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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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Israel Hamas Conflict Leads to Intensified Security Measures Across Bergen County

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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey sees an increased level of police presence at several synagogues in the state as a response to the rapidly intensifying war between Israel and Hamas.

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Old Tappan Road Bridge is Now Open to Traffic

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Old Tappan NJ, the bridge at Rivervale Road and Old Tappan Road is back open after complete reconstruction! Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco said in a Facebook post , “After almost a year of renovations, the Old Tappan Road Bridge is now open to traffic! Renovations included the complete demolition and replacement of the bridge, approach roadway improvements, and intersection adjustments to meet current AASHTO/NJDOT standards. ”

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The Rededication of Historic Gethsemane Cemetery Final Resting Place of Over 500 African Americans

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Little Ferry Nj, according to Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco on September 29th in 1985, historic Gethsemane Cemetery, the final resting place of over 500 African Americans, was rededicated with a formal ceremony. The process to get there started several years earlier when efforts began to secure the deed to the land. The County of Bergen, Bergen County NAACP, and Bergen County Historical Society worked together to create a roadmap to preserve the property, overseeing sensitive cleanup projects and conducting the research that informs our understanding of the site today.

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Ridgefield Park Opens Styrofoam Recycler

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Ridgefield Park NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco joined Commissioner Mary Amoroso and Commissioner Tracy Zur along with officials from the Village of Ridgefield Park to cut the ribbon on Village Of Ridgefield Park NJ’s brand-new EPS Densifier! Expanded Polystyrene, or EPS, is one of the most widely used packing and insulation materials across the globe, and also one of the most inconvenient materials to dispose of. It can take more than 500 years for EPS, more commonly known as “Styrofoam”, to decompose

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Oradell Dam Turns 100

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Oradell NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco said, “the 100th anniversary of the Oradell Dam could not have fallen on a more perfect day!”

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Bergen Golfers Have a New Place to Go

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Hackensack NJ,  Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Bergen County Board of Commissioners, and the Bergen County Parks Department are excited to announce the installation of brand new, upgraded comfort station facilities at all Bergen County golf courses.

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Fort Lee Chinese American Community Association Donates Brand-new men’s shoes to the Bergen County Housing Shelter

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco thanked the Fort Lee Chinese American Community Association for their generous donation of brand-new men’s shoes to the Bergen County Housing Shelter! It is not often that housing shelters receive donations of this kind. Shoes are more than just a basic need– they provide comfort and confidence and represent a new beginning for our shelter’s residents. We are so grateful!

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Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco: “Addiction is a public health crisis”

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco called ,”Addiction is a public health crisis that can only be alleviated through broader access to stigma-free treatment and education. That is why we have deployed Narcan, the life-saving medication, in all our County facilities to combat this crisis and promote mental health and drug awareness.”

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Ramapough Lenape Cut Ribbon on New and Improved Community Center in Mahwah

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Mahwah NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco joined the Ramapough Lenape in Mahwah at the ribbon cutting for the improved Ramapough Lenape Community Center. This newly renovated center will continue to serve the great Ramapough Lenape community, and serves as a reminder of the people that inhabited these lands for thousands of years before us.

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Pickleball is Coming to Samuel Nelkin County Park in Wallington

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Wallington  NJ, according to Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco great progress is being made on our ongoing sports courts renovations at Samuel Nelkin County Park in Wallington. This Fall, we are looking forward to new basketball and tennis courts, as well as the addition of pickleball (the world’s fastest-growing sport!) to this south-Bergen gem!

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Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Receives Visit from Senator Cory Booker and Rep Josh Gottheimer

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Paramus NJ, the County’s public hospital, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, received a visit from Senator Cory Booker and Rep Josh Gottheimer as they toured the facility and held a press conference to introduce critical legislation that will help communities across our nation prevent overdoses and continue to combat the opioid epidemic. Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco said he was grateful that of all places to announce such important legislation, our two federal representatives chose to do so at Bergen New Bridge, a regional leader for substance use disorder treatment.

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Clear the Shelters Event at the Bergen County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center This Saturday and Sunday

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Teteboro NJ, join Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco this weekend for our #CleartheShelters event at the Bergen County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center! Saturday, August 26th from 12pm-4pm, and Sunday, August 27th from 1pm-4pm! Come on down and find your next fur-ever friend!

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