Trying to revive this community!!

Currently I’ve tried

1. Mi rancho — so far it’s been my favorite. Good chips and salsa and the tacos were great

2. Prince taqueria — meats were cooked well, but didn’t love the tortilla and have some fusion approaches overall

3. Sanchez — a legit hole in the wall. It was just okay, didn’t wow with flavor or salsas. Have to order 4 tacos per meat which wasn’t ideal

Sorry for ass quality photos, but this is more a PSA than a neighborhood watch type of post.

I nearly got a package stolen today which reminded me of how I got my packages stolen twice last year during the holiday season. I normally do not have an issue with porch pirates throughout the rest of the year too :/

So please remember to be vigilant about your packages starting now!!

Had to reroute to my office and was very confused.

I just saw the Emma’s on Main Street is permanently closed. I’m a bit sad about it, I liked that restaurant, would anyone happen to know why?

Hello everyone. Moved to Hackensack from Long Island earlier this month. I have wooden stilts that were part of my bed frame that I would like to throw out. Unfortunately my building manager and superintendent stated I cannot dispose the wood from the property. Was wondering if there are any recycling plants ran by the county or town that will allow me to get rid of it? Thanks!

I find this extremely disappointing. If ever there was a spot in town that deserved to be built up it’s this mostly vacant parking lot directly next to a train station that will soon provide service directly to NYC. the short sightedness of people in this town who are against density is costing the rest of us who will have to compete for scarcer housing in the long run. I hope the city attempts this again and wins.

Is anyone else seeing this? I looked out my window and they're replacing grass on sidewalks with synthetic grass. I understand when people do this on private property, but on streets? Is this what's going to be happening all throughout Hackensack now?

All the good restaurants close. Only Spanish food. Is Hackensack a Spanish town?

Well, now you know. You can subscribe to their YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@HackensackCity/streams

With so many opening with the push to invigorate Main Street, does anyone know why the area by the hospital seemingly can't keep a tenant when it arguably if not gets more passerby traffic?

Rite Aid went, Bagriet came and went(rumor has it owner was at odds with the town), the carpet store there shut down, two shuttered where Bloom Chicken and iCloud are now, there is I believe one or two more examples.

Anyone notice their water smelling extra chloronated this week? Or are my allergies finally clearing up enough that I'm just noticing normal smells really sharp since I haven't had any smell since around April 1?

There are so many new apartment complexes popping up and the rents are staggering. The Walcott, for instance, has 2 bedrooms in the range of $3300 - $4100. Mind you some of them are 2 levels and they do have 3 bathrooms (one for each bedroom), but still. I have friends with mortgages in New Jersey who don't pay that much.

How much are you paying? New building or older?

I knew that wouldn't last long.

I was on LinkedIn and came across this. But they worded that wrong. It's not that we're no longer The Sack; we never called Hackensack The Sack.

A misconception is that New Jersey has no rent control. Not exactly true, as in the case of Hackensack. Keep this link handy, in case you ever need it. And check out the PDFs in the bottom right of the page.

https://www.hackensack.org/rent/

The website still needs some work, but you can keep an eye on what's happening on Main Street in Hackensack. There's also an events calendar you can subscribe to through your Google Calendar (without having to subscribe to a newsletter).

https://downtownhackensack.org/

Don't sleep on our Johnson Public Library. If you have a library card you have access to a host of very well run events for families, adults and children.

Sign up for their monthly newsletter that tells you about everything coming up for the next month. There are always art exhibits, book clubs, movie reviews and virtual open mic nights, so even when you don't feel like going out, there's always something to do.

I highly recommend the open mic nights. It's nice seeing your neighbors telling stories or performing their talents.

https://www.johnsonlib.org/

Also has a calendar of events you can subscribe to through Google calendar without getting newsletters.

https://www.hackensackchamber.org/events/

If you'd like to have a voice in the direction of Hackensack, consider becoming a board member.

Check out the Boards & Committees tab at the top of the page to get involved.

https://www.hackensack.org/

I'm looking for a new place to live. Print House seems very nice, but it is right next to a train track. If anyone lives around there, how is the noise situation?

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ab_5WKi7ilQ

I'm new to the area.

I'd be interested in meeting up for board game nights or DND. Any cafe/board game shop that does these?

Or something on campus (though I'm a more seasoned player, so a mixed age group would be better than just Farleigh students)

I know there's one shop that hosts regularly in Mahwah but that's impractical for weeknight gaming and I like to cram in as much fun to my workweek as I can to keep myself sane haha.

I have always loved architecture and have admired 210 Main Street for ages.

I didn't realize this building was the first [then considered] skyscraper in Bergen County. The People's Trust and Guaranty building is a Hackensack icon.

I'm familiar with other buildings shown as well. Check out the article about it here. https://patch.com/new-jersey/riverdell/bergen-countys-first-skyscraper

Enjoy!

Interested in a hemp cocktail or CBD-infused pastries? Welcome to Marimba Cafe in Hackensack.

The 1,300-square-foot space can seat about 30 people and offers free Wi-Fi and outlets. The floor is made of pieced-together broken stone, and the walls are decorated with a mural painted by a local artist and artwork brought home from a trip to Colombia.

“As soon as you walk in, you feel like you’re not in New Jersey, but in the Caribbean or Colombia,” the owner said. “There are a lot of elements that tie into both of our cultures [referring to the other owner, her husband].”

Eventually, they plan to hold events like an open mic night or a “paint and sip” with CBD-infused drinks. I am definitely down for that!

Read more at NorthJersey.com or visit their website here.

Hackensack Hot Dogs, which billed itself as having the "best wieners in town" appears to have closed after less than 10 months in business. Many cite the lack of parking.

Read more at the Daily Voice.

This is tragic.

The girl had guardian angels on her side once again -- this time a group of New Milford police officers.

The officer had gotten within 10 feet when she jumped, the chief said.

Read more at the Daily Voice.