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Hackensack NJ, earlier this month, the Bergen County Board of Commissioners and Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco had the pleasure of welcoming 6 veterans to One Bergen County Plaza to honor them and their service to our country. These veterans were recognized for their service and patriotism as part of County Commissioner Steve Tanelli Veteran of the Month program.
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Continue reading Hackensack Firefighters Intervene In Scuffle at ShopRite on South River Street
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Hackensack NJ, on October 27th at approximately 11:50am City of Hackensack Fire Engine 2, Rescue 1 and Deputy 3 responded to 70 Polifly Road on a report of a possible collapse. Arriving units found front awning had collapsed with one construction worker injured. City of Hackensack Firefighters provided first aid and checked for injuries on a male patient. HUMC ALS and BLS took over patient care, firefighters assisted with packaging of patient for transport to Hackensack University Medical Center for treatment. City Building Department, Electrical Inspector and Fire Prevention were notified and responded to the scene. Firefighters secured power to the collapsed awning, Investigators from OSHA were notified and responded for the investigation.
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Hackensack NJ, earlier this week Attorney General Matthew Platkin announced his office will be ensuring election integrity by addressing voting rights or civil rights violations. Just hours later, the Bergen County Democrats nominated Thomas Padilla to the Bergen County Board of Elections. The appointment is ultimately made by Governor Phil Murphy.
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Hackensack NJ, according to data compiled by Becker’s, Hackensack University Medical Center with 133,190 visits recorded the highest volume of emergency department visits in 2022 among individual facilities in the State of New Jersey and ranked 10th in the country . St. Joseph’s University Medical Center (Paterson, N.J.) had 112,690 visits came in second in the state and the 23rd highest volume emergency room in the country and Morristown Medical Center was the third busiest in the state with 103,674 visits and 35 busiest in the country.
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Hackensack NJ, Spending excessive time with your phone in hand, eyes constantly fixed on the screen, might be an indication of overindulgence in your social media feeds. While many believe that maintaining connections with friends through social media can have positive effects, the reality is that prolonged use of these platforms may elevate the risk of depression and anxiety.
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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of VICTOR M. GARCIA-MORLA (DOB: 11/21/2001; single; unemployed) of 3305 Waterloo Street, Philadelphia, PA; CHELVIN M. CASTILLO-PAULA (DOB: 06/17/2002; single; unemployed) of 4611 Whitaker Ave, Philadelphia, PA; and ANTHONY L. MEDINA-SUAREZ (DOB: 11/21/2001; single; unemployed) of 2847 Disston Street, Philadelphia, PA for weapons offenses. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.
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Hackensack NJ, the Crow’s Nest, a family-owned restaurant and pub that has been a fixture of Hackensack’s dining scene for nearly a century, is closing its doors. Andreas and Angela Hajiyerou, who have been the proprietors of this enduring 400-seat restaurant and catering venue for the past 31 years, have made the decision to sell the property and will permanently close the establishment on October 24th.
Continue reading The Crow’s Nest in Hackensack is Closing its Doors After 31 years
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Hackensack NJ, Hackensack Police Department increasing police presence temples, mosques, and other religious institutions .
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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco thanked the Fort Lee Chinese American Community Association for their generous donation of brand-new men’s shoes to the Bergen County Housing Shelter! It is not often that housing shelters receive donations of this kind. Shoes are more than just a basic need– they provide comfort and confidence and represent a new beginning for our shelter’s residents. We are so grateful!
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Hackensack NJ, the City of Hackensack has seen a massive influx of development that has transformed the city’s downtown in recent years. The development has been made possible by Financial incentives.
Continue reading Financial Incentives Fuel Hackensack’s Transformation of it’s Downtown
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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco hosted delegates and students from our Sister County, Hapcheon County in South Korea, at One Bergen County Plaza last week. Bergen County is the home to an ever-growing Korean community . Tedesco said he is, “proud of our shared economic and cultural goals with Hapcheon County. What a joy to meet these bright, young minds!”
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Hackensack NJ, more development coming to downtown Hackensack. Five properties near the Anderson Street train station have been sold to a developer who plans to build multifamily housing on the adjacent lots.
Continue reading Development Slated Near the Anderson Street Train Station in Hackensack
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Hackensack NJ, Bergen Commissioners recognized Cavaliere Ralph A. Contini as incoming President of UNICO National, the nations largest Italian-American service organization, Cav. Contini has been a driving force in fostering strong ties between the Italian-American communities and, for over a decade, has been instrumental to Bergen County’s annual Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month Celebration.
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