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Doctors by Day, Rockstars by Night: Why These Top Surgeons are Battling in NYC This May

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Stethoscopes to Setlists: Hackensack’s “Docs That Rock” Hit the Stage for a Major Cause

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Hackensack NJ, What happens when the region’s top surgeons trade their scalpels for Stratocasters? You get LiveStream, a high-energy rock band comprised of medical powerhouses from Hackensack Meridian Health.

This May, these healthcare heroes are stepping out of the OR and into the spotlight for an epic Battle of the Bands in New York City. The goal? To rock the house while raising vital funds for the American Urological Association (AUA).

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Hackensack School Crisis: $7M Emergency Budget Cut Deadline Could Trigger State Takeover

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Hackensack Schools Under Siege: County Demands $7M in Emergency Cuts to Avoid State Takeover

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HACKENSACK, NJ — The financial crisis gripping the Hackensack Public School district has reached a tipping point. With a looming deadline of Wednesday, May 6, 2026, the Board of Education is racing to slash an additional $7 million from its budget after the county executive superintendent rejected their initial proposal for not being “aggressive enough.”

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Bergen County Prosecutor Announces Arrest of Hackensack Officer in ‘Paid Leave’ Scheme

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Hackensack Police Officer Arrested: Alleged Fraud Involving Falsified Military Records

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Hackensack NJ, A multi-month investigation into the Hackensack Police Department has resulted in the arrest of an officer accused of forging military documents to collect thousands of dollars in unearned pay.

Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 31-year-old Forrod Bonsu on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. The charges follow a collaborative investigation by the Prosecutor’s Office Confidential Investigations Unit and the Hackensack Police Department’s Professional Standards Unit.

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Hackensack’s $146M Budget: Insurance Spikes and Infrastructure “Neglect” Drive Big Tax Increase

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Hackensack Property Taxes to Surge 10%: Why Your Bill is Climbing in 2026

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HACKENSACK, NJ — Homeowners in the “City in Motion” are facing a significant financial squeeze this year. Hackensack officials have unveiled a proposed $146.45 million budget that includes a staggering 10.25% municipal tax hike, driven by skyrocketing healthcare costs and past budgeting errors.

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Tragedy in North Jersey: Missing 20-Year-Old Student Emilio Acosta Found in Hackensack River

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Tragic Update: Missing Weehawken College Student Found in Hackensack River

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Hackensack NJ, The search for a missing Hudson County college student has come to a somber conclusion. Officials confirmed Wednesday that the body of 20-year-old Emilio Acosta was recovered from the Hackensack River in Secaucus last week.

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El Car Wash Acquires Coach House Diner Property in Major Hackensack Real Estate Deal

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End of an Era: Hackensack’s Iconic Coach House Diner Sold After 40 Years

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Hackensack NJ, The landscape of Route 4 will never look the same. After four decades of serving late-night coffee, massive omelets, and comfort food to generations of Bergen County residents, the Coach House Diner in Hackensack has officially closed its doors.

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Hackensack Man Charged with Sexual Assault Following Multi-Agency Investigation

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Bergen County Police Arrest Hackensack Resident on Sexual Assault Charges

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Hackensack NJ, The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office has announced the arrest of a 23-year-old Hackensack man following a multi-agency investigation into an incident reported earlier this month. The case highlights the ongoing collaboration between local New Jersey law enforcement and the NYPD.

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Hackensack Mourns: Iconic 24-Hour Coach House Diner Permanently Closes After 40 Years

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End of an Era: The Coach House Diner in Hackensack Closes Its Doors After 40 Years

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Hackensack NJ, North Jersey has lost one of its most iconic neon landmarks. The Coach House Diner, a staple of the Route 4 landscape in Hackensack for nearly four decades, has officially and permanently closed its doors.

For generations of Bergen County residents, the Coach House wasn’t just a restaurant; it was a 24/7 sanctuary for post-prom milkshakes, late-night disco fries, and Sunday morning pancakes. As of April 16, 2026, the lights have gone dark on this local institution.

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Hackensack’s “Tacos and Tequila” Pub Crawl Returns: Trolleys, DJs, and the Best Cinco de Mayo Deals in Bergen County!

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Tacos, Tequila, and Trolleys: Hackensack’s Massive Cinco de Mayo Pub Crawl is Back!

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Hackensack NJ, After a record-breaking St. Patrick’s Day turnout that saw over 350 people flooding Main Street, downtown Hackensack is doubling down on the fun. The Main Street Business Alliance has officially announced the return of the city’s favorite new tradition: the “Tacos and Tequila” Cinco de Mayo Pub Crawl.

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Driveway Shooting Leads to Jersey City Arrest: Cops Find Weapons Stash in Ridgefield Park Man’s Home

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Ridgefield Park Man Arrested After Hackensack Drive-By Shooting Leads to Arsenal Discovery

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Hackensack, NJ – A month-long investigation into a terrifying neighborhood shooting has ended with a Jersey City arrest and the seizure of multiple firearms and hundreds of rounds of ammunition.

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Step Inside Bergen County’s Newest Secret: The Ultra-Luxe Cigar Lounge Redefining Hackensack Nightlife

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Cocktails, Cigars, and Sophistication: Cigarro Bar and Lounge Debuts in Hackensack

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County’s social scene just got a major upgrade. Cigarro Bar and Lounge has officially opened its doors at 91 Main Street in Hackensack, bringing a new level of “elevated leisure” to North Jersey.

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Hackensack Man Arrested: Bergen County Cyber Crimes Unit Uncovers Distribution of Child Abuse Material

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Hackensack Man Arrested: Bergen County Cyber Crimes Unit Uncovers Distribution of Child Abuse Material
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HACKENSACK, NJ – A major investigation into the online distribution of illegal content has led to the arrest of 23-year-old Hackensack resident  Jonnathan F. Ganan Taza, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced on April 10, 2026.

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Old Paramus Reformed Church Battle: The 1780 Battle You Never Knew Happened in Bergen County

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The Battle of Paramus: Reliving the Revolutionary War’s Forgotten Clash in New Jersey

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Hackensack, NJ — Did you know that one of the most intense tactical skirmishes of the American Revolution happened right in the backyard of a local church?

This Wednesday, April 8, at 7:00 PM, history comes to life at One Bergen County Plaza. The Revolutionary War Roundtable Speaker Series invites you to an exclusive look into the Battle of the Old Paramus Reformed Church, a 1780 engagement that brought nearly 1,000 combatants to Bergen County soil.

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Chaos on Route 80: 4 Hospitalized After Rollover Crash Near Route 17 Exit in Hackensack

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Rollover Crash on Route 80: Hackensack Firefighters Rescue 4 in Dramatic Highway Incident

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Hackensack NJ, A major traffic delay gripped the Route 80 and Route 17 interchange in Hackensack, NJ, as emergency crews battled to rescue four people from an overturned vehicle. The high-stakes rescue required a seamless coordinated effort between fire, medical, and state police units.

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Why Hackensack’s Fire Tech is a Lifesaver: The Story Behind the Anderson St. Response

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Fast Response & Tech Save the Day: Inside the Hackensack Fire Department’s Recent High-Rise Win

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Hackensack NJ, When a fire broke out on the third floor of 95 Anderson Street this morning, the situation had all the ingredients for a major disaster. However, thanks to a combination of cutting-edge notification technology and proactive tactical training, the City of Hackensack Fire Department (HFD) turned a potential tragedy into a masterclass in fire suppression.

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