Looks like the historic Bakman Building (formerly the Susquehanna Hotel) is getting a complete rehab, generally to historic standards. They are repointing the brick, and all the intricate soffits, chocks, and trimwork below the roofline of the 3-story building is being repainted - green. Not sure what they are doing with the storefronts. The south wall is nearing completion, and the difference is shocking.
Also, yesterday was opening day for LIMON, which is downtown's version of Whole Foods. This is a really upscale place, exactly what is needed for downtown Hackensack. They say it is their first store, and an entire chain of Limon's will be launched !!! Limon takes the place of another ikon, Prozy's, which closed a few years ago (Spring 2005 ?). Remember the Record headline "There goes Prozy's".
This is the type of store that will give all the health-conscious residents of Prospect and Overlook Avenues the excuse to come into downtown Hackensack. This is our version of Whole Foods, right here in Hackensack.
The city of Hackensack gave Limon's a warm welcome.....NOT. Instead, Constable Norm Levin was there, and he gave them a citation for passing out "Grand Opening" flyers. Let me say sarcastically, "Nice work, Norm." I don't care if it is technically against the law; there are times when the Constable should make sure his eyeballs are pointing in a different direction.