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In a letter to Governor Mikie Sherrill, the Mayor and City Council thanked the Governor for signing legislation expanding seven days of early voting for May nonpartisan municipal elections. The new law strengthens ballot access and helps ensure voting rights are protected statewide. The letter explains that this issue is...
The basketball courts at Carver Park will be temporarily closed for repairs on Thursday, July 18th. The maintenance work is expected to be completed swiftly,...
Officials Pledge Commitment to Enhancing Quality of Life While Maintaining Tax Stability Mayor John Labrosse and the City Council have announced the adoption of Hackensack’s...
City Officials Pledge Continued Commitment to Systemic Reform at Hackensack Police Department After Major Legal Victory The Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court...
Please be advised the Environmental Commission and Green Team meetings scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday May 22nd, are canceled due to lack of quorum.
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