CT Named Nation's Least Wasteful State In New Rankings: Here's Why CT Named Nation's Least Wasteful State In New Rankings: Here's Why CT Named Nation's Least Wasteful State In New Rankings: Here's Why
CT Named Nation's Least Wasteful State In New Rankings: Here's Why Several Northeast states are among the least wasteful in the US, according to a new study. Laundry detergent company HeySunday updated its "Most Wasteful States in America in 2026" rankings for November 2026. The study ranked all 50 states based on how much waste their landfills received per resident in 2022, using data from the Environmental Protection Agency, Census Bureau, and The Recycling Partnership. Connecticut ranked as the least wasteful state in the country, with its landfills receiving just 0.05 tons of waste per resident. The Constitution State's residential recycling …
CT's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List CT's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List CT's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List
CT's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List Thousands of nursing homes across the Northeast have been evaluated in new national ratings highlighting the best facilities for rehabilitation and long-term care. U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 Best Nursing Homes ratings on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The annual list evaluated more than 14,600 skilled nursing facilities in all 50 states and Washington, DC. The study evaluated nursing homes using 17 quality measures in each care category, including staffing levels, hospital readmissions, patient safety, and clinical outcomes. U.S. News rated 2,236 facilities across the Northeast.…
Tony Baloney's Owner Confirms Fans' Worst Fears: 'F—ing Furious' Tony Baloney's Owner Confirms Fans' Worst Fears: 'F—ing Furious' Tony Baloney's Owner Confirms Fans' Worst Fears: 'F—ing Furious'
Tony Baloney's Owner Confirms Fans' Worst Fears: 'F—ing Furious' After 11 years of serving some of New Jersey's wildest pizza creations, Tony Boloney's has officially closed its doors. Owner Mike Hauke announced the permanent closure of the popular eatery at 263 First St., in Hoboken, in an emotional Instagram post, confirming that the restaurant has been closed since a kitchen fire in July 2025 and will not reopen. "Hoboken is done. I wish I didn’t have to post this," he wrote. Tony Boloney's opened in 2014 and became known for its wildly unconventional pizzas, including the Beer-Izza, topped with Mexican beer-marinated steak, cheese, jalapeños, and gu…
Yonkers Basketball Star Earns Division I Scholarship, Becomes First To Do So At Her School Yonkers Basketball Star Earns Division I Scholarship, Becomes First To Do So At Her School Yonkers Basketball Star Earns Division I Scholarship, Becomes First To Do So At Her School
Yonkers Basketball Star Earns Division I Scholarship, Becomes First To Do So At Her School A Westchester County high school basketball standout who helped lead her team to its first state championship has made history again, becoming the first student-athlete at her school to earn a full Division I athletic scholarship.  Grace Gleeson, a senior at Yonkers Montessori Academy, officially committed to Lehigh University during a signing ceremony surrounded by family, friends, coaches, and teammates, Yonkers Public Schools announced on Friday, Nov. 13. The 6-foot-3 basketball star signed her commitment in the same school gymnasium where she spent numerous hours practicing.  …
Cliffside Park Cops Pull Off Unforgettable Surprise For Local Teen With Down Syndrome Cliffside Park Cops Pull Off Unforgettable Surprise For Local Teen With Down Syndrome Cliffside Park Cops Pull Off Unforgettable Surprise For Local Teen With Down Syndrome
Cliffside Park Cops Pull Off Unforgettable Surprise For Local Teen With Down Syndrome The school year hasn't exactly been easy for 14-year-old Elizabeth. The Cliffside Park teen, who has Down Syndrome and other health challenges, has yet to attend a single day of high school or meet her new classmates after undergoing major spinal surgery in September. But on Friday, Nov. 13, the Cliffside Park Police Department made her world a little brighter, organizing a surprise pizza party where she finally got to meet her new classmates. Click here for video. "It was so overwhelming," said Elizabeth's mother, Lisa Stein. "Elizabeth hugged her best friend Christina for the first time …
Alpine Elects 'RHONJ' Newcomer To School Board: Meet Vanessa Barrera Alpine Elects 'RHONJ' Newcomer To School Board: Meet Vanessa Barrera Alpine Elects 'RHONJ' Newcomer To School Board: Meet Vanessa Barrera
