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James J. Tedesco III
Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
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Harmful Algae Bloom Shuts Darlington County Park
The presence of harmful algae blooms has closed Darlington County Park in Mahwah, officials said Friday, Aug. 8. The park, which spans 127 acres and includes a swimming lake, will remain closed through Sunday, Aug. 10, Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco III said. All water and non-water recreational activities will be unavailable during this time, Tedesco said. "The County apologizes for the inconvenience and appreciates the public’s patience and understanding," the county's statement reads. The Bergen County Parks Department is working diligently to address the issue and…
Rutherford, NJ
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Blue Law Blowout: American Dream's Sunday Operations Ignite Legal Firestorm In Bergen County
A fierce debate has erupted over Sunday retail operations at the American Dream Complex in East Rutherford, as Bergen County officials accuse the mall of violating the county’s long-standing Blue Laws. Meanwhile, American Dream’s leadership and supporters argue that Sunday sales are essential to the region’s economy and tourism goals. The Blue Laws, enacted in 1951, ban the sale of items like clothing, household furnishings, and office supplies on Sundays across Bergen County. However, American Dream’s stores have been open on Sundays for nearly a year, with one exception: retail closures du…
Paramus, NJ
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BCC Freezes Tuition Rates, Transitions To Online Learning For Fall Semester
Bergen Community College (BCC) is moving most classes online and is freezing tuition rates for the Fall 2020 semester. No classes will be held at the Philip Ciarco Jr. Learning Center in Hackensack and only paramedic science program practicals will take place at Bergen Community College at the Meadowlands in Lyndhurst. The school will offer a limited number of practice-based classes -- including those in health professions -- in person. The fall semester begins Sept. 2. Students can register here or email
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for assistance. While the majority of BCC's fall classe…
Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
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Covid-
19: Campgaw, Darlington, Ramapo Reservation Closed
Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco on Thursday closed Ramapo Valley County Reservation, Campgaw Mountain Reservation and Darlington County Park in Mahwah to the public during the COVID-19 pandemic as of 8 a.m. Friday. Other county parks remain open but don't allow any vehicular traffic. Tedesco said he was forced into the executive order "in a further effort to slow the spread of the pandemic." County of Bergen Executive Order No. 2020-01D / Continuing Suspension and Modification of County Ordinances, Rules or Regulations Relating to the COVID-19 Pandemic Pursuant t…
