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Bergen County Academies Auditorium Roof Partially Collapses After Storm

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Hackensack NJ, early morning storms rolled through North Jersey and may have triggered a partial collapse of the auditorium roof at Bergen County Academies (BCA), a top-ranked magnet high school in Hackensack, NJ.

According to school officials, the auditorium roof was already under replacement when heavy rains struck overnight, causing water to leak into the building. While no injuries were reported, some plaster came down due to water damage, prompting concern over the structural integrity of the facility.

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Hackensack Man Arrested on Multiple Drug Charges Following Major Narcotics Bust

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Hackensack NJ, the Hackensack Police Department has announced the arrest of 42-year-old Jhoan Ferreira-Diaz, a Hackensack resident, on multiple serious drug charges following a narcotics investigation led by the department’s Crime Suppression Bureau.

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Hackensack Mayor John Labrosse and Campaign Team Sued for Defamation by Police Lieutenant

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Hackensack NJ, as the May 13 municipal election approaches, Hackensack Mayor John Labrosse, his campaign manager Zonie LeSane, and his running mates face a defamation lawsuit filed by Hackensack Police Lt. Anthony DiPersia.

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Hackensack Fire Department Responds to Vehicle Fire at Residential High-Rise

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Hackensack NJ, On Friday, March 28, 2025, at approximately 4:45 PM, the City of Hackensack Fire Department swiftly responded to a vehicle crash and fire at 235 Prospect Avenue, a multi-story residential high-rise.

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Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Hackensack Police Director

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Hackensack NJ, Hackensack Police Director Ray Guidetti, known for implementing sweeping reforms in the city’s police department, will step down at the end of March. His tenure has been marked by modernization efforts—but also legal challenges.

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Hackensack Students Win Prizes in C-SPAN’s National Documentary Competition

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Hackensack NJ, C-SPAN announced that students at Bergen County Academies in Hackensack, New Jersey, are 2025 winners in C-SPAN’s 21st annual StudentCam competition.

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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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