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BERGEN NEW BRIDGE WELCOMES BOOKER, GOTTHEIMER TO ANNOUNCE LIFESAVING OPIOID LEGISLATION

BERGEN NEW BRIDGE WELCOMES BOOKER, GOTTHEIMER TO ANNOUNCE LIFESAVING OPIOID LEGISLATION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:August 25, 2023 CONTACT:Derek Sands BERGEN NEW BRIDGE WELCOMES BOOKER, GOTTHEIMER TO ANNOUNCE LIFESAVING OPIOID LEGISLATION Above: Bergen New Bridge CEO Deb Visconi, New Bridge Medical Center’s Medical Director of Addiction Medicine Dr. Anthony Accurso, Senator Cory Booker, Rep Josh Gottheimer, County Executive Jim Tedesco, Commissioner Tracy Silna Zur, and Commissioner Rafael Marte…

OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM BERGEN COUNTY EXECUTIVE JIM TEDESCO

For Immediate Release:August 26, 2023 Contact:Derek SandsDsands@bergencountynj.gov OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM BERGEN COUNTY EXECUTIVE JIM TEDESCO HACKENSACK, N.J. – Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco, III releases the following statement on the passing of Bergen County Fire Marshal Bryan Hennig: On behalf of the County of Bergen, I offer my heartfelt condolences to the family of…

RIBBON CUTTING FOR RENOVATED KITCHEN AT RAMAPOUGH LENAPE COMMUNITY CENTER

FOR PLANNING PURPOSES:August 25, 2023 Media Contact for the County of BergenAmanda KarpinskiAKarpinski@bergencountynj.gov MEDIA ADVISORY – MAHWAH – MONDAY RIBBON CUTTING FOR RENOVATED KITCHEN AT RAMAPOUGH LENAPE COMMUNITY CENTER What:   Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Board of County Commissioners, Greater Bergen Community Action, and the Ramapough Lenape Tribue will host a ribbon cutting to…

GARFIELD SENIOR CENTER GETS AN UPGRADE

GARFIELD SENIOR CENTER GETS AN UPGRADE

PHOTO RELEASE:August 24, 2023 MEDIA CONTACT:Amanda Karpinski GARFIELD SENIOR CENTER GETS AN UPGRADE Newly renovated kitchen will better serve center visitors Above: Bergen County Commissioner Chair Pro Tempore Dr. Joan Voss, State Senator Nellie Pou, Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco, III, Bergen County Commissioner Vice Chairwoman Germaine Ortiz, Bergen County Commissioner Tracy Silna Zur,…

2023 MUSIC AT THE BARN SERIES CONTINUES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:August 23, 2023 MEDIA CONTACT:Amanda KarpinskiAKarpinski@bergencountynj.gov 2023 MUSIC AT THE BARN SERIES CONTINUES The Matt Chertkoff Trio & Houston Person will perform on Sunday, August 27 at the Wortendyke Barn, Park Ridge (HACKENSACK, NJ) – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Bergen County Board of Commissioners, and the County’s Division of Cultural and…

ANIMAL ADOPTION WEEKEND AT THE BERGEN COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER

ANIMAL ADOPTION WEEKEND AT THE BERGEN COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER

FOR PLANNING PURPOSES:August 22, 2023 Media Contact for the County of BergenAmanda KarpinskiAKarpinski@bergencountynj.gov MEDIA ADVISORY – TETERBORO – SATURDAY & SUNDAY ANIMAL ADOPTION WEEKEND AT THE BERGEN COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER What:   Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Board of County Commissioners, the County’s Department of Health Services will host a special event called Clear the…

Bergen County to Host 2nd Annual Ukrainian Independence Day Celebration

FOR PLANNING PURPOSES:August 17, 2023 Media Contact for the County of BergenContact: Derek SandsDSands@bergencountynj.gov MEDIA ADVISORY – HACKENSACK – THURSDAY, AUGUST 24th Bergen County to Host 2nd Annual Ukrainian Independence Day Celebration What:   Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and the Board of County Commissioners invite the general public and media to attend a flag raising…

BERGEN COUNTY HOSTS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR VISITORS OF ALL ABILITIES AT FIELD STATION: DINOSAURS

BERGEN COUNTY HOSTS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR VISITORS OF ALL ABILITIES AT FIELD STATION: DINOSAURS

FOR PLANNING PURPOSES:August 17, 2023 Media Contact for the County of BergenAmanda KarpinskiAKarpinski@bergencountynj.gov MEDIA ADVISORY – LEONIA – FRIDAY BERGEN COUNTY HOSTS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR VISITORS OF ALL ABILITIES AT FIELD STATION: DINOSAURS What:   Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Board of County Commissioners, the County’s Division of Disability Services, and Field Station: Dinosaurs will…

BERGEN COUNTY HOSTS FIRST EVER PAKISTANI FLAG RAISING CEREMONY

BERGEN COUNTY HOSTS FIRST EVER PAKISTANI FLAG RAISING CEREMONY

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…

Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco, III releases the following statement on the retirement of Governor and State Senator Richard Codey

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…