the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Hackensack NJ, is making significant strides in its commitment to “affordable housing” with two major projects moving forward on Essex Street and Railroad Place. These developments are part of the city’s broader efforts to address housing needs and fulfill obligations under its agreement with the Fair Share Housing Center.
he staff of the Ridgewood blog
Hackensack NJ, Costco has announced new measures to crack down on non-members shopping at their stores. The retail giant will soon require customers to scan their membership cards upon entering, a change from the previous system where shoppers only had to present their cards at checkout.
Continue reading Costco Tightens Entry Rules: Members Must Now Scan Cards Before Shopping
photos courtesy of the city of Hackensack Fire Department
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Hackensack NJ, on Friday morning around 7 AM, emergency responders were called to the intersection of Polifly Road and Route 80 due to a serious motor vehicle accident involving a rollover. Engine 2, Rescue 1, and Deputy 3 promptly responded to the scene.
Continue reading Morning Accident Causes Traffic Disruption at Polifly Road and Route 80
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Hackensack NJ, get your dancing shoes on! On July 23rd, the Hackensack Police Department hosted the exciting and vibrant event, Salsa with a Cop, and it was a tremendous success!
Continue reading Hackensack : Salsa with a Cop Brings the Community Together
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Hackensack,NJ, the Hackensack Fire Department is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) for the 2023 fiscal year in the amount of $278,000. This grant will enable the department to provide specialized training to enhance the skills and capabilities of its firefighters.
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
In Hackensack, NJ, a proposal for a large apartment building at the corner of Anderson and Linden streets has been halted following significant community opposition. The city Planning Board recently denied an application for a six-story, 345-unit apartment building with retail space on the first floor at 123 Anderson Street.
Continue reading Hackensack NJ: Controversial Apartment Building Proposal Halted by Planning Board
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Hackensack NJ, patrons of P.F. Chang’s China Bistro at The Shops at Riverside Mall in Hackensack, New Jersey, were surprised to find the restaurant closed. According to a spokesperson from the city of Hackensack, the closure was due to concerns regarding the restaurant’s hood fire suppression system.
Continue reading Temporary Closure of P.F. Chang’s Hackensack Due to Fire Safety Issue
photos courtesy of City of Hackensack Fire Department
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Hackensack NJ, exciting Updates from the Bergen County Courthouse! The iconic rotunda is undergoing important renovations to preserve its historic beauty and ensure its structural integrity. The scaffolding surrounding the rotunda is a testament to the meticulous work being done to restore this landmark.
Continue reading The Iconic Rotunda of the Bergen County Courthouse is Undergoing Major Renovations
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Hackensack NJ, in the wake of a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned the “Chevron Doctrine,” Hackensack Meridian Health wasted no time in taking legal action against federal regulators. The health network, which operates 18 hospitals across New Jersey, has filed a lawsuit against the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), claiming that faulty reimbursement calculations have cost three of its hospitals nearly $600,000.
photos courtesy of City of Hackensack Fire Department
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Hackensack NJ, early on the morning of June 26th, at approximately 5:30 AM, emergency responders were called to the scene of an overturned tractor trailer on the Route 80 on-ramp from Route 17 south.
Continue reading Overturned Tractor Trailer on Route 80 Ramp Spills Peat Moss in Hackensack
photos courtesy of the City of Hackensack Fire Department
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
In the early hours of this morning, at approximately 3:30 AM, first platoon firefighters from the City of Hackensack were dispatched to Route 80 in response to a serious motor vehicle crash. The incident involved a passenger vehicle that had rear-ended a truck, resulting in the vehicle operator being pinned inside.
Continue reading Early Morning Crash on Route 80 in Hackensack
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 52-year-old BRAULIO F. TORAL of Hackensack, NJ on charges of sexual assault, endangering the welfare of a child, aggravated criminal sexual contact, invasion of privacy, and criminal sexual contact. 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 Officer-in-Charge Michael Antista.
Continue reading Hackensack Man Charged After Alleged Sexual Assault and Video Recording of a Child
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 36-year-old BRIANA RODRIGUEZ of Bloomfield, NJ on a charge of theft. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.
Continue reading Medical Billing Professional Charged With Embezzling $400,000 from Her Employer
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco has announced the opening of several emergency cooling centers throughout the County to help residents stay safe during the current heat wave, as temperatures are expected to climb over 90 degrees.
Cooling centers will be open tomorrow, Tuesday, June 18th through Friday, June 21st from 9am – 6pm.
Continue reading Bergen County Opens Emergency Cooling Centers
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Hackensack NJ, as a 20-year-old man in the mid-1980s, electrician John Keane survived Stage IV testicular cancer at Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH), receiving the most aggressive chemotherapy treatments yet administered by the health system at that time.
Continue reading Against All Odds: A Father’s Day Story of Cancer Survival and Family Triumph
