Press Releases

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…

Bergen County to host Cultural Events Celebrating Pakistani Heritage, Korean Heritage, and Indian Heritage

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…

COUNTY OPENS NEWLY RENOVATED SPORTS COURTS IN WOOD DALE COUNTY PARK

COUNTY OPENS NEWLY RENOVATED SPORTS COURTS IN WOOD DALE COUNTY PARK

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,…

2023 FREE MUSIC AT THE BARN SERIES KICKS OFF

2023 FREE MUSIC AT THE BARN SERIES KICKS OFF

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…

Bergen County Opens Cooling Centers to Address Anticipated Heat Index

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…

BERGEN COUNTY CELEBRATES CARIBBEAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

BERGEN COUNTY CELEBRATES CARIBBEAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

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…

BERGEN COUNTY CELEBRATES COLOMBIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY

BERGEN COUNTY CELEBRATES COLOMBIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY

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…

Bergen County Opens Cooling Centers to Address Heat Index

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…

BERGEN COUNTY STILL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR AMERICAN RESCUE FUND ARTS AND HISTORY GRANT

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…

BERGEN COUNTY ANNOUCES RETURN OF SUMMER MOVIES & CONCERTS IN THE PARK

BERGEN COUNTY ANNOUCES RETURN OF SUMMER MOVIES & CONCERTS IN THE PARK

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:July 27, 2023 MEDIA CONTACT:Amanda KarpinskiAKarpinski@bergencountynj.gov BERGEN COUNTY ANNOUCES RETURN OF SUMMER MOVIES & CONCERTS IN THE PARK Five County Park System sites to host free movies and concerts this summer beginning on July 6 HACKENSACK, N.J. – County Executive Jim Tedesco and the Board of County Commissioners announce the return of the…