Alpine Elects 'Rhonj' Newcomer To School Board: Meet Vanessa Barrera Vanessa Barrera hasn't even made her "Real Housewives of New Jersey" debut yet, but she's already won a seat at a very different table: the Alpine Board of Education. Barrera, who joins Season 15 of the Bravo reality series as a friend of the cast, secured one of two open seats in the Tuesday, Nov. 3 election. Described by Bravo as Alpine's "Social Mayor," Barrera received 272 votes, or 36.12%, finishing just 12 votes behind incumbent Maria DiBiase, who led the race with 284 votes, or 37.72%, according to the election results provided to Daily Voice. Anthony Fasano finished third with …
Washington Commanders QB Sam Hartman Trades Football For Roses As ABC's New Bachelor Washington Commanders QB Sam Hartman Trades Football For Roses As ABC's New Bachelor Washington Commanders QB Sam Hartman Trades Football For Roses As ABC's New Bachelor
Washington Commanders QB Sam Hartman Trades Football For Roses As ABC's New Bachelor A Washington Commanders quarterback is preparing to tackle a whole new challenge, but finding the end zone might be easier than finding true love on national television. Sam Hartman, 27, who is on Washington's practice squad, was officially unveiled as the next star of ABC's The Bachelor during an appearance on Good Morning America on Friday, Nov. 13, putting the NFL quarterback in the spotlight for the reality dating show's milestone 30th season. View this post on Instagram And while Hartman is accustomed to facing down opposing defenses, the…
Section 9 Disqualification: Newburgh Superintendent Says Team Blamed For Rival's Mistake Section 9 Disqualification: Newburgh Superintendent Says Team Blamed For Rival's Mistake Section 9 Disqualification: Newburgh Superintendent Says Team Blamed For Rival's Mistake
Section 9 Disqualification: Newburgh Superintendent Says Team Blamed For Rival's Mistake The superintendent of an Orange County school district is firing back at criticism of her football team's players and coaches amid a growing controversy over a rival school's disqualification from a championship game.  Newburgh Enlarged City School District Superintendent Dr. Jackielyn Manning Campbell defended her district's football program in a statement on Thursday, Nov. 12, as Middletown prepares to challenge its disqualification in court, as previously reported by Daily Voice.  Manning Campbell said Newburgh's players and coaches have been unfairly blamed for uncovering an e…
Hundreds Of Teens, Underage Drinking, Fireworks Lead To Charges For McLean Parents: Police Hundreds Of Teens, Underage Drinking, Fireworks Lead To Charges For McLean Parents: Police Hundreds Of Teens, Underage Drinking, Fireworks Lead To Charges For McLean Parents: Police
Hundreds Of Teens, Underage Drinking, Fireworks Lead To Charges For McLean Parents: Police A Virginia mom and dad may have earned some serious cool-parent points with their teenager, but police weren't nearly as impressed with their party-planning skills. Lisa Vaughan, 45, and Aubrey Vaughan, 55, of McLean, are facing criminal charges after police say a party they organized for their teenager drew hundreds of young revelers, underage drinking, and fireworks before spiraling out of control. The party came crashing down shortly after 9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6, when multiple 911 callers reported an out-of-control gathering in the 1400 block of Woodacre Drive, with an estimated 100 to…
Gobble, Gobble, Go! New Canaan Turkey Trot Returns To Waveny Park Gobble, Gobble, Go! New Canaan Turkey Trot Returns To Waveny Park Gobble, Gobble, Go! New Canaan Turkey Trot Returns To Waveny Park
Gobble, Gobble, Go! New Canaan Turkey Trot Returns To Waveny Park Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and New Canaan residents have a chance to work up an appetite while helping a good cause. The New Canaan Turkey Trot returns on Sunday, Nov. 22, bringing runners to Waveny Park for a 5K race just four days before Thanksgiving. Turkey Trots have been an American Thanksgiving tradition for more than a century, dating back to 1896, when six runners competed in a five-mile race organized by the YMCA in Buffalo, NY. The Buffalo event is recognized by many as the world's oldest continuously run footrace. Today, Turkey Trots are held in communities acro…
Dumont's Century-Old Crystal Diner Gets New Owners, New Name Dumont's Century-Old Crystal Diner Gets New Owners, New Name Dumont's Century-Old Crystal Diner Gets New Owners, New Name
