Southampton, NY
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Flash Flooding Looms For These Locations As Storm System Takes Aim Flash Flooding Looms For These Locations As Storm System Takes Aim Flash Flooding Looms For These Locations As Storm System Takes Aim
Flash Flooding Looms For These Locations As Storm System Takes Aim A storm approaching the Northeast could turn a long-awaited soaking into flooding when the heaviest rain hits vulnerable streets and neighborhoods. The National Weather Service expects moderate to heavy rain from Thursday night, Nov. 5, through Friday night, Nov. 6, with particular concern from New York City eastward. AccuWeather shows rain spreading eastward. AccuWeather Eastern Long Island and southeastern Connecticut could receive 2 to 3 inches. Forecasters caution that heavier amounts remain possible and the rainfall corridor could shift. The NWS identifies a marginal risk of e…

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Thompson, CT
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Emu-Gency In Thompson: Runaway Bird Leads Animal Control On Chase, But Mystery Remains Emu-Gency In Thompson: Runaway Bird Leads Animal Control On Chase, But Mystery Remains Emu-Gency In Thompson: Runaway Bird Leads Animal Control On Chase, But Mystery Remains
Emu-Gency In Thompson: Runaway Bird Leads Animal Control On Chase, But Mystery Remains Update: The bird's owner has been located.  Original: A runaway emu sent Connecticut animal control officers running when the large, escaped bird took off down a local road before trying to ditch them in someone's backyard.  Animal control received a report of the loose bird around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, near the intersection of Thompson Hill Road and Pasay Road in Thompson. Animal Control Officer Nicole Raymond and First Selectman Nick Donohue, who also serves as an ACO, caught the bird after it bolted down Thompson Hill Road and wandered into a yard.  The…

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by Josh Lanier
Hempstead, NY
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Nassau County Trans Sports Ban Struck Down By Appeals Court Nassau County Trans Sports Ban Struck Down By Appeals Court Nassau County Trans Sports Ban Struck Down By Appeals Court
Nassau County Trans Sports Ban Struck Down By Appeals Court Nassau County’s ban on transgender women and girls participating in sports teams at public venues was struck down Wednesday, Nov. 4 by an appeals court. Colloquially known as the county’s “trans sports ban,” the law was passed by the Nassau County Legislature in June 2024 with support from County Executive Bruce Blakeman. But a New York appeals court ruled Wednesday the law was illegal, backing a lawsuit from Attorney General Letitia James. “Nobody should have to fight to play the game they love,” said James, a Democrat. “No one asked for this illegal and exclusionary policy. Bruce Blakema…

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by Joe Wilkinson
Paramus, NJ
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More Than 125 Vendors Take Over Paramus Catholic For Holiday Fair More Than 125 Vendors Take Over Paramus Catholic For Holiday Fair More Than 125 Vendors Take Over Paramus Catholic For Holiday Fair
More Than 125 Vendors Take Over Paramus Catholic For Holiday Fair Thinking about where to find those perfect holiday gifts? With more than 125 vendors, Paramus Catholic High School’s one-day craft fair may be just the spot to shop. The school will host its holiday craft fair on Sunday, Nov. 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 425 Paramus Road in Paramus, as announced on the school's website. Hosted by Marshmallow Events, the Paramus Catholic Craft Fair will bring together more than 125 vendors selling a variety of items, including handcrafted goods and holiday gifts. Shoppers can browse vendors spread throughout the school's gym, second cafeteria, and four h…

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by Karalyn Lee
Fredericksburg, VA
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WATCH: Fredericksburg Cops Take On Smoke-Filled Home To Rescue Woman Trapped Inside WATCH: Fredericksburg Cops Take On Smoke-Filled Home To Rescue Woman Trapped Inside WATCH: Fredericksburg Cops Take On Smoke-Filled Home To Rescue Woman Trapped Inside
Watch: Fredericksburg Cops Take On Smoke-Filled Home To Rescue Woman Trapped Inside A frantic search through a smoke-filled Virginia home ended with two police officers pulling a trapped woman to safety in a dramatic rescue captured on bodycam footage. Fredericksburg Police Officers Smith and Lawrence rushed into a burning home in the 200 block of Hillcrest Drive on Tuesday, Nov. 3, after an emergency call alerted authorities that a woman was still trapped inside, according to the department. The footage shows officers entering the smoke-filled residence, where they encounter a man who tells them his wife is still inside. "Where's she at?" an officer asks. "Right …

