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Massive $17M School Deficit: City of Hackensack Proposes Emergency Rescue Plan

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Hackensack Rescue Mission: City Council Proposes $6.5M Emergency Lifeline to Save Schools

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HACKENSACK, NJ — In a dramatic move to prevent a total collapse of the local education system, the Hackensack City Council has scheduled an emergency vote for Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. The goal? A one-time $6.5 million transfer to the Board of Education to stop the immediate firing of nearly 100 teachers and staff.

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Hackensack Police Regains Control: County Oversight Ends After 18-Month Internal Affairs Shakeup

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Hackensack Police Reclaim Control of Internal Affairs: Is the Era of Oversight Over?

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Hackensack NJ, after 18 months of outside intervention, the Hackensack Police Department has officially regained control of its Internal Affairs Bureau and Office of Professional Standards. The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office (BCPO), which seized oversight in April 2024 amid a flurry of lawsuits and internal friction, has formally ended its stay in the city.

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Hackensack Schools Crisis: District Sues Ex-Superintendent Over $15M Shortfall & “Secret” Hiring

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Hackensack School Board Sues Ex-Superintendent & Administrator Over Alleged “Scheme” and $15M Deficit

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Hackensack NJ, the Hackensack Board of Education has dropped a bombshell lawsuit against former Superintendent Thomas McBryde, former Business Administrator Lydia Singh, and several vendors. The suit alleges a systemic “scheme” involving reckless spending, unapproved hiring, and payments for services that were never actually rendered—all contributing to a staggering $15 million budget shortfall.

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Hackensack Police Seize Kilo of Cocaine and Armor-Piercing Ammo in Major Storage Unit Raid

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Huge Bust in Hackensack: Armor-Piercing Ammo, High-Capacity Drums, and $18K in Cocaine Seized

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Hackensack NJ, In a major victory for local public safety, the Hackensack Police Department’s Crime Suppression Bureau has taken a dangerous arsenal and a significant amount of narcotics off the streets. Following a targeted investigation, 36-year-old Terrell T. Loyd was arrested on January 22, 2026, facing a laundry list of high-level weapons and drug charges.

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Bergen County Jail Order: Illegal Alien Hernando Garcia Morales Linked to Year-Long Rock-Throwing Spree

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“Very Violent and Very Dangerous”: Bergen Judge Orders Jail for Man in School Bus Rock-Throwing Attack

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Hackensack NJ, a high-stakes detention hearing in Hackensack has revealed the “horrifying” details of a random act of violence that has left an 8-year-old girl with life-altering injuries.

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Hackensack Schools in Crisis: Students and Parents Rally as $15M Deficit Threatens Massive Staff Cuts

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Hackensack Faces Massive $15 Million School Budget Crisis

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HACKENSACK, NJ — The halls of Hackensack High School were filled with more than just students on Tuesday night; they were filled with a community in mourning and a city demanding answers.

Hundreds of residents, educators, and alumni gathered for a sobering town hall to address a staggering $15+ million budget deficit that threatens to gut the district’s essential services.

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“Our Police Are Not Involved”: Hackensack Mayor Caseen Gaines Breaks Silence on ICE Presence

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Hackensack Mayor Issues Statement on ICE Activity: “Our Police Are Not Involved”

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HACKENSACK, N.J. — Following reports of federal immigration activity in Hackensack earlier this week, Mayor Caseen Gaines moved quickly to address community concerns, emphasizing the city’s commitment to transparency and the legal protections afforded to all residents.

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Dramatic Nighttime Rescue: Hackensack Firefighters Save Driver from Sinking Car in Frigid River

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City of Hackensack Fire Department executed a high-stakes water rescue that likely saved the individual’s life

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Hackensack NJ, a terrifying scene unfolded at the Court Street Bridge on Tuesday night as a vehicle plunged into the Hackensack River, leaving a driver trapped and fighting for their life in rising, icy waters.

In a race against time and an incoming tide, the Hackensack Fire Department (HFD) executed a high-stakes water rescue that likely saved the individual’s life.

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How a Trip to the ER for a Missing Toy Led to a Life-Saving Cancer Discovery

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The Missing LEGO That Saved a Life: How a 3-Year-Old’s “Toy Accident” Revealed a Hidden Cancer

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Hackensack NJ, What started as a frantic trip to the emergency room for a swallowed toy ended as a medical miracle for the Geary family. For 3-year-old Michael, a missing LEGO piece wasn’t just a household nuisance—it was the “divine intervention” that led doctors to a life-threatening diagnosis just in time.

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Fire Erupts During Plumbing Repairs In Hackensack

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Hackensack Firefighters Battle House Fire on Maple Hill Drive: What We Know

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HACKENSACK, NJ — A fast-moving house fire broke out on Maple Hill Drive Saturday afternoon, drawing a massive response from the Hackensack Fire Department and several surrounding mutual aid companies.

The fire, which was reported at 416 Maple Hill Dr., began in a first-floor bathroom before rapidly traveling through the walls and extending into the second floor and attic. Thanks to a swift response by the Hackensack Fire Department’s First Platoon, the blaze was contained before it could consume the entire structure.

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“Collateral Damage”: Fired Hackensack HR Chief Sues Board of Education for Retaliation

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HACKENSACK, NJ — A major legal battle is unfolding in the Hackensack Public School District as the former head of Human Resources claims she was illegally fired for being a whistleblower and an “ally” of the ousted superintendent.

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Bergen County Sheriff’s Office Hit with Discrimination Lawsuit by Disabled Veteran Officer

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A veteran of the U.S. Air Force and long-time law enforcement officer is taking the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) to court. Sheriff’s Officer Joseph Campolattaro has filed a sweeping lawsuit alleging discrimination, retaliation, and a “hostile work environment” that he claims derailed his career after a mental health crisis.

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Hackensack NJ, the lawsuit names Sheriff Anthony Cureton, Chief Carmelo Giustra, and Captain Tasharah Windley as defendants, sparking questions about the treatment of disabled veterans within New Jersey’s law enforcement agencies.

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Legal Battle Over the Iconic Sears Building: Owners Sue Hackensack to Block Redevelopment

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The 93-year-old Art Deco landmark is at the center of a high-stakes lawsuit involving property rights, broken deals, and canceled tax breaks

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HACKENSACK, NJ – The future of Main Street’s most recognizable landmark is once again in limbo. The owners of the historic Sears building have filed a lawsuit against the City of Hackensack and its Planning Board, alleging that the site was “improperly designated” as an area in need of redevelopment.

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Tragedy in North Bergen: Hackensack Man Struck and Killed by NJ Transit Bus

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Hudson County Authorities Investigate Fatal Collision Near Bergenline Avenue and JFK Boulevard East

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NORTH BERGEN, NJ – A tragic pedestrian accident involving a New Jersey Transit bus in North Bergen has resulted in the death of a Hackensack man.

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Beyond the Goal: Hackensack Meridian Named Official World Cup Hospital—Here’s the Full Impact

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NJ’s World Cup Hospital: Hackensack Meridian Takes on Trauma, Human Trafficking, and Community Legacy for FIFA 2026

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Hackensack NJ, a Critical Partnership for the World’s Biggest Stage .The New York New Jersey Host Committee for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ has officially named Hackensack Meridian Health as a Host City Supporter and the “Hometown Hospital.” This is far more than a branding exercise; it places New Jersey’s largest health network at the forefront of medical readiness for the biggest sporting event on the planet.

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