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Hackensack NJ, early Thursday morning, the City of Hackensack Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at Hackensack University Medical Center. At 6:38 a.m., dispatch received a call from Gamewell box #148 at 30 Prospect Avenue, indicating an activated fire alarm at the medical center. Fire crews from Engine 1, Engine 2, Engine 4, Rescue 1, Ladder 1, and Deputy 4 were immediately dispatched to the scene.
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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 26-year-old PATRICK A. FEARON, currently homeless and formerly of Hackensack, NJ on charges of aggravated arson, arson, burglary, criminal mischief, and failure to control or report a dangerous fire. 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 Bergen County Sheriff’s Office under the direction of Sheriff Anthony Cureton.
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Hackensack NJ, authorities lifted a shelter-in-place order after a suspicious item was received in the mail on Tuesday at One Bergen County Plaza in Hackensack, the home of county offices. Following an investigation, officials confirmed that the item posed no threat to public safety.
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Hackensack NJ, the EPA recently held its third community meeting as part of the ongoing cleanup efforts for the Hackensack River. The meeting followed earlier sessions held in Lyndhurst and Hackensack, with a fourth event scheduled for November, although the location is still to be determined. Shereen Kandil, the community involvement coordinator for the EPA, emphasized the importance of engaging all impacted communities early in the process.
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Hackensack NJ, the Hackensack Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in locating Derick Gordon, who has been missing since early May.
Continue reading Hackensack Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Missing Man
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Hackensack NJ, the city of Hackensack’s Environmental Commission is taking strides toward environmental conservation by creating pollinator gardens at the grassy triangular plots of land on Hamilton and Prospect Avenues. This transformation is made possible by a $2,250 Open Space Stewardship Grant from the Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions (ANJEC), funded by Veolia Water.
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Hackensack NJ, on September 14th at approximately 7:35 A.M, the Hackensack Police Department was alerted by Hackensack School Officials and the public regarding an online threat of violence to several schools within the city.
Continue reading Hackensack Police : Online Threat to Public Schools is Unsubstantiated
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Hackensack NJ, on Saturday, City of Hackensack Fire Engine 1, Engine 2, Rescue 1, and Deputy 3 responded to a reported motorcycle-automobile accident on Route 80 West, just before exit 64B.
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Hackensack NJ, is making significant strides in its commitment to “affordable housing” with two major projects moving forward on Essex Street and Railroad Place. These developments are part of the city’s broader efforts to address housing needs and fulfill obligations under its agreement with the Fair Share Housing Center.
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Hackensack NJ, Costco has announced new measures to crack down on non-members shopping at their stores. The retail giant will soon require customers to scan their membership cards upon entering, a change from the previous system where shoppers only had to present their cards at checkout.
Continue reading Costco Tightens Entry Rules: Members Must Now Scan Cards Before Shopping
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Hackensack NJ, on Friday morning around 7 AM, emergency responders were called to the intersection of Polifly Road and Route 80 due to a serious motor vehicle accident involving a rollover. Engine 2, Rescue 1, and Deputy 3 promptly responded to the scene.
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Hackensack NJ, get your dancing shoes on! On July 23rd, the Hackensack Police Department hosted the exciting and vibrant event, Salsa with a Cop, and it was a tremendous success!
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Hackensack,NJ, the Hackensack Fire Department is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) for the 2023 fiscal year in the amount of $278,000. This grant will enable the department to provide specialized training to enhance the skills and capabilities of its firefighters.
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In Hackensack, NJ, a proposal for a large apartment building at the corner of Anderson and Linden streets has been halted following significant community opposition. The city Planning Board recently denied an application for a six-story, 345-unit apartment building with retail space on the first floor at 123 Anderson Street.
Continue reading Hackensack NJ: Controversial Apartment Building Proposal Halted by Planning Board
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Hackensack NJ, patrons of P.F. Chang’s China Bistro at The Shops at Riverside Mall in Hackensack, New Jersey, were surprised to find the restaurant closed. According to a spokesperson from the city of Hackensack, the closure was due to concerns regarding the restaurant’s hood fire suppression system.
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