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Paramus NJ, the Bergen County Zoo is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved residents. Tonka, a Baird’s tapir who had been a fixture at the zoo for more than twenty years, passed away this week.
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Paramus NJ, if your morning commute or Thanksgiving travel plans involve Route 17 North in Bergen County, be warned: Route 17 North in Paramus is completely closed near the Garden State Parkway following a serious early-morning crash.
photo from the 2022 search
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River Edge Nj, this is a fantastic historical mystery piece with high local and historical interest. For over four decades, the disappearance of a 200-year-old local treasure known as “Old Bergen” has been one of Bergen County’s most enduring historical mysteries. Now, the search is on again!
On the morning of November 30th, divers will return to the Hackensack River in River Edge near the historic New Bridge Landing for a renewed attempt to find the cannon, which vanished from the grounds of the Steuben House on May 9, 1980.
photo Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco talking to PBS New Jersey’s Brenda Flanagan today about the County’s role in working to advance the Route 17 bottleneck resolution
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Hackensack NJ, This is a crucial, complex story involving a major infrastructure project, significant taxpayer money, and serious allegations of lack of transparency and potential corruption at the state level. The rewrite focuses on the “mystery” of the contract switch, the OPRA denial, and the high-stakes nature of the Route 17 widening for maximum impact.
file photo by Boyd Loving
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Ridgewood NJ, Get ready to mark your calendar! The most anticipated event of the Ridgewood holiday season is returning, and this year is extra special—it’s the 40th Annual Downtown for the Holidays & Christmas Tree Lighting!
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Ridgewood NJ, Searching for that truly unique, thoughtful gift this holiday season? Skip the crowded malls and discover a treasure trove of beautiful, original art right in the heart of Bergen County!
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Saddle River NJ, If you’re looking for the absolute best dining experience the country has to offer, you don’t need to look further than North Jersey. The People Have Spoken: NJ’s Saddle River Inn Wins National Honor.
Continue reading This Saddle River Restaurant Was Just Named One of OpenTable’s Top 100 in America!
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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County is still encouraging residents to apply for the Bergen County Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance Program (ERAP), which started on June 14, 2021. The deadline for applications is Friday, July 23, 2021. . The program provides financial relief for Bergen County residents unable to meet their rental obligation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible ERAP applicants can apply for up to 12 months of assistance to cover unpaid back rent and gas and electric utility expenses (payable for amounts past due as of March 13, 2020). Amounts approved for funding will be paid directly to property owners and utility providers.
Residents can apply for funding online at www.BergenCountyCARES.org. Thanks to a partnership with Greater Bergen Community Action, residents can also receive in-person help to apply for a program. Appointments must be made in advance by calling 201-464-8970.
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Hackensack NJ, As we continue the battle against COVID-19, we continue to keep Bergen County residents informed of current events on a federal, state and local level. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the US authority on coronavirus protocols and protection against COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, will soon issue new guidelines recommending the general public to wear face coverings in public as an added measure of protection.
Continue reading Bergen County Executive James Tedesco Advises Residents on Use of Face Coverings
Corrections officer, Georgia inmate accused of trying to bilk Bergen County residents
MAY 19, 2014, 7:19 PM LAST UPDATED: MONDAY, MAY 19, 2014, 7:19 PM
BY ABBOTT KOLOFF
STAFF WRITER
THE RECORD
A corrections officer and an inmate from Georgia are accused of being part of a larger conspiracy that involves people posing as law enforcement officers from Bergen County and elsewhere, and asking people to pay court fines to avoid being arrested, authorities said in a news release Monday.
The conspiracy has spread to a dozen states and included calls from people claiming to be from the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office asking for payment from people who failed to make court appearances or who missed jury duty, Bergen County Sheriff Michael Saudino said.
The investigation led to the arrest of Clarinda K. Carter, a corrections officer at Wheeler State Correctional Facility in Alamo, Ga., and Covian J. Camp, an inmate at Autry State Prison in Pelham, Ga., Saudino said.
Authorities believe Carter and Camp “collaborated to target Bergen County residents” and are “the first two arrests in a nationwide scam that we believe will lead to many more arrests in the coming months,” Saudino said.
They each were charged with two counts of second-degree theft by extortion and two counts of fourth-degree impersonating a law enforcement officer, Saudino said.
– See more at: https://www.northjersey.com/news/corrections-officer-georgia-inmate-accused-of-trying-to-bilk-bergen-county-residents-1.1019236#sthash.XqV4eYqg.dpuf
Sheriff Saudino Warns Bergen County Residents of “Jury Duty Fraud”
March 19, 2014 at 3:48pm
HACKENSACK, N.J. – The Bergen County Sheriff’s Office has received numerous complaints from Bergen County residents with regards to a jury duty phone scam. The individuals perpetrating this fraud, claim to be members of the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office and accuse residents that they have missed jury duty and that there is a warrant for their arrest. The individuals posing as Sheriff’s Office employees tell residents that in lieu of being arrested, they must provide a credit card number and/or prepaid debit card to pay a fine. Once the fine is paid, the warrant (which is fictitious) will be lifted. For example, on one occasion last week, the caller instructed the victim to transfer money using prepaid debit cards such as Green Dot Money-Pak to wire the money.
The individuals whom are committing this fraud are utilizing pre-paid cell phones with a “201” area code designation to appear as if they are from the Bergen County area. This juror fraud is not isolated to Bergen County. It has occurred in neighboring counties as well as other states.
The Bergen County Sheriff’s Office and local police departments are aware of this matter and are currently investigating it. Sheriff Saudino advises Bergen County residents that “You should not give out any personal information or identification over the phone, and are advised not transfer any money using prepaid debit cards on behalf of a government agency. If you are being asked for your personal information from an unsolicited phone number, hang up immediately and notify your local authorities.”
“No Government agency will tell you to make payments to them through a bank or wire transfer. It is incumbent on all residents to be alert and it does not hurt to take the time to verify these incidents with us.” says Sheriff Saudino.
Anyone who believes they may also have been exposed to this or a similar type fraud is asked to contact either the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office at 201-646-2222,www.bergentip.com, or your local police department.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding jury duty, please refer to the Bergen County Superior Court Jury Management Office atwww.judiciary.state.nj.us/juryreporting/bergen, or contact the jury office at 201-527-2290.