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Orange-Woodbridge-Bethany, CT
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Family Says Object Thrown From Woodbridge Overpass Killed Passing Driver, 43 Family Says Object Thrown From Woodbridge Overpass Killed Passing Driver, 43 Family Says Object Thrown From Woodbridge Overpass Killed Passing Driver, 43
Family Says Object Thrown From Woodbridge Overpass Killed Passing Driver, 43 A Connecticut driver whose death was initially reported as a crash was killed by an object thrown from an overpass, his family says. Todd Atkins, 43, died after the incident at the Racebrook Road overpass on Wilbur Cross Parkway in Woodbridge around 5:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, Connecticut State Police said. In a statement shared on social media, the family said an object appears to have been thrown from Racebrook Road, also known as Route 114, and "went through Todd’s windshield.” “He died from blunt force trauma to his torso,” the family said. “Todd did nothing wrong ex…

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by Josh Lanier
Towson, MD
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Final Farewell Set For Port Of Baltimore Executive, Wife Killed In Halloween Crash Final Farewell Set For Port Of Baltimore Executive, Wife Killed In Halloween Crash Final Farewell Set For Port Of Baltimore Executive, Wife Killed In Halloween Crash
Final Farewell Set For Port Of Baltimore Executive, Wife Killed In Halloween Crash Funeral arrangements have been announced for a longtime Port of Baltimore executive and his wife, who were both killed in a Maryland crash on Halloween. Brian Walter Miller, 61, the deputy executive director for operations and logistics at the Maryland Port Administration, and his wife, Kimberly Anne Miller, both of Fallston, died in a two-vehicle crash in Harford County on Saturday, Oct. 31, according to Maryland State Police. Investigators say Kimberly Miller was driving a Volvo XC60 east on Hess Road shortly after 7:15 p.m. when it collided with a Volkswagen Passat traveling south on Jar…

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Westfield, MA
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Westfield Family Asks For Help Saying Goodbye To Autistic Man Found Dead After 5-Week Search Westfield Family Asks For Help Saying Goodbye To Autistic Man Found Dead After 5-Week Search Westfield Family Asks For Help Saying Goodbye To Autistic Man Found Dead After 5-Week Search
Westfield Family Asks For Help Saying Goodbye To Autistic Man Found Dead After 5-Week Search A 29-year-old autistic man who loved exploring the woods and surprising his siblings with small acts of kindness has been found dead after a five-week search in Western Massachusetts. Timofey Gavrilyuk of Westfield was found dead in his hometown on Thursday, Oct. 29. Police do not suspect foul play but have not released a cause of death. Gavrilyuk, who was nonverbal, disappeared Sept. 24 while gathering mushrooms with his family, according to a GoFundMe created by his siblings. Police said he was last seen in the woods near Egleston Road in Westfield. His disappearance sparked a massive se…

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by Josh Lanier
Chantilly, VA
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Teen Boy Fighting For His Life After Being Hit By Car Near Chantilly High School (DEVELOPING) Teen Boy Fighting For His Life After Being Hit By Car Near Chantilly High School (DEVELOPING) Teen Boy Fighting For His Life After Being Hit By Car Near Chantilly High School (DEVELOPING)
Teen Boy Fighting For His Life After Being Hit By Car Near Chantilly High School (Developing) A teenage boy is fighting for his life after being struck by a vehicle near a Virginia high school, police said. Officers from the Fairfax County Police Department responded to a pedestrian crash in the 4200 block of Stringfellow Road near Chantilly High School on Wednesday, Nov. 4. The teenager was rushed to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries, according to police. The driver involved in the crash remained at the scene, investigators said. Members of the department's Crash Reconstruction Unit were called in to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision. Northbou…

