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HACKENSACK, NJ — In a landmark recognition, Hackensack University Medical Center at Hackensack Meridian Health has been named the #1 hospital in the New York/New Jersey Metro area and one of the Top 20 hospitals nationwide in the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals Honor Roll. It is the first hospital in New Jersey ever to receive a Top 20 national ranking.
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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests and indictments of 21-year-old OMAR I. CETINER of Hackensack, NJ; 20-year-old ISLAM A. SALAAM of Hackensack, NJ; and 29-year-old ALAN A. VALDEZ-METZ of Paterson, NJ related to an armed robbery investigation. Prosecutor Musella also announced charges against a 17-year-old juvenile from Paterson, NJ. Also related to this investigation, Prosecutor Musella announced the arrest and indictment of 23-year-old MICHAEL N. FENNER of Hackensack, NJ on CDS-related offenses. The arrests, charges, and indictments 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, NEW JERSEY – JULY 28, 2025 – Connell Foley LLP is pleased to announce that Brian J. Neary of Neary Law LLC will join the firm, effective August 1, 2025. This addition and Connell Foley’s expansion into Bergen County reinforce the firm’s long-standing capabilities, enhance its presence in the region and mark a significant step in supporting its broader growth strategy.
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HACKENSACK, NJ — The Hackensack Police Department has announced the arrest of Agustin Fuentes-Sanchez, 55, of Rochelle Park, on assault and weapons charges following a violent altercation on Essex Street near Porter Avenue on July 25, 2025.
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Hackensack, NJ – July 23, 2025 – The City of Hackensack Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 135 Main Street after receiving a report from the Hackensack Police Department at 1:51 PM.
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HACKENSACK, NJ — The Hackensack Board of Education is investigating the use of Hackensack High School for a controversial December 18, 2024, school board meeting in which then-President Scott James-Vickery delivered a nearly hour-long farewell speech before resigning from his post.
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HACKENSACK, NJ — The newly seated Hackensack City Council, led by Mayor Caseen Gaines, is taking action to undo three controversial tax abatement agreements approved by the previous administration in the weeks between the May election and the council’s transition into office.
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HACKENSACK, NJ — The Hackensack Fire Department is responding to multiple emergency calls as heavy rain and flash flooding impact the area. Crews have been dispatched to assist vehicles stranded in floodwaters and other weather-related incidents.
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HACKENSACK, NJ — A former longtime employee of the Hackensack Public School District has filed a lawsuit against the Board of Education and several high-ranking administrators, alleging age discrimination, disability discrimination, and workplace retaliation.
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HACKENSACK, NJ — Grocery shoppers in Bergen County have something new to look forward to this summer: Lidl, the popular international supermarket chain, is officially opening its first location in Hackensack on Friday, July 25 at 150 River Street.
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Hackensack, NJ — at approximately 10:30 PM, the Hackensack Fire Department 3rd Platoon, under the command of Deputy Chief M. Christensen, responded to a working fire on Fairmount Avenue near the Maywood border.
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HACKENSACK NJ , the Hackensack Board of Education has officially appointed Andrea Oates-Parchment as the acting superintendent of schools, following the recent suspension of Superintendent Thomas McBryde.
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HACKENSACK, NJ — In a surprising and controversial move, the Hackensack Board of Education has suspended Superintendent Dr. Thomas McBryde, Jr. just six months into his three-year contract. The decision comes amid a wave of administrative shakeups and growing concern from community members, school staff, and education advocates.
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Continue reading Narcotics Investigation Leads Arrest of Hackensack Drug Dealer
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Hackensack NJ, the Hackensack Police Department is responding decisively to a growing trend of unauthorized “park takeover” events promoted on social media, following two incidents at Carver Park in early June.
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