Bergen County News
By LYNFORD MORTON
August 25, 2024
TETERBORO, NJ - Nine-year-old Jacob Joana could barely contain his excitement as he clutched a small cardboard crate with soft meows coming from inside. "I wanted to have a best friend in the house, so this is going to be my best friend now," Jacob said of his new kitten, Oreo, as he walked to ...
BERGEN COUNTY, NJ - If you've been thinking about adopting a furry friend, the Bergen County Animal Shelter is hosting a "Clear the Shelters" event on August 24 and August 25. Sponsored by Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Board of County Commissioners, the County’s Division of Health, ...
HACKENSACK, NJ - The county is hosting its annual Korean Independence Day Celebration and Flag Raising today, Wednesday, August 14. Join community members at 5:30 p.m. in Piazza of the Bergen County Administration Building, One Bergen County Plaza.
HACKENSACK, NJ - The county is inviting the public to attend its annual Independence Day of Pakistan, a celebration highlighted by a flag-raising ceremony. County Executive James Tedesco and the Bergen County Board of Commissioners are inviting the general public to attend the event on Tuesday, ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - New voting machines purchased by Bergen County are going to be on display and available for demonstration at Ridgewood Village Hall on Monday, August 19. The new machines have been in use since the 2023 Primary Election, following a $15 million expenditure by the county to upgrade ...
BERGEN COUNTY, NJ - The Bergen County Division of Senior Services was awarded a $466,000 “Senior Save Navigator” grant to enroll low-income older adults and individuals with disabilities in cost-saving programs and services. The $466,000 grant, announced in mid July, was a portion of $5.1 ...
BERGEN COUNTY, NJ – The county has opened several emergency cooling centers throughout the county to help residents stay cool during the current heat wave with temperatures expected to climb over 90 degrees, according to Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco. Bergen County has established 4 ...
HACKENSACK, NJ – Music at the Barn, a county music series at the Wortendyke Barn in Park Ridge continues on Sunday, July 28 from 4-6:30 p.m. Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Board of Commissioners, and the Bergen County Parks Department announced the return of the music series conducted ...
Hackensack, NJ — Commissioner Tracy Zur of the Bergen County Board of Commissioners was awarded the prestigious Maurice Fitzgibbons County Commissioner of the Year Award at the 73rd annual New Jersey Association of Counties (NJAC) Convention held in Atlantic City in early May. "I am deeply ...
Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco, III, Director of Veterans Services Shaun Hutchinson, Bergen County Commissioner Steven A. Tanelli, Bergen County Sheriff Anthony Cureton, Bergen County Clerk John Hogan, Bergen County Commissioner Rafael Marte, and Bergen County Chair Pro Tempore Dr.
MAHWAH, NJ – It's hot! If you're looking to cool off but still want to be outdoors, you can scoot up to the Lakes at Darlington County Park for a swim. In anticipation of the expected heatwave this week, the lakes opened for daily operation, one week ahead of schedule. Going forward, the ...
PARAMUS, NJ – In a decisive move to enhance pedestrian safety and traffic flow, the Bergen County Board of Commissioners approved resolution 0484-24 at their May 1, 2024 meeting, establishing a shared services agreement with the Borough of Demarest for intersection improvements and re-signalization ...