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Fair Lawn NJ, two (2) unoccupied, parked vehicles were heavily damaged by a large tree that fell in the 38-00 block of Brookside Avenue, Fair Lawn early Tuesday afternoon, 11/28. Electrical and communications services to a nearby home was disrupted when the tree fell. Fair Lawn Police Department and PSE&G’s Electrical Division responded immediately to the incident.
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Fair Lawn NJ, a two (2) vehicle Tuesday morning, 11/28, collision at the intersection of Hartley Place and Rosalie Street in Fair Lawn required the services of Fair Lawn’s Rescue Squad to extricate the driver of a minivan involved in the crash. The freed victim was transported by a County of Bergen EMS ambulance to a local hospital with injuries that did not appear life threatening in nature. No other injuries were reported in the mishap. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. Fair Lawn Fire Company #3 also responded to the incident along with Fair Lawn Police Department.
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Fair Lawn NJ, a head on Wednesday evening, 11/22, collision at the intersection of Maple Avenue and Wagaraw Road, Fair Lawn resulted in two (2) injuries requiring ambulance transportation, and a DWI arrest. Both crash victims were transported by Hawthorne EMS to St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center’s Wayne facility. Fair Lawn Police detained the driver of a black colored Nissan Rogue and transported him to Fair Lawn Police headquarters for processing. Fair Lawn Fire Companies 1 & 2 also responded to the incident. Both vehicles were towed from the scene.
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Fair Lawn NJ, Columbia Bank is proud to announce that its 35th Annual Golf Classic has raised $100,000 to benefit a Newark economic developmental agency, Invest Newark. Invest Newark’s mission is to propel the city’s strong economy, build diverse communities, and create opportunities for Newarkers, focusing on advancing economic prosperity for all.
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Fair Lawn NJ, Eastbound and westbound Broadway in Fair Lawn were both closed temporarily late Saturday night, 11/04, following a three (3) vehicle collision at the intersection of Broadway and Plaza Road. Multiple injuries were reported in the crash; at least two (2) individuals required ambulance transportation to local hospitals. Fair Lawn Police was assisted by Elmwood Park Police and Saddle Brook Police with traffic control. Fair Lawn Fire Department Company #3 and Fair Lawn Rescue also responded to the scene. All three (3) vehicles involved in the incident sustained heavy damage and were towed from the scene. The crash remains under investigation by Fair Lawn Police Department.
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Fair Lawn NJ, Thursday evening Bergen County NJ Transit rail service is subject to up to 30-minute delays due to an earlier pedestrian fatality near Broadway-Fairlawn. NJ TRANSIT police responded to an incident involving the No. 66 train on the Port Jervis Line. The train struck an individual between the Broadway station and Morlot Avenue shortly after 4:30 p.m. The train had originated from Middletown, NY, at 3:20 p.m. and was en route to Hoboken, scheduled to arrive at 5:13 p.m. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries to the approximately 100 passengers and crew on board. In response to the incident, service was temporarily suspended in both directions between Ridgewood and Plauderville. NJ TRANSIT rail tickets and passes were being cross-honored by the agency’s buses and private carriers.
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Fair Lawn NJ, according to Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco on Thursday, the Bergen County Department of Public Works Operations showed up to help CareOne with their supply drive to support those affected by the recent terrorist acts in Israel.
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Fair Lawn NJ, at 4:05 Thursday morning, Fair Lawn Fire Department Engines 3 and 4 were dispatched to the Fair Lawn main post office on Abbott Road. Upon arrival, Fair Lawn Fire Chief Jake Mamo reported a mail vehicle that was fully involved. The members of Engine 3 and 4 quickly extinguished the fire. All fire units cleared the scene by 4:55 am . No injuries reported. No mail was damaged .
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Fair Lawn NJ, William Clark, 38, faces vehicular homicide charges for the death of 33-year-old Harold Almonte of Hawthorne, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced Friday night.
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Fair Lawn NJ, the Fair Lawn Planning Board approved a proposal Monday to replace the iconic Nabisco factory on Route 208 with a warehouse development. Residents continued to raise concerns over environmental contamination and traffic congestion.
Continue reading Fair Lawn Planning Board Approves Warehouse Proposal for Former Nabisco site
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Fair Lawn NJ, Columbia Bank is proud to announce it has invested $95,000 in Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit Funds to support Greater Bergen Community Action, Inc. (GBCA) and Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newark, Inc. (HFHGN). The funds will be utilized to fulfill comprehensive restoration plans for housing and economic development, supportive services, and other neighborhood regeneration activities.
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Fair Lawn NJ, an apparent telephone hoax in which two (2) pipe bombs were reported to have been left inside of a synagogue located on Saddle River Road in Fair Lawn resulted in a massive response by emergency personnel from multiple agencies on Thursday evening, 09/14. All occupants of the synagogue were quickly evacuated as were residents from several nearby homes. A residential street facing the house of worship was cleared of all parked vehicles, and a loudspeaker announcement warned residents to stay inside of their homes or leave the area. An “all clear” signal was broadcast within 90 minutes of the bogus telephone call after a physical search produced negative results.
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Fair Lawn NJ ,a New Jersey Transit train struck and killed a pedestrian in Fair Lawn on Thursday evening. According to a NJ Transit spokesperson , Bergen County Line train 1171 out of Hoboken hit the pedestrian just west of the Radburn Station in the borough at around 6:52 p.m.
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Columbia Bank Launches “Advancing Access”, a Special Purpose Credit Program that will Pledge Nearly $128 Million in New Loans at Subsidized Rates to Black and Hispanic Neighborhoods Throughout New Jersey
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Fair Lawn NJ, Columbia Bank Columbia Bank recently announced the launch of its “Advancing Access” special purpose credit program. This is the latest addition to its affordable home loan solutions. Through the program, Columbia Bank aims to advance homeownership in Jersey City, Paterson, Newark and Camden, as well as in other communities throughout the state, through affordable loan solutions in Black and Hispanic neighborhoods. Over a three-year period, the Bank will pledge approximately $125 million in principal loan originations at subsidized rates, and $3 million in subsidy grants. Any borrower seeking to purchase or refinance a home in these communities, regardless of race or ethnicity, is welcome to apply.
