Actress and Advocate Holly Robinson Peete Joins Hackensack to Proclaim April as Autism Acceptance Month

At last night’s City Council meeting, the Mayor and Council recognized April as Autism Acceptance Month, featuring a special video message from actress and advocate Holly Robinson Peete. The proclamation reaffirmed Hackensack’s commitment to a community where neurodivergent residents are respected, supported, and empowered to thrive. Robinson Peete, a mainstay of the Hallmark Channel and […]

A Message from the Mayor & Council: Snow Removal Update and Improvements

To Our Neighbors and Residents, The City of Hackensack has recently been tested by a series of historic snowfalls. For many of you, these storms were more than just weather events; they were a significant disruption to your daily lives. We know that for many, the City felt impassable—whether you were commuting to work, trying […]

Hackensack Honors Matthew Whitaker for His Musical Achievements and Community Service

City Hall was swingin’ Tuesday night as the Hackensack Mayor and City Council presented a proclamation honoring resident Matthew Whitaker for musical excellence and community service. Born in Hackensack in 2001 several months premature, Whitaker faced early medical complications, including retinopathy, that left him blind. He has built an inspiring career as a pianist, organist, […]

Hackensack Municipal Alliance Sponsors 68 Attendees to NJ Elks Peer Leadership Conference Through Alliance and Opioid Settlement Funds; Hackensack Elks Lodge #658 Sponsors Additional Students

The Hackensack Municipal Alliance has proudly sponsored 65 students and 3 advisors to attend the NJ Elks Peer Leadership Conference using funds provided through the Opioid Settlement initiative and the Municipal Alliance. In addition, Hackensack Elks Lodge #658 sponsored 5 more students, further expanding local participation in this impactful leadership experience. The NJ Elks Peer […]

Hackensack City Council Approve $6.5 Million Emergency Transfer to Protect Students

On January 28, the Hackensack Mayor and Council approved a $6.5 million emergency transfer to the Hackensack Board of Education, ensuring educational continuity for the remainder of the 2025–2026 school year in the wake of a recently-discovered $17 million shortfall to the Hackensack Public Schools budget. The vote received applause from a packed Council Chambers, […]

Statement from the City of Hackensack Regarding School District Budgetary Shortfall

The news of the school district’s budgetary shortfall is understandably unsettling, and the City shares the concern felt throughout Hackensack. While this is a difficult moment, we remain confident in our community’s resilience as we collectively navigate the path ahead. As the Board of Education pursues litigation against former administrators and vendors for an alleged […]