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Fair Lawn NJ, An afternoon commute took a dramatic turn in Bergen County on Monday when an SUV jumped a curb, traveled down a pedestrian sidewalk, and slammed head-on into a utility pole.
The incident occurred late Monday afternoon, June 1, 2026, at the busy intersection of Fair Lawn Avenue and River Road in Fair Lawn, New Jersey.
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FAIR LAWN, NJ — A wild, freak accident disrupted the Friday morning commute on Route 208 Northbound in Fair Lawn, mirroring a shocking highway trend recently seen across New Jersey.
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Fair Lawn NJ, A morning commute in Fair Lawn took a dangerous turn this Thursday when a 17-year-old pedestrian was struck by a passing school bus. The incident, which occurred on May 14, 2026, serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of situational awareness for both drivers and pedestrians in residential zones.
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Fair Lawn NJ, A quiet Sunday afternoon in Fair Lawn turned into a chaotic scene on May 10, when a multi-vehicle wreck sent an SUV hurtling toward a local car dealership. The intersection of Broadway and 30th Street became a landscape of twisted metal and shattered glass after a three-SUV collision resulted in a Jeep Grand Cherokee jumping the curb and crashing directly into the KIA dealership showroom.
Continue reading Three Vehicle Crash Sends SUV Into KIA Dealership Showroom in Fairlawn
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FAIR LAWN, NJ – A Friday morning commute took a dramatic turn in Fair Lawn when an unmarked New Jersey State Police (NJSP) vehicle crashed into a local commercial building.
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Fair Lawn NJ, A Fair Lawn business owner is facing serious federal prison time after pleading guilty to a multi-year scheme to dodge federal income and payroll taxes. Kfir Baroan, 50, admitted to evading more than $233,000 in taxes between 2018 and 2021, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Robert Frazer.
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Fair Lawn NJ, A quiet Tuesday afternoon in Fair Lawn took a dramatic turn yesterday when a smoky two-alarm fire broke out at a single-family residence. Thanks to the quick thinking of a passerby and the rapid deployment of local emergency services, a potential catastrophe was averted.
Continue reading Kitchen Fire Causes Smoke Damage in Fair Lawn; Quick Action Saves the Day
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Fair Lawn NJ, Fair Lawn homeowners could see an extra $255 on their annual tax bills as the Board of Education grapples with a massive $5.3 million spike in health insurance premiums.
The proposed $144.6 million budget for the 2026-2027 school year highlights a growing crisis across New Jersey: “exploding” healthcare costs that are outpacing local tax caps and forcing districts into difficult financial corners.
Continue reading No Teacher Cuts: How Fair Lawn is Fighting a $5M Healthcare Crisis
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Fair Lawn NJ, late Friday night, March 13, 2026, a quiet stretch of Morlot Avenue became the scene of a dramatic rescue operation. A Nissan Murano traveling eastbound lost control in the 3100 block, slamming into a parked Acura MDX with enough force to flip the SUV onto its roof.
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FAIR LAWN, NJ — A violent two-vehicle collision disrupted the Monday morning commute in Fair Lawn today, March 2, 2026. The accident, occurring at the busy intersection of Broadway westbound and 26th Street, resulted in two injuries and significant infrastructure damage.
Continue reading Broadway Fair Lawn Collision Sends Two to Hospital
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Fair Lawn NJ, A Fair Lawn family has filed a major lawsuit against the local school district, alleging that officials sat by for years while their daughter was subjected to relentless harassment, eventually leading to a mental health crisis and suicidal thoughts.
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Fair Lawn NJ, We’ve all had those “first-day jitters,” but one local HVAC technician just had a morning he’ll never forget. On Monday, February 2, 2026, a service van became the latest victim of a low-clearance ceiling in a Fair Lawn medical office parking lot.
Continue reading Not the Best First Day: HVAC Van Wedged in Fair Lawn Parking Garage
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Fair Lawn NJ, The Borough of Fair Lawn is reflecting on the extraordinary life of one of its most dedicated public servants. Former Police Chief Robert Van Houten passed away on January 31, 2026, at the remarkable age of 103.
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Fair Lawn NJ, with another winter storm looming on the horizon, the Fair Lawn Fire Department is issuing an urgent plea to all residents: Clear the hydrants now before the next layer of ice hits.
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Fair Lawn NJ, in a move that’s turning heads across Bergen County, a current high school student is proving that you’re never too young to have a seat at the table. Chase Wille, a lifelong Fair Lawn resident and senior at Fair Lawn High School, has officially advanced to the public interview stage to fill a vacant seat on the Fair Lawn Board of Education (BOE).
Continue reading A Student on the School Board? Meet the Fair Lawn Senior Making History
