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500 Seats Empty: Can Vincent Durante Save the Bergen County Republican Party?

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Shakeup in Bergen County: Jack DeLorenzo Steps Down as GOP Chair; Vincent Durante Eyes the Gavel

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Hackensack NJ, The political landscape in Bergen County is shifting. After a disasterous and  turbulent two-year tenure marked by internal challenges, epic failure at the ballot box  and a lack of recruitment, Jack DeLorenzo has announced he will not seek re-election as the Chairman of the Bergen County Republican Organization (BCRO) this June.

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The “Key-Hunters” Busted: How Masked Burglars Terrorized Bergen County for Luxury Cars

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Masked Burglary Ring Busted: 4 Charged in “High-End” North Jersey Car Key Heists

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Twp of Washington NJ, A terrifying multi-town crime spree has come to an end after authorities dismantled a sophisticated burglary ring that targeted homes across Bergen, Passaic, and Essex counties.

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Bergen County Proposes a 4.01% Increase County tax levy

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Bergen County’s 2026 Budget Proposed: Skyrocketing Health Costs Drive Tax Increase

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County officials have introduced a $749 million budget for 2026, proposing a 4.01% increase in the county tax levy, largely driven by soaring healthcare premiums and uncontrollable costs, officials announced on April 8.

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12 Museums for $10? Inside Bergen County’s Massive “History Day” Celebration This Month

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Unlock 250 Years of History: Northwest Bergen’s “12 Museums, One Ticket” Day is Back!

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Ridgewood NJ, Looking for a unique, budget-friendly way to explore North Jersey? Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 25th. The NW Bergen Coalition is hosting its annual History Day, offering residents and visitors a rare chance to step back in time across a dozen local landmarks for the price of a single movie ticket.

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Will This $3M Study Finally Stop the Saddle River From Overwhelming NJ Towns?

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Finally, a Solution? Why the New $3 Million Saddle River Flood Study is Different

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Saddle River NJ, For decades, residents in Bergen County have lived with a grim routine: heavy rain starts, the Saddle River rises, and the sirens begin. After years of stalled projects and “studies of studies,” a new $3 million federal-state partnership is breathing life into a flood management plan that has been sitting on a shelf since 1986.

With a fresh $500,000 grant, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is officially moving to tackle the “insufficient capacity” of the lower Saddle River. But for the 2,000 property owners affected, the burning question remains: Is this time actually different?

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Allendale and Ramsey Merge Police Dispatch Services

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Allendale & Ramsey Launch Shared Police Dispatch: What Residents Need to Know

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Ramsey NJ, The landscape of local emergency services is shifting in Bergen County. Allendale has officially entered a “soft launch” phase of a strategic shared services agreement with Ramsey, consolidating police dispatch operations to enhance efficiency and reduce taxpayer burden.

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Bergen County Steps Up: New Ice Rescue Kits and Training for Local First Responders

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Protecting Our Own: Bergen County Boosts Ice Rescue Readiness with New Gear and Training

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MAHWAH, NJ — In a county where winter weather can turn treacherous in an instant, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco is ensuring first responders aren’t just brave—they’re better equipped than ever before.

Drawing on his nearly 50 years as a volunteer firefighter, Tedesco visited the Bergen County Public Safety Operations Center in Mahwah this week to personally deliver specialized Ice Rescue Equipment Kits to 10 local fire and rescue departments.

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Parking Lot Maintenance Tips for Bergen County Commercial Properties

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Across Bergen County, commercial property managers are placing greater emphasis on the condition and performance of their parking lots. From high-traffic retail centers in Paramus to corporate office complexes near Hackensack, the state of a parking area directly influences both safety and perception. 

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What Bergen County Families Should Know About Nursing Home Billing

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When a parent or grandparent moves into a nursing home, the emotional weight alone can feel overwhelming. But for many Bergen County families, a secondary and often unexpected burden quickly surfaces: the billing. Between Medicare coverage windows, Medicaid eligibility rules, room-and-board charges, and a stack of explanation-of-benefits statements, skilled nursing facility billing is one of the most confusing areas of healthcare finance a family can navigate.

If you’ve ever stared at a nursing home invoice wondering what you’re actually being charged for, you’re not alone. And as New Jersey’s state budget continues to face pressure with programs like StayNJ on the chopping block, understanding how nursing home billing works is more important than ever for protecting your family’s finances.

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Bergen County : The Only County in America Where You Can’t Shop on Sunday—And Why Residents Love It!

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The Sunday Peace: Why Bergen County’s 300-Year-Old Blue Laws Still Ban Sunday Shopping in 2026

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Paramus NJ, If you try to buy a pair of jeans or a new sofa in Paramus on a Sunday, you’re out of luck. In a world of 24/7 e-commerce, Bergen County, New Jersey, stands alone as the last major stronghold of “Blue Laws”—legal restrictions that shut down nearly all retail commerce one day a week.

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New Jersey’s “Affordable Housing” Battle: Supreme Court Setback Fuels Tensions in Bergen County

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Question: Who exactly are Fair Share Housing and the Trenton legislators fighting for, when they insist we “need more affordable housing,”? yet they declined Montvale’s plan with 100% affordables to meet the obligation.”

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Montvale NJ, The debate over affordable housing in New Jersey has hit a boiling point. Following a recent Supreme Court setback regarding the state’s long-standing development mandates, Bergen County towns are at a crossroads: continue a costly legal fight or embrace new development requirements.

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“The State of Our County is Strong”: Jim Tedesco Delivers 12th Annual Bergen County Address

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Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco gives his “State of County”

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Hackensack NJ, on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in Hackensack, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco marked over a decade of leadership with his 12th Annual State of the County Address.

Speaking to a room of dignitaries, families, and residents, Tedesco painted a picture of a county that isn’t just surviving—it’s leading the state of New Jersey in safety, healthcare, and fiscal responsibility.

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Brooklyn Man Sentenced for $240K Bergen County Mail Theft & Bank Fraud

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Busted: Brooklyn Man Sentenced in Multi-Year Bergen County Mail Theft & Bank Fraud Scheme

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Teaneck, NJ — The crackdown on mail theft continues as a Brooklyn man learns his fate for orchestrating a sophisticated scheme involving stolen USPS “arrow keys” and altered checks.

On February 18, 2026, Noah Aranzamendi, 27, was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison. The sentence follows his role in a two-year conspiracy that targeted mailboxes across Bergen County and beyond, resulting in over $240,000 in losses to local victims and financial institutions.

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30.7 Inches! Inside the Historic February 2026 Blizzard That Shook Bergen County

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Historic 2026 Blizzard: Bergen County Buried Under Record-Breaking 30 Inches of Snow

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The winter of 2026 just etched itself into the history books. On February 22–23, a monstrous blizzard swept through North Jersey, leaving Bergen County blanketed in a historic layer of white. From the southern tip of the county to the northern border, residents woke up to a transformed landscape that surpassed longstanding local weather records.

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Operation Epic Fury: Trump’s Iran Strikes Spark Civil War Within Democratic Party

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Top Democrats Are Breaking Ranks to Defend Trump’s Massive Strike on Iran

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Glen Rock NJ, The geopolitical landscape shifted in the early hours of Saturday morning as U.S. and Israeli forces launched Operation Epic Fury, a series of coordinated strikes targeting Iranian military infrastructure and leadership. While the mission caught most of Capitol Hill by surprise, the fallout has created an unexpected “political horseshoe,” where traditional party lines are blurring over national security and constitutional law.

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