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Man Charged in Multi-Vehicle Fire at Bergen County Academies in Hackensack With Arson

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 26-year-old PATRICK A. FEARON, currently homeless and formerly of Hackensack, NJ on charges of aggravated arson, arson, burglary, criminal mischief, and failure to control or report a dangerous fire. 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 Bergen County Sheriff’s Office under the direction of Sheriff Anthony Cureton.

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Hackensack Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Missing Man

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Hackensack NJ, the Hackensack Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in locating Derick Gordon, who has been missing since early May.

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U.S. Attorney’s Office: Hackensack Meridian Health to Permit Service Animals at Medical Appointments

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Hackensack NJ, the U.S. Attorney’s Office has reached an agreement with Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) to resolve allegations that HMH violated the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) by prohibiting individuals with disabilities from bringing service animals to medical appointments, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

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Costco Tightens Entry Rules: Members Must Now Scan Cards Before Shopping

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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.

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Meet the Bergen County Olympians competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics!

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco introduced the Bergen County Olympians in his ,”Meet the Bergen County Olympians competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics!” post on Facebook:

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Hackensack : Salsa with a Cop Brings the Community Together

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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!

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New Milford Man Arrested for Attempted Sexual Assault at Riverside Square Mall

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Hackensack NJ, a New Milford man, Craig L. Herbert, 30, has been arrested on charges of attempted sexual assault following an incident at Riverside Square Mall in Hackensack on Thursday.

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Former Bergen County Court Officer Charged with Misappropriation of Settlement Funds

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 69-year-old BRUCE PIEKARSKY of Davie, FL on charges of theft, misapplication of entrusted property, and tampering with public records. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.

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Wyckoff Bank Among Four Bergen County Branches Closing Due to Merger

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Wyckoff NJ, in a significant development for local banking, a Wyckoff bank, along with three other branches in Bergen County, will be closing as part of a merger between Provident Bank and Lakeland Bank. This consolidation, announced by Lakeland Bank this week, is set to commence on Thursday, August 29.

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Hackensack Man Charged After Alleged Sexual Assault and Video Recording of a Child

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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.

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Medical Billing Professional Charged With Embezzling $400,000 from Her Employer

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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.

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Bergen County Opens Emergency Cooling Centers

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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.

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NYC Man Gets 33 Months in Prison for Role in Burglary Conspiracy Targeting Asian Small Business Owners

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Hackensack NJ, a New York man was sentenced today to 33 months in prison for his role in a conspiracy that targeted Asian and Asian-American small business owners for burglaries, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

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Exciting New Development for Former YMCA Site on Main Street in Hackensack

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Hackensack NJ, a significant transformation is coming to Hackensack as plans for a seven-story, 254-unit apartment building at the former YMCA site on Main Street have been approved. This mixed-use development promises to revitalize a longstanding city landmark that has been vacant for two years.

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