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Massive $17M School Deficit: City of Hackensack Proposes Emergency Rescue Plan

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Hackensack Rescue Mission: City Council Proposes $6.5M Emergency Lifeline to Save Schools

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HACKENSACK, NJ — In a dramatic move to prevent a total collapse of the local education system, the Hackensack City Council has scheduled an emergency vote for Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. The goal? A one-time $6.5 million transfer to the Board of Education to stop the immediate firing of nearly 100 teachers and staff.

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Hackensack Schools Crisis: District Sues Ex-Superintendent Over $15M Shortfall & “Secret” Hiring

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Hackensack School Board Sues Ex-Superintendent & Administrator Over Alleged “Scheme” and $15M Deficit

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Hackensack NJ, the Hackensack Board of Education has dropped a bombshell lawsuit against former Superintendent Thomas McBryde, former Business Administrator Lydia Singh, and several vendors. The suit alleges a systemic “scheme” involving reckless spending, unapproved hiring, and payments for services that were never actually rendered—all contributing to a staggering $15 million budget shortfall.

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Hackensack Schools in Crisis: Students and Parents Rally as $15M Deficit Threatens Massive Staff Cuts

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Hackensack Faces Massive $15 Million School Budget Crisis

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HACKENSACK, NJ — The halls of Hackensack High School were filled with more than just students on Tuesday night; they were filled with a community in mourning and a city demanding answers.

Hundreds of residents, educators, and alumni gathered for a sobering town hall to address a staggering $15+ million budget deficit that threatens to gut the district’s essential services.

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