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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.
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Paramus NJ, Paramus Mayor Chris DiPiazza Calls Route 17 Bottleneck Project “the biggest and most important project in my upcoming tenure to Paramus”.
Continue reading Paramus Mayor and Council All In on Route 17 Bottleneck Project
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Hackensack NJ, at approximately 2:25pm City of Hackensack Fire Department Engine 4, Rescue 1 and Deputy 1 responded to the intersection of Essex Street and State Street on reported motor vehicle accident with entrapment. On arrival they found a two car motor vehicle accident with two people still in one vehicle. Rescue 1 began setting up extrication equipment and Engine 4 stretched a precautionary hand line. Both occupants inside the vehicle were able to self evacuate. The occupants were transported to HUMC with non life threatening injuries. Rescue 1 and Engine 4 remained on scene and applied absorbent to minor fluid spill. On duty city tow removed both vehicles. This intersection has been the scene of a series of mishaps over the years with residents saying there needs to be a left turn light Essex Street and State Street.
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Hackensack NJ, on Wednesday, September 7th, members of the City of Hackensack Fire Department first platoon operated at 89 Essex Street for an overturned vehicle into the house. Driver of the vehicle self-extricated prior to fire department arrival. Members used shoring to secure the porch and enter the structure to check for additional victims and damage. Driver was transported to Hackensack UMC with minor injuries. Hackensack police conducting the investigation. Hackensack building department assisted on scene Hackensack Police Department.
file photo by Boyd Loving
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Lodi NJ, New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today are reminding motorists that Route 17 northbound will be closed for 24 hours this weekend for
a railroad crossing rehabilitation project in Lodi, Bergen County near the Hackensack University Medical Center.