PHOTO RELEASE:August 15, 2023 MEDIA CONTACT:Amanda KarpinskiAKarpinski@bergencountynj.gov BERGEN COUNTY HOSTS FIRST EVER PAKISTANI FLAG RAISING CEREMONY Above: The crowd waves the Pakistani Flag along to a vocal performance by Sherjan Ahmad. HACKENSACK, NJ – On Monday, the County of Bergen hosted a celebration in honor of the 76th anniversary of Pakistan’s Independence in the Piazza at…
For Immediate Release:August 14, 2023 Contact:Derek Sands201.250.6080 OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM BERGEN COUNTY EXECUTIVE JIM TEDESCO HACKENSACK, N.J. – Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco, III releases the following statement on the retirement of Governor and State Senator Richard Codey: I would like to offer a heartfelt congratulations to my good friend Governor Richard “Dick” Codey…
FOR PLANNING PURPOSES:August 10, 2023 Media Contact for the County of BergenContact: Amanda KarpinskiE-mail: AKarpinski@bergencountynj.gov MEDIA ADVISORY – HACKENSACK – AUGUST 14th to 16th Bergen County to host Cultural Events Celebrating Pakistani Heritage, Korean Heritage, and Indian Heritage What: Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco, III and the Board of County Commissioners invite the general public…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:July 27, 2023 MEDIA CONTACT:Derek Alan SandsDSands@bergencountynj.gov COUNTY OPENS NEWLY RENOVATED SPORTS COURTS IN WOOD DALE COUNTY PARK Upgrades include bringing Pickleball, the fastest growing sport in America to northern Bergen County Above :Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco III, Bergen County Commissioner Steven Tanelli, Executive Director of Bergen County Parks James Koth,…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:July 24, 2023 MEDIA CONTACT:Amanda KarpinskiAKarpinski@bergencountynj.gov 2023 FREE “MUSIC AT THE BARN” SERIES KICKS OFF The Dean Shot Band will perform on Sunday, July 30 at the Wortendyke Barn, Park Ridge (HACKENSACK, NJ) – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, III, the Bergen County Board of Commissioners and the Bergen County Parks Department’s Division…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:July 25, 2023 CONTACT:Amanda Karpinski Bergen County Opens Cooling Centers to Address Anticipated Heat Index Hackensack, NJ – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco announces that the County of Bergen has opened several emergency cooling centers throughout the county to help residents stay cool during the current heat wave with temperatures are expected to climb…
PHOTO RELEASE:June 19, 2023 MEDIA CONTACT:Amanda KarpinskiAKarpinski@bergencountynj.gov BERGEN COUNTY CELEBRATES CARIBBEAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH HACKENSACK, NJ – On Wednesday, June 14 the County of Bergen hosted a celebration in honor of Caribbean American Heritage Month at the One Bergen County Plaza administration building. Caribbean American Heritage Month was established in 2006 to celebrate the influence and…
PHOTO RELEASE:July 19, 2023 MEDIA CONTACT:Derek SandsDSands@bergencountynj.gov BERGEN COUNTY CELEBRATES COLOMBIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY Above: Bergen County Sheriff Anthony Cureton, Commissioner Mary Amoroso, Commissioner Tracy Silna Zur, and Commissioner Vice Chairwoman Germaine Ortiz standing with 2023 Colombian Outstanding Community Service Award recipients. HACKENSACK, NJ – On Tuesday, July 18, the County of Bergen hosted a ceremony and…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:July 12, 2023 MEDIA CONTACT:Amanda Karpinski Bergen County Opens Cooling Centers to Address Heat Index Hackensack, NJ – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco announces that the County of Bergen has opened several emergency cooling centers throughout the county to help residents stay cool during the current heat wave with temperatures are expected to climb…
For Immediate Release:June 29, 2023 Contact:Amanda Karpinskiakarpinski@bergencountynj.gov BERGEN COUNTY STILL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR AMERICAN RESCUE FUND ARTS AND HISTORY GRANT HACKENSACK, N.J. – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, Board of County Commissioners, and the Bergen County Division of Cultural and Historic Affairs announce that funding is still available for the County of Bergen American Rescue…