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Delivery Van Flips Over After it Slams Into Parked SUV In Fair Lawn

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Fair Lawn NJ, the driver of a van delivering packages in the 600 block of 4th Street, Fair Lawn, lost control of the vehicle early Thursday evening, 12/08, and struck a parked, unoccupied Honda Pilot. After side swiping the Honda, the van rolled over on its driver’s side before coming to a stop. The van’s driver was uninjured, and self-extricated prior to the arrival of emergency responders. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. Fair Lawn Police, Fair Lawn Fire Department Company #1, and Fair Lawn Heavy Rescue responded to the incident.

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Life Support Teams From Valley Hospital Rushed to Aid Victim of Fair Lawn Intersection Crash

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Fair Lawn NJ, one (1) driver was seriously injured during a three (3) vehicle, Friday afternoon, 12/02, collision at the intersection of Hillside Terrace and Jerome Place, Fair Lawn. Fair Lawn Police plus Basic and Advanced Life Support teams from The Valley Hospital rushed to aid the victim. Two (2) vehicle were towed from the intersection by separate tow trucks.

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Major Crash on Fair Lawn bridge Over Route 208 Injuries Reported

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Fair Lawn NJ, three (3) ambulances were observed tending to victims at the scene of a three (3) vehicle, head -on, Thursday night, 11/24, crash on the Maple Avenue, Fair Lawn bridge over Route 208. One (1) victim was wheeled to a waiting ambulance on a stretcher and subsequently transported to The Valley Hospital; all others appeared to have been “walking wounded” and may or may not have required hospital treatment. Fair Lawn Police, Fair Lawn Fire Department, Fair Lawn EMS, Glen Rock Police, Hackensack EMS, and Fair Lawn Heavy Rescue responded to the incident, which blocked all traffic on Maple Avenue near Route 208 for an extended period.

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Columbia Bank Hosts Annual Week of Giving to Assist New Jersey Communities in Need Team Columbia Volunteers Unite to Spread Holiday Cheer

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Fair Lawn NJ,  Columbia Bank is pleased to announce its continued support of  New Jersey communities in need, by hosting its annual Week of Giving. During the week of November 14th,  2022, nearly 100% of “Team Columbia” employees donated their time to volunteer and make a meaningful  impact at local organizations throughout the state. Additionally, over 150 turkeys were donated to those in  need. 

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2 Injured in Plaza Road Crash in Fair Lawn

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Fair lawn NJ, Fair Lawn Volunteer Ambulance Corps responded to take care of two injured patients who’s vehicle struck a utility pole. According to the Fair Lawn Police , the crash occurred on Plaza Road and was a one vehicle accident , “A picture is worth a thousand words”

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Columbia Bank’s Marissa Spinuzzi Named “Rising Star” by New Jersey Bankers Association

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Columbia Bank’s Marissa Spinuzzi, Receives a  2022 NJBankers “Rising Star” Award. Photo  Courtesy of Columbia Bank.

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Fair Lawn NJ, Columbia Bank is proud to announce that Marissa Spinuzzi, Fraud  Officer, is the recipient of a 2022 NJBankers “Rising Star” Award. The award recognizes emerging  professionals who have the potential to become the future leaders of the New Jersey banking business. 

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The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office is Investigation an Armed Early Morning Home Invasion in Fair Lawn

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Fair Lawn NJ, the Fair Lawn Police Department are investigating an early morning armed home invasion that occurred on 28th Street .

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Bergen County Animal Control and Fair Lawn Police Raid Home on 30th Street

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Fair Lawn NJ, on November 8th , the Fair Lawn Police responded on 10/09/22 to a residence on 30th Street  after receiving a complaint of multiple animals in the residence that were not cared for.  Officers, with Bergen County Animal Control, found multiple cats and dogs that were uncared for. Lt. James Krizek took over the investigation and charged Julie Alaimo, age 37 of Fair Lawn, with 23 counts of animal cruelty. 21 cats and 2 dogs were removed by Animal Control.

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Fair Lawn Police Pick Up Peeping Tom

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Fair Lawn NJ, on the 6 of November at 7:55 pm  Fair Lawn Police Officers Brandon Loaiza, Anthony Ferreira, Sal Marotta and Matthew Hearon responded to a residence on Jordan Road after a report of a male found in the  backyard with a cell phone on a tripod possibly taking photographs. Daniel Delvalle, age 25 of Fair Lawn, was located at his residence and placed under arrest after he attempted to erase photographs that he had taken through a window into the residence. He was released after being charged with trespassing.