Dumont's Century-Old Crystal Diner Gets New Owners, New Name A Bergen County diner with a history dating back more than 100 years has reopened under new ownership and a new name. The former Dumont Crystal Diner at 45 W. Madison Ave. in Dumont is now Dumont Brothers Diner, owned by brothers Gus and John, who announced the restaurant's opening earlier this fall. A ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the new business was held Sunday, Nov. 8. The change follows an April Facebook announcement from Crystal Diner that longtime fixture Lou was no longer involved with the restaurant. "We appreciate all the hard work and dedication Lou brought over the years…
From Borders To Barnes & Noble: Familiar Baltimore County Storefront Gets New Chapter From Borders To Barnes & Noble: Familiar Baltimore County Storefront Gets New Chapter From Borders To Barnes & Noble: Familiar Baltimore County Storefront Gets New Chapter
From Borders To Barnes & Noble: Familiar Baltimore County Storefront Gets New Chapter A familiar name is making a comeback in Maryland, bringing books back to a storefront that once housed another major bookseller. Barnes & Noble is celebrating its return to Baltimore County on Wednesday, Nov. 11, with the grand opening of a new 17,500-square-foot bookstore at Lutherville Station in Timonium, nearly a decade after closing its popular Towson location. The new store at 130 W. Ridgely Road occupies the former RH Outlet space next to Old Navy, but longtime shoppers may remember it for something else: It was once home to a Borders bookstore. Now, the space is coming full cir…
PHOTOS: Huge Exposed Honey Bee Colony Outside Montgomery Town Hall Faces Tough Winter PHOTOS: Huge Exposed Honey Bee Colony Outside Montgomery Town Hall Faces Tough Winter PHOTOS: Huge Exposed Honey Bee Colony Outside Montgomery Town Hall Faces Tough Winter
Photos: Huge Exposed Honey Bee Colony Outside Montgomery Town Hall Faces Tough Winter A massive colony of honey bees has made itself at home high in a tree outside an Orange County town hall, creating an unusual exposed display of golden honeycomb — and local officials say the insects will face hardship as winter approaches.  The discovery was shared by the Town of Montgomery Parks and Recreation Department in Orange County in a social media post on Tuesday, Nov. 10, along with photos showing enormous sheets of honeycomb hanging from tree branches and thousands of bees gathered in a dark cluster.  Unlike most honey bee colonies, which build their hives inside hollo…
$178M Development Bringing More Affordable Housing To White Plains Now Under Construction $178M Development Bringing More Affordable Housing To White Plains Now Under Construction $178M Development Bringing More Affordable Housing To White Plains Now Under Construction
$178M Development Bringing More Affordable Housing To White Plains Now Under Construction Construction has begun on a $178 million apartment complex in Westchester County that will bring nearly 300 new homes, retail space, and a public park close to a Metro-North train station.  The development, called North White Plains, is located at 20 Haarlem Ave. and features 296 apartments across two six-story buildings next to the North White Plains Metro-North station in White Plains, Gov. Kathy Hochul's office announced on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The project, being developed by BRP Companies, will include a mix of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, with 30 units designated …
Almost Sold Out! Mozart, Vivaldi Candlelight Concert Comes To Old Tappan Almost Sold Out! Mozart, Vivaldi Candlelight Concert Comes To Old Tappan Almost Sold Out! Mozart, Vivaldi Candlelight Concert Comes To Old Tappan
Almost Sold Out! Mozart, Vivaldi Candlelight Concert Comes To Old Tappan Bergen County music lovers have one last chance to catch a Vivaldi and Mozart candlelight concert before tickets sell out. Lumos Experiences will bring its Vivaldi and Mozart Candlelight Experience to St. Pius X Church at 268 Old Tappan Road in Old Tappan on Friday, Nov. 13, according to the event organizer's website. The concert features a string trio performing classical music surrounded by the glow of candlelight. The program includes selections from Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons," Concerto in A Minor, and "Gloria," along with Mozart's "Eine kleine Nachtmusik" and Divertimento K. 563. Vi…
Japanese Retailer MUJI Opening First Hudson Valley Store Outside NYC In White Plains Japanese Retailer MUJI Opening First Hudson Valley Store Outside NYC In White Plains Japanese Retailer MUJI Opening First Hudson Valley Store Outside NYC In White Plains
