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Bergen Municipalities Continue to Debate Impact of Cannabis Businesses in Their Jurisdictions

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Oakland NJ, a year after the borough of Oakland  said yes to non-retail cannabis businesses in designated zones, it’s having second thoughts. Council members are talking of possibly repealing three ordinances passed last year as soon as Wednesday.

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Palisades Center Megamall in West Nyack Likely Headed For A Sale

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West Nyack NY,  the Palisades Center megamall in West Nyack could be headed for a sale to satisfy its owner’s debts. Wilmington Trust, acting as a trustee for CMBS bondholders, filed in New York Supreme Court, New York County, to foreclose on the 2.2 million-square-foot shopping and entertainment complex, claiming Syracuse-based owner Pyramid Management Group defaulted on a $418.5 million loan tied to the mall property.

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The National Weather Service warns: “A dangerously cold air mass has settled over the region this morning.” 

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Ridgewood N J, the National Weather Service warns of Below Zero Wind Chills Friday night into Saturday Morning. “A dangerously cold air mass has settled over the region this
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Six Harmon Stores in Bergen County to Close

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Paramus NJ, Bed Bath and Beyond is shutting down all of its Harmon stores , just weeks after announcing a possible bankruptcy filing. The company confirmed plans to shutter its last 50 Harmon Face Values stores across the country. Exact dates for store closings have yet to be announced.

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Route 17 Bottleneck Project

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Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco talking to PBS New Jersey’s Brenda Flanagan today about the County’s role in working to advance the Route 17 bottleneck resolution

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Hackensack NJ, the New Jersey Department of Transportation and the County of Bergen have long concluded that Route 17 from Essex Street in Hackensack to the cloverleaf at Garden State Plaza in Paramus need to be widened in order to alleviate traffic congestion in the area . For most commuters and shoppers living in Bergen County this fact has been obvious for a very long time.

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Armed Masked Man Knocks Off 3 Gas Stations and a 7-Eleven in 30 minutes in Bergen County

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Paramus NJ, a convenience store and three gas stations were robbed of at least $2,900 Sunday night by an armed and masked man.

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Traffic Stop Snags Two Kilograms of Cocaine and $20,033.00 from Out of State Dope Dealer

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of IZANDER LOPEZ-CRUZ (DOB: 6/21/1993; single; barber) of 22 Metropolitan Road, Providence, RI on charges of possession with intent to distribute cocaine and 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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Bergen Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Bronx Man in Vehicle Stolen from Staten Island

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of MAKAN TRAORE (DOB: 10/03/1983; single; unemployed) of 1420 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY on the charge of receiving stolen property. 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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Bergen Juvenile Charged With Distribution and Possession of Child Pornography

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of a Bergen County juvenile on the charges of distribution and possession of child pornography. 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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Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotic Task Force Traffic Stop Nets Car Stolen in Suffolk County and Xanax

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of ELVIS ORLANDO SAMANIEGO (DOB: 5/15/2000; single; unemployed) of 55 Camille Lane, Patchogue, NY on charges of receiving stolen property and possession of a controlled dangerous substance. 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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Morris Plains Accountant Charged with Possession of Child Porn in Bergen

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Lyndhurst NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of AMIT BHATT (DOB: 7/05/1979; married; accountant) of Morris Plains, NJ on a charge of possession of child pornography. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Lyndhurst Police Department under the direction of Chief Richard L. Jarvis.

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Nurses Scholarship Applications Available; Deadline is March 31

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Lodi NJ, the Bergen County American Legion and Auxiliary are pleased to announce that the 2023 scholarship application process is now open for The George F. Axt Memorial Fund Nurses Scholarship. The 2023 four individual awards will be $2,500 each.

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Union County Man Admits Role in Conspiracy to Target Asian Homeowners in Residential Burglary 4 State Crime Spree

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Paramus NJ, A Union County, New Jersey, man today admitted his role in a conspiracy that targeted Asian and Asian-American homeowners for residential burglaries, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

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The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and Bergen County law Enforcement do not Condone Private citizen using the Internet to Identify Individuals who are Attempting to Lure Minors

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Hackensack NJ, over the last few months, Bergen County has experienced several instances of a private citizen using the Internet to identify individuals who are attempting to lure minors into sexual activity and arranging for the arrest by law enforcement of these targeted individuals. The scenarios and arrests are then publicized on YouTube.

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Its a Winter Wonderland in Bergen County’s Van Saun Park

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Paramus NJ, after  a winter weather delay Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland  and Christmas Tree lighting in Van Saun Park finally happened .

Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco ,It was truly a “Winter Wonderland ” in Van Saun County Park on Sunday as Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland hosted it’s annual tree lighting ceremony featuring Santa Claus, carols, holiday instrumental jazz from the Bergen County Academies Jazz band, and fresh snowfall! Thank you to all who came out on Sunday to attend this special celebration. Remember, Bergen County Winter Wonderland is open Fridays through Sunday from now until News Years Day!

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