Hackensack Celebrates The Christmas Caper Creators, Legacy
Hackensack Celebrates The Christmas Caper Creators, Legacy On a crisp Tuesday evening, just days before Christmas, the Hackensack City Council meeting felt less like a formal session and more like a warm family reunion. On December 16, Mayor Caseen Gaines and the City Council gathered to honor the lifelong friendship and creative magic of Nicholas “Mr. Pic” Picciallo and […]
Hackensack Mayor and Council Appoint Karen Gwynn as Judge for Municipal Court
Hackensack Mayor and Council Appoint Karen Gwynn as Judge for Municipal Court Hackensack, NJ — December 18, 2025 — In a tremendous moment of City pride and celebration, Hackensack welcomed Karen Gwynn as the new Temporary Judge for the Municipal Court on December 16. The courtroom was transformed into a scene of celebration, packed with […]
City of Hackensack Congratulates Chief Michael Antista on FBI National Academy Graduation
City of Hackensack Congratulates Chief Michael Antista on FBI National Academy Graduation The City of Hackensack proudly announces that Chief of Police Michael Antista has graduated from the prestigious FBI National Academy, Session 296, in Quantico, Virginia. This achievement marks a significant milestone in Chief Antista’s distinguished law enforcement career. Internationally recognized for its academic […]
Hackensack Holiday Favorite “The Christmas Caper” Is Back & Tickets On Sale Now!
This holiday season, join us for the return of The Christmas Caper, a magical show that has quickly become a beloved annual tradition in Hackensack, delighting audiences with enchanting performances and heartwarming storytelling. As families gather to celebrate the joy and wonder of the season, we are thrilled to welcome audiences back for another year of holiday […]
Hackensack Mayor and Council Appoint Timothy J. Hoffman to Acting Municipal Clerk
The Mayor and City Council of Hackensack unanimously voted to appoint Timothy J. Hoffman as Acting Municipal Clerk, recognizing his decades of public service, municipal government leadership experience, and deep roots in Hackensack. The appointment, which occurred yesterday at a Special Meeting, was met with generous applause from the dozens gathered in City Hall to […]
City of Hackensack Launches Emergency Food Drive to Support Families Impacted by SNAP Benefit Disruption
In response to the ongoing federal government shutdown threatening the SNAP benefits for 2,788 Hackensack families, Mayor Caseen Gaines and the City Council announced an Emergency Food Drive to provide immediate support for their affected residents. This initiative aims to collect shelf-stable food items, such as canned goods, pasta, rice, baby formula, and other non-perishable […]
Retirement of Fire Chief Anthony Riehl After 25 Years of Service
Fire Chief Anthony Riehl will retire Friday September 26, after 25 years of service to our community. We extend our deepest gratitude to Chief Riehl for his steadfast leadership, commitment to public safety, and unwavering dedication to the people of Hackensack. Chief Riehl’s career with the Hackensack Fire Department began on September 25, 2000, shortly […]
City of Hackensack Calls on NJ Transit to Conduct Safety Audit of Pascack Valley Line Following Fatalities
The City of Hackensack is urging NJ Transit to perform a thorough safety audit of the Pascack Valley Line with the expressed goal of limiting intended and unintended deaths after two fatalities occurred in just over a week, one in Hackensack on August 7 and another in River Edge on August 15. These recent incidents […]
City of Hackensack Renames Street to Honor James “J.T.” Taylor
The City of Hackensack has renamed the corner of 1st Street and Clay Street to James “J.T.” Taylor Way, honoring the Hackensack native and music legend whose voice and career have brought joy to generations. The dedication ceremony, held on August 15th, gathered residents, City Officials, family, and friends to pay tribute to a hometown […]
Celebrating Rose Ascolese’s 100th Birthday
At the City Council Meeting on August 11, the City of Hackensack proudly honored longtime resident Rose Ascolese on her 100th birthday. Council Chambers was filled with family, friends, and neighbors who gathered to celebrate Rose’s remarkable life. Born on Lodi Street in Hackensack in 1925, Rose has consistently given back to others and to […]