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by Zak Failla
Glen Head-Sea Cliff, NY
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Old Brookville Homeowner, 71, Attacked With Crowbar In Burglary, Two Men Arrested: Police Old Brookville Homeowner, 71, Attacked With Crowbar In Burglary, Two Men Arrested: Police Old Brookville Homeowner, 71, Attacked With Crowbar In Burglary, Two Men Arrested: Police
Old Brookville Homeowner, 71, Attacked With Crowbar In Burglary, Two Men Arrested: Police Two Brooklyn men who broke into a Long Island house and attacked the homeowner have been arrested, police said Wednesday, Nov. 4. Richard Lewis, 54, and Norbet Roseway, 45, were captured in Brooklyn in connection with a burglary on July 18 in Old Brookville, the Nassau County Police Department said. Lewis and Roseway entered a home around 1 p.m. that day, and one of them struck the 57-year-old male homeowner in the shoulder with a crowbar, authorities said. The elderly man encountered his attacker after hearing a loud noise in his sunroom, cops said. After the crowbar strike, the suspects …

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Hartford, CT
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Krispy Kreme Reveals New Holiday Treats, Brings Back Popular Drink Krispy Kreme Reveals New Holiday Treats, Brings Back Popular Drink Krispy Kreme Reveals New Holiday Treats, Brings Back Popular Drink
Krispy Kreme Reveals New Holiday Treats, Brings Back Popular Drink Krispy Kreme is getting into the holiday spirit with three new doughnuts inspired by popular seasonal treats. The doughnut chain unveiled its Holiday Seasonal Collection in a news release on Wednesday, Nov. 4. The limited-time lineup is available now at participating shops nationwide. The collection features new flavors inspired by hot cocoa, sugar cookies, and caramel toffee cheesecake. "The holidays come with a lot of pressure to get everything just right," said chief brand and product officer Alison Holder. "A holiday dozen is the easy part. You don't have to overthink it – sh…

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
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Mom, Daughter Killed In Suspected Bear Attack During Walk Near Home Mom, Daughter Killed In Suspected Bear Attack During Walk Near Home Mom, Daughter Killed In Suspected Bear Attack During Walk Near Home
Mom, Daughter Killed In Suspected Bear Attack During Walk Near Home A mother and her daughter were found dead after a suspected grizzly bear attack while hiking on a trail near their home in Canada, wildlife officials said. The suspected attack happened in the Snooka West Trail area near Bella Coola, British Columbia, according to the BC Conservation Officer Service. Jennifer Balcarras, 48, and her 20-year-old daughter, Selah Reed, went for a walk on Saturday, Oct. 31, before their family reported them missing on Sunday, Nov. 1. Balcarras was found dead on Monday, Nov. 2, during a search involving conservation officers, police, and search and rescue te…

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by Chris Spiker
Arlington, VA
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Dangerous Defects Force Huge Recall Of GM Vehicles: See Affected Brands, Models Dangerous Defects Force Huge Recall Of GM Vehicles: See Affected Brands, Models Dangerous Defects Force Huge Recall Of GM Vehicles: See Affected Brands, Models
Dangerous Defects Force Huge Recall Of GM Vehicles: See Affected Brands, Models More than 80,000 General Motors vehicles are being recalled because of problems that can cause drivers to lose their brakes or steering control. General Motors issued two separate recalls for 80,095 vehicles, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports filed on Thursday, Oct. 29. The recalls affect several Cadillac and Chevrolet electric vehicles, along with Chevrolet and GMC vans. The larger recall involves 67,380 electric vehicles that could temporarily lose braking ability at low speeds because of a software defect. The affected vehicles include: Cadillac …

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
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Starbucks Unveils New Holiday Cup Designs For 2026: See What's Coming Starbucks Unveils New Holiday Cup Designs For 2026: See What's Coming Starbucks Unveils New Holiday Cup Designs For 2026: See What's Coming
Starbucks Unveils New Holiday Cup Designs For 2026: See What's Coming Starbucks is unwrapping its new holiday cup designs as the coffee chain prepares to bring back popular seasonal drinks and festive treats. The company revealed its 2026 holiday cups on Wednesday, Nov. 4, one day before launching its holiday menu. The new designs feature Christmas trees, ribbons, and bows in traditional holiday colors. The 2026 cups combine Starbucks' signature green and red with shades of mint, antique gold, cranberry, and creamy white. The hot cups feature festive trees and bows, while the cold cup is decorated with evergreen branches and red bows. For the first time…

