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Brooklyn Man Charged with Witness Tampering in Bergen County

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Hackensack NJ , Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of JEROME W. HARRIS (DOB: 11/20/1986; single; owner of a publishing company) of 9424 Skidmore Avenue, Brooklyn, NY on a charge of witness tampering. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love, and Bergen County Sheriff’s Department under the direction of Sheriff Anthony Cureton.

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Fight Over a Dog Leads to Charges for Firearm, Criminal Mischief and making Terroristic threats in Hackensack

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Hackensack NJ, on Wednesday May 25th  a 26-year-old Teaneck man was arrested by Hackensack Police Department on charges of aggravated assault after an altercation involving a gun, a bat and a dog in the area of Washington Avenue .

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Juvenile Charged With Attempted Murder in Hackensack Deli Shooting

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of a JUVENILE on charges of attempted murder, robbery, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, unlawful possession of a weapon, and possession of hollow nose ammunition.  The arrest is the result of an investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Hackensack Police Department under the direction of Officer in Charge Deputy Chief Darrin DeWitt.

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Memorial Day Apartment Fire in Hackensack Quickly Subdued

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Hackensack NJ, on Monday May 31st @ 22:58 hours Members of the City of Hackensack Fire Department first platoon operated all hands at 240 Prospect street for a fire and apartment 209. Fire was quickly knockdown by the first arriving fire companies. Searches throughout the building were negative. No injuries reported at the scene. Englewood and Teaneck Fire departments assisted on scene along with Hackensack UMC, NLS and ALS.

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Bergen County Historical Society : Wreath Laying

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Hackensack NJ, Reverend Everritt Zabriskie joins the Bergen County Historical Society remembering General Enoch Poor and other American Revolutionary soldiers buried here.

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The USS Ling in Hackensack Makes the List of 10 Most Endangered Historic Places in NJ 

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Hackensack NJ, the 10 Most Endangered Historic Places in NJ program spotlights irreplaceable historic, architectural, cultural, and archaeological resources in New Jersey that are in imminent danger of being lost. The act of listing these resources acknowledges their importance to the heritage of New Jersey, and draws attention to the predicaments that endanger their survival and the survival of historic resources statewide. The list, generated from nominations by the public, aims to attract new perspectives and ideas to sites in desperate need of creative solutions.

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Event : Human Trafficking is a Growing Crime in New Jersey

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Hackensack NJ, according to the Department of Homeland Security , Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act. Every year, millions of men, women, and children are trafficked worldwide – including right here in the United States. It can happen in any community and victims can be any age, race, gender, or nationality. Traffickers might use violence, manipulation, or false promises of well-paying jobs or romantic relationships to lure victims into trafficking situations.

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Bergen County Jail Inmate Charged With Making Terroristic Threats and Stalking

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of MICHAEL STRZELCZYK (DOB: 10/25/1981; single; currently incarcerated at the Bergen County Jail) on charges of terroristic threats and stalking. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love, and the Bergen County Sheriff’s Department under the direction of Sheriff Anthony Cureton.

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It’s My Party and I’ll Cry If I Want Too : Bergen GOP Only Wants the Cool Kids

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Hackensack NJ, Municipal Chairman Frank Valenzuela is throwing a party at The Fiesta, where State Republican Chairman, Bob Hugin is slated to speak but it seems only the cool kids are invited . The cool kids being the BCRO endorsed candidates Todd Caliguire for County Exec , Doug Holden, Ronald Lin, and Diedre Paul for county commissioners aka the Line  and Nick DeGregorio was given the line to face Congressman Josh Gottheimer.

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Fire Quickly Subdued on Rooftop of Hackensack University Medical Center

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Hackensack NJ, City of Hackensack Fire Companies responded to HUMC at 62 2nd Street for fire on the roof. The Fire involved a generator smoke stack with combustible materials at the roof line burning around the stack. Fire was brought under control in 30 minutes with no reported injuries. Companies from Englewood and Teaneck assisted on the scene. Fire is being investigated by Hackensack fire prevention.

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Early Morning Hackensack Crash Sends Two to The Hospital

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Hackensack NJ, City of Hackensack Fire Department Deputy 2, Rescue 1, Engine 2 , & Hackensack UMC responded to an early morning Prospect Avenue and Central Avenue for two vehicle motor vehicle accident. Two parties were treated and transported to Hackensack University medical center. Hackensack police will be conducting the investigation. No further information available at this time.

 

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Manhattan-based Real-estate firm buys the The VUE in Hackensack

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Hackensack NJ, a Manhattan-based Real-estate firm bought a  luxury apartment building in Hackensack for $36 million. Sutton Equity purchased The VUE Hackensack at 295 Polifly Road in Hackensack from Alexander Property Holdings .

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Regent Care Exterior Wall Collapses in Hackensack

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Hackensack NJ, City of Hackensack Fire Department was called to 50 Polifly Road , Regent Care For an exterior wall collapse. All residents were moved to a safe area. A Structural engineer was called in to determine the stability of the building. No injuries were reported . Once again all residents were moved to a different wing of the facility into a safe area .

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NJ Transit Bus and Car Collide in Hackensack

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Hackensack NJ, City of Hackensack Fire Department Engine 5, Rescue 1, Deputy 1, & HUMC BLS and ALS responded to car and NJ Transit buss accident on Main and Coles. Fire Fighters  extricated 1 person from the car and the occupant was transported to Hackensack University Medical Center . No injuries reported on the bus . Hackensack police are conducting an investigation .

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