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Bergen County ranks 18th highest in New Jersey for per capita government transfer income at $9,880 in 2022

In 2022, residents of Bergen County received an average of $9,880 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it fourth lowest in New Jersey.

By South Bergen News | Mar 10, 2025

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Bergen County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 0.6% of income in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 0.6% of income in Bergen County, providing an average of $625 per capita to residents.

By South Bergen News | Mar 1, 2025

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Bergen County rise or fall in 2021?

By South Bergen News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Bergen County received $83,077 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much did farmers in Bergen County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By South Bergen News | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Bergen County received $139,500 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Gottheimer Statement Against Ideologically Extreme Provisions in the Annual Defense Bill

By South Bergen News Report | Jul 14, 2023

On July 14, 2023, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) voted against far-right, extreme legislation that would take away servicewomen’s right to access an abortion if they are stationed in states that do not protect a woman’s right to choose.

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Gottheimer & Laborers from Across NJ Announce ‘Infrastructure Investment Portal’ to Help Towns & Counties Win Federal Infrastructure Grants

By South Bergen News Report | Jul 13, 2023

On July 10, 2023, underneath the structurally deficient Route 4 Hackensack River Bridge, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) joined laborers from across New Jersey to announce that his office is creating a new online ‘Infrastructure Investment Portal’ — a real-time system to provide information on, and track, competitive Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill federal investment dollars and grant opportunities for the towns and counties in New Jersey’s Fifth Congressional District.

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Gottheimer Applauds Historic “StayNJ” Property Tax Cuts for Seniors

By South Bergen News Report | Jul 12, 2023

Tax Relief Will Help Keep Residents and Families in Jersey. “StayNJ” Led by Speaker Coughlin, Senate President Scutari, Sen. Lagana, Asms. Tully and Swain.

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Gottheimer Celebrates Independence Day with North Jersey Community at Paramus Parade

By South Bergen News Report | Jul 11, 2023

On July 4, 2023, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) took part in the Paramus Independence Day Parade to celebrate the United States’ 247th birthday and honor all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our great country.

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Gottheimer Celebrates Independence Day with North Jersey Community at Ridgefield Park Parade

By South Bergen News Report | Jul 10, 2023

On July 4, 2023, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) took part in the Ridgefield Park Independence Day Parade to celebrate the United States’ 247th birthday and honor all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our great country.

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With Summer Underway, Gottheimer Announces Bipartisan Federal Action to Combat Ticks & Lyme Disease in Jersey

By South Bergen News Report | Jun 30, 2023

NJ had the fifth-highest Lyme disease case rates in the U.S.

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Gottheimer, Malliotakis Statement on DOT’s Greenlighting of Congestion Tax in New York City

By South Bergen News Report | Jun 29, 2023

On June 27, 2023, U.S Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Anti-Congestion Tax Caucus, released the following statement in response to New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s announcement that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has formally approved the New York City Central Businesses District Tolling Program, otherwise known as the Congestion Tax, that would charge drivers an additional $23 to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street.

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Gottheimer, Sen. Menendez, and Rep. Pascrell Statement on the Department of Transportation’s Decision to Allow NY’s Congestion Tax to Move Forward

By South Bergen News Report | Jun 28, 2023

Anti-Environment, Anti-Commuter Cash-grabbing Congestion Tax Would Cost NJ Drivers $23/Day

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Gottheimer Joins Korean American Grassroots Conference

By South Bergen News Report | Jun 27, 2023

Celebrating Korean American Community, U.S.-Korea Relationship

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RELEASE: As Summer Begins, Gottheimer Announces New “Safe Swimming Strategy”

By South Bergen News Report | Jun 23, 2023

Boost Pool Safety and Prevent Drownings. Protecting Children and Families When Swimming.

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PHOTO RELEASE: Gottheimer Honors Juneteenth, Joins North Jersey Community for Fair Lawn’s First Ever Juneteenth Celebration

By South Bergen News Report | Jun 22, 2023

On June 19, 2023, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) honored Juneteenth by joining the community and taking part in Fair Lawn’s first annual Juneteenth Community Celebration of Freedom.

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RELEASE: Following MTA Chair’s Recent Comments, Gottheimer Asks Lieber to Confirm No Congestion Tax for Jersey Drivers

By South Bergen News Report | Jun 21, 2023

On June 21, 2023, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) asked MTA Chair and CEO Janno Leiber to confirm that all Jersey drivers will be exempt from New York’s and the MTA’s $23-a-day Congestion Tax.

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RELEASE: Gottheimer, Fitzpatrick Join AIPAC’s Bergen County Annual Leadership Breakfast at Congregation Ahavath Torah in Englewood

By South Bergen News Report | Jun 16, 2023

Discussed U.S.-Israel Relationship and Bipartisan Congressional Delegation to Israel

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RELEASE: Gottheimer-Backed Bipartisan Legislation to Create a Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords Passes House

By South Bergen News Report | Jun 15, 2023

Key Step for Israeli-Arab Normalization

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RELEASE: Gottheimer, Senator Menendez Urge Department of Transportation to Further Investigate the Negative Environmental Impacts of the Congestion Tax

By South Bergen News Report | Jun 14, 2023

MTA Admits the Congestion Tax Will Increase Air Pollution, Carcinogens, and Traffic in NJ

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RELEASE: Gottheimer Urges Department of Education to Investigate CUNY Law School’s Antisemitic Commencement Speech for Civil Rights Violation

By South Bergen News Report | Jun 13, 2023

Violation Could Result in CUNY Forfeiting Federal Funding