As the federal government shutdown stretches into its fifth week, leaving tens of thousands of Bergen County residents without timely SNAP benefits and federal employees without paychecks, the County of Bergen and the Community FoodBank of New Jersey will host an emergency food distribution to support those impacted.
Bergen County officials are reassuring voters that all polling locations across the County are safe and open following a series of fraudulent bomb threats made earlier today. Law enforcement responded swiftly, thoroughly checking each location and confirming that no suspicious items or credible threats were found.
As the federal government shutdown stretches into its fifth week, Bergen County will host an emergency food distribution event on Thursday, November 6th at Overpeck County Park in Leonia to assist SNAP recipient households and furloughed federal employees impacted by the ongoing crisis.
Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, nearly 42,000 residents in Bergen County who rely on SNAP benefits will not receive them on time in November. In response, the Bergen County Office of Food Security is working closely with municipal and nonprofit partners to organize emergency food drives to support local food pantries in towns across the county.
Standing inside the Council Chambers at Hillsdale Borough Hall, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and County Commissioners Mary Amoroso and Germaine Ortiz joined Mayor Michael Sheinfield to mark the Borough’s official connection to the Bergen Fiber Network—a high-speed, county-owned broadband system providing municipalities with faster, more secure internet service while cutting costs for taxpayers.
Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Board of County Commissioners, the County Parks Department, and the County’s Division of Veteran Services announce that all Bergen County veterans and active-duty service members can enjoy a free round of golf at any of the County’s six golf courses from Monday, November 10th to Friday, November 14th.
Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco III and the Bergen County Board of Commissioners invite members of the public and media to attend two upcoming heritage celebrations taking place this week at One Bergen County Plaza.
Yesterday on Thursday October 10th, East Rutherford officials, in partnership with Bergen County and state leadership, announced the next steps in the development of the Carlton Hill Greenway and the planned Lois Lane Athletic Complex.
Bergen County is proud to announce the 61st Annual Art in the Park, a free outdoor art exhibit and concert that showcases the vibrant and diverse artistic talent across the region. The event will take place on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM at Van Saun County Park in Paramus.
The Bergen250 Program, through the Bergen County Division of Cultural & Historic Affairs, will be its second installment its Fall Series of Revolutionary War Roundtable presentations. History enthusiasts and curious minds alike are invited to a compelling evening presentation on one of New Jersey’s pivotal Revolutionary War battles. On Tuesday, October 8th at 7:00 PM, local historian Bob Gula will lead an engaging discussion on the Battle of Springfield (1780), shedding light on its strategic significance and legacy.