On Friday, January 26th, the Bergen County Department of Public Safety’s Office of Consumer Protection hosted the annual Bergen County High School Consumer Bowl. The High School Consumer Bowl was established in 1997 as an educational competition for high school students across the state.
Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and the Bergen County Board of Commissioners announce the County has filed an Amicus Brief in support of the State of New Jersey’s legal action against the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s proposed congestion pricing scheme.
County Executive Jim Tedesco, the County Board of Commissioners, and the Bergen County Parks Department are excited to announce that the Bergen County Winter Wonderland ice rink will continue to offer sessions in Van Saun County Park through Sunday, February 25.
Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco, III releases the following statement regarding the operation of the Bergen County Police Academy:
The Bergen County Office of Emergency Management is updating its 2021 Bergen County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP)
Bergen County OEM is continuing to monitor a storm system that will affect our area, with rain, starting
later this morning and continuing through tomorrow morning. The heaviest rain will occur between
Tuesday evening and early Wednesday morning (5pm -2am). Total rainfall is expected to be around 2 –
3 inches for the entire event.
National Weather Service Issues Winter Storm Watch For Bergen County From 6PM Saturday Through 6PM Sunday.
The Bergen County Zoo is now accepting applications for its 2024 Adult Docent program. Applications are due February 9, 2024.
Back for its 8th season, Winter Wonderland attracts over 30,000 visitors each year and promotes year-round access to the Bergen County Parks System with outdoor ice skating, games, a beer and wine garden, ice bumper cars, and, new to this year, weekly Bergen County-based live entertainment. From the giant 30-foot centerpiece Christmas Tree to the festive decorations throughout, Winter Wonderland has become a cherished holiday tradition, bringing together our 70 communities here in Bergen County.
The Bergen County Office of Food Security is partnering with the Community Food Bank of New Jersey to distribute 90,000 pounds of fresh produce to 45 food pantries in Bergen County. Produce boxes will include staples such as potatoes, carrots, onions, cabbage, apples and plums, and will be vital supplements to the already depleted food pantries leading up to the holiday.