Bergen County Honors a Local Hero: WWII Veteran Everett “Ed” Hornig Turns 100
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Wood-Ridge NJ, A century of life, 94 years in Bergen County, and a legacy of bravery—Wood-Ridge recently stood still to honor one of its most distinguished residents. On May 4th, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco joined the community at the Wood-Ridge Senior Center to celebrate the 100th birthday of WWII Army Veteran Everett “Ed” Hornig.
A “Boss” Surprise: Young Bruce Springsteen Actor Stuns Seniors at Midland Park Center
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MIDLAND PARK, NJ – It was a day to remember for local residents at the Northwest Senior Center. After settling in for a special screening of Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, the audience received a surprise that brought the “Jersey Shore” magic straight to Bergen County.
Road to 2026: Major Infrastructure Upgrade Kicks Off Near MetLife Stadium for FIFA World Cup
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East Rutherford NJ, The countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially on, and East Rutherford is getting a facelift to handle the global spotlight.
Bergen County’s Genius Trio: BCA Students Sweep National Science Talent Search with Life-Changing AI
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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County is officially on the map as a national hub for scientific innovation. Recently, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco honored three extraordinary seniors from Bergen County Academies (BCA) who dominated the 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search.
Historic 2026 Blizzard: Bergen County Buried Under Record-Breaking 30 Inches of Snow
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The winter of 2026 just etched itself into the history books. On February 22–23, a monstrous blizzard swept through North Jersey, leaving Bergen County blanketed in a historic layer of white. From the southern tip of the county to the northern border, residents woke up to a transformed landscape that surpassed longstanding local weather records.
Bergen County Roads Clear After 24-Hour Snow Siege: Tedesco Applauds “Grit” of Removal Teams
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Hackensaack NJ, While most of Bergen County was tucked away inside during this past weekend’s relentless snowstorm, a small army of workers was battling the elements to ensure the commute on Monday morning was a “blacktop” reality.
Bergen New Bridge CEO Deb Visconi Takes the Helm of New Jersey Hospital Association
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Paramus NJ, In a landmark moment for New Jersey healthcare, Deb Visconi, President and CEO of Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, has officially been sworn in as the 2026 Board Chair of the New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA).
A Legacy of Courage and 28 Years of Service Ends; Tributes Pour in for Beloved Public Servant
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Cresskill NJ, Bergen County is mourning the loss of a fixture in local government and a true icon of resilience: Surrogate Judge Michael R. Dressler, who passed away peacefully at the age of 73 after nearly three decades in office.
Powerful words honor the fallen and remind us of the enduring spirit of a nation
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Leonia NJ, This evening, the Bergen County community gathered at the 9/11 Monument in Overpeck County Park to hold a solemn remembrance ceremony. Twenty-four years after the tragic attacks, the event honored the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11, 2001, including 147 cherished residents of Bergen County.
Hackensack NJ, Alex Cucciniello, the Executive Director of the Organization For Economic Growth commented on Jim Tedesco’s announcement he plans to run again for Bergen County Executive, “Apparently Tedesco supports the senator’s recent churlish behavior as Menendez remained seated and scowling while President Trump delivered a well received State Of The Union speech highlighting the growth in the U.S. Economy and honoring the heroes who have given so much to this country.”
“It is truly troubling that our the current county executive chose to announce his re-election bid in a room filled with state politicians who are out of touch with Bergen County residents. Tedesco’s choice of supporters says a lot about where he stands on the issues – and he apparently stands far to the left – too far for most Bergen County residents.
“The fact that Mr. Tedesco invited U.S. Senator Bob Menendez to be by his side, after Menendez’s his recent federal corruption trial is curious. Apparently Tedesco supports the senator’s recent churlish behavior as Menendez remained seated and scowling while President Trump delivered a well received State Of The Union speech highlighting the growth in the U.S. Economy and honoring the heroes who have given so much to this country.
It is also instructive to see that Tedesco is so overwhelmingly supportive of a governor who wants to make New Jersey a sanctuary state and force taxpayers to fund legal aid for illegal immigrants who are flouting federal law.
Apparently Mr. Tedesco has no intention of fighting for the taxpayers of Bergen County or doing anything to promote business growth.”
