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Fair Lawn NJ, on 6/13/22 at 5:41 am, Fair Lawn Police responded to the school bus depot at 18-02 River Road on a report of catalytic converters missing from six vehicles with a total loss of $18,000. Det. Chris O’Shaughnessy took over the investigation and was able to identify a suspect (identified by Det. Schmiedhauser of Butler Police) that he sent to surrounding police departments to assist in apprehending.
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Fair Lawn NJ, An unknown number of summonses were issued by Fair Lawn Police late Wednesday morning, 07/20, in connection with an incident in which individuals were observed riding on the roof of a repurposed mini school bus while it was being driven on Route 208 northbound in Fair Lawn. The vehicle had initially been spotted driving on Route 4 westbound in Paramus, near Paramus Road. Paramus Police notified Fair Lawn Police via two-way radio to be on the lookout for the vehicle on Broadway or on Route 208.
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Fair Lawn NJ, Fair Lawn Rescue Squad was called to assist with a vehicle off the road through a stone wall near Well Drive and High Street . Fortunately the driver was able to exit the vehicle under his own power. The vehicle was pulled off the embankment, and towed away. The area was secured with road barricades until it is safely repaired.
Continue reading Driver Walks Away after Vehicle Goes Through a Stone Wall in Fair Lawn
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Fair Lawn NJ, multiple towns in Bergen and Passaic counties reported flash floods and closed roads after thunderstorms moved through the area.
At least five (5) passenger vehicles were destroyed Monday afternoon, 07/18, by a flash flood waters on Broadway in Fair Lawn, underneath the New Jersey Transit railroad tracks, near Fair Lawn’s border with Elmwood Park. All vehicles’ drivers & passengers safely self-evacuated prior to the arrival of rescue personnel. A police authorized towing company was on scene beginning the removal process before flood waters even began to lower. No injuries were reported. Traffic was detoured around the flooded roadway for an extended period.
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Fair Lawn NJ , Two (2) individuals were taken into custody by Fair Lawn Police within minutes after fleeing the scene of a brazen Thursday afternoon, 07/14, burglary of single family home located in the 0-00 block of Plaza Road, Fair Lawn. A witness reportedly dialed 911 after seeing the individuals make entry into the residence. One (1) of the suspects was captured after a resident telephoned police to report that an individual was hiding under her deck. No injuries were reported by either side involved in the apprehensions, which were made with the assistance of numerous law enforcement agencies.
Continue reading Sharp Eyed Fair Lawn Residents Foil Afternoon Home Break In
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Fair Lawn NJ, Columbia Bank is proud to announce it has been selected as a recipient of the coveted New Jersey Bankers Association (“NJ Bankers”) 2022 Community Service Award. The esteemed distinction recognizes companies that exhibit outstanding efforts to improve the lives of New Jersey citizens and the communities in which they live.
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Fairlawn NJ, two (2) pedestrians sustained minor injuries early Wednesday evening, 06/22, after being struck when a black colored 4-door Lexus sedan jumped a curb, drove across a sidewalk, and slammed head on into the front wall of a T-Mobile store located at 24-02 Fair Lawn Avenue, Fair Lawn. Both struck pedestrians were evaluated at the scene by Fair Lawn EMS personnel and released after declining ambulance transportation to a local hospital. The Lexus was driven from the on its own power. Neither the vehicle’s driver nor passenger were injured in the mishap. There was moderate damage to the T-Mobile store’s front wall. Fair Lawn Police and Fair Lawn EMS responded to the incident.
Team Columbia Volunteers Support Paterson Habitat for Humanity’s Home Safe Home Initiative.
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Fair Lawn NJ , Columbia Bank is proud to announce it has invested $100,000 in Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit Funds to support Paterson Habitat for Humanity (PHFH). The funds will be utilized to fulfill comprehensive restoration plans for housing and economic development, supportive services, and other neighborhood revitalization activities.
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David R. Taylor, Columbia Bank. Image Courtesy of Columbia Bank
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Fair Lawn NJ, Columbia Bank is pleased to announce, David R. ”Russ” Taylor has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective May 1, 2022. Mr. Taylor was elected to the role in connection with the Columbia Bank’s acquisition of RSI Bancorp, Inc. (“RSI”), completed on May 1, 2022.
Boys & Girls Club in Garfield, NJ with Blankets of Hope to be Delivered to Center for Hope and Safety, Rochelle Park, NJ. Image Courtesy of Columbia Bank Foundation
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Fair Lawn NJ, Columbia Bank Foundation, Boys & Girls Clubs in New Jersey, and Blankets of Hope, have once again teamed up to make a difference in the lives of the homeless and other New Jersyans in need, by wrapping the less fortunate in the comfort of warm blankets. 1,536 “Blankets of Hope” were gifted to community members at shelters, military clubs and other nonprofits, to help uplift spirits and offer compassion.
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Fair Lawn NJ, Columbia Bank (‘the Bank”) is pleased to welcome to its team, Leonardo Ramos, the new Senior Vice President, Head of Mortgage Sales, effective immediately. Mr. Ramos brings to Columbia Bank, a wealth of mortgage experience and knowledge, along with a deep understanding of mortgage strategy, systems implementation, and community development.
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Fair Lawn NJ, a two alarm fire damaged a Fair Lawn residence Wednesday afternoon. The Fair Lawn Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a house fire on the three block of 32nd St. at 5:38 PM. Upon arrival, fire was found on the exterior of the building.
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Fair Lawn NJ, no injuries were reported following an early Saturday afternoon, 05/07, crash in which the driver of an older model Toyota Camry lost control of his vehicle, veered off of River Road in Fair Lawn, and struck a VW Passat parked in the driveway of a single family home located in the 4-00 block of River Road. The Passat came to rest against the home, but no structural damage was reported. The damaged Camry continued southbound on River Road and came to rest on the front lawn of a nearby home. Fair Lawn Police and Fair Lawn Fire Department responded to the incident. Both vehicles were removed from the scene by separate flatbed tow trucks.
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Fair Lawn NJ, a utility pole and two (2) vehicles were damaged by a Thursday evening, 04/21, crash at the intersection of Morlot Avenue and Dorothy Street in Fair Lawn. Fair Lawn Police and Fair Lawn EMS units responded to the incident, which caused the temporary diversion of eastbound traffic on Morlot Avenue near the Thomas Jefferson Middle School. Both vehicles were removed from the scene by a flatbed tow truck. PSE&G’s Electric Division was notified about the damaged utility pole. One (1) driver sustained a minor injury in the crash, but refused ambulance transportation to a local hospital. No disruptions to electric or communication services were reported in the surrounding neighborhoods.
Continue reading A Utility Pole and Two Vehicles damaged in a Thursday Evening Crash in Fair Lawn
