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. Spectrum for Living Chooses New Chief Executive Officer
River Vale, NJ — The Board of Trustees of Spectrum for Living, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities, announces the appointment of Salvador Moran as President/Chief Executive Officer, effective May 1, 2026.
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3. Helena Theurer Donates $10 Million Gift to Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine to Establish Endowed Scholarship Fund
Nutley, NJ – January 14, 2026 – The future of medicine just received a monumental boost. The Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation today announced a record-breaking $10 million donation from philanthropist Helena Theurer to the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.
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4. RUSSELL BERRIE FOUNDATION INVITES NEW JERSEYANS TO NOMINATE THE NEXT GENERATION OF CHANGEMAKERS
2026 Making a Difference Awards to Recognize Gen Z Leaders  Driving Positive Change in NJ  
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5. Northern New Jersey Community Foundation Awards Grant to Paramus-Based CancerCare
(December 17, 2025; Hackensack, New Jersey) – The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) joined more than 1,000 community foundations nationwide to celebrate National Community Foundation Week from November 12 to November 18, 2025. 
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6. The Valerie Fund Pledges $3.5 Million to Establish New Pediatric Pain and Palliative Care Program at Hackensack Meridian Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital
Hackensack, NJ – November 3, 2025 – Hackensack Meridian Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital today announced a transformative, 5-year, $3.5 million commitment from The Valerie Fund to significantly expand its Pediatric Pain and Palliative Care Program.
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7. Boys & Girls Club of Paterson and Passaic Announces Great Futures Gala – Defying Gravity
Honoring Dr. Limor Regular, with recognition of WNBA All-Star Essence Carson Paterson & Passaic, NJ, May 5, 2025 — The Boys & Girls Club of Paterson and Passaic (BGCPP) is thrilled to announce its upcoming Great Futures Gala, scheduled for Friday, May 9, 2025, at The Venetian in Garfield, ...
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8. The Valley Hospital Dedicates Family Care Pavilion in Honor of Audrey Meyers and Her 45 Years of Service to Valley
PARAMUS, NJ, December 23, 2024 – Valley Health System is pleased to announce the dedication of the Audrey Meyers Family Care Pavilion, named in honor of Audrey Meyers, FACHE, CEO Emeritus of Valley Health System. A dedication ceremony was held on Wednesday, December 18, and attended by members of Valley ...
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9. Lightbridge Academy Launches Fourth Annual Week of Giving to Inspire Community Connection
Event Encourages Kindness and Empathy in Children Through Hands-On Charitable Activities
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10. 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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11. Paramus-Based Nonprofits Awarded Northern NJ Community Foundation’s Grants
(November 15, 2024; Hackensack, New Jersey) – The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) joined more than 1,000 community foundations nationwide to celebrate National Community Foundation Week from November 12 to November 18, 2024. 
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12. Veterans Day Story of Hope: Local Vietnam Veteran Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Lifesaving Heart Transplant
(Green Brook, NJ) – As we honor the brave men and women who served our country this Veterans Day, Joseph Doll, a Vietnam veteran from Green Brook, reflects on his own incredible journey - not only as a proud serviceman but as a heart transplant recipient who recently celebrated the ...
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13. Bergen County Recognizes Hunger Action Month and Veterans of Foreign Wars
HACKENSACK, NJ – During its September 18, 2024, work session, the Bergen County Board of Commissioners and County Executive Jim Tedesco recognized the outstanding efforts of the Bergen County Office of Food Security and local food pantries in combating hunger, particularly in honor of Hunger Action Month. Certificates of commendation were ...
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14. Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation to Honor Peter Cancro and Eli Manning at Annual Gala and Launch Be The Difference Campaign on September 14 at Lincoln Center
EDISON, N.J., Sept. 4, 2024 - On Saturday, September 14, Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation will host its annual gala and publicly launch its Be The Difference campaign at Lincoln Center in New York City.
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15. What’s in a Name? Much More for a Hispanic-Serving Institution
PARAMUS, N.J. – When Bergen Community College President Eric M. Friedman, Ph.D., arrived on campus in 2021, he quickly learned that students, faculty and staff prized the College’s standing as a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) as a point of pride in Bergen’s overall identity.
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16. BERGEN COUNTY’S STAR-SPANGLED SPECTACULAR SET TO BECOME NEW 4TH OF JULY TRADITION
County, NJ Wind Symphony partner to bring July 4th concert & fireworks celebration to Overpeck County Park
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17. Bergen HR Professional Dubbed a “Rockstar”
PARAMUS, N.J. – The College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR) has honored Bergen Community College Talent Development Manager Michael Vivenzio with the National Higher Education HR Rockstar Award. Recognizing an early-career professional who has made a significant impact in higher education human resources, Vivenzio will receive his ...
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18. COUNTY, NJ WIND SYMPHONY PARTNER TO BRING 4TH OF JULY CONCERT & FIREWORKS TO OVERPECK COUNTY PARK
Mark your calendars for Bergen County’s Star-Spangled Spectacular featuring the New Jersey Wind Symphony RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ — County Executive Jim Tedesco, the County Board of Commissioners, and the County Parks Department are excited to announce that the County of Bergen has partnered with the New Jersey Wind Symphony ...
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19. 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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20. COUNTY ELEVATES VETERINARY CARE WITH ACQUISITION OF NEW DIGITAL X-RAY MACHINE
TETERBORO, NJ – Demonstrating a dedication to progressive healthcare for its animal residents, the Bergen County Board of County Commissioners approved by resolution the acquisition of the state-of-the-art Sedecal USA Vet-Ray Full Body Digital X-Ray System, a digital imaging X-Ray System that will provide advanced medical care to all animals in the ...
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21. BERGEN EQUESTRIAN CENTER OPENS NEW JERSEY'S FIRST EQUINE WELLNESS CENTER EQUINE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT CENTER
Bergen Equestrian's A Stable Life Program has been in the mental wellness space since 2012 and has expanded its mission to open an equine emotional wellness center. (Leonia, N.J. – January 22, 2024) Bergen Equestrian Center (BEC) opens Bergen County's first equine emotional wellness center, A Stable Life, located ...
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22. Hammer’s Helpers – Charity of New York Giants Punter Jamie Gillan – Visit The Valley Hospital and Valley Home Care for Christmas Donation
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, January 8, 2024 – Valley Health System is pleased to thank Hammer’s Helpers, the charity of Jamie Gillan, the “Scottish Hammer,” punter for the New York Giants, for the generous donation of toys for pediatric patients of The Valley Hospital and Valley Home Care.
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23. 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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24. Assemblywoman Shavonda E. Sumter to be Keynote Speaker at The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County’s Summit on Combating the Loneliness Epidemic
(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; December 11, 2023) – The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County will hold the “Summit on Combating the Loneliness Epidemic” on Thursday, January 11, 2014 at Fairleigh Dickinson University in the Student Union Building, located at 1000 River Road in Teaneck, New Jersey, from 8:30 ...
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25. 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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