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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey sees an increased level of police presence at several synagogues in the state as a response to the rapidly intensifying war between Israel and Hamas.
Continue reading Israel Hamas Conflict Leads to Intensified Security Measures Across Bergen County

Continue reading Demand Issued for Bergen County Republican Organization Head to Resign

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Ridgewood NJ, the National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Bergen County. The FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING . Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
Portions of southern Connecticut, including the following areas, Northern Fairfield and Southern Fairfield. Portions of northeast New Jersey, including the following areas, Eastern Bergen, Eastern Essex, Eastern Passaic, Eastern Union, Hudson, Western Bergen, Western Essex, Western Passaic and Western Union. Portions of southeast New York, including the following areas, Bronx, Kings (Brooklyn), New York (Manhattan), Northern Nassau, Northern Queens, Northern Westchester, Orange, Putnam, Richmond (Staten Island), Rockland, Southern Nassau, Southern Queens and Southern Westchester.
Continue reading Saturday October 7th : FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING

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Twp. of Washington NJ, voting by mail? Did you know that you can track your ballot? Visit Vote.NJ.Gov and use the Track My Ballot tool.


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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco is ready to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War.
Continue reading Bergen County Gears Up for the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War

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Ridgewood NJ, with National Coffee Day around the corner and Americans consuming 491 million cups of coffee every day, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2023’s Best Coffee Cities in America, as well as expert commentary. Alongside that report, WalletHub also released its list of top coffee deals and discounts offered by retailers during the holiday.
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Above: Draft rendering of the proposed inclusive playground at Riverside County Park prepared by MKW Associates
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Hackensack NJ, County Executive James J. Tedesco, III, the Board of County Commissioners, and the County’s Parks Department are proud to announce that the County of Bergen recently received a matching $1 million grant from the NJ Department of Environmental Protection and the Garden State Preservation Trust (GSPT) to construct a completely inclusive playground at Riverside County Park – South, located in the Borough of North Arlington and the Township of Lyndhurst.
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Hackensack NJ, almost two weeks after Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco said, “Let me make this crystal clear: the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail extension into Bergen County is not a luxury; it’s a necessity. This project, which is critically important for the residents and businesses of one of the most densely populated regions in the nation, holds the key to alleviating congestion, meeting the ever-growing mass transit demands of our community, and ultimately fostering a healthier and sustainable environment for all,” said County Executive Jim Tedesco.

photos courtesy of County Executive Jim Tedesco.
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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Bergen County Board of Commissioners, and the Bergen County Parks Department are excited to announce the installation of brand new, upgraded comfort station facilities at all Bergen County golf courses.

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Hackensack NJ, County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Board of Commissioners, and the County Parks Department announce the Revolutionary War Roundtable Speaker Series, a free lecture series that is the first of planned events by the Division of Cultural & Historic Affairs to commemorate Bergen County’s 250th anniversary. The first lecture in the series will take place on Wednesday, September 13th at 7pm in the One Bergen County Plaza 4th Floor Learning Center in Hackensack, NJ.
Continue reading Commemorating Bergen County’s 250th Anniversary!

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of SHENGJIN WU (DOB: 4/16/1992; married; employed as a casino dealer) of 511 Andrea Drive, Willow Grove, PA, on a charge of money laundering. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco called ,”Addiction is a public health crisis that can only be alleviated through broader access to stigma-free treatment and education. That is why we have deployed Narcan, the life-saving medication, in all our County facilities to combat this crisis and promote mental health and drug awareness.”
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Ridgewood NJ, want to learn to run but are feeling anxious about taking that first step? Local classes start this week!
Continue reading North Jersey Masters progressive 8-week learn-to-run program