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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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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, 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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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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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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Hackensack NJ, A terrifying daytime confrontation involving a machete and a knife has led to the arrest of an 18-year-old and charges against a juvenile in Hackensack. Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the charges following a joint investigation into a stabbing that occurred on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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HACKENSACK, NJ — A joint investigation is currently unfolding in the heart of Hackensack after a 16-year-old was stabbed during a brazen daylight attack on Tuesday afternoon. The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office (BCPO) Major Crimes Unit and the Hackensack Police Department are working to identify a group of suspects who fled the scene.
Continue reading Hackensack Stabbing: 16-Year-Old Attacked by Group Near Central Avenue
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Hackensack NJ, A quiet morning on Main Street nearly turned tragic this Monday when a lithium-ion battery fire erupted inside a residential apartment. At approximately 5:15 a.m. on March 9, 2026, residents were jolted awake by blaring fire alarms as their electric scooter—which was charging at the time—burst into flames.
Continue reading Hackensack Fire Alert: Main Street Residents Escape Early Morning E-Scooter Blaze
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Hackensack NJ, A tense, rain-slicked standoff at a Hackensack high-rise ended with a leap and a miracle on the night of Thursday, March 5, 2026. Emergency crews from across Bergen County converged on The Carlyle at 380 Prospect Avenue following reports of a man in a severe mental health crisis.
Continue reading Armed Man Jumps from 3rd Floor During Hackensack High-Rise Crisis
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Hackensack NJ, A routine Wednesday in Hackensack nearly turned tragic on March 4, 2026, if not for the elite training and split-second decisions of the Hackensack Police Department.
Continue reading Hackensack Officers Revive 78-Year-Old After Cardiac Arrest
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HACKENSACK, NJ – A high-stakes international money-laundering operation run out of a quiet Bergen County neighborhood has come crashing down. Nicholas Ortega Munoz and Isabella Valderrama Ospina, both 23 and residents of Hackensack, pleaded guilty in Newark federal court this week to operating a sophisticated, unlicensed $62 million money-transmitting business.
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Hackensack NJ, The Hackensack City Board of Education is taking aggressive steps to regain its financial footing following the discovery of a staggering $17 million budget shortfall. In a move aimed at “rebuilding the public’s trust,” the board voted on Feb. 11 to bring in a heavyweight financial consultant to steer the district through its current crisis.
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Retired Hackensack Fire Lt. James Walker III
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Hackensack NJ, The City of Hackensack and the firefighting community are in mourning following the passing of Retired Lieutenant James Walker III. A dedicated public servant with a career spanning nearly four decades, Lt. Walker passed away following a courageous battle with 9/11-related cancer.
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Hackensack NJ, the journey from playing “Twinkle Twinkle, Little Star” on a toy keyboard to walking the red carpet at the Grammy Awards is a rare one, but for 24-year-old Matthew Whitaker, it’s just the latest movement in a lifelong symphony.