Japanese Retailer Muji Opening First Hudson Valley Store Outside NYC In White Plains A Japanese retailer known for its minimalist clothing, home goods, and everyday essentials is expanding beyond New York City for the first time, with a new store soon opening in Westchester County.  MUJI will open its first New York State location outside the five boroughs at The Westchester shopping mall in White Plains on Saturday, Nov. 14, the company announced.  The new 7,877-square-foot store at 125 Westchester Ave. will offer a wide range of products, including men's and women's clothing, furniture, kitchenware, home storage items, and stationery.  Founded in Japan in …
Look Up: Police Drone Will Soon Be Flying Over Waugh Chapel Shopping District Look Up: Police Drone Will Soon Be Flying Over Waugh Chapel Shopping District Look Up: Police Drone Will Soon Be Flying Over Waugh Chapel Shopping District
Look Up: Police Drone Will Soon Be Flying Over Waugh Chapel Shopping District Shoppers in one Maryland community may soon notice something unusual flying overhead as police prepare to deploy a new crime-fighting tool just in time for the holiday rush. The Anne Arundel County Police Department will launch a drone pilot program on Wednesday, Nov. 11, providing aerial support around Waugh Chapel Towne Centre, the Route 3 commercial corridor, and nearby neighborhoods in Gambrills, Odenton, and Crofton. The compact, unmanned aircraft will operate from an automated docking station near Evergreen Road and Waugh Chapel Way, where it can launch in response to emergency calls …
Clifton Woman Wasn't Ready For New Dog After Loss, Then Met Shelter's Longest Resident Clifton Woman Wasn't Ready For New Dog After Loss, Then Met Shelter's Longest Resident Clifton Woman Wasn't Ready For New Dog After Loss, Then Met Shelter's Longest Resident
Clifton Woman Wasn't Ready For New Dog After Loss, Then Met Shelter's Longest Resident Will and Shannon Merrick weren't looking for a dog. The Clifton couple had lost their beloved bulldog just six months earlier, and Shannon wasn't ready to bring another one home. "I said to him, I don’t want to get another dog," Shannon told Daily Voice. But Will persuaded her to visit the Bergen County Animal Shelter, just to see who was there. They met Legend, a pit bull mix who had been waiting for a home since March 2023, when he was surrendered because he wasn't getting along with a Yorkie. "In five minutes, he had us by the heartstrings," Shannon said. Legend was just under a year…
Free Espresso For 30 Days: Dunkin' To Celebrate Reopening In Garnerville With Offer Free Espresso For 30 Days: Dunkin' To Celebrate Reopening In Garnerville With Offer Free Espresso For 30 Days: Dunkin' To Celebrate Reopening In Garnerville With Offer
Free Espresso For 30 Days: Dunkin' To Celebrate Reopening In Garnerville With Offer Coffee lovers in Rockland County, mark your calendars: you will soon have a chance to score free espresso drinks for an entire month as a newly remodeled Dunkin' celebrates its grand reopening.  The Dunkin' at 22 West Ramapo Rd. in Garnerville will hold its grand reopening celebration on Friday, Nov. 13, with giveaways, prizes, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. This also includes a special offer, according to the company — the first 100 Dunkin' Rewards members in line beginning at 9 a.m. will receive 30 days of free espresso drinks.  Winners will be able to redeem one free mediu…
EMTs Save Injured Bald Eagle In Newburgh After Suspected Vehicle Strike EMTs Save Injured Bald Eagle In Newburgh After Suspected Vehicle Strike EMTs Save Injured Bald Eagle In Newburgh After Suspected Vehicle Strike
EMTs Save Injured Bald Eagle In Newburgh After Suspected Vehicle Strike Thanks to quick action from two EMTs, an injured bald eagle believed to have been hit by a vehicle in Orange County was brought to an animal hospital.  The incident happened in Newburgh, when Wallkill Volunteer Ambulance Corps EMTs Jessica Foster and Christopher Mancuso were returning from the hospital when they spotted the injured bird, the organization said on Monday, Nov. 9.  Rather than leaving the eagle behind, the pair worked with the Town of Newburgh Police Department to safely secure the bird and arrange transportation to a nearby animal hospital.  The eagl…
'Everything Must Go': Lawrence Staple Closing After Five Decades In Business 'Everything Must Go': Lawrence Staple Closing After Five Decades In Business 'Everything Must Go': Lawrence Staple Closing After Five Decades In Business
