Still taking this in… last night I received an official proclamation from the Mayor of Hackensack recognizing my achievements.

I’m deeply grateful to my hometown, and also to everyone near and far who has supported me, believed in me, collaborated with me, taught me, prayed for me, and rocked with me along this journey. None of this happens alone.

So much love and appreciation to all of you. This one really means a lot. 💙

#Grateful #ThankYou #HometownPride #Hackensack #MusicLife #Accessibility #BlindMusician #Community #Milestone #Blessed

Hackensack man charged with setting fire to multiple police cars
September 3, 2025

Police arrested a Hackensack man on arson charges, accusing him of setting multiple police vehicles on fire in a Hackensack parking lot on Aug. 30, announced the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office.

[Name], 78, was arrested on Sept. 2 on charges
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On #EarthDay 🌐,Northern NJ Community Foundation’s ‘Hackensack River Nation Summit’ takes place at Fairleigh Dickinson University at the Student Union Building in #Teaneck, NJ U.S.A.

📣 Get the details in this article on NJ Urban News: https://tinyurl.com/fvjynzu9

#environment #NewJersey #BergenCounty #Hackensack #watershed

Hackensack River Nation Summit Rescheduled to Earth Day on April 22.

The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) announces the 2025 Hackensack River Nation Summit has been rescheduled and will now take place on the

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Boardwalk in Hackensack River County Park, Hackensack, New Jersey, September 2024. Casein on wood panel, 10”x8”. Buy it at art.monospace.com #art #crafts #fineart #landscape #hackensack #newjersey #artsky
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“Washington stayed here.” The Steuben House at historic New Bridge Landing, Hackensack, NJ. Waxed casein on matte board, 6x4. #art #artsky #artyear #hackensack #newjersey #washington Sales and commissions: art.monospace.com
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Is flooding a problem in your area? Attend the Environmental Justice Alliance’s meeting, produced by the Northern New Jersey Community Foundation!

Logistics: 10/21, 6:30-7:45 pm| Second Reformed Church of Hackensack, 436 Union Street in Hackensack, NJ

In-person and via Zoom.

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/HEJAOct24

Learn more in this article on www.mybergen.com: https://tinyurl.com/HEJAOct24

#flooding #Hackensack #UnitedStates #greeninfrastructure

Hackensack Environmental Justice Alliance October meeting

The Hackensack Environmental Justice Alliance, a community group that focuses on helping people who are hardest hit by environmental issues, will hold its monthly meeting Monday, October 21, from 6:30 to 7:45 pm.Featured speaker: New Jersey's green infrastructure guru -- Dr. Chris Obropta, Director of Rutgers Cooperative Extension Water Resources program. During the Summer, Dr. Obropta and his team examined the extent of flooding issues in Hackensack and ways to address them through green infrastructure. They will present their findings and recommendations at this meeting. Also at this meeting, the EJA will discuss a proposed river walk event, a new mission statement, and plans for listening sessions and policy conversations with Hackensack resident. The EJA is a great way to connect with others who want to make Hackensack greener, cleaner and healthier for everyone.  Please join us.There will be light refreshments served (snacks and soft drinks).To learn more about the Green Infrastructure for Environmental Justice project, visit this page.The meeting is free and open to the public. Please consider making a donation to help support this project.  Any amount you can give will help. All donations made through this event will be used to help create a community rain garden or other environmental projects benefitting the community.The Green Infrastructure for Environmental Justice project is produced by Northern New Jersey Community Foundation, in partnership with the City of Hackensack, Greater Bergen Community Action and Hackensack Public Schools, as well as Hackensack residents and representatives of several organizations in Hackensack.  It is supported in part by The Funders Network, AARP, Valley Bank Foundation, TD Bank, M&T Bank Foundation, PSE&G Foundation, the Hackensack Rotary Club, and other supporters.Questions? Contact Leo Vazquez of the Northern New Jersey Community Foundation at [email protected] or 201-568-5608, x2.

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📣 Concerned about #flooding 🌊 ? Attend the Northern NJ Community Foundation’s meeting of the Hackensack Environmental Justice Alliance.

▶️ September 9 | 6:30- 7:45 pm| Second Reformed Church, 436 Union St. #Hackensack, #NewJersey #USA

Agenda: information about a #greeninfrastructure plan; projects including a rain #garden & a pet walk along the #Hackensack River; and more! #Free | Open to the public

▶️ Get more details in NJ Urban News
article: https://tinyurl.com/ms67mbkn

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“Concerned about flooding? Don’t Miss the Justice Alliance’s Community Meeting in Hackensack.”

 The meeting will take place at The Second Reformed Church, 436 Union Street in Hackensack, New Jersey 07601, and online. The group that focuses on

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Register for Northern NJ Community Foundation’s Green Infrastructure Environmental Justice Alliance #FREE workshop, #Art Class and Community Conversation/ Clase de Arte y Conversacíon Comunitaria!, for the entire family presented in English and Spanish.

▶Sat., Mar. 23 |
#Children (ages 5+) & their family.
▶Presenter: Teacher/artist Monica Chavarria
▶Location: El rinconcito musical, 340 Main St., #Hackensack
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Bergen County events calendar! Things to do and places to go in the Bergen County NJ area. Updated daily!

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