-through of all things Christmas.
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