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Fort Lee Middle School Student Olivia Rhee, Wins the North Jersey Spelling Bee

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Fort Lee NJ, each year the County of Bergen is proud to recognize the Regional Champion of the North Jersey Spelling Bee, hosted by the Bergen County Division of Cultural and Historic Affairs.

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Bergen County Ups Security for the Passover Holiday

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Hackensack NJ, according to Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco ,with the religious holiday of Passover around the corner (Evening of Mon, Apr 22, 2024 – Tue, Apr 30, 2024) , this morning the county executive  attended Sheriff Anthony Cureton’s Annual High Holy Day security briefing which brought together community leaders and law enforcement representatives from across our region to talk about public safety.

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Bergen Community College Faces $1.8 Million Cut in Trenton Funding

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Paramus NJ, according to Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco , “The State budget, as proposed, will result in a loss of $1.8 million for Bergen Community College , the largest community college in the state.”

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Bergen County Celebrates 10 Centenarians at the New Jersey Veterans Home in Paramus

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Paramus NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco joined Commissioner Mary Amoroso and Senator Gordon Johnson at the New Jersey Veterans Home in Paramus for a birthday celebration in honor of 10 remarkable residents who will be turning 100+ years old!

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Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco : Congestion Pricing is a “money grab by New York in an attempt to address years of mismanagement of the MTA”

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco  met with CBS New York to discuss New York’s congestion pricing scheme and the County’s decision to join the State of New Jersey’s Congestion Pricing Lawsuit.

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The County of Bergen files a Brief to Join the Congestion Pricing Lawsuit

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and the Bergen County Board of Commissioners announce the County has filed an Amicus Brief in support of the State of New Jersey’s legal action against the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s proposed congestion pricing scheme.

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The County of Bergen Celebrates “Happy Korean American Day!”

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Hackensack NJ, yesterday on “Happy Korean American Day!” the County of Bergen was honored to welcome delegates from the Dongjak district of Seoul, South Korea, for the signing of a Sisterhood Agreement.

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Revitalizing Bergen County’s Historical Sites and Open Spaces is Essential to Preserving the History of This Great County

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Park Ridge NJ, according to Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, Bergen County is home to dozens of historical and culturally significant sites.

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Bergen County Board of Commissioners Rolls Out Veteran of the Month Program

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Hackensack NJ, earlier this month, the Bergen County Board of Commissioners and Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco had the pleasure of welcoming 6 veterans to One Bergen County Plaza to honor them and their service to our country. These veterans were recognized for their service and patriotism as part of County Commissioner Steve Tanelli Veteran of the Month program.

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The Courts Are Finally Open in Samuel Nelkin County Park in Wallington

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Wallington NJ, the Bergen County Board of Commissioners, the Bergen County Parks Department, and Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco  announce the renovation completion and grand opening of new sports courts at Samuel Nelkin County Park in Wallington!

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Greenwood Avenue Bridge in Midland Park is Now Open!

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Midland Park NJ, according to Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco one  of the latest road improvements in Bergen County is the replacement of the Greenwood Avenue Bridge in Midland Park! After almost a year of renovations, the bridge over Goffle Brook is now open to traffic. Tedesco  said ,”A very big thank you to the County Roads Division and the amazing crews for their continued dedication to these projects. More improvements to come!”

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Revitalizing Bergen County’s Historical Sites: the Wortendyke Barn in Park Ridge

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Park Ridge NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco joined Commissioner Vice Chairwoman Ortiz, Commissioner Amoroso, Park Ridge Boro Mayor Keith Misciagna, and other Bergen County Parks officials for a ribbon cutting of the newly renovated, historically accurate roof at the Wortendyke Barn!

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Italian American Heritage Month Celebration Kicks Off at One Bergen County Plaza in Hackensack

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Hackensack NJ, as Bergen County’s first-ever Italian American County Executive Jim Tedesco. The County Executive joined the Bergen County Board of Commissioners in hosting an Italian American Heritage Month Celebration at One Bergen County Plaza today, equipped with delicious food (donated by Clemente Bakery, Rudy’s Restaurant & Pizza, and the Cangialosi Family), beautiful weather, music, and friends!

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Bergen County Department of Public Works Comes to the Rescue

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Fair Lawn NJ, according to Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco on Thursday, the Bergen County Department of Public Works Operations showed up to help CareOne with their supply drive to support those affected by the recent terrorist acts in Israel.

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