SADDLE RIVER, NJ -- Last night, a Bergen County Department of Public Works employee was seriously injured at approximately 5:15 p.m. while operating in Saddle River Park. The county employee, Thomas Epper, was transported to Valley Hospital in serious condition for treatment, before passing away in the evening.

Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco today issued the following ...

HACKENSACK -- Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco releases the following statement regarding the remarks made yesterday by New Jersey radio hosts from the station nj1015 about New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal:

“I am appalled and angry that New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal was mocked for his faith and his race on the airwaves of NJ 101.5 yesterday. As ...

HACKENSACK, NJ -- During their sole July meeting (they meet again Aug. 21) the Hackensack Mayor and Council voted on the introduction and adoption of a number of city ordinances on Monday night, that will affect our quality of life and the city's finances:

Special Improvement District

Among them were the Special Improvement District's (SID) extension from Atlantic to ...

HACKENSACK, NJ — The Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC) has undergone significant renovations that will give it a brand new look. HACPAC recently debuted its new 22-foot marquee above its State Street entrance. Also completed were two interior lobby signs of brushed aluminum.

The planning and design of the project took nearly a year, and were installed ...

HACKENSACK, NJ -- Due to inclement weather, tonight’s Summer Concert by The Cast of Beatlemania has been moved from the Green to the indoor Hackensack Performing Arts Center, located at 102 State Street. It will still begin at 7:30pm, and attendance is free.

The Cast of Beatlemania has been a staple of Hackensack's Summer Concert Series, and this will be their first time ...

HACKENSACK, NJ -- As part of the Main Street Live Mini Concert Series, the Hackensack Department of Cultural Arts will present “Caribbean Night” on Friday, July 20 at 7 p.m. While that outdoor event is happening, the Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC) Meridian Health Theater will begin its three--day run of "Fame Jr."

The free "Caribbean Night" ...

HACKENSACK, NJ — The Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC) has undergone significant renovations that will give it a brand new look. HACPAC recently debuted its new 22-foot marquee above its State Street entrance. Also completed were two interior lobby signs of brushed aluminum.

The planning and design of the project took nearly a year, and were installed ...

In recent months, the exotic longhorned tick has been found throughout the garden state, with one such tick being recently identified in Bergen County.

This invasive species uses humans, other mammals, and birds as hosts. Longhorned ticks found thus far in New Jersey have tested negative for pathogens dangerous to humans or animals, but in other countries these insects have spread ...

PARAMUS, NJ - The National Weather Service issued a 'Heat Advisory' this morning for Bergen, Passaic, Essex, Union and Hudson Counties in New Jersey. The heat advisory will remain in effect from noon Monday July 16 until 6 p.m. Tuesday July 17.

Extreme heat can cause illness and death among at- risk population who cannot stay cool. The heat and humidity may cause heat stress during ...

HACKENSACK, NJ -- During their sole July meeting (they meet again Aug. 21) the Hackensack Mayor and Council voted on the introduction and adoption of a number of city ordinances on Monday night, that will affect our quality of life and the city's finances:

Special Improvement District

Among them were the Special Improvement District's (SID) extension from Atlantic to ...

CLIFFSIDE PARK – Governor Phil Murphy celebrated the signing of a school funding bill the Governor's office called "historic" this week, appearing at a signing ceremony at a Cliffside Park elementary school. The bill makes changes to the state's school funding formula that will result in Hackensack public schools receiving a 28.4% increase in education aid ...

HACKENSACK, NJ -- Hackensack’s Mayor and Council presented Police Officer Sergio Raneli with a proclamation at Monday night’s council meeting for his life-saving efforts following a one-car accident in the city last month.

The five-year veteran was first on the scene of a convertible that had struck a utility pole on the corner of Summit and Central avenues. The driver ...

HACKENSACK, N.J. – Bergen County officials recently unveiled its new mobile emergency responder driving simulators to help train firefighters, school bus drivers, EMS personnel and law enforcement.  The county simulators are the only mobile simulators in the state of New Jersey. 

The vehicle, which is brought to a location of convenience so first responders do not ...

Today, New Jersey Family, the go-to source for NJ parents, announced its 2nd Annual Ultimate Bucket List. The list reveals its readers’ musts in and around the state—the places New Jerseyans have to see and experience and the food and drinks they've got to try, and Hackensack landmark made their list. 

“We're so excited to share this list of ...

HACKENSACK, NJ -- Hackensack’s Mayor and Council presented Police Officer Sergio Raneli with a proclamation at Monday night’s council meeting for his life-saving efforts following a one-car accident in the city last month.

The five-year veteran was first on the scene of a convertible that had struck a utility pole on the corner of Summit and Central avenues. The driver ...

Today, New Jersey Family, the go-to source for NJ parents, announced its 2nd Annual Ultimate Bucket List. The list reveals its readers’ musts in and around the state—the places New Jerseyans have to see and experience and the food and drinks they've got to try, and Hackensack landmark made their list. 

“We're so excited to share this list of ...

In recent months, the exotic longhorned tick has been found throughout the garden state, with one such tick being recently identified in Bergen County.

This invasive species uses humans, other mammals, and birds as hosts. Longhorned ticks found thus far in New Jersey have tested negative for pathogens dangerous to humans or animals, but in other countries these insects have spread ...

HACKENSACK, NJ -- As part of the Main Street Live Mini Concert Series, the Hackensack Department of Cultural Arts will present “Caribbean Night” on Friday, July 20 at 7 p.m. While that outdoor event is happening, the Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC) Meridian Health Theater will begin its three--day run of "Fame Jr."

The free "Caribbean Night" ...

HACKENSACK, NJ -- Bergen County Clerk John S. Hogan’s passport division has been acknowledged for their “Best Practices” in offering “Outstanding Customer Service” in passport application reviewing and processing. 

Recently, The National Passport Center’s Office of Acceptance Facility Oversight (AFO) conducted an independent inspection and ...

A publicized dispute between Jersey City Prosecutor Jake Hudnut and New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal has resulted in a positive concession for pro-legalization advocates, and advocates of not prosecuting individuals found to be in possession of the substance.

After scolding Hudnut last week for issuing a directive to Jersey City law enforcement not to prosecute medical ...

HACKENSACK, NJ -- During their sole July meeting (they meet again Aug. 21) the Hackensack Mayor and Council voted on the introduction and adoption of a number of city ordinances on Monday night, that will affect our quality of life and the city's finances:

Special Improvement District

Among them were the Special Improvement District's (SID) extension from Atlantic to ...

SADDLE RIVER, NJ -- Last night, a Bergen County Department of Public Works employee was seriously injured at approximately 5:15 p.m. while operating in Saddle River Park. The county employee, Thomas Epper, was transported to Valley Hospital in serious condition for treatment, before passing away in the evening.

Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco today issued the following ...

HACKENSACK -- Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco releases the following statement regarding the remarks made yesterday by New Jersey radio hosts from the station nj1015 about New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal:

“I am appalled and angry that New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal was mocked for his faith and his race on the airwaves of NJ 101.5 yesterday. As ...

A publicized dispute between Jersey City Prosecutor Jake Hudnut and New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal has resulted in a positive concession for pro-legalization advocates, and advocates of not prosecuting individuals found to be in possession of the substance.

After scolding Hudnut last week for issuing a directive to Jersey City law enforcement not to prosecute medical ...