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A Lasting Legacy for Hackensack: Fall Football Season to Kick Off with Dedication of ‘Scooter’ Whiting Way

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‘He Lived Loudly’: Hackensack to Rename Street for Legendary Coach & AD ‘Scooter’ Whiting

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Hackensack NJ, The legacy of one of Hackensack’s most beloved sports icons will be permanently etched into the city’s map.

Following an emotional City Council vote, a street directly overlooking Hackensack High School’s athletic complexes will be officially renamed in honor of Gordon “Scooter” Whiting, the revered former coach, teacher, and athletic director who passed away in May at the age of 58.

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Hackensack Schools Hire Outspoken Insider Amid Spiral into a $24M Budget Crisis

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Hackensack School Board Hires Emergency Financial Consultant as Budget Crisis Spirals

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HACKENSACK, NJ — Facing public fury, staggering multimillion-dollar deficits, and widespread program cuts, the Hackensack City School Board has officially brought in an emergency financial consultant to help steady the district’s rapidly deteriorating finances.

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Lawsuit Claims Rail Crossing On Essex Street and Railroad Avenue in Hackensack is Deficient and Hazardous

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‘Dangerous’ Crossing Blamed for Fatal Hackensack Train Crash as Family Slams NJ Transit in Major Lawsuit

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Hackensack NJ, The family of a 79-year-old Hackensack grandmother killed by a passenger train has launched a sweeping lawsuit against NJ Transit, the city, and multiple transportation agencies. The legal action alleges that a high-traffic local rail crossing was left in a hazardous “state of disrepair,” creating a death trap for neighborhood pedestrians.

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The $744,000 Denial: Hackensack takes legal action against insurer over explosive police lawsuit

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Hackensack taxpayers are currently paying the price for a bitter legal battle that was supposed to be completely covered by insurance

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Hackensack NJ, The City of Hackensack has officially filed a lawsuit against its own provider, Selective Insurance Company of America, accusing the Branchville-based company of abruptly walking away from more than $744,000 in legal defense costs linked to a notorious, decade-long police scandal.

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14-Story Drop: Miraculous Rescue After Woman Falls Down High-Rise Trash Chute in Hackensack

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High-Stakes Technical Rescue: Hackensack Firefighters Save Woman Trapped in 14th-Floor Trash Chute

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Hackensack NJ, What started as a routine Sunday afternoon quickly turned into a heart-pounding, high-stakes technical rescue operation in downtown Hackensack, New Jersey.

At approximately 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 7th, the City of Hackensack Fire Department responded to an unbelievable 911 emergency call at 150 Main Street. A woman had reportedly entered the building’s 14th-floor trash chute and plunged down the narrow shafts to an unknown location inside the high-rise structure.

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Fired Twice: Hackensack Ex-Cops Launch Shocking Legal Bid to Reclaim Badges and Back Pay

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Fired, Reinstated, Fired Again: The High-Stakes Legal Battle Over 2 Ousted Hackensack Cops Takes a Bizarre Turn

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Hackensack NJ, A rollercoaster legal drama surrounding two terminated Hackensack police officers is heating up once again. After a decade of alternating between active duty and unemployment, ex-officers Rocco Duardo and Victor Vazquez are taking the city back to court.

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Hackensack Fentanyl Arrest: 3 Children Exposed After Finding Loose Opioid Pills

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Hackensack Fentanyl Horror: Child Hospitalized and Two Others Exposed After Swallowing Pills Left in Bergen County Home

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Hackensack NJ, A terrifying medical emergency in Bergen County has resulted in the arrest of a local man after multiple young children came into contact with lethal doses of fentanyl inside a private residence.

Thanks to the rapid response of Hackensack first responders and the immediate use of opioid-reversal medication, a potential tragedy was narrowly averted, though a young child remains hospitalized.

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Bergen County Academies Students Win 2026 C-SPAN StudentCam Documentary Awards

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These Hackensack Teens Just Won National Awards for Churning Out Hard-Hitting Documentaries

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Hackensack NJ, How do modern high schoolers view the American Dream, the death penalty, and the legacy of 9/11? A group of brilliant Bergen County students didn’t just talk about these heavy topics—they made award-winning films about them.

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Route 80 Bridge Plunge: Car Plummets Into Hackensack River After Wild Multi-Vehicle Wreck

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Route 80 Bridge Plunge: Car Submerged in Hackensack River Sparks Massive Late-Night Rescue

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Hackensack NJ, A multi-vehicle crash on Route 80 took a dramatic turn on Monday night when a car crashed over the barrier and plummeted into the Hackensack River. The incident triggered a massive, high-stakes emergency response as rescue crews rushed to locate potential victims in the dark, rising tide.

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County Executive Jim Tedesco Announces Next Phase of River Street Upgrades in Hackensack

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Major River Street Resurfacing Project in Hackensack: What Local Drivers Need to Know This Week

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Hackensack NJ, A major infrastructure upgrade is officially underway in Bergen County. The long-awaited resurfacing project on River Street in Hackensack, NJ, has entered its next critical phase. Spearheaded by Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and local engineering teams, this project represents a vital investment in the city’s future—specifically targeting long-term safety improvements, modernized drainage systems, and better pedestrian accessibility.

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Bergenfield Man Arrested After Fatal Hit-and-Run Claims Life of 74-Year-Old

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The victim was rushed to Hackensack University Medical Center, but tragically, he was pronounced deceased shortly after

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Hackensack NJ, A late-night tragedy at a busy Hackensack intersection has led to the arrest of a Bergenfield resident following a fatal hit-and-run. Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the charges against 38-year-old Terrence J. Hedden after a rapid investigation by local and county authorities.

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Hackensack Hit-and-Run: Man Killed at Essex Street Intersection; Police Search for Fleeing Driver

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Tragedy in Hackensack: Authorities Seek Public’s Help Following Fatal Overnight Hit-and-Run

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Hackensack NJ, A quiet night in Bergen County turned tragic early Friday morning when a pedestrian was struck and killed in a hit-and-run collision. Local authorities are now calling on the community for information to help identify the driver who fled the scene.

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Main Street Melee: New Jersey Man Charged After Assaulting Relative and Officers in Hackensack

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Hackensack Police Arrest Man After Late-Night Main Street Altercation and Assault on Officers

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Hackensack NJ, A noise complaint on Main Street early Sunday morning escalated into a series of criminal charges for a Leesburg man, including assault on law enforcement and property damage.

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Missing in NJ: Hackensack Police Issue Urgent Alert for Teen Last Seen at Teaneck Bus Stop

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URGENT: Hackensack Police Search for Missing Juvenile Last Seen in Teaneck

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Hackensack NJ, The Hackensack Police Department has issued an urgent public appeal for help locating a missing juvenile who has been unaccounted for since late April. Authorities are asking residents in Northern New Jersey and New York City to keep a sharp eye out and report any sightings immediately.

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To stay afloat, Hackensack School District is Executing a High-stakes Plan to Borrow $9.1 million

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Hackensack Schools in Crisis: $169M Budget Vote Looms as 100+ Staff Face Layoffs

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Hackensack NJ, The Hackensack Public School District is racing against a ticking clock. On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, school officials are set to vote on a massive $169 million budget that could fundamentally reshape the city’s schools—and not for the better.

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