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Hackensack Man Charged With Arson

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of BRANDON MCGARRELL (DOB: 12/18/1998; single; factory worker) of 89 Essex Street, Apartment 4, Hackensack, NJ on a charge of Arson. The arrest is the result of a joint investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love, the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office under the direction of Sheriff Anthony Cureton, and the Hackensack Police Department under the direction of Officer in Charge Captain Darrin DeWitt.

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Memorial Day, Monday, May 31 with Bergen County Historical Society

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Historical Society; Each year we honor the veterans of all wars with a wreath laying at the grave of General Enoch Poor in the burial ground of the First Dutch Reformed Church on the Green.

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County of Bergen is seeking County resident artists 17 years or older to take part in a virtual art exhibit linked to the County Website

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco has announced that the County of Bergen is seeking County resident artists 17 years or older to take part in a virtual art exhibit linked to the County Website in June of 2021.

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Main Street in Hackensack is Opened to two-way Traffic First time since 1976

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Hackensack NJ, For the first time since 1976, the entire length of Main Street in Hackensack is opened to two-way traffic. The completion of this multi-phased project marks a milestone in the rebirth of the county seat.

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New Jersey offers ‘Shot and a Beer’ program , get a free beer with a COVID-19 vaccination

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Hackensack NJ, Governor Phil Murphy on Monday over  twitter  announced  the new , “We’re launching our “Shot and a Beer” program to encourage eligible New Jerseyans ages 21+ to get vaccinated. Any New Jerseyan who gets their first vaccine dose in the month of May and takes their vaccination card to a participating brewery will receive a free beer.

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Bergen County Prosecutor announces the promotion of Jason Love to Chief of Detectives

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the promotion of Deputy Chief Jason Love to Chief of Detectives. Chief Love was sworn in in a private ceremony with his family on Monday, May 3, 2021.

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Bergen County-based psychologists Bookkeeper Charged with Money Laundering, and Forgery

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of ANNMARIE NERI (DOB: 10/07/1973; married; bookkeeper) of 310 Prospect Avenue, Apt. 124, Hackensack, NJ on charges of Theft By Deception, Money Laundering, and Forgery. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti and the Hackensack Police Department under the direction of Officer in Charge Captain Peter Busciglio.

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15 Candidates are Running for Five Seats on the Hackensack Council in the Election being held on Tuesday, May 11

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Hackensack NJ, Do you know 15 candidates are running for five seats on the Hackensack Council in the election being held on Tuesday, May 11?  Find out more about these candidates and their positions on some key issues with the League of Women Voters’ handy voting resource tool, Vote411.org.

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Man Hit and killed by Pascack Valley Line Train near Essex Street Station in Hackensack

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Hackensack NJ, a man was killed when he was struck by a NJ Transit commuter train near Hackensack’s Essex Street Station.

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Hackensack Meridian Health Names Linda A. McHugh as Chief Experience and People Officer

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Hackensack NJ, Hackensack Meridian Health is pleased to welcome Linda A. McHugh, M.T., MBA as chief experience and people officer, responsible for the strategic management and delivery of all experience, hospitality and people programs, policies, processes, and practices for the network.

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The City of Hackensack Regretfully Announces that City Manager Ted Ehrenburg Has Passed Away

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Hackensack NJ, The City of Hackensack regretfully announces that City Manager Ted Ehrenburg passed away last night. Hired in 2016, Ehrenburg’s steady and experienced leadership brought a level of professionalism and competence to city government that has benefitted all residents. Mayor John Labrosse has ordered that city flags will be flown at half mast in Ehrenburg’s honor and the City Council meeting scheduled for April 6th will be postponed to a later date.

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Man Charged With Fencing Over $1 Million Worth of Stolen Equipment from Multiple Construction Sites in North Jersey

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of NICHOLAS T. DEMAIO (DOB: 5/31/1988; single; unemployed) of 80 Mill Road, Wharton, New Jersey on charges of Receiving Stolen Property; Fencing; Unlawful Possession of a Weapon; Possession of High Capacity Magazines; Possession of Hollow Point Ammunition and Possession of Prohibited Weapons and Devices, Silencers. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti.

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New Video Has Come to Light in Fatal Hackensack Hit and Run

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Hackensack NJ, the Bergen County Prosecutors Office and the Hackensack Police Department are requesting information from the public regarding a fatal hit and run collision in Hackensack. Fatal Accident Investigation Unit at 201-226-5595, or Hackensack Police Department at 201-646-7777.

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Northern NJ Community Foundation Appoints New Members to the Board of Trustees and Environmental Advisory Board

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Hackensack NJ,  The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) announces the addition of four members to the Board of Trustees and the appointment of four members to the newly created Environmental Advisory Board.

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81-year-old Struck in Hackensack Hit and Run

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Hackensack NJ, The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and the Hackensack Police Department are requesting information from the public regarding a hit and run collision which resulted in the victim suffering fatal injuries.

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