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by Chris Spiker
Norwalk, CT
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Nationwide Chips Recall: Company Issues Stop-Eating Alert Nationwide Chips Recall: Company Issues Stop-Eating Alert Nationwide Chips Recall: Company Issues Stop-Eating Alert
Nationwide Chips Recall: Company Issues Stop-Eating Alert A nationwide chips recall is prompting consumers to check their bags before reaching for another handful. Snack Right Super Foods, doing business as Brad’s Raw Chips, is recalling certain Brad’s Crunchy Kale and Veggie Chips Kale products because they may contain thallium, according to the company announcement posted on the FDA website. About 25,000 bags are estimated to remain in commerce. KeHE Distributors and United Natural Foods distributed the products nationwide between October and December 2025. Five consumers also purchased products directly. Consumers should stop eating the affect…

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National Interest

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Tony Butala Dies: 'The Way You Look Tonight' Singer Remembered Tony Butala Dies: 'The Way You Look Tonight' Singer Remembered Tony Butala Dies: 'The Way You Look Tonight' Singer Remembered
Tony Butala Dies: 'The Way You Look Tonight' Singer Remembered Tony Butala, whose voice helped turn “The Way You Look Tonight” into a pop hit, has died, closing a chapter in the history of an enduring harmony group. Butala, the last surviving original member of The Lettermen, died Sunday, Nov. 1, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. He was 87. The group announced his death and outlined plans to celebrate his life. "The Lettermen were ending their weekend engagement in Las Vegas when we learned the news of Tony Butala’s passing this past Sunday," the group wrote on Facebook on Tuesday, Nov. 3. "A moment of tribute was held at the end of the show that we would like …

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National Interest
Midterm Fallout: Trump Responds After JD Vance Assigns Blame For Big Blue Wave Midterm Fallout: Trump Responds After JD Vance Assigns Blame For Big Blue Wave Midterm Fallout: Trump Responds After JD Vance Assigns Blame For Big Blue Wave
Midterm Fallout: Trump Responds After JD Vance Assigns Blame For Big Blue Wave President Donald Trump is weighing in on Vice President JD Vance’s blunt explanation for Republicans’ midterm losses, offering his own assessment of the political price. Trump addressed reporters Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the White House ballroom construction site after Vance blamed the war with Iran for the party’s defeats. Related report: What Fueled Republican ‘Bluenami’ Losses? JD Vance Points To One Issue Asked about Vance’s analysis, Trump called it “largely true because it drove the gasoline up a little bit short-term.” But acknowledging the political damage did not change his d…

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National Interest
What Fueled Republican ‘Bluenami’ Losses? JD Vance Points To One Issue What Fueled Republican ‘Bluenami’ Losses? JD Vance Points To One Issue What Fueled Republican ‘Bluenami’ Losses? JD Vance Points To One Issue
What Fueled Republican ‘Bluenami’ Losses? JD Vance Points To One Issue Vice President JD Vance is pointing to one issue as the driving force behind Republicans’ midterm losses, challenging his party to confront why voters turned away. Click here for a new, updated story - Midterm Fallout: Trump Responds After JD Vance Assigns Blame For Big Blue Wave In a post on X, Vance blamed the war with Iran for Republican defeats in the Tuesday, Nov. 3, elections. He argued the central problem was voters switching sides, not Republicans failing to turn out. Vance said campaign analysts saw encouraging turnout figures, but many people who supported the Trump-Vance …

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National Interest
Money Secrets Revealed: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners Money Secrets Revealed: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners Money Secrets Revealed: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners
Money Secrets Revealed: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners Some money matters never make it into the conversation, even between people who share their lives. A new survey reveals which financial secrets Americans are keeping quiet. A Talker Research survey of 2,000 Americans found that 59 percent reported keeping a financial secret from others. TD Bank US commissioned the study. A bad credit score topped the list at 21 percent, followed by significant credit card debt at 16 percent. The findings cover secrets hidden from others generally, while 11 percent specifically reported a bank account their partner did not know about. Meanwhile, 30 percent …

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National Interest
America’s Nicest Place Revealed: This Small Northeast Village Is Top Choice America’s Nicest Place Revealed: This Small Northeast Village Is Top Choice America’s Nicest Place Revealed: This Small Northeast Village Is Top Choice
America’s Nicest Place Revealed: This Small Northeast Village Is Top Choice A small village with a big habit of helping others has earned a national honor for making kindness part of everyday life. Liverpool, New York, about 5 miles north of Syracuse, is Reader’s Digest’s Nicest Place in America for 2026. The magazine’s winning profile highlights residents whose generosity reaches well beyond their own streets. Liverpool (marked in red) is located just north of Syracuse in central New York. It sits beside Onondaga Lake. Google Maps The annual contest, launched in 2017, begins with reader nominations. Reader’s Digest’s editorial team vets the submissions and…

