🌱 How Hackensack’s Blue Envelope can change your next traffic stop
Hi Hackensack! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Hackensack’s Blue Envelope can change your next traffic stop
- Ready to ride the Main Street trolley for tacos and tequila?
- How did Paramus run-rule Hackensack on their home field?
Also on today's calendar: Howdy Stranger Scripted | Sketch Comedy Show and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy and not as warm, temps: high: 70, low: 53.
- Sunday: Showers; breezy, cooler, with a high of 56 and low of 37 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Hackensack PD Initiative: Safer Interactions Between Officers and Drivers on the Autism Spectrum (tapinto.net) — Hackensack drivers with autism or other special needs can now use the Blue Envelope Program to help ensure calmer, clearer interactions with local police during traffic stops or accidents. The envelope holds key documents and medical alerts, plus instructions for both drivers and officers. Residents can also register for Special Needs ID cards and pick up envelopes at the Hackensack Police Department front desk. 
2. Hackensack to hold Cinco de Mayo pub crawl. Here's what to expect (northjersey.com) — Hackensack’s downtown is gearing up for a Cinco de Mayo “Tacos and Tequila” pub crawl along Main Street, with $20 wristbands unlocking food and drink specials plus trolley rides between venues. Running 1–6 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, the event features DJs and stops at several local restaurants, aiming to boost foot traffic and showcase small businesses.
3. Mujahodzic powers Paramus over Hackensack (nj.com subscription) — Hackensack High’s softball team took a tough 17-3 home loss to Paramus, ending early on the mercy rule after five innings. Paramus’ bats exploded for 13 hits, while Hackensack struggled defensively with six errors in the Big North Freedom matchup.
4. Former NJ Transit supervisor guilty of cell phone fraud scheme (palivingnews.com) — A former Hackensack resident who supervised NJ Transit’s digital workspace admitted to buying more than 1,000 phones with agency funds and reselling them for over $900,000. Prosecutors say the four‑year scheme helped fund luxury travel, and as part of his plea he must repay back taxes, forfeit public employment, and faces formal sentencing in June.
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★ Featured events ★
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Howdy Stranger Scripted | Sketch Comedy Show
Hackensack Performing Arts Center, 102 State St, Hackensack
8:00 pm -
Town Square Health & Wellness Fair
Town Square of Bergen, 18-01 Pollitt Dr, Fair Lawn, NJ, 07410,
10:00 am -
Volunteer this Spring - Learn How
11:00 am
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
Tuesday April 21
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Other local events
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Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament
1 Patrolman Ray Woods Dr , New Milford
6:30 pm -
Local Author: Pratikshya Thakali
Lodi Memorial Library Lodi - Upstairs,
2:00 pm -
World Elite Sumo
Prudential Center , 25 Lafayette St , Newark
7:00 pm -
Howdy Stranger Scripted | Sketch Comedy Show
Hackensack Performing Arts Center , 102 State St , Hackensack
8:00 pm -
A Salute to Liberace Tribute By David Maiocco
Hackensack Performing Arts Center , 102 State St , Hackensack
3:00 pm -
English Conversation Group
Lodi Memorial Library Lodi - Conference Room,
4:00 pm -
Storytime with Miss Emily
Lodi Memorial Library Lodi - Children's Room
11:00 am -
Dungeons & Dragons Club Grade 6 & older
Lodi Memorial Library Lodi - Conference Room
6:00 pm -
Creating a Compelling College Application (virtual)
Lodi Memorial Library
7:30 pm
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
Monday April 20
Tuesday April 21
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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