Pride and Prejudice in East Rutherford: A School Banner Sparks Debate

Overview: In a recent East Rutherford School Board meeting, a spirited community debate unfolded, centered on a Pride banner that was displayed in McKenzie Elementary School. The discussion illuminated broader tensions between promoting inclusivity and respecting parental concerns about age-appropriate education.

Bergen Community College Unveils Inclusive Growth Strategy, Honors Founding Faculty Member

Overview: The Bergen Community College Board of Trustees recently held a poignant session, where they unveiled a comprehensive diversity, equity, and inclusion plan while paying tribute to a founding faculty member who recently passed away, Professor Morrow Marzaco.

Food Security Crisis Looms Large Over Bergen County Commissioners’ Meeting

Overview: As the Bergen County Board of Commissioners convened recently, one issue emerged as a stark reminder of the challenges facing the community: a burgeoning food security crisis. In their deliberations, the commissioners expressed deep concern over the escalating situation, the numbers of food-insecure individuals surpassing even those recorded during the pandemic peak.

East Rutherford Moves Forward on Affordable Housing Amid Pushback

Overview: During a recent meeting, the East Rutherford Borough Council advanced a series of transformative initiatives aimed at addressing zoning and land use, bolstering infrastructure, and reinforcing community development programs. The decisions reached have the potential to usher in profound changes for East Rutherford’s residents.

Tensions Surface Over Faculty Contracts, STEM Funding at BCC

Overview: The most recent Board of Trustees meeting at Bergen Community College (BCC), held on May 9, 2023, brought to the forefront crucial issues surrounding faculty contracts and STEM program funding, casting a shadow over the institution’s significant achievements.