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Bergen County Office of Emergency Management is Officially on the Road and Answering Calls

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Mahwah NJ, Bergen County Office of Emergency Management is official.  According to officials ,4 ambulances purchased ,inspections approved, and EMT’s hired. A soft rollout in progress with a dozen emergency calls answered . Bergen County Emergency Medical Services is now on the road assisting our EMS partners and municipalities answering emergencies throughout Bergen County!  Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and Commissioners cut the ribbon today to make this service go live.

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The National Weather Service warns: “A dangerously cold air mass has settled over the region this morning.” 

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Ridgewood N J, the National Weather Service warns of Below Zero Wind Chills Friday night into Saturday Morning. “A dangerously cold air mass has settled over the region this
morning.” 

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Bergen New Bridge Teams Up with Inserra Supermarkets to Bring Quality Healthcare Directly to Communities they Serve

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New Milford NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco celebrated the grand opening of Bergen New Bridge Medical Center’s second CareRite Now at the Shoprite of New Milford. These healthcare centers, conveniently placed in local Inserra supermarkets. According to the County Executive they represent Bergen New Bridge Medical’s  continued commitment to bringing quality healthcare directly to the communities they serve.

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Its a Winter Wonderland in Bergen County’s Van Saun Park

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Paramus NJ, after  a winter weather delay Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland  and Christmas Tree lighting in Van Saun Park finally happened .

Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco ,It was truly a “Winter Wonderland ” in Van Saun County Park on Sunday as Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland hosted it’s annual tree lighting ceremony featuring Santa Claus, carols, holiday instrumental jazz from the Bergen County Academies Jazz band, and fresh snowfall! Thank you to all who came out on Sunday to attend this special celebration. Remember, Bergen County Winter Wonderland is open Fridays through Sunday from now until News Years Day!

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Rutherford and East Rutherford Get New Greenway at old Norfolk Southern Railway

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Project will rehabilitate former rail line into new, 11-acre public park

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Rutherford NJ, when I was a kid I would often go dirt bike riding on this rail strip ,now the Open Space Institute (OSI) and officials from Bergen County today announced the acquisition of a former rail corridor linking the communities of Rutherford and East Rutherford.  Permanent protection of the 1.2-mile-long property is the first step in building an 11-acre public park in this densely populated area.

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Wild Duck Pond in Saddle River County Park in Ridgewood Reopens

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Mayor Susan Knudsen joined Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, Bergen County Commissioner Germaine M. Ortiz , Bergen County Commissioner Mary Amoroso , Bergen County Commissioner Tom Sullivan , Bergen County Commissioner Tracy Silna Zur,  Bergen County Commissioner Ramon M. Hache,  Bergen County Commissioner Steve Tanelli and Congressman Josh Gotteimer in the rededication and the reopening of Wild Duck Pond in Saddle River County Park in Ridgewood!

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Bergen County Rowing Center Hosts it’s First Completion

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Lyndhurst NJ, the brand new Bergen County Rowing Center hosted it’s first completion, the Passaic Regatta, since opening last month. Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco joined the Passaic River Rowing Association for this important milestone . The county executive along with many of us is looking forward to the continued growth of competitive rowing here in Bergen County!

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National POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed each year on the third Friday of September

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Hackensack NJ, National POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed each year on the third Friday of September to recognize those who have been taken prisoner of war or gone missing in action in service to our country. May we all reflect on this solemn day their sacrifice for our nation and until every member of our military returns home, we hold them in our hearts and keep their loved ones in our thoughts and prayers.

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“Feed the Frontlines”, to start another phase of operation thanks to the receipt of a new $1 million NJEDA grant

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Ridgewood NJ, Feed the Frontlines, a collaborative initiative supported by the Healthbarn Foundation, the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce, and the Bergen County Food Security Task Force, will soon be able to start another phase of operation thanks to the receipt of a new $1 million NJEDA grant to the Healthbarn Foundation! This is an incredible program where local restaurants provide nutritious hot meals to community pantries across Bergen County. This program is truly one of the best examples of county government, non-profit organizations, and small business teaming up to tackle an important issue in our community. To date, over 300,000 meals have been delivered pantries, providing the dignity of a hot meal from a local restaurant to families in need.

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Ridgewood Crew Tours the New Bergen County Rowing Center in Lyndhurst

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Lyndhurst NJ,Ridgewood Crew board representatives and coaches joined Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco , Commissioner Ramon Hache for the ribbon cutting ceremony of the new Bergen County Rowing Center!

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Van Buskirk Island County Park Paddle Center Opens in Oradell

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Oradell NJ, Bergen County Parks System celebrated the grand opening of the Van Buskirk Island County Park Paddle Center in Oradell. The county parks department and DPW have created something extremely special, a sanctuary and nature preserve that can best be experienced by water. Residents and visitors will now be able to explore the Hackensack River and it’s tributary channels and canals that flow from our dock near the Hackensack Waterworks all the way to the Oradell Avenue Bridge.

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Folks this is What a Paved Road Looks Like In Case You Forgot

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Fairview NJ, Bergen County Road division paved  Bergenwood Avenue in Fairview which included significant drainage work and a fresh resurfacing.  Its amazing the por shape of the road infrastructure in the county . The Ridgewood blog has posted photos because its become such an unusual situation to see a nicely paved road in Bergen County  , but then again November is just around the corner . Nonetheless great job by the county would love to see more of it.

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BERGEN COUNTY INSTALLS NEW FLEET VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS

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(From left to right) Bergen County Clerk John Hogan, Commissioner Mary Amoroso, Commissioner Tom Sullivan, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, Commissioner Chairwoman Tracy Silna Zur, Commissioner Steve Tanelli, and Commissioner Ramon Hache posing in front a new fleet charging state at the County’s Annex facility in Paramus. The group is flanked by two Chevy Bolts, the first two fully electric vehicles in the County’s fleet.

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Paramus NJ, Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco III along with the Board of County Commissioners and Bergen County Clerk John S. Hogan recently celebrated the installation of two new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at the County Annex facility in Paramus. The two stations are the first of ten anticipated charging stations that will be designated specifically for County vehicles as the fleet continues to transition to alternative fuel options.

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Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco announced two new measures to provide additional support for small businesses

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco announced two new measures to provide additional support for small businesses in an effort to fight inflation and further strengthen the County’s strong economic position.

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Amazon Fresh Opens In the Fairway Market Space in Paramus

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Paramus NJ, retail giant Amazon, made its highly anticipated debut on the Garden State’s supermarket scene. The company’s first Amazon Fresh grocery store in New Jersey opened at 7 a.m. on Thursday, July 21, in Paramus. The new 40,000-square-foot store is located at 30 E. Ridgewood Avenue in the space formerly held by Fairway Market in the Fashion Center . Store hours are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week.

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