1. Inclusive Education Program Notches National Honors
PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College’s Turning Point Program, a two-year postsecondary education experience for young adults with intellectual disabilities, has earned a silver “Excellence Award” in the Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice category from NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education.
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2. RRT N.A. Celebrates a Year of Service
Rapid Relief Team Ends 2024 with a Total of 58,000 Meals Served at 270 Events Across North America [Ridgefield Park, NJ – December 5, 2024] – The Rapid Relief Team (RRT), the charitable arm of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church (PBCC), celebrates the end of a banner year. In 2024, ...
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3. NY WATERWAY COMMEMORATES 23rd ANNIVERSARY OF THE 9/11 TRAGEDY
On the 23rd Anniversary of 9/11, NY Waterway pays tribute to the lives lost and honors their families and loved ones.
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4. TEDESCO STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF U.S. REPRESENTATIVE BILL PASCRELL
HACKENSACK, NJ – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco today issued the following statement on the passing of U.S. Congressman William James Pascrell, Jr.:
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5. The Valley Hospital Recognized for Commitment to Quality Care for Heart Attacks and Stroke by Mission Lifeline
PARAMUS, NJ, July 30, 2024 – The Valley Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline? EMS Silver achievement award for its commitment to offering rapid and research-based care to people experiencing the most severe form of heart attacks and strokes, ultimately saving lives.
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6. ACTIVE MILITARY PERSONNEL & VETERANS RIDE FREE ON NY WATERWAY FERRIES IN HONOR OF FLEET WEEK 2024
In honor of Fleet Week 2024, NY Waterway will provide free ferry rides for all military personnel and veterans beginning on Wednesday, May 22 through Tuesday, May 28. Veterans and service members simply need to present a valid Veteran or Military ID. 
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7. The Valley Hospital Earns ACR Re-accreditation
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, February 7, 2024 – The Radiation Oncology Department at Valley-Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Care has been re-accredited for a three-year term by the American College of Radiology (ACR) as the result of a recent review.
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8. 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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9. VETERANS & MILITARY PERSONNEL RIDE FREE ON NY WATERWAY FERRIES THIS VETERANS DAY, SATURDAY NOVEMBER 11
NY Waterway will provide free ferry rides for all active-duty military personnel and military veterans on Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11, 2023. Veterans and service members just need to present a valid Veteran or Military ID. Free NY Waterway shuttles from the Midtown West 39th Street ferry terminal will take ...
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10. Explore Bergen Community at Fall Open House
... N.J. – Bergen Community College will host a comprehensive open house for prospective students and their families that will showcase the institution’s programs, resources and personnel on Thursday, November 2 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the College’s main campus at 400 Paramus Road in Paramus. The expansive open house ...
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11. NJ4S Bergen Appoints Director and Assistant Director to Oversee Delivery of Mental Wellness Programs and Services in Bergen County Schools
Paramus, N.J. (September 20, 2023) – NJ4S Bergen, a coalition of leading Bergen County mental health providers led by Children’s Aid and Family Services (CAFS), is pleased to announce the appointment of Le’Var Starr as Director and John Paul Simon as Assistant Director.
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12. NY WATERWAY COMMEMORATES 22nd ANNIVERSARY OF THE 9/11 TRAGEDY
On the 22nd Anniversary of 9/11, NY Waterway pays tribute to the fallen and honors their families and loved ones.
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13. Bergen Recognized as a College that Cares
PARAMUS, N.J. – For their efforts in supporting adults with intellectual disabilities, Bergen Community College and its Phi Theta Kappa honors students have received the “Companies that Care” award from the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ) and Commerce magazine.
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14. Cause for Celebration: Bergen and Party City Collaborate
PARAMUS, N.J. – Officials from Bergen Community College and Party City, the global celebrations retailer, recently collaborated on a pair of June events that provided learning opportunities for the College’s students and company personnel. 
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15. Bergen Named a “Most Promising” College to Work
PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College has earned the distinction as one of only 20 “Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges.” Sponsored by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education magazine and the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) and administered by Do Good Work Educational Consulting LLC,
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16. It’s Open House Season at Bergen Community College
More than 12,000 students enrolled at Bergen Community College this semester.
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17. Students Create Mini-Golf “Fore” Intellectually Disabled
PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College honors students have secured a $1,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to create two portable, accessible and sensory mini-golf courses for adults with intellectual disabilities.
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18. ConnectOne Bank Awards The Community Chest a Grant for Professional Development Series
(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; January 24, 2023) -- The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County announces the organization received a grant of $2,500 from ConnectOne Bank.  The grant provides partial support for The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County's Professional Development Series.
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19. VETERANS & MILITARY PERSONNEL RIDE FREE ON NY WATERWAY FERRIES THIS VETERANS DAY
NY Waterway will provide free ferry rides for all active-duty military personnel and military veterans on Veterans Day, Friday, November 11, 2022.  
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20. Bloomfield’s Tony Moyet Celebrates Life-Saving Lung Transplant
(BLOOMFIELD, NJ) - Tony Moyet of Bloomfield had an extra special reason to celebrate Independence Day this year as it marked the one-year anniversary of his life-saving double lung transplant at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Children's Hospital of New Jersey.
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21. VETERANS & ACTIVE MILITARY PERSONNEL RIDE FREE ON NY WATERWAY FERRIES IN HONOR OF FLEET WEEK 2022 
... In honor of Fleet Week 2022, NY Waterway will show its gratitude to those who serve by providing free ferry rides for all active-duty military personnel and military veterans beginning on Wednesday, May 25 through Monday, May 30. Veterans and service members just need to present a valid Veteran or ...
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22. U.N. Resumes Security Training at Bergen County Law and Public Safety Institute After Two-Year Hiatus
(Mahwah, NJ) – The Bergen County Law and Public Safety Institute has once again welcomed United Nations (U.N.) personnel for training in “Safe and Secure Approaches in Field Environment” (SSAFE) protocol.
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23. LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN BENEFITING SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEW YORK COMES TO WESTCHESTER COUNTY FRIDAY
New Rochelle, NY – The Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) will pass through Westchester County on Friday, May 6th, as the Flame of Hope makes its way around the state in support of Special Olympics New York.
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24. Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey Announces 2022 Women of Achievement Honorees
Riverdale, N.J. – February 1, 2022 – Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey (GSNNJ), the preeminent leadership development organization for girls, announces it will be recognizing five of New Jersey’s most influential women leaders as this year’s Women of Achievement honorees.
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25. Law Enforcement Against Drugs and Violence (L.E.A.D.) Launches Nationwide Digital Threat Assessment? (DTA) Initiative
L.E.A.D. partners with Safer Schools Together to Train Law Enforcement and Schools to Keep Communities Safe
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