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Responding to the Scene: A Coordinated Effort at a Hasbrouck Heights Accident

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Dramatic Rescue Unfolds in Hasbrouck Heights: Fire Crews Rush to Free Trapped Victims After Two-Car Crash

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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, a coordinated emergency response brought multiple fire department units to the intersection of Boulevard and Division Avenue in Hasbrouck Heights recently, following a serious two-car accident. The initial reports indicated a harrowing situation with victims trapped inside their vehicles.

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Hasbrouck Heights Rallies for Charlie Kirk

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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, on September 17, 2025, 200-250 residents packed Hasbrouck Heights’ VFW Post 4591 to honor conservative icon Charlie Kirk, tragically assassinated on September 10 at Utah Valley University. Organized by Mike Crispi of America First Republicans, this Bergen County tribute is part of a nationwide wave of vigils, with NJ events from Toms River to Wildwood celebrating Kirk’s legacy. As Utah prosecutors seek the death penalty for suspect Tyler Robinson, here’s why Hasbrouck Heights’ emotional memorial is making waves.

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Fugitive Remains at Large in Hasbrouck Heights Woman’s Stabbing

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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced criminal charges against 33-year-old YUSEF E. MUHAMMAD of Jersey City, NJ. These charges are related to a stabbing that occurred in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ on Monday, August 18, 2025, and were filed after 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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Car Fire at Route 17 Shell Station in Hasbrouck Heights — Second Major Incident at this Station

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Hasbrouck Heights, NJ — On August 10th, emergency crews responded to a dramatic vehicle fire at the Shell gas station on Route 17 in Hasbrouck Heights. Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department Chief 61, Chief 62, Engine 2, and Squad 2 quickly arrived on scene, stretching a hose line and extinguishing the flames before they could spread to the building. The Wood-Ridge Fire Department provided additional support at the scene.

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USGS Confirmed Hasbrouck Heights Epicenter of Saturdays Magnitude 3.0 Earthquake

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HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – as previously reported , a rare seismic event rattled northern New Jersey on Saturday night, August 2, when a magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck near Hasbrouck Heights, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 10:22 p.m., was shallow in depth, making the tremors widely felt across Bergen County, New York City, and even parts of Westchester and Rockland County in upstate New York.

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Iconic Bendix Diner in Hasbrouck Heights Hits the Market After Closure

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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, the legendary Bendix Diner on Route 17, a cherished North Jersey landmark featured in films, TV shows, and music videos, is officially up for sale following its closure earlier this year due to sanitation and code violations.

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Teen Arrested in Bergen County Park Stabbing That Left 18-Year-Old Seriously Injured

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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, a 16-year-old from Hasbrouck Heights has been arrested in connection with a violent stabbing that left an 18-year-old critically injured at a park in Lodi, police confirmed.

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Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash on Route 17 in Hasbrouck Heights Claims One Life

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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, a tragic four-vehicle crash on Route 17 south in Hasbrouck Heights claimed the life of Edwin B. Coreas, 30, of Bogota, on Thursday, March 6, 2025, according to officials.

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Hasbrouck Heights Drug Dealing Pair Charged in Narcotics Death

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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 31-year-old ROBERT WICHOWSKI and 28-year-old XIOMARA FRIAS-BARBOSA, both of Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, for strict liability drug-induced death of another and drug offenses. These arrests are 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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UPDATE: Deadly Multi-Vehicle Crash on Route 17 in Hasbrouck Heights Leaves One Dead, Several Injured

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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, Route 17 in Hasbrouck Heights claimed the life of one driver and left several others injured on Thursday evening, March 6, according to authorities.

The fatal accident occurred around 6:20 p.m. near Route 46 and Franklin Avenue, prompting road closures and detours that lasted for several hours.

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Manhunt Tracks Down Saddle Brook Bird Store Crossbow Attacker

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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 53-year-old RAYMOND M. CAREY of Hasbrouck Heights, on charges stemming from an attempted murder involving a crossbow in Saddle Brook, NJ. 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 Saddle Brook Police Department under the direction of Chief John Zotollo.

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The Future of the Iconic Bendix Diner in Hasbrouck Heights Remains Uncertain

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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, the beloved Bendix Diner, a historic landmark on NJ-17 in Hasbrouck Heights, faces an uncertain future after being shut down by the Health Department due to fire code violations. This unexpected closure has left both the owner, John Diakakis, and the community grappling with what lies ahead for the iconic establishment.

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Beloved Bendix Diner in Hasbrouck Heights Temporarily Closed Due to Health Violations

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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, the iconic Bendix Diner, a cherished landmark in Hasbrouck Heights since 1947, was forced to close its doors on Friday following health code violations. A notice from the Health Department, dated January 10, was posted on the diner’s front door, marking the establishment as “unsatisfactory.”

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Hasbrouck Heights Firefighters Rescue Driver Trapped in SUV After Collision

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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, Hasbrouck Heights firefighters demonstrated swift action Monday, December 30, when they rescued a driver trapped in a precariously tilted SUV after a crash on the Boulevard in front of Borough Hall.

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Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department Responds to Apartment Fire on Charlton Avenue

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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, late last night, the Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department faced a critical situation when a call came in reporting heavy smoke on the second floor of an apartment building on Charlton Avenue.

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