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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 NJ, Councilman Leo Battaglia announced he is stepping down from the Hackensack City Council following accusations that he made racially insensitive comments about a high school soccer coach. The alleged incident occurred during a soccer game in Paramus, where Battaglia reportedly made derogatory remarks about Hackensack High School soccer coach Shaun Holder, who is Black.
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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.
