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Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco Fires Back MTA Chair Lieber on Congestion Pricing

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco responded to remarks made MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber appeared on “Newsline with Brigitte Quinn” on WCBS 880 Friday to officially announce the start date and discuss next steps.

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Bergen County Board of Elections is Looking for Poll Workers

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Paramus NJ, the Bergen County Board of Elections conducted a special poll working training class to train over 30 Bergen County Academies students on how to be poll workers for the upcoming Presidential Primary and General Elections.

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The Majority of NJ Voters Support Increased Fees for EVs

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Voters also want Gas Tax and Registration Revenues Used for Roads and Bridges – not Subsidizing NJ Transit

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Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison, NJ, according to the latest results from the FDU Poll, sponsored by the Fuel Merchants Association of New Jersey, New Jersey voters support the recently passed fees on electric vehicles by more than a 2 to 1 margin. The survey questions, which monitored the opinions of voters on transportation funding, also show that a majority of voters (58-34) want gas tax and vehicle registration revenues to be dedicated to funding roads and bridges, rather than used to subsidize New Jersey Transit.

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Bergen County Ups Security for the Passover Holiday

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Hackensack NJ, according to Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco ,with the religious holiday of Passover around the corner (Evening of Mon, Apr 22, 2024 – Tue, Apr 30, 2024) , this morning the county executive  attended Sheriff Anthony Cureton’s Annual High Holy Day security briefing which brought together community leaders and law enforcement representatives from across our region to talk about public safety.

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Nothing Left to Lose : Jack Zisa is stepping down as Chair of Bergen GOP

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Hackensack NJ,with nothing left to lose  Jack Zisa is stepping down from his position as head of the party and has thrown his support behind Jack DeLorenzo of Hasbrouck Heights to succeed him.

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Bergen Budget Sees a 2.27% Increase

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Hackensack NJ, During last Wednesday’s work session of the Board of County Commissioners, County Executive James Tedesco unveiled Bergen County’s 2024 budget, which reflects a 2.27% increase over the current budget. This uptick translates to an annual rise of $32.02 in the tax bill for the average assessed home valued at $530,000.

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Flood Watch For Bergen County Starting Saturday Morning

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Ridgewood NJ, here we go again, flood watch is now in effect from Saturday morning through late Saturday night for portions of northeast New Jersey and southeast New York, including Bergen , Passaic and Hudson  counties. Excessive rainfall may lead to flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and low-lying areas, especially in poor drainage and urban regions.

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EPA Limits Consumer Choice By Curbing Tailpipe Emissions

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Ridgewood NJ, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized regulations aimed at curbing tailpipe emissions from passenger cars and light trucks as part of a broader strategy to shift the United States towards electric vehicles.

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Scandal Plagued Senator Menendez Won’t File for Democratic Primary, But Opened the Door for a Run as an Independent

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Ridgewood NJ, in a video announcement on Thursday, Senator “Gold Bar” Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) revealed his intention to explore the possibility of running as an independent candidate for his seat, despite facing pressure from within his own party to resign over his indictments.

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New Jersey Forest Fire Service: Red Flag Warning in effect until 7 p.m. Thursday, March 21

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Ridgewood NJ, according to the National Weather Service ,in Bergen County the combination of an anomalously dry airmass and gusty northwest winds around 25 mph will result in an enhanced risk of wildfire spread through early this evening. Minimum relative humidity values will drop to 25 to 30 percent during this time frame.

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New, “Affordable Housing ” Bill Will Have Catastrophic Consequences for Bergen Towns and New Jersey Taxpayers

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Westwood NJ, New Jersey moves toward socialism and elimination of private property advaning a legislative proposal that could revolutionize how mandatory affordable housing units (socialism) are determined for municipalities, with the Senate passing the bill on Monday along party lines. Governor Phil Murphy is anticipated to sign the bill into law, heralded as a pivotal reform for one of the nation’s most expensive states.

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Republican Candidate Withdraws from County Commissioner Race

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Hackensack NJ, BCRO Chairman Jack Zisa faces even more challenges, as candidate withdraws from candidacy for the position of Bergen County Commissioner. Zisa faces a whole host of challenges which include lack of donors ,inability to mount an effective campaign , lack of serious candidates and a serious lack of credibility.

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24/7 Sports ,Ridgewood Village Council Targets Vets Field for $700K Field Lighting Installation

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Ridgewood NJ, At the Village Council budget meeting on February 26, there was discussion of spending an estimated $700,000 on lighting at Vets Field. We are pretty sure there are opinions on this from one end of the spectrum to the other.

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Cyber Attack Leaves Pharmacies Nationwide are Facing Delays in Fulfilling Prescriptions

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Twp.of Washington NJ, Pharmacies nationwide are facing delays in fulfilling prescription orders following a cyber attack targeting one of the country’s leading health-care technology firms.

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