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The Hackensack Performing Arts Center showcases theater, music, and visual arts, bringing artists and neighbors together through performances, exhibits, and community events.
Hackensack’s M&M Recreation Center offers youth sports, fitness, and community programs, with courts, multipurpose rooms, and spaces for seniors, events, and year-round activities.
The Johnson Public Library serves Hackensack with books, digital resources, classes, and programs for all ages, supporting learning, job search help, and lifelong community connection.
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At last night’s City Council meeting, the Mayor and Council unanimously voted to appoint veteran educator, author, and acclaimed spoken word artist Toney Jackson as the first Poet Laureate of the City of Hackensack, celebrating his decades of artistic leadership and lifelong dedication to uplifting the community through the arts....
In anticipation of the snowstorm forecasted for tomorrow morning, February 6th, all City offices will open at 10:00 AM. Residents are strongly urged to limit...
In a continued effort to enhance environmental sustainability, the City of Hackensack is proud to announce that Hackensack is now on Recycle Coach, an incredible...
The City of Hackensack has taken another step toward improving water quality and reducing flooding through a newly signed Administrative Compliance Agreement with the New...
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