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Launching Dreams: Hackensack Crew Team Gets a Life-Changing Gift Thanks to Hope on Water!

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Bergen County Executive Tedesco Dedicates New Boat, Highlighting Rowing’s Power to Build Student Leaders

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Hackensack, NJ – The commitment to empowering youth in underserved communities took a significant step forward as Hope on Water, a vital nonprofit organization, celebrated a special boat dedication ceremony. The event, held in honor of the Hackensack Crew Team, underscored the profound, life-changing impact that increased access to the sport of rowing can have.

Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco joined local Hackensack officials and enthusiastic community supporters to mark the occasion. The dedication wasn’t just about a new piece of equipment; it was a powerful symbol of dedication to student-athletes and a strong belief in building the next generation of leaders.

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Hospital Technician Charged with Sexual Assault of HUMC Patient

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Hackensack University Medical Center Technician Charged with First-Degree Sexual Assault of Female Patient

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HACKENSACK, NJ – A shocking incident has led to a technician at Hackensack University Medical Center (HUMC) being arrested and charged with the sexual assault of a female patient. The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office (BCPO) announced the charges on October 1st, underscoring the serious breach of trust within the healthcare setting.

Asher Younis, 41, of Dumont, who was employed as an electrocardiogram (EKG) technician at the hospital, was arrested shortly after the alleged incident.

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SWAT Standoff in Hackensack: Man Arrested on Strangulation and Weapons Charges, Child Found Safe

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Armed Hackensack Man Arrested by SWAT After Choking Incident; Police Seize Two 9mm Guns and High-Capacity Magazines.

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HACKENSACK, NJ – A dangerous domestic incident concluded with the safe recovery of a 6-year-old child and the arrest of an armed Hackensack man after a standoff with police and the Bergen County Regional SWAT team on Saturday night.

The incident highlights the swift and coordinated response of local law enforcement to a high-risk situation involving potential domestic violence and illegal firearms.

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Celebrity Chef Food Hall “Wonder” Coming to Hackensack’s Print House

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Hackensack is Getting a Major Food Upgrade: “Wonder” Food Hall with Celebrity Chef Menus Opening Next Month!

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HACKENSACK, NJ – Hackensack’s massive Print House redevelopment project is about to get a major culinary boost! Wonder, a popular food hall-style restaurant chain known for its rotating menu of celebrity chef creations, is set to open its doors on River Street next month.

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Hackensack’s Plan to Boost Bike Safety in 2025: Residents Urged to Shape the Future!

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Hackensack NJ, is taking a stand for cyclist safety in 2025 with a groundbreaking citywide study to overhaul its biking infrastructure. After a troubling spike in bicycle crashes—22 in 2022, a seven-year high—the city is rallying residents to weigh in on creating safer streets. Led by Mayor Caseen Gaines and engineering firm NV5, the initiative aims to introduce bike lanes, improve connectivity, and prevent injuries. Here’s how Hackensack is pedaling toward a safer future and how you can help shape it!

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Bergen County Prosecutor Fills in Details on Arson Arrest in Hackensack

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 78-year-old JAIME MAGNELLI, SR. of Hackensack, NJ on charges of aggravated arson, arson, risk of widespread injury or damage, failure to control or report a fire, and criminal mischief. The arrest is 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 Man Charged After Torching Police Cars Near Mosque and Gas Pumps, Prosecutors Say

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HACKENSACK, NJ — September 3, 2025 — A Hackensack man is facing multiple arson charges after allegedly setting three police cars on fire in a municipal lot located dangerously close to a mosque and gas pumps, according to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office.

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Suspicious Fire Torches Multiple Hackensack Police Vehicles — Bergen County Arson Squad Investigating

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Hackensack, NJ — August 30, 2025 — A suspicious fire broke out Saturday night in Hackensack, torching at least three police vehicles in an overflow parking lot near Hackensack Fire Department headquarters and a nearby mosque, authorities confirmed.

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Hackensack Cracks Down on Lithium-Ion Batteries: New Ban Targets Fire Risks from E-Bikes and Scooters

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HACKENSACK, NJ — Hackensack is taking action against the rising fire dangers linked to lithium-ion batteries, passing a new ordinance that bans the sale of secondhand batteries and restricts where they can be stored in apartment buildings.

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Hackensack Middle School Electrician Sues After Toilet Explosion Leaves Him Injured

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HACKENSACK, NJ — a Bergen County electrician has filed a lawsuit claiming he was seriously injured when a toilet at Hackensack Middle School suddenly exploded without warning while he was using it.

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Hackensack Police Arrest Bergenfield Man on Weapons Charges After Tire Slashing Incident

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HACKENSACK, NJ — The Hackensack Police Department has announced the arrest of Simeon Barnes, 48, of Bergenfield, following a violent confrontation that led to several weapons charges.

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Hackensack City Council Rescinds Three Developer Tax Breaks Amid Fierce Debate

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HACKENSACK, NJ — In a major move signaling a shift in the city’s development strategy, the Hackensack City Council voted on August 11 to rescind three financial agreements—known as PILOTs (Payments in Lieu of Taxes)—granted to developers by the previous administration just weeks before leaving office.

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Hackensack Hits Pause on $12M Johnson Park Sports Complex — Says It’s Time to Listen to Residents

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HACKENSACK, NJ — The newly elected Hackensack City Council is pressing the brakes on a nearly $12 million plan to build a large indoor sports complex in Johnson Park — a project approved by the previous administration and heavily criticized by residents from the start.

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Hackensack Appoints Former Fire Chief Thomas Freeman as New City Manager

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HACKENSACK, NJ — Leadership is staying in the family — and the city — as Hackensack’s governing body has officially tapped retired Fire Chief Thomas Freeman, a 40-year veteran of the Hackensack Fire Department, to serve as the city’s new municipal manager.

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Killer Gets 48 Years for Double Murder in Hackensack

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the sentencing term handed down in Bergen County Superior Court on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, against 46-year-old CLARENCE STOKES of Paterson, NJ in connection with the 2021 murder of 44-year-old Latrice Avery and 67-year-old Stanley Gunter, both of whom resided in Hackensack, NJ when the defendant murdered them.

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