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Bergen County 2023 Open Space Trust Fund Grant Program

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Hackensack NJ, The Bergen County Department of Parks, Division of Land Management, announces the 2023 Bergen County Open Space Trust Fund Grant Program. The 2023 grant cycle welcomes applicants seeking aid in four categories: Land Acquisition, Historic Preservation, Floodplain Protection, and Municipal Park Improvements. All Bergen County municipalities and qualified non-profit organizations are invited to apply. All applicants must file a Letter of Intent no later than Friday, April 14th, 2023.

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Bergen County Narcotic Task Force Traffic Stop Leads to Stolen Vehicle Arrest

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Bayonne NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of ALEXIS COTTRELL-NELSON (DOB: 5/19/1999; single; unemployed) of 190 West 54th Street, Bayonne, NJ 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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New Jersey Fish & Wildlife in Partnership with the New Jersey National Wild Turkey Federation offer two FREE Turkey Hunting and Calling Seminars

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Paramus NJ,  join New Jersey Fish & Wildlife’s R3 Program in partnership with New Jersey National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) for two FREE turkey hunting and calling seminars, introducing YOU to the wonderful world of the wild turkey. Bring your turkey calls and your turkey questions.

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Queens Man Caught Transporting Four Hundred Pounds of Marijuana for Distribution in Bergen County

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of SHEN WENLENG (DOB: 1/15/1994; single; unemployed) and JIN WUSONG (DOB:10/24/1992; single; unemployed), both of 43-54 159th Street, Flushing, NY, on charges of possession with the intent to distribute marijuana. The arrests are the result of an investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.

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Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco Pushes Shared Services and Several Initiatives Including focus on the Route 17 Bottleneck in His 9th State of the County Address

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Hackensack NJ, on Tuesday, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco presented his 9th State of the County Address. In his remarks, Tedesco celebrated the completion of major administrative initiatives including the implementation of Bergen County’s own Emergency Medical Services Ambulatory Unit, the opening of the Bergen County Training Annex at the Law and Public Safety Institute, and the completion of five large-scale park upgrades including the renovations of the Darlington Driving Range and grand opening of the Bergen County Rowing Center in Riverside County Park.

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Traffic Stop Leads Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotic Task Force to Car Stolen in Florida

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of WILBERT TOUSSAINT (DOB: 7/23/1991; single; unemployed) of 17702 Troutville Road, Queens, NY on a 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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Saddle River Councilman John Azzariti Joins State Senator Holly Schepisi and State Assemblyman Robert Auth to Run as a Unified Ticket in District 39

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Saddle River NJ, State Senator Holly Schepisi and State Assemblyman Robert Auth today announced they will run as a unified ticket with Saddle River Councilman John Azzariti to represent Legislative District 39.

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Pennsylvania Women Stopped with $77,500.00 in Cash , Charged with Money Laundering

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of JOSELINE DE JESUS-QUINONES (DOB: 4/07/1994; single; unemployed) of 747 North Railroad Street, Allentown, PA for money laundering. The arrest is the result of an investigation 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 Leads to the Arrest of Philadelphia Pot Dealer

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Ridgefield Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of YAO HUI LIU (DOB: 3/05/1993; single; unemployed) of 5146 F Street, Philadelphia, PA for possession with the intent to distribute marijuana. The arrest is the result of an investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.

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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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