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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco announces that 11,336 tests have been administered in the first five weeks of community mobile testing across Bergen County. According to results processed by Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, of the 8,147 COVID-19 saliva diagnostic tests and 3,189 COVID-19 antibody tests taken at mobile testing locations, only 2% of the saliva tests and 18% of antibody tests yielded positive results.
Next week, the community mobile testing program, which is available to all county residents thanks to a partnership between the County of Bergen and Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, will deploy to Alpine, Cresskill, Hasbrouck Heights, Mahwah, Palisades Park, Ridgefield, Tenafly, & Wood-Ridge.
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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco announces that the County of Bergen will launch a grant program to provide relief for municipalities straddled with expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic and small businesses financially impacted by the government ordered shutdown. The programs, which utilize CARES Act relief funds, will provide direct reimbursement to municipalities for costs associated with health officials, law enforcement, personal protective equipment (PPE) and social distancing improvements. “Non-essential” businesses that were forced to close as a measure to stop the spread of COVID-19 can receive up to $10,000 in financial relief to cover rent, property mortgage, and utilities expenses.
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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco has issued an updated executive order extending the declared county state of emergency with modifications in accordance with Governor Phil Murphy’s ongoing plan to relax restrictions on low-risk activities. Executive Order No. 2020-01G specifically addresses the reopening of additional amenities in county parks, outdoor dining, and non-essential retail.
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Hackensack NJ, The group ‘District Bergen’ released the following statement announcing its formation of an initiative to elect freeholders by district instead of at-large:
Today, a group of concerned citizens is launching the “District Bergen” initiative to bring more responsive representation to Bergen County government. The group will be promoting the inclusion of a ballot question in November 2020 to institute a Charter Study Commission in Bergen County, and will advocate for Commissioners who support electing Bergen County Freeholders by districts instead of at-large.
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Hackensack NJ, The following is an official update on Saturday’s 4 alarm fire at 227 Main Street. The building is a total loss, one firefighter received minor injuries was treated and released. The fire is currently being investigated by Hackensack Fire Prevention and members of the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office arson squad. With a large loss fire Bergen County prosecutor’s office does assist local investigators. There is still NO cause of the fire, the investigation will continue. Hackensack Fire Department would like to thank all the mutual Aid departments that assisted at the scene and covered the city. Thoughts to those who lost their businesses yesterday.
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Hackensack NJ,Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of FABIO CAMPOS AZOFEIFA (DOB: 08/02/1972; single; laborer) of 530 River Street, Paterson, NJ on charges of Vehicular Homicide and Leaving The Scene Of A Motor Vehicle Accident. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti, and the Hackensack Police Department under the direction of Officer in Charge Peter Busciglio.
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Hackensack NJ, Every year, when Spring rolls around and exposure to pollen increases, so do allergies. But this year, we are not only experiencing seasonal allergies, but a new viral respiratory illness in COVID-19. Since COVID-19 is something we haven’t experienced before, it is easy to feel concerned with every symptom that creeps up. I have a headache, could this be coronavirus? I’m more tired than usual, could this be coronavirus? You get it, the list goes on.
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Hackensack NJ, As of 6:30 PM Monday, March 30, 2020, Bergen County has 2,607 total “presumptive positive” cases of COVID-19 identified; impacting 69 municipalities.
As of today, we have sadly lost 41 residents and the County of Bergen mourns their loss and offers condolences to their loved ones. Please keep them in your thoughts.
The county had 2,281 COVID-19 cases on Sunday.
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Hackensack NJ, As of 6:00 PM Saturday, March 28, 2020, Bergen County has 1,832 total “presumptive positive” cases of COVID-19 identified; impacting 68 municipalities.
As of today, we have sadly lost 31 residents and the County of Bergen mourns their loss and offers condolences to their loved ones
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Hackensack NJ, As of 6:00 PM Friday, March 27th, Bergen County has 1505 total presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 identified, impacting 67 municipalities. We have sadly lost 25 of those residents and the County of Bergen mourns their loss and offers condolences to their loved ones.
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Hackensack NJ, longtime Republican activist and attorney John McCann scored an impressive victory over four other opponents on Wednesday night as he earned an overwhelming victory at the Bergen County Republican Organization Policy Committee meeting on Wednesday night. McCann outpaced his closest competitor by a substantial margin of almost two to one.
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Hackensack NJ, Louisville Naval Museum bails out the USS Ling in the Hackensack river. According to the Louisville Naval Museum the Louisville Naval Museum Fundraiser effort is in Phase 1 of our capital campaign with the goal to raise $100,000. “Phase 1: Ready the USS Ling” will finance the preparation of the USS Ling for transport to the Louisville area. This includes necessary mechanical, legal and logistical expenses. We will focus on raising $10K from Facebook donations through the months of December and January. This initial infusion of much-needed funds will allow us to do critical work to launch this campaign. Any donation is greatly appreciated, and sharing is encouraged. Thank you for your commitment and support in this effort!
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Hackensack NJ,Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of KELISEN O. BREWLEY (DOB: 12/26/88; single; unemployed) of 547 Maple Avenue, Teaneck, NJ on charges of Manslaughter and Aggravated Assault. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti and the Hackensack Police Department under the direction of Officer In Charge Captain Peter Busciglio.
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Hackensack NJ, according to North Jersey Media a patient at Hackensack University Medical Center was being evaluated Thursday night for possible infection with the coronavirus that originated in central China and has caused worldwide concern of a possible epidemic.