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Columbia Bank Receives Corporate Board Diversity Award from African American Chamber of New Jersey and New Jersey Chamber of Commerce

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Columbia Bank Team at Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Trailblazer Awards Reception. (Left to Right) Carmine Meluccio, Business Development Officer ,Sandra Brown-Evering, Senior Commercial Account Executive ,Alycia Banks, Senior Vice President, Learning & Diversity Officer ,Thomas J. Kemly, President and CEO of Columbia Bank ,Justin Jennings, Executive Vice President and Operations Officer ,Thomas Allen, Jr. Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer ,Noel R. Holland Chairman of The Board ,Richard Abbate, Senior Vice President, Corporate Development Manager ,Lucy Sorrentini, Chief Executive Officer of Impact Consulting LLC, Board of Directors ,Image Courtesy of Columbia Bank.

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Fair Lawn NJ, Columbia Bank is proud to announce it has won a Corporate Board Diversity  Award from the African American Chamber of New Jersey and New Jersey Chamber of Commerce. The prestigious  accolade which was received on November 3, 2022 in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, at the first Diversity, Equity and  Inclusion (DE&I) Trailblazer Awards reception, honors companies that demonstrate tangible and measurable progress in  critical areas of diversity, equity and inclusion. 

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Christian Health Honors Columbia Bank and Columbia Bank Foundation with Prestigious David F. Bolger Award for Service and Leadership

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Guests at Christian Health’s “Celebration of Excellence” Gala (Left to Right) Douglas A. Struyk, President and CEO of Christian Health ,Minoska Mateo, Vice President, Community Development Officer Columbia Bank, Mayra Rinaldi, Senior Vice President, Corporate Governance Columbia Bank ,Julie Holland, Executive Director of the Columbia Bank Foundation ,Thomas J. Kemly, President and CEO of Columbia Bank and President of the Columbia  ,Bank Foundation. Photo Courtesy of Columbia Bank.

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Fair Lawn NJ, Columbia Bank and the Columbia Bank Foundation are pleased to announce  they were recently honored by Christian Health for outstanding contributions to the New Jersey community. On October  26, 2022, the coveted David F. Bolger Award for Service and Leadership was presented to Thomas J. Kemly, President  and CEO of Columbia Bank and President of the Columbia Bank Foundation on behalf of the organizations. 

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Columbia Bank’s Thirty-Fourth Annual Golf Classic Provides $100,000 of Support to St. Joseph Social Service Center

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Columbia Bank Golf Classic Check Presentation to St. Joseph Social Service Center (L to R): Thomas J. Kemly – President and CEO, Columbia Bank ,Bernadette Murphy – Executive Director, St. Joseph Social Service Center ,Karen Maher – Board President, St. Joseph Social Service Center ,Minoska Mateo – Vice President, Community Development Manager, Columbia Bank ,Image Courtesy of Columbia Bank

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Fair Lawn NJ, Columbia Bank is proud to announce its ongoing support of St.  Joseph Social Service Center (“St. Joseph’s”), by raising $100,000 at its 34th Annual Golf Classic to benefit  the nonprofit. Every year, the organization serves over 2,500 children and adults in need, including those who  may be homeless, throughout Elizabeth, New Jersey and surrounding communities.

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Fair Lawn Firefighters Rescue Three cell Phone Tower Technicians

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Fair Lawn NJ, Firefighters from Fair Lawn Fire Company #2 responded with their ladder truck to the Fair Lawn DPW complex on Saddle River Road, Fair Lawn on Thursday morning, 10/20, to rescue three (3) cell phone tower technicians who became trapped in a malfunctioning aerial lift. No injuries were reported in the incident. Continue reading Fair Lawn Firefighters Rescue Three cell Phone Tower Technicians

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Columbia Bank Announces Hiring of Joseph LaPella, Chief Executive Officer of RSI Insurance Agency

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Joseph LaPella, President and CEO of RSI  Insurance Agency. Photo Courtesy of  Columbia Bank

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Fair Lawn NJ, Columbia Bank is pleased to welcome Joseph LaPella as Chief  Executive Officer of RSI Insurance Agency, a subsidiary of the Bank, effective immediately. In his role, Mr.  LaPella is responsible for managing the oversight of the newly acquired agency.

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Columbia Bank Appoints Manesh Prabhu as Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer

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Manesh Prabhu, Executive Vice President,  Chief Information Officer of Columbia Bank.  Photo Courtesy of Columbia Bank.

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Fair Lawn NJ,  Columbia Bank is pleased to welcome Manesh Prabhu as Executive  Vice President, Chief Information Officer, effective immediately. In his role, Mr. Prabhu is responsible for  Information Systems and Digital Banking.

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