1. Honoring Her Service: YWCA Northern New Jersey’s Operation Sisterhood Celebrates Women Veterans and Receives Major Grant
June 18, 2025 – Hackensack, NJ — YWCA Northern New Jersey’s (YWCANNJ) Operation Sisterhood proudly hosted its annual Women Veterans Appreciation Day dinner and ceremony on Thursday, June 12, at Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Florham Campus in Madison. The event brought together veterans, community leaders, and advocates from across the state ...
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2. Foundation Awards Scholarships to 237 Students
PARAMUS, N.J. – Last month, the Bergen Community College Foundation awarded $187,750 in scholarships to 237 students for the upcoming fall semester. The 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization recognized the scholarship awardees during an afternoon ceremony at the College on May 1.
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3. GETHSEMANE CEMETERY OPEN FOR JUNETEENTH COMMEMORATION
Division of Cultural and Historic Affairs invites public for self-guided tours of historic African American burial ground (HACKENSACK, NJ) – In honor of Juneteenth, the Bergen County Department of Parks, Division of Cultural & Historic Affairs (DCHA), invites the public to visit the historic Gethsemane Cemetery in Little Ferry ...
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4. MENTORS IN MEDIA INITIATIVE WITH iHEARTMEDIA TURNS UP THE VOLUME FOR BERKELEY COLLEGE APPLIED MEDIA STUDENTS
Berkeley College students pursuing degrees in Applied Media and Marketing recently rocked the airwaves thanks to an experiential learning opportunity with iHeartMedia New York. Through the Mentors in Media initiative, students toured the iHeartMedia facilities in New York City, interacted with media professionals, and shadowed radio personalities during live broadcasts. ...
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5. BERGEN COUNTY HONORS LOCAL HEROES DURING MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH CEREMONY
HACKENSACK, NJ – On Friday, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco joined the Bergen County Board of Commissioners, the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard, local veterans, students, and community members for the County’s annual Military Appreciation Month Ceremony on the Piazza at One Bergen County Plaza.
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6. MILITARY PERSONNEL AND VETERANS RIDE FREE ON NY WATERWAY FERRIES FOR FLEET WEEK 2025
Military Personnel and Veterans Ride Free on NY Waterway Ferries Beginning Wednesday, May 21 through Tuesday, May 27
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7. BERGEN COUNTY ENHANCES COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION WITH 11 NEW BUSES
Agency continues to serve critical role providing over 648,000 rides in last five years
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8. BERGEN COUNTY CARE FAIR RETURNS
One-stop fair helping residents navigate health, support, & wellness care to take place Sunday, May 4 at Fairleigh Dickenson University
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9. James Cadet Named to State’s Top Recognition Lists for Financial Professionals
Paramus Market Executive Secures Spot on Both ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Banking List and NJBIZ 2025 Leaders in Finance List PARAMUS, N.J. - James Cadet, Market Executive for Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Paramus, has been named to ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Banking and NJBIZ’s 2025 ...
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10. From Broadway to Bergen: Stitt to Perform
PARAMUS, N.J. – The Bergen Institute for the Creative Arts at Bergen Community College will host “An Evening with Georgia Stitt … and Friends” to celebrate the award-winning composer and lyricist’s work on Thursday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the Anna Maria Ciccone Theatre at the Paramus campus (400 ...
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11. Avolta’s Journey For Good Foundation Supports Table to Table’s Mission with a $25,000 Grant to Combat Hunger and Promote Nutritional Wellness
March 26, 2025 – Saddle Brook, NJ – Table to Table, New Jersey’s first and largest food rescue nonprofit, received a generous $25,000 grant from Avolta’s Journey For Good Foundation in support of its more than 25-year-old mission to reduce food waste and feed individuals and families facing food insecurity throughout northern ...
