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Career Development

Former Knicks Exec Chris Bernard Dies, 47 Former Knicks Exec Chris Bernard Dies, 47
Former Knicks Exec Chris Bernard Dies, 47 Chris Bernard, a Bergen County, NJ dad, former Adelphi University Hall of Fame basketball star and CEO who once worked in a VP role for the NY Knicks, has died. He was 47 years old. As of Wednesday, Jan. 8, more than $220,000 had been raised on a GoFundMe launched to support Chris' wife, Amanda, and their three children, Roman, Jude, and Chloe, of Englewood. The campaign was launched by Dan Gladstone, a senior VP at the National Basketball Players Association. Chris' death spread shock and sadness through the basketball community on a national level. Tom Thibodeau on the passing of…
Nearly 750 Students From Area High Schools Attend Construction Career Day Nearly 750 Students From Area High Schools Attend Construction Career Day
Nearly 750 Students From Area High Schools Attend Construction Career Day The 20th Annual Construction Career Day at Rockland Community College in Suffern drew more than 750 high school student attendees, according to a county release. The event consisted of representation from skilled workers of more than 15 different building and construction trades. Workers carried out hands-on demonstrations using tools and materials of their trade. Students were able to learn about apprenticeships and training as well as the salaries and benefits available to them. "This is a tremendous opportunity for our young people to learn about the various careers available to them," …