1. NJ Sharing Network Presents Awards to Local Residents and Organizations for Outstanding Volunteer Efforts
(NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ) – NJ Sharing Network, the federally designated non-profit organization responsible for the recovery of donated organs and tissue in New Jersey, recently honored several local residents and organizations for their exceptional volunteer service during its 2025 Volunteer Appreciation Reception, held at its headquarters in New Providence.
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2. KEEPERS RESTAURANT NOW OPEN IN RIVERBEND DISTRICT: ADVANCE REALTY AND EPISCOPE BRING NEW ENERGY TO HARRISON, NJ
The new restaurant, located across the street from Sports Illustrated Stadium, offers New Jerseyans a dynamic community hub with all-day dining and fun neighborhood programming
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3. Mother’s Day Tribute: NJ Mom Spreads Awareness About Organ Donation While Honoring Her Son’s Lifesaving Legacy
(HOPATCONG, NJ) – This Mother’s Day, Geri Cranmer of Hopatcong, NJ, is finding strength and purpose by honoring her beloved son, Sean Thomas Cranmer, whose selfless gift of organ and tissue donation continues to save and enhance lives across the country.
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4. During National Donate Life Month, Family of Organ Donor from Ocean Township Finds Comfort in His Lifesaving Gifts
(Ocean Township, NJ) – National Donate Life Month, observed each April, raises awareness about the lifesaving power of organ and tissue donation, honors the generosity of donors, and celebrates the lives they save.
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5. April is National Donate Life Month: Honoring the Legacy of NJ Organ Donors
(New Providence, NJ) – National Donate Life Month, observed each April, raises awareness about the lifesaving power of organ and tissue donation, honors the generosity of donors, and celebrates the lives they save.
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6. Women’s Leadership Conference: A Call to Action Uniting Women in Leadership, Advocacy, and Empowerment During Challenging Times
March 12, 2025 - Hackensack, N.J. - YWCA Northern New Jersey (YWCANNJ) is thrilled to announce its upcoming Women’s Leadership Conference, which will take place on Wednesday, March 26, at 8:30 a.m. at the Westmount Country Club in Woodland Park, N.J.
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7. Bergen County Soup-er Bowl Delivers Over 8,000 Cans in Community Food Drive; Bergen Academies Clinches Back-to-Back Championship
Hackensack – While the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles geared up for the Super Bowl in New Orleans, students across Bergen County were hard at work for an equally important cause—fighting hunger in our community. The 2025 Bergen County Soup-er Bowl, an annual canned food drive organized by the Bergen ...
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8. SERVICE REMINDER: STARTING FRIDAY, JAN. 31 THROUGH MONDAY, FEB. 24
NY Waterway to Provide Expanded, Cross-Honored Ferry Service During PATH Hoboken Station Closure, January 31 to February 24 Additional Ferry and Bus Service will be Offered Throughout 25-Day Closure Period Passengers Must Purchase Special $3 NY Waterway Fare Ticket on NYW App or at NYW Ticket Counters & ...
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9. Local Volunteers Knit and Crochet Blankets and Shawls to Comfort Families of Organ and Tissue Donors
(New Providence, NJ) - NJ Sharing Network’s Wrapped in Love program continues to touch hearts and provide solace to families of organ and tissue donors. In 2024, volunteers handcrafted 883 lap blankets and shawls, each a tangible expression of love, compassion, and support for grieving families.
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10. NJ Sharing Network Celebrates Día de los Muertos with Special Altar Display Honoring Organ and Tissue Donors
(New Providence, NJ) – On November 1, 2024, in honor of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), NJ Sharing Network’s headquarters in New Providence unveiled a colorful and vibrant altar display with photos and touching tributes submitted by family members and loved ones of organ and tissue donors. ...
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11. FREE GOLF FOR BERGEN VETERANS & SERVICE MEMBERS IN HONOR OF VETERANS DAY
Veterans and service members can receive one free round of golf at any county-operated golf course
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12. Local Woman Celebrates 30-Year Anniversary of Her Lifesaving Liver Transplant During National Liver Month
(Branchburg, NJ) – As part of the nationwide observance of National Liver Month, Katelyn Schwenzer of Branchburg, NJ, recently marked an extraordinary milestone - 30 years since her life was saved by a successful liver transplant.