'Everything Must Go': Lawrence Staple Closing After Five Decades In Business A family-owned shoe store operating on Long Island for five decades will close its doors in the coming weeks. Incredible Feets, which once boasted five stores across the region, will shutter its final location in Lawrence later this month, Newsday reported Tuesday, Nov. 10. The store has been advertising “everything must go” sales on its social media pages for multiple weeks. All merchandise was marked down 50% on Monday, Nov. 9, according to the most recent post. Gary Weiss began selling shoes in 1976 and rebranded his company as Incredible Feets in 1981, with the business built on “excel…
From Valedictorian To ICE Custody: PG County Teen's College Dreams Face An Uncertain Future From Valedictorian To ICE Custody: PG County Teen's College Dreams Face An Uncertain Future From Valedictorian To ICE Custody: PG County Teen's College Dreams Face An Uncertain Future
From Valedictorian To ICE Custody: PG County Teen's College Dreams Face An Uncertain Future A Maryland teenager who graduated at the top of her high school class and earned a full scholarship to college is now facing a future far different from the one she spent years working toward. Maria Flores Garcia, 19, was detained alongside her mother during a scheduled immigration check-in in Baltimore before both were transferred to an ICE facility in Louisiana, according to loved ones. Flores Garcia, the 2026 valedictorian at Parkdale High School in Prince George’s County, is now a freshman at the University of Maryland, pursuing a future in public health. Her boyfriend, Cesar Saavedra,…
Poughkeepsie Eatery Heading To 'Shark Tank' With Famous Stuffed Bagels Poughkeepsie Eatery Heading To 'Shark Tank' With Famous Stuffed Bagels Poughkeepsie Eatery Heading To 'Shark Tank' With Famous Stuffed Bagels
Poughkeepsie Eatery Heading To 'Shark Tank' With Famous Stuffed Bagels A Hudson Valley bagel business that began with a wild idea in a home kitchen is about to make its debut on national television.  Moonrise Bagels, which has locations in Woodstock, Poughkeepsie, and NYC, and is known for stuffing bagels with everything from pizza-inspired fillings to other comfort foods, will appear on ABC's hit show "Shark Tank" on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 10 p.m. EST.  The business, founded by husband-and-wife team Ali and Jeremy Rhodes, announced the appearance on Instagram on Friday, Nov. 6. The upcoming appearance marks a major milestone for a business that…
Undefeated Middletown Football Team Barred From Section 9 Championship Over Adult Error Undefeated Middletown Football Team Barred From Section 9 Championship Over Adult Error Undefeated Middletown Football Team Barred From Section 9 Championship Over Adult Error
Undefeated Middletown Football Team Barred From Section 9 Championship Over Adult Error An undefeated Orange County high school football team is being blocked from playing in its championship game because of a mistake made by school officials, prompting an outcry from local leaders who say the players should not be punished for something beyond their control.  New, updated report - School District Takes Section 9 Championship Disqualification To Court In Orange County The Middletown Middie Bears, who completed their first undefeated regular season since 1961, are currently barred from advancing to the Section IX Class AA championship game on Saturday, Nov. 14, accord…
Service Tech, 20, Killed On Route 80, Now Parents Want To Rename Overpass In His Memory Service Tech, 20, Killed On Route 80, Now Parents Want To Rename Overpass In His Memory Service Tech, 20, Killed On Route 80, Now Parents Want To Rename Overpass In His Memory
Service Tech, 20, Killed On Route 80, Now Parents Want To Rename Overpass In His Memory Ethan Schultz was just 20 years old when he was struck and killed by a vehicle on Route 80 in Warren County. The crash happened on Oct. 23, 2025, four days before the Bangor, PA resident's 21st birthday. Now, nearly one year later, Schultz's parents are on a mission to permanently honor his memory, having launched a petition to rename the State Park Overpass, where he died, after him. "We can attest to his immense potential and the bright future that was so senselessly cut short," Jason Schultz and Cathleen Foss Schultz wrote. "He was not just our son, but a loving…
UVA Community Health Grants Open Until Nov. 19 UVA Community Health Grants Open Until Nov. 19 UVA Community Health Grants Open Until Nov. 19