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12. COUNTY MOVES FORWARD ON BERGEN JUNCTION WORKFORCE HOUSING REDEVELOPMENT
New Mixed-Use Project Will Provide Housing for Essential Workers, Veterans, Promote Economic Growth
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13. COUNTY TO HOLD 19TH ANNUAL PROJECT HOMELESS CONNECT AND POINT-IN-TIME SURVEY TO FIGHT HOMELESSNESS
Hackensack, NJ - Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Board of Commissioners and the Department of Human Services have announced that the 19th Annual Project Homeless Connect (PHC) will be held on Wednesday, January 29th, 2025. This event will take place at the Bergen County Housing, Health and Human Services ...
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14. Table to Table, NJ’s First and Largest Food Rescue, Makes History by Partnering with HMSHost and Hudson at Newark Airport Stores to Pick Up Food Surplus
Nutritious Food Will Nourish NJ Neighbors in Need and Reduce Food Waste December 17, 2024 – Saddle Brook, NJ – Table to Table, New Jersey’s first and largest food rescue nonprofit, has for the first time in its 25-year history added an airport to its food donor roster. Table to ...
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15. TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR BERGEN COUNTY’S WINTER WONDERLAND
PARAMUS, NJ – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Board of Commissioners, and the County Parks Department are excited to announce that tickets to Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland presented by Bergen New Medical Center are ON SALE NOW at www.BergenCountyWinterWonderland.com!
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16. NJ Sharing Network Honors the Legacy of Army Veteran Dennis Vaccaro – A Life of Selflessness and Service
(West Long Branch, NJ) – This Veterans Day, NJ Sharing Network proudly honors the memory of U.S. Army Sergeant Dennis Andrew Vaccaro of West Long Branch, NJ, whose life and selfless gifts as an organ donor continue to inspire and bring hope to others. A dedicated soldier, loving son, husband, ...
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17. 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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18. VAN SAUN COUNTY PARK RETURNS AS NORTH JERSEY’S PREMIER HOLIDAY DESTINATION
Bergen County’s(PARAMUS, NJ) – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and the Bergen County Board of Commissioners are excited to announce that Van Saun County Park in Paramus will soon return as North Jersey’s premier destination for winter family fun with two distinct and unique holiday events. Let it GLOW! A ...
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19. TEDESCO, COMMISSIONERS PRESENT $125K IN OPEN SPACE FUNDING TO BOROUGH OF RIDGEFIELD
Funding will support addition of passive park area and facility improvements at Veteran’s Memorial Field (RIDGEFIELD, N.J.) – County Executive Jim Tedesco and members of the Board of Commissioners recently presented a ceremonial check for $125,026 from the Bergen County Open Space Trust Fund (OSTF) to Ridgefield Mayor Hugo Jimenez and members of ...
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20. 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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21. Be a Hero for Bergen Veterans - Run a 5K
PARAMUS, N.J. – After raising $15,000 for Bergen Community College student military veterans in 2023, the institution’s Hero 5K run will return for its ninth year on Sunday, November 3. The event, sponsored by the Bergen Community College Foundation and the College’s veterans committee, will take place at Bergen’s main ...
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22. Table to Table’s 25th Anniversary Chefs Gala, the Nonprofit’s Multi-Course, Tableside Dining Experience Featuring 25+ of NJ’s Best Chefs, Raised Enough Funds to Provide 4.5 Million Nutritious Meals
September 30, 2024 – Saddle Brook, NJ – Table to Table’s 25th Anniversary Chefs Gala, which featured an all-star lineup of more than 25 of New Jersey’s best chefs who crafted their delicious, multi-course menus for guests tableside, raised enough funds to provide 4.5 million nutritious meals.
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23. 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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24. Atlas and Starling Bring Luxury Residences, Dynamic Amenities and Vibrant Community Retail to Thriving Jersey City Neighborhood
JERSEY CITY, NJ, September 16th, 2024 -- Jersey City officials, business leaders, and other dignitaries gathered on September 12th for a ceremonial ribbon cutting to officially welcome two standout rental buildings, Atlas and Starling, to the city's rapidly evolving Bergen-Lafayette neighborhood.
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25. Student Army Reservist Reaches for the Stars
PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College student Joen Concha has earned the $1,000 2024 Coca-Cola Military Leaders of Promise Scholar award from Phi Theta Kappa, the honor society of two-year colleges.
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