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Charges filed After Hackensack Aggravated Sexual Assault

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 33-year-old CARLOS L. SIBRI of Hackensack, NJ on charges of aggravated sexual assault and attempted aggravated sexual assault. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Hackensack Police Department, under the direction of Chief Michael Antista.

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Hackensack Police Director Ray Guidetti Steps Down After Reforming Troubled Department

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Hackensack NJ, after two and a half years of leadership and reform, Hackensack Police Director Ray Guidetti has announced he will step down at the end of the month. Appointed in August 2022, Guidetti was tasked with overhauling a police department plagued by overtime abuses, internal turmoil, and declining arrests.

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Four Men Charged in Connection with Hackensack Drive-by Shooting

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 36-year-old QUAYYAN R. HORTON of Jersey City, NJ; 36-year-old CHARLES E. KIRKLAND of Newark, NJ; 33-year-old NAFEE A. HORTON of Newark, NJ; and 30-year-old HAKEEM J. JONES, of East Orange, NJ, on charges stemming from a shooting investigation. The arrests are the result of a months-long investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Hackensack Police Department under the direction of Chief Michael Antista.

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Hackensack Man Used Social Media App “Monkey” to Lure Youngster

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 21-year-old ERICK NUNEZ of Hackensack, NJ on charges of luring, lewdness, and endangering the welfare of a child. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Lodi Police Department under the direction of Chief Donald Scorzetti.

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Hackensack Woman Accused of Stealing $451K via Zelle Transfers from Employer

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Hackensack NJ,  a Bergen County woman is facing theft charges after allegedly transferring more than $451,000 from her employer’s bank account to her own using Zelle, prosecutors said.

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Hackensack Mayoral Race: New Candidate Joins Labrosse Team Ahead of Election

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Hackensack NJ, With the May 13 municipal election approaching, Mayor John Labrosse’s team has a new candidate after a slate member withdrew to avoid a potential conflict of interest.

Richard Garcia, a Democrat working for the Bergen County Clerk’s Office, will replace Marco Howington, a real estate development consultant, on Labrosse’s ticket.

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Bird Flu Concerns Shut Down NYC Live Bird Markets

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Hackensack NJ, amid growing concerns over avian influenza (H5N1), live bird markets in New York City and surrounding counties have been temporarily shut down following the detection of the virus.

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Hackensack Meridian Health Expands Ambulatory Services with New Essex Street Lease

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Hackensack NJ, as part of its ongoing efforts to expand medical services outside the hospital setting, Hackensack Meridian Health has signed a lease for 8,122 square feet of space at 360 Essex Street in Hackensack.

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Bergen County Academies Wins State Title in Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM Competition

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Hackensack School Recognized for Innovative AI-Assisted Device for Autism

Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Academies (BCA) has been named New Jersey’s state winner in the 15th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow national STEM competition, earning a $12,000 technology prize package and advancing to the next round of the prestigious contest.

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New Jersey Patients Caught in the Middle as Horizon and Hackensack Meridian Face Contract Standoff

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Hackensack NJ, a looming contract dispute between New Jersey’s largest health insurer and the state’s largest hospital network could leave thousands of patients in limbo this summer.

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon) and Hackensack Meridian Health have four months to negotiate a new agreement, as current coverage remains in place. However, with both sides standing firm, a resolution seems uncertain.

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Potential Costco Strike: What New Jersey Shoppers Need to Know

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Hackensack NJ, Costco shoppers in New Jersey may need to prepare for disruptions in February, as the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, representing 13,000 Costco workers nationwide, is threatening a work stoppage. If an agreement isn’t reached soon, Costco locations across the country, including in New Jersey, could face staff shortages or closures.

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Hackensack Zoning Board to Review Proposal for 19-Story Assisted Living Facility

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Hackensack NJ, the Hackensack Zoning Board is set to continue deliberations on Thursday for a proposed 19-story assisted living facility at 329 Prospect Avenue. The project, spearheaded by Hackensack Assisted Living LLC, has garnered significant attention from residents and city stakeholders.

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Bergen County’s Affordable Housing and the Hackensack Bus Terminal Project Moves Forward

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County is advancing a transformative project at 133 River St. in Hackensack, aimed at providing affordable housing for public service workers and modernizing the Hackensack Bus Terminal. This development replaces the former Bergen County probation building, now a vacant lot, and will revitalize one of New Jersey’s busiest transit hubs.

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City of Hackensack Fire Department Sees Increase in Call Volume in 2024

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Hackensack NJ, the Hackensack, NJ Fire Department responded to 6,858 calls in 2024. Your safety is our top priority, and we’re here to serve you, 24/7, 365 days a year. Highlights included 26 building fires, 17 vehicle fires, 15 extrications, 68 rescues from floodwaters, 623 accidents, 1,607 fire alarms, and 2,631 EMS calls.

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Pickup Truck Crashes Into Hackensack McDonald’s, Injures Employee

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Hackensack NJ, early  Tuesday morning, a pickup truck slammed into a McDonald’s in Hackensack, New Jersey, injuring one employee and causing significant structural damage to the building.

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