UVA Community Health Grants Open Until Nov. 19 Nonprofits serving Northern Virginia and Culpeper can apply for UVA Community Health grants starting at $5,000, with online applications due Thursday, Nov. 19. According to UVA Community Health, applicants must have 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, serve their communities and align with its mission. The organization awarded $297,000 to local groups last year to help improve access to care. Two grant categories are available. Healthy Spark Grants support work addressing priorities in the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), along with non-medical factors affecting health. These include econo…
$1 Million Gift To Double Newark Medical Respite Capacity $1 Million Gift To Double Newark Medical Respite Capacity $1 Million Gift To Double Newark Medical Respite Capacity
$1 Million Gift To Double Newark Medical Respite Capacity A $1 million donation from RWJBarnabas Health will double a Newark program’s capacity to house people experiencing homelessness who need somewhere to recover after leaving a hospital. According to the health system, United Community Corporation (UCC) will expand its medical respite program from 10 to 20 residents. The investment will also provide a location better suited to people who use wheelchairs or have other physical limitations. The funding will help UCC maintain operations at its Roseville Avenue emergency shelter for at least three years. Its respite program offers temporary housin…
Autism Advocate Helps Train MCCC Police Cadets Autism Advocate Helps Train MCCC Police Cadets Autism Advocate Helps Train MCCC Police Cadets
Autism Advocate Helps Train Mccc Police Cadets A Malvern autism advocate is helping Montgomery County Community College police cadets understand how to communicate with people on the autism spectrum before entering the field. According to the college, Alex Mann, 26, addressed about 30 cadets at its Municipal Police Academy. Mann, who has Level 1 autism spectrum disorder, began his advocacy eight years ago and has visited more than 500 police departments across the country. Stephen Salera, the academy’s coordinator of public services training programs, has invited Mann to address each incoming cadet class twice annually since 2020. His h…
Holyoke Medical Center Names New Chief Of Hospital Medicine Holyoke Medical Center Names New Chief Of Hospital Medicine Holyoke Medical Center Names New Chief Of Hospital Medicine
Holyoke Medical Center Names New Chief Of Hospital Medicine Dr. Krishna Kafle has joined Holyoke Medical Center as chief of hospital medicine after a decade of practice at Baystate Medical Center. Kafle is board-certified in internal medicine and held a unit medical director position at Baystate for more than six years. He earned his medical degree at Nepal’s Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University, and completed a residency at Coney Island Hospital in New York. “I am excited to join the dedicated, compassionate, and professional team at Holyoke Medical Center, which is committed to providing high-quality care to patients and continuously improv…
Free ‘Travelers’ Exhibition Opens In Brentwood Nov. 10 Free ‘Travelers’ Exhibition Opens In Brentwood Nov. 10 Free ‘Travelers’ Exhibition Opens In Brentwood Nov. 10
Free ‘Travelers’ Exhibition Opens In Brentwood Nov. 10 Sculpture, photography and animation will come together in “Travelers,” a free exhibition opening Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Suffolk County Community College’s Sagtikos Art Gallery in Brentwood. According to the college, the exhibition will remain on view through Jan. 25, 2027. The gallery is inside the Sagtikos Arts and Science Building at the Michael J. Grant Campus. An opening reception is scheduled for Nov. 10 from 12:30 to 2 p.m., with light refreshments. Featured artist Alex Yudzon will discuss his work in the gallery at 12:45 p.m. The event is open to everyone. The exhibition features mix…
Two Bergen Students Earn $1,000 Scholarships Two Bergen Students Earn $1,000 Scholarships Two Bergen Students Earn $1,000 Scholarships
Two Bergen Students Earn $1,000 Scholarships Two Bergen Community College students have earned $1,000 scholarships through Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), an honor society for students attending colleges that award associate degrees. TianaMarie Allen, president of Bergen’s PTK chapter, was named a 2026 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar. Fellow PTK member Donia Eid received the 2026 Chime Workforce Scholar award. “We are incredibly proud of our students for consistently achieving high levels of success through their dedication to the Phi Theta Kappa hallmarks of scholarship, leadership, service and fellowship,” Bergen Assistant Director of P…