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Nabisco Factory in Fair Lawn to be Torn Down and Developed After $146.5 Million Sale

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Fair Lawn NJ, the iconic Nabisco property in Fair Lawn along route 208 has been sold to a development and construction company in a $146.5 million deal.

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Two Columbia Bank Employees Receive Coveted NJ Bankers Rising Star Award

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Fair Lawn NJ, Columbia Bank is proud to announce employees, Roselyn Agar and Allison  Winters, were selected as “Rising Star Award” recipients by NJ Bankers. The Rising Star Awards recognize the best and  brightest in the banking business. The winners were celebrated at a cocktail reception, dinner and awards ceremony on  November 4, 2021, at The Stone House at Stirling Ridge in Warren, New Jersey.  

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Provident Bank Branch in Fair Lawn Hit By Vehicle

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Fair Lawn NJ , a late afternoon Halloween Day 2021 crash resulted in moderate damage to a Provident Bank branch at the corner of River Road and Hopper Avenue, Fair Lawn. The vehicle’s adult female driver refused ambulance transportation to a local hospital. Fair Lawn Police, Fair Lawn Fire Department Company #1, Fair Lawn Heavy Rescue, and Fair Lawn EMS responded to the incident. A hydraulic lift tow truck winched the vehicle away from the structure and removed it from the location. Police at the scene did not indicate what triggered the event.

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Columbia Bank’s Allyson Schlesinger to Receive Esteemed NJBIZ Best 50 Women In Business Award

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Allyson Schlesinger Executive Vice President, Head of  Consumer Banking of Columbia Bank. Photo Courtesy  of Columbia Bank

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Fair Lawn NJ, Columbia Bank is proud to announce, Allyson Schlesinger, Executive Vice  President, Head of Consumer Banking, is a recipient of NJBIZ’s prestigious “Best 50 Women in Business Awards”  2021. The coveted distinction recognizes fifty female business leaders in New Jersey who are prominent in their  companies, industries, and communities, and have made a significant impact on business across the state. Mrs.  Schlesinger and the other talented front-runners, will be recognized during a virtual awards reception and ceremony  on October 25, 2021 at 6PM.

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Columbia Bank’s Annual Food Drive Raised Funds and Delivered Meals Throughout New Jersey

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Fair Lawn NJ, through the assistance of its team members and the generous residents of  New Jersey, Columbia Bank proudly raised financial donations and several hundred food items at its annual food  drive. By providing nourishment to those in need around the state, Columbia Bank maintains its long-standing history  of aiding residents in the communities it serves.  

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Roofing Contractor Gets 5 years Probation and Fined $305,275 After Employee Falls From Roof in Fair Lawn and Dies

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Fair Lawn NJ, A general contracting company based in Newark was sentenced today to five years’ probation for violating Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, leading to the death of an employee, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.

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Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Arson Task Force and the Fair Lawn Police Arrest Local Firebug

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Fair Lawn NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of YAUHENI E. LIAKHNOVICH (DOB: 09/01/1994; single; unemployed) of 1309 River Road, Fair Lawn, NJ on charges of aggravated arson and criminal mischief. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love, the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office under the direction of Sheriff Anthony Cureton, and the Fair Lawn Police Department under the direction of Chief Glen Cauwels.

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Columbia Bank Hosts Thirty-Third Annual Charity Golf Classic

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Funds Provide $100,000 of Support to OASIS – A Haven for Women and Children, in New Jersey 

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Fair Lawn NJ, Columbia Bank is proud to announce its ongoing support of OASIS – A  Haven for Women and Children, located in Paterson, NJ. The mission of the nonprofit is to change lives by breaking  the cycle of poverty through compassionate programs designed to feed, clothe, educate, and empower women and  children in need. On September 13, at its 33rd Annual Golf Outing, Columbia Bank raised $100,000 to benefit the  organization which Columbia Bank has assisted throughout the years. 144 golfers participated in the annual fundraiser  which took place at North Jersey Country Club in Wayne, New Jersey.  

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Fair Lawn Teacher Arrested for Alleged ‘sexual relationship’ with Student

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Fair Lawn NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor office said on Friday that a Fair Lawn High School graphic arts teacher and resident was arrested on accusations she engaged in a “sexual relationship” with a student. Christine Knudsen, 44, was charged with sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child on Thursday, after the New Jersey Department of Children and Families was told she had engaged in “sexual activity” with a student at her school.

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UPDATE FOUND : Search for Missing Fair Lawn Teen

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Fair Lawn NJ, Missing Juvenile: “Haadi Abdul-Ghaffar” a 16 y/o male, left his residence at 0755 hours and has not returned since. He was last seen wearing a green t-shirt with an aviation logo, black adidas pants, green and black sneakers and a green rain jacket. If you have any information of his whereabouts or have seen him please call the Fair Lawn police desk at 201-796-1400

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Fair Lawn Dad Charged with Endangering after Two-year-old Child tests Positive for Drugs

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Fair Lawn NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of RAMON VARGAS (DOB: 7/29/1973; married; unemployed) of 8 Langan Court, Fair Lawn, NJ on a child endangerment charge. The arrest was the result of a joint investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Fair Lawn Police Department under the direction of Chief Glenn Cauwels.

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Two-year-old Child tests Positive for Drugs , Fair Lawn Mom Charged with Endangering

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Fair Lawn NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of MARIEL DEVARGAS (DOB: 8/31/1998; married; bartender) of 8 Langan Court, Fair Lawn, NJ on a child endangerment charge. The arrest was the result of a joint investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Fair Lawn Police Department under the direction of Chief Glenn Cauwels.

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Columbia Bank Sponsors Twelve Local Organizations with Covid-19 Recovery Grants Funds

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Fair Lawn NJ, Columbia Bank is pleased to announce, through its membership with the  Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (“FHLBNY”), its sponsorship of twelve New Jersey businesses, which have  received a cumulative of $100,000 in support grants. The FHLBNY Small Business Recovery Grant Program is intended  to support the financial security and health of workers employed by organizations that have suffered a decrease in  revenue as a result of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.  

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Worker Injured after Falling into Construction Pit in Fair Lawn

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Fair Lawn NJ, Members of the Fair Lawn Heavy Rescue Squad were dispatched to the 3500 block of Berdan Avenue, Fair Lawn early Wednesday evening, 08/11, to assist Fair Lawn EMS personnel rescue an adult male worker who was injured after falling into an open pit at a construction site. At least two (2) ladders, heavy roping, a Stokes basket, and plenty of muscle were used to extricate the victim from the pit’s bottom in order that he could be easily transferred to a waiting ambulance. Fair Lawn Police was also on the scene of the mishap.

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Columbia Financial, Inc. Announces the Appointment of Daria Torres to its Board of Directors

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Fair Lawn NJ, Columbia Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLBK), the parent company of Columbia Bank, is  pleased to announce that Mount Laurel, New Jersey resident, Daria Torres has been appointed to the Boards of Directors  of Columbia Financial and Columbia Bank effective July 27, 2021. Ms. Torres will also serve on the Audit Committee of  the Company and the Bank. Ms. Torres’ appointment brings the Company’s total number of directors to ten, nine of  whom are independent non-executive directors. 

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