1. New Jersey Menopause Coverage Act Signed Into Law
(TRENTON) – Governor Murphy today signed Bill A5278, the "New Jersey Menopause Coverage Act,” into law. Sponsored by Assemblywoman Heather Simmons, Assemblyman Roy Freiman, and Assemblywoman Lisa Swain, this legislation would require health insurers to cover diagnosis and treatment of menopause symptoms.
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2. 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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3. BERGEN COUNTY ANNOUNCES EMERGENCY FOOD DISTRIBUTION AT OVERPECK COUNTY PARK
County and Partners Respond as Federal Shutdown Leaves Residents Without SNAP Benefits or Paychecks LEONIA, NJ – As the federal government shutdown stretches into its fifth week, Bergen County will host an emergency food distribution event on Thursday, November 6th at Overpeck County Park in Leonia to assist SNAP recipient ...
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4. BERGEN COUNTY MOBILIZES EMERGENCY FOOD EFFORTS AMID FEDERAL SHUTDOWN & SNAP DISRUPTION
Hackensack, NJ – Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, nearly 42,000 residents in Bergen County who rely on SNAP benefits will not receive them on time in November. In response, the Bergen County Office of Food Security is working closely with municipal and nonprofit partners to organize emergency food ...
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5. VANGO DEVELOPMENT BREAKS GROUND ON THE PARKER EAST IN EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ
Boutique Rental Building Moves Forward with $25 Million Construction Loan from ConnectOne Bank
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6. FREE “MUSIC AT THE BARN” CONCLUDES SEASON WITH CROWD FAVORITE
14th Annual Bluegrass & Cider concert on Sunday, Oct. 27 at the Wortendyke Barn, Park Ridge
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7. Student Selected for Prized Ambassadorship
PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College student Maria Frometa Lora has earned one of 50 spots in the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) Leader-in-Residence Program for the 2024-25 academic year.
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8. TEDESCO STATEMENT ON NJ TRANSIT SOLUTION FOR BERGEN COACH USA CUSTOMERS
HACKENSACK, NJ – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco today issued the following statement thanking NJ Transit for ensuring continuity of service on the impacted bus routes following Coach USA’s recent decision to terminate operation of NJ Transit routes in Bergen County prematurely:
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9. 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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10. 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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11. KRE GROUP INTRODUCES CUTTING-EDGE RESIDENT FITNESS PROGRAM
Exercise and Wellness Classes by Lloyd Dickenson Fitness Now Available to All KRE Urban Living Residents JERSEY CITY, NJ – One of New Jersey’s top real estate developers is stepping up its fitness game with a heart-pumping new amenity.
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12. The Valley Hospital Among First to Participate in Impella ECP Pivotal Trial
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, May 1, 2023 – The Valley Hospital is one of the first sites in the Impella ECP Pivotal Trial sponsored by Abiomed, part of Johnson & Johnson MedTech.
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13. 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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14. Bergen Valedictorian Gets an A+ in Gratitude
PARAMUS, N.J. – When Bergen Community College class of 2022 valedictorian Katie Conte entered college after a 20-year career in special education, she earned more than a degree - she found a mentor.
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15. TEDESCO DELIVERS 2022 STATE OF THE COUNTY ADDRESS
(HACKENSACK, N.J.) – Today, County Executive Jim Tedesco delivered his 2022 Annual State of the County Address in a pre-recorded message released on Bergen County social media outlets, YouTube, and the County website.
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16. NY WATERWAY CELEBRATES ITS 35th ANNIVERSARY TODAY, MARKING A HISTORY OF RELIABLE TRANSIT SERVICE AND HEROIC RESCUES
Founded December 3, 1986 with just one boat between Weehawken and Midtown, NY Waterway has carried more than 200 million riders
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17. Professional Bull Riders Return to Madison Square Garden for 15th Time in League History Jan. 7-9
Tickets for the PBR Unleash The Beast’s Monster Energy Buck Off at The Garden, presented by Ariat, on sale Monday, October 4 at 10:00 a.m. EDT
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18. BERGEN COUNTY PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO ENGLEWOOD HOUSING AUTHORITY
... Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco commends the staff from Bergen County's Community Transportation, Bergen County OEM, and the Bergen County Division of General Services for stepping up to assist the Englewood Housing Authority (EHA) after Hurricane Ida devastated the community and displaced over 150 seniors from an EHA senior housing ...
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