1. 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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2. Booker Helps Bolster Bergen Workforce Initiatives
PARAMUS, N.J. – U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) has secured $75,000 in federal funds for the Bergen Community College business accelerator’s LatinxCEO program as part of $191.6 million that he has delivered for in-state initiatives in the 2024 government funding bills. 
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3. Students Learn, Belong and Succeed at Bergen
PARAMUS, N.J – Bergen Community College will welcome prospective students and their families to the annual spring open house on Thursday, April 18 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the institution’s main campus at 400 Paramus Road in Paramus.
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4. 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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5. BERGEN COUNTY 2026 MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN PUBLIC WORKSHOP #1
(Hackensack, N.J.) - The Bergen County Office of Emergency Management is updating its 2021 Bergen County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP). Hazard mitigation planning identifies risks and vulnerabilities associated with natural disasters and develops long-term strategies for protecting people and property from future hazard events.
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6. 120 Girl Scouts Participate in Financial Literacy Workshops
On October 29, 2023, Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey hosted a day of financial literacy workshops for 120 Girl Scouts at its Jockey Hollow Camp in Mendham, N.J. Representatives from Morgan Stanley Wealth Management volunteered their time to attend the workshops and sponsored the event so girls could attend ...
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7. Paramus Based CancerCare Awarded Northern NJ Community Foundation Grant
(November 28, 2023; Hackensack, New Jersey) – The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) joined more than 1,000 community foundations nationwide to celebrate National Community Foundation Week.  During the week, the NNJCF, a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization headquartered in Hackensack, New Jersey, announced $53,803 in grant and scholarship awards were made ...
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8. Center for Hope & Safety Receives Grant from Becton Dickinson to Fund Safe House Emergency Shelter Program for Domestic Violence Survivors
Rochelle Park, N.J. (November 7, 2023) – Center for Hope & Safety (CHS), Bergen County’s only not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping adults and children rebuild their lives beyond domestic violence and abuse, announces it has received a grant for $35,000 from BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company). The grant will help ...
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9. Paramus Public Schools Faculty Participates in Professional Development Day
November 8, 2023: Paramus, NJ – While Paramus Public Schools were closed on Tuesday, Nov. 7 for Election Day, faculty and staff members seized the opportunity to engage in learning and expand their knowledge during a district-wide Professional Development (PD) Day.
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10. Catch a Rising Star: NJBIA Honors Bergen Student
PARAMUS, N.J. – The New Jersey Business and Industry Association (NJBIA) has selected Bergen Community College student Liangy Gomerez as one of five standout college students for the organization’s “Rising Star Awards” that recognize academic and community service excellence. The NJBIA recognized the awardees at the ninth annual New Jersey ...
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11. “REFLECTIONS” HOLDING AUDITIONS/INTERVIEWS FOR FUTURE MEMBERS
BERGEN COUNTY - "Reflections," a county-sponsored community outreach program for teenagers will hold auditions/interviews for Bergen County teens,  9th-12th graders, on Tuesday November 14, 2023 or Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 1 Bergen County Plaza in Hackensack, from 5:30pm-8:00pm.
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12. 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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13. Center for Hope & Safety Raises Awareness During Domestic Violence Awareness Month with Community Events
Rochelle Park, N.J. (September 26, 2023) – October is recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Center for Hope & Safety (CHS), Bergen County’s only not-for-profit agency dedicated to helping adults and children rebuild their lives beyond domestic violence and abuse, is hosting several events to raise awareness of domestic ...
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14. Local Artist Makes Her Debut at West Side Presbyterian Church
RIDGEWOOD—West Side Presbyterian Church is excited to welcome Bergen County artist Andrea Macaluso to The Gallery for the month of September!
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15. Center for Hope & Safety Transforms Community Center Increasing Support Services for Domestic Violence Victims and Survivors with Grant from Link Logistics
Rochelle Park, N.J. (July 31, 2023) – Center for Hope & Safety (CHS), Bergen County’s only not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping adults and children rebuild their lives beyond domestic violence and abuse, announces it has completed a renovation of the first floor of its community center in Rochelle Park, NJ.
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16. 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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17. BERKELEY COLLEGE ANNOUNCES OPPORTUNITY GRANT FOR QUALIFIED NEW JERSEY RESIDENTS TO EARN A DEGREE DEBT-FREE
Qualified New Jersey residents can enroll in a full-time Associate’s degree program without incurring any loans for tuition and fees, through the Berkeley College Opportunity Grant. Students who meet the requirements can enroll for the fall 2023 semester, which begins on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. 
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18. 2023 Bergen County Homeownership Fair to Take Place Saturday, June 17th at Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe
Hackensack, N.J. – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco has announced that the 25th Annual Bergen County Homeownership Fair will take place on Saturday, June 17th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe which is located at 100 Frank W. Burr Boulevard in Teaneck.
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19. Center for Hope & Safety to Host Annual Golf Classic at Edgewood Country Club on June 1 to Support Domestic Violence Victims and Survivors in Bergen County
Rochelle Park, N.J. (May 8, 2023) – Center for Hope & Safety (CHS), Bergen County’s only not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping adults and children rebuild their lives beyond domestic violence and abuse, will host its annual Golf Classic at Edgewood Country Club on Thursday, June 1, 2023.
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20. Center for Hope & Safety Releases Statistics Showing Record High Incidents of Domestic Violence
Rochelle Park, N.J. (April 11, 2023) –Center for Hope & Safety (CHS), Bergen County’s only not-for-profit agency dedicated to helping adults and children rebuild their lives beyond domestic violence and abuse, has released its 2022 program statistics which show record high incidents of domestic violence.
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21. The New York Travel & Adventure Show Series is Now America’s Largest With Over 21,500 In Attendance
New York’s Premier Travel Show produces record attendance and exhibitor numbers, completing the inaugural New York Travel Week. New York, NY- January 31, 2023 - The Travel & Adventure Shows hosted their third show in as many weeks at the Javits Convention Center on January 28-29 welcoming more than ...
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22. NEW YORK TRAVEL & ADVENTURE SHOW INVITES NEW YORKERS TO START PLANNING THEIR 2023 VACATION AT THE SHOW THIS WEEKEND
Travel Enthusiasts Invited To Explore Top Destinations, Save Big, And Learn From the Best To Help Travel Like a Professional
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23. U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT RECOGNIZES BERKELEY COLLEGE FOR EXCELLENCE IN ONLINE EDUCATION FOR 10th CONSECUTIVE YEAR
For the 10th consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Berkeley College among the Best Colleges in the nation for Online Bachelor’s Degree Programs.
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24. 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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25. CarePlus NJ Announces 2023 Workshop Lineup for Social Workers and Professional Counselors
Virtual and in-person workshops qualify for continuing education hours
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