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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco gave a county wide COVID19 update as of 12pm Friday, January 8, 2021, there are 50,763 total presumptive positive cases identified in Bergen County as per the CDRSS system; impacting all 70 municipalities.** As of today, 40 Long Term Care (LTC) facilities in Bergen County report at least one active presumptive positive case as per NJDOH.
We have sadly lost 2,102 Bergen County residents and our County mourns their loss and offer condolences to their loved ones; we continue to grieve as a community for the precious lives lost.
Continue reading Bergen County Executive : COVID Update by Town

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Old Tappan NJ, this video explains Assemblyman Auth’s bill A5798 , “the Stop Social Media Censorship Act for New Jersey”. This bill will crush social media censorship.

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HACKENSACK NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco announces that the County of Bergen in partnership with Bergen New Bridge Medical Center have received 1000 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine and will begin distribution to Bergen County category 1A healthcare workers on Monday, December 28.
Continue reading DISTRIBUTION OF MODERNA VACCINE TO BERGEN COUNTY HEALTHCARE WORKERS BEGINS MONDAY

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PSE&G Statewide and Bergen County Update
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Ridgewood NJ, PSE&G state wide storm update as of 4pm December 25th :
Strong winds and hazardous gusts throughout PSE&G’s service territory caused downed trees, branches and wires. As of 4 p.m., approximately 5,800 of our 2.3 million customers were without service. The majority of those customers are in Bergen County.
Continue reading PSE&G : Downed wires should always be considered “live”

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Ridgefield Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of JOHN BIANCHINI (DOB: 4/2/1955; married; letter carrier) of 74 Highland Place, Ridgefield Park, NJ on charges of Possession Of Child Pornography and Possession Of Marijuana. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti.

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Elmwood Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of GLENN B. WILSON (DOB: 02/08/1984; single; unemployed) of 10 Marshall Street, Apartment 2J, Irvington, NJ on charges of Robbery and Aggravated Arson. The arrest is the result of a joint investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti and the Elmwood Park Police Department under the direction of Chief Michael Foligno.
Continue reading Fight Leads to Fuel Fire at Elmwood Park Gas Station

Cleaning the inside of your house is actually not enough to keep things sanitary. You can vacuum every corner all you want and it still won’t be completely clean. We are of course talking about something that you don’t clean yourself – the sewage system. This often overlooked part of the house is more important than you think.
Continue reading Everything You Need To Know About Septic Tanks

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco announces that the County of Bergen in partnership with Bergen New Bridge Medical Center anticipates the arrival of 1000 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine within the next week. The CDC and State DOH have established the priority of vaccine recipients and these doses will serve Bergen County category 1A healthcare workers who have not received the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine through their employer or the federal Pharmacy Partnership for Long Term Care (LTC) Program administered through CVS and Walgreens. Last week, all five Bergen County hospitals received shipments of the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.

Backpacking or hiking on snowy terrain can be dangerous and unpredictable, but also is probably one of the most beautiful things a person can encounter. It is a great way to get out of the rut that is often present during the cold winter months when most people want to sit in their cozy homes and do nothing all day. However, if you decide to leave your comfort zone and embark on this kind of journey, you will have to inform yourself about what you need to take with you so you can have a safe and pleasant trip.
Continue reading What To Get For Your Backpacking Trip in a Snowy Terrain

Those of you that own a rifle will understand the imperative need for the correct accessories to complete your set up. Those that don’t, or are looking into the world of owning a firearm, will understand more at the end of this article.
Continue reading How To Determine The Most Suitable Accessories For Your Rifle

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Ridgewood NJ, the national Weather Service is predicting a winter storm staring this afternoon .
Continue reading National Weather Service Issues a Winter Storm Warning for 2pm Today

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Ridgewood NJ, Public Service Electric & Gas, New Jersey’s largest utility, is monitoring the forecast and preparing for the strong winds, heavy snow and possible flooding Wednesday afternoon into Thursday. These conditions may cause tree limbs to break and pull down wires, causing power interruptions. PSE&G has a full complement of staff ready to respond, has performed system checks on critical transmission and distribution equipment, and performed logistics checks to ensure the availability of critical materials, fuel and other supplies.

Walk-Ins Still Allowed at Licensing Centers for Select Transactions
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Lodi NJ, The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission has announced that, starting Monday, December 14, all MVC Vehicle Centers will be open by appointment only. No walk-ins will be allowed at any Vehicle Centers.
Continue reading New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission Shifts All Vehicle Centers to Appointment-Only

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Rochelle Park NJ, The impact of a two (2) vehicle, Tuesday night, 12/08, crash at the intersection of Plaza Way and Rochelle Avenue in Rochelle Park propelled one of the vehicles into the exterior wall of a nearby bank building. Rochelle Park Police, Rochelle Park EMS, Paramus Police, and Paramus Fire Engine Company #4 responded to the incident. An adult female driver of one of the crashed vehicles reported minor, crash related injuries. Both vehicles were removed from the scene by tow trucks. Damage to the building appeared to have been minor in nature; however, a building inspector was summoned to evaluate same.
Continue reading Vehicle Collision Sends SUV Careening into a Columbia Bank Branch in Rochelle park