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Collingswood, NJ
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Cheers To That! Collingswood Town Ends 91-Year Booze Ban In Historic Election Vote Cheers To That! Collingswood Town Ends 91-Year Booze Ban In Historic Election Vote Cheers To That! Collingswood Town Ends 91-Year Booze Ban In Historic Election Vote
Cheers To That! Collingswood Town Ends 91-Year Booze Ban In Historic Election Vote After 91 years of keeping the booze out, one New Jersey town is finally ready to let the drinks flow. Voters in Collingswood, a suburb within Camden County, approved a referendum Tuesday, Nov. 3, opening the door for restaurants and other businesses to serve alcohol for the first time since 1935. The measure passed with 3,506 votes in favor and 2,322 against, according to unofficial election results. That's about 60% of voters giving alcohol sales the green light. Behind the push was a group fittingly named Booze on the Ballot, which rallied residents to support ending the borough's decade…

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by Cecilia Levine
Mount Pleasant, NY
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New York Medical College Gets $10M To Advance Battlefield, Disaster Medicine New York Medical College Gets $10M To Advance Battlefield, Disaster Medicine New York Medical College Gets $10M To Advance Battlefield, Disaster Medicine
New York Medical College Gets $10M To Advance Battlefield, Disaster Medicine New York Medical College has received a $10 million Department of Defense award to develop ways military medics and civilian emergency responders can care for injured people when evacuation is delayed. The three-year initiative will be carried out in partnership with Uniformed Services University, the Defense Department's medical school. According to New York Medical College, the project will address prolonged casualty care in battlefield conditions and civilian emergencies, including mass casualty incidents when rapid medical transport is not possible. The work will include evaluating exi…

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Mount Pleasant, NY
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WMCHealth Receives $5M To Expand Healthcare Training For 400 Students WMCHealth Receives $5M To Expand Healthcare Training For 400 Students WMCHealth Receives $5M To Expand Healthcare Training For 400 Students
Wmchealth Receives $5M To Expand Healthcare Training For 400 Students WMCHealth has received a five-year, $5 million state grant to expand its healthcare workforce training program, with plans to support 400 students preparing to enter the field. The funding from the New York State Department of Health will transform the existing Rising Senior Program into the Targeted Education and Applied Clinical Healthcare Experience for Rising Seniors (TEACHERS). The expanded program will add training in respiratory therapy, radiology, surgery and pharmacy alongside its existing nursing track. According to WMCHealth, TEACHERS will be the Mid-Hudson Region's only program…

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Rivertowns, NY
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Mercy University Selected For Nearly $3M Grant To Boost Career, AI Skill Mercy University Selected For Nearly $3M Grant To Boost Career, AI Skill Mercy University Selected For Nearly $3M Grant To Boost Career, AI Skill
Mercy University Selected For Nearly $3M Grant To Boost Career, AI Skill Mercy University has been selected for a federal grant expected to provide nearly $3 million over five years to improve student success, strengthen career preparation and expand artificial intelligence training. The university will receive $614,939 in the first year, with total funding expected to reach $2,999,946 through the U.S. Department of Education's Title III Part A Strengthening Institutions Program. According to Mercy University, the funding will support FORWARD: Future-Oriented Readiness through Workforce-Aligned, AI-Enhanced Redesign and Development, a five-year initiative aimed …

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Paramus, NJ
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Bergen New Bridge Breaks Ground On Multigenerational Facility Set For 2027 Bergen New Bridge Breaks Ground On Multigenerational Facility Set For 2027 Bergen New Bridge Breaks Ground On Multigenerational Facility Set For 2027
Bergen New Bridge Breaks Ground On Multigenerational Facility Set For 2027 Bergen New Bridge Medical Center has broken ground on a new facility that will bring childcare, healthcare and services for older adults together on one campus, with an opening planned for 2027. The project, developed with Bergen County, will house a childcare program, community physician offices and the future Bergen County Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Center. According to Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, President and CEO Deborah Visconi said: “As New Jersey’s largest hospital and largest licensed nursing home, we see every day how much families are juggling,…

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