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13. Morristown’s Kerry O’Connor Celebrates 11th Anniversary of Lifesaving Pancreas Transplant and Advocates for Organ Donation
(Morristown, NJ) – Kerry O’Connor is celebrating a significant milestone this September – it is 11 years since a pancreas transplant saved her life. Reflecting on her journey, Kerry is using this anniversary to advocate for NJ Sharing Network and encourage people to register as organ and tissue donors to ...
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14. The Valley Hospital Fertility Center Holds Annual Baby Jubilee
PARAMUS, NJ, June 19, 2024 – The Valley Hospital Fertility Center hosted its annual Baby Jubilee on Monday, April 29, to celebrate all of the babies born and families created over the past few years.
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15. PSEG employees prepare 500 hygiene kits for The Salvation Army New Jersey Division during National Volunteer Week
Union, NJ– As part of National Volunteer Week, the parking lot at The Salvation Army New Jersey Division Headquarters was bustling as PSEG employees generously volunteered their time to ensure that those facing disaster had a source of comfort.
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16. Earthquakes in New Jersey
Earthquakes continue to shake the region of New Jersey, with a 4.8-magnitude quake striking on Friday. The United States Geological Survey reported that the earthquake was felt across the New York City metropolitan area, as well as in cities ranging from Philadelphia to Boston. The temblor occurred at 10:23 a.m. ...
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17. NJ Sharing Network Celebrates Black History Month and Highlights Inspiring Story of Hope of Transplant Recipient Muran Veniszee of North Brunswick
(NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ) - NJ Sharing Network, the federally designated non-profit organization focused on saving and enhancing lives through the recovery of donated organs and tissue in the Garden State, proudly participates in Black History Month by sharing the uplifting story of Muran Veniszee, 42, a North Brunswick resident who ...
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18. COUNTY COMPLETES HISTORIC RESTORATION OF WORTENDYKE BARN
Renovations conclude in time for 13th Annual Bluegrass and Cider Concert PARK RIDGE, NJ – On Wednesday, October 25th, County Executive Jim Tedesco joined County Commissioner Vice Chairwoman Germaine Ortiz, County Commissioner Mary Amoroso, Park Ridge Mayor Keith Misciagna, and representatives from the County Parks Department to celebrate the completion ...
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19. National Council of Jewish Women CEO Speaks at United Nations in Solidarity with the Women of Iran
TEANECK, NJ (October 10, 2023) -Sheila Katz, the CEO of National Council of Jewish Women, the parent organization of  National Council of Jewish Women Bergen County Section (NCJW BCS), spoke at the United Nations (UN) on Thursday, September 14, in solidarity with the women of Iran as the one year ...
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20. County to Host Annual Caregiver Conference
Hackensack, NJ – County Executive James J. Tedesco, III, the County Board of Commissioners, and the Bergen County Department of Human Services announce that the County’s Division of Senior Service/ADRC’s Annual Fall Caregivers Conference will take place on Saturday, Saturday, October 14, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the ...
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21. COUNTY TO BUILD COMPLETELY INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND AT RIVERSIDE COUNTY PARK
(HACKENSACK, NJ) – County Executive James J. Tedesco, III, the Board of County Commissioners, and the County’s Parks Department are proud to announce that the County of Bergen recently received a matching $1 million grant from the NJ Department of Environmental Protection and the Garden State Preservation Trust (GSPT) to ...
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22. Local Business Owner Hosts United Against DV Event to Combat Domestic Violence in Bergen County
Event will feature a fireside chat with award-winning author of No Visible Bruises, Rachel Louise Snyder, and honor National Coalition Against Domestic Violence President Ruth Glenn
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23. National Water Safety Month: Top Tips for a Water-Safe Summer
CHICAGO (May 1, 2023) – May is National Water Safety Month and a key reminder to prepare kids and families for a summer of swimming and safe water activities. The unfortunate reality is that drowning is a leading cause of death for children under 14.
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24. New Jerseyans Encouraged to Register as Organ and Tissue Donors During National Donate Life Month
NJ Sharing Network Honors Local Donor Heroes and Transplant Recipients to Raise Awareness
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25. Kean University Panel Discusses Anniversary, Impact of Superstorm Sandy
UNION, N.J. — Ten years after Superstorm Sandy struck New Jersey, causing damage across the state, panelists at a Kean University event held to mark the anniversary described how the storm changed their lives.
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