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Hackensack NJ, authorities in Bergen County have arrested a former Parks Department employee after uncovering a large-scale theft operation involving county-owned tools, heavy equipment, and firearms.
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Hackensack NJ, Bergen Emergency Medical Services marks its 2nd anniversary. In just 2 years, our team has responded to over 12,500 calls and grown to a staff of 16 full-time EMTs and 33 per diems, with 9 ambulances in our fleet and 2 more set to be delivered this summer. Operating 24/7, Bergen EMS has visited every one of our 70 municipalities since its creation.
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Hackensack NJ, a detective with the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office has been arrested for allegedly sending explicit messages and a nude photo to a minor in Monmouth County, authorities announced.
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Trenton NJ, twenty-one women, 25 children and 56 able-bodied men. All were Korean by birth; some had Japanese passports. They came from the port city of Incheon, Korea to Nagasaki, Japan, and on Dec. 29, 1902, boarded the RMS Gaelic, a passenger and cargo liner headed for Honolulu. Sixteen days later, Jan. 13, 1903, they arrived on the island of Oahu to work on the sugar plantations.
Continue reading NJ Assembly Passes Resolution Establishing Korean American Day in New Jersey
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Ridgewood NJ, President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement blitz is in full swing, sparking sharp criticism from Democrats while gaining broad voter support. The latest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids have resulted in over 2,000 arrests, with nearly 1,000 people detained in a single day, according to federal officials. Continue reading President Trump’s Deportation Crackdown Gains Momentum Amid Controversy
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Washington DC, in the first press briefing of President Donald Trump’s second administration, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed the mystery drones that created a stir across New Jersey and the East Coast in late 2024.
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Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests and indictments of 26-year-old VERON S. BROWN of Mount Vernon, NY, and 25-year-old RYAN D. SERVIS of Mount Vernon, NY on charges stemming from a string of armed robberies committed in Bergen County, Passaic County, and Essex County. The arrests and indictments are the result of a nearly year-long investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.
Continue reading Linda T. Barba and Armen Azarnia Announce Candidacy for Bergen County Commissioner
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Hackensack NJ, the Bergen County Consumer Affairs Office is warning residents to remain vigilant against deceptive mail schemes. A recent example involves a letter falsely claiming to represent a Bergen County Home Improvement Program, urging recipients to respond before an alleged expiration date.
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Hackensack NJ, The Bergen County Sheriff’s Office and its community are mourning the tragic loss of Sergeant Michael Ramos, a dedicated officer remembered as a “true public servant” by Sheriff Anthony Cureton.
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Hackensack NJ, a Bergen County Sheriff’s Officer has filed a lawsuit claiming systemic discrimination and retaliation by the department’s leadership due to his status as a disabled military veteran. Raymond Aste, a U.S. Marine veteran and law enforcement officer since 2015, alleges that high-ranking officials, including the sheriff, engaged in deliberate efforts to sabotage his career.
photo courtesy of Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco
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Hackensack NJ, as Bergen County braces for Sunday’s anticipated snowstorm, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and his team are working diligently to ensure the region is ready for whatever Mother Nature brings. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how the County is gearing up to keep roads safe and clear for residents.
Continue reading Bergen County Prepares for Snowstorm: What You Need to Know
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Hackensack NJ, on January 13th Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco joined the Korean American Association of New Jersey in celebration of Korean American Day!
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Haskell NJ, Assemblyman Robert Auth doesn’t recognize the New Jersey described in Gov. Phil Murphy’s State of the State speech, delivered before the joint Legislature and dignitaries Tuesday afternoon.
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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of a Bergen County, NJ juvenile on the charge of possession of child sexual abuse material. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.
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