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Columbia Bank Commemorates 95 Years in the New Jersey Banking Business

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Columbia Bank’s Newest Branch in Newark, NJ. Photo Courtesy of Columbia Bank.

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Fair Lawn NJ, Columbia Bank, New Jersey’s trusted bank since 1927, is proud to announce its  95th anniversary. The financial institution, which has served the area’s families, individuals, and small businesses for  almost one hundred years, was originally founded with a single branch in the Bergen School House in Fair Lawn, New  Jersey. Today, the Bank has an expansive network of 62 locations throughout the state, and a diverse team of banking  professionals comprised of 700 employees.  

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Fair Lawn Police : There is Never an Excuse to Speed on any Roadway

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Fair Lawn NJ, the Fair Lawn Police remind you that there is never an excuse to speed on any roadway, even if you have to ????. The operator suffered a broken left arm and the passenger has a head laceration (not wearing a seatbelt).

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Cell Call From Passing Motorist Alerts Fair Lawn Fire Department of Fire

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Fair Lawn NJ, a phone call from a motorist driving on Route 208 southbound in Fair Lawn was the sole notification Fair Lawn Fire Department received in connection with a fire on the roof of a single family home located in the 1600 block of Eberlin Drive on Sunday night, 03/13. The home’s occupants were unaware of the fire until the arrival of fire department personnel on the scene. All occupants of the home were safely evacuated; no injuries to civilians nor to emergency responders were reported. Fair Lawn Fire Department , the Fair Lawn Rescue Squad, Fair Lawn Police, and Fair Lawn EMS responded to the incident.

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Fair Lawn Police Department : “Beware of the ides of March”, its Porch Pirate Season

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Fair Lawn NJ, Fair Lawn Police Department reminds residents to “Beware of the ides” of March as they are upon us. Also of the porch pirates, as pictured here in this video. Little did this porch pirate know he stole extra small @lululemon which doesn’t look like it will fit him.

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Luxury Goods Designer Sara Han Joins Next Home New Beginnings Real Estate

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Fair Lawn NJ, according to Sara Han chances are you have something in your home right now that I have played a role in creating.  Sara has  joined Next Home New Beginnings Real Estate’s Fair lawn office and told the Ridgewood blog ,”Now I’m opening a new chapter as a professional real estate agent, I pride myself on offering superior personal service before, during and after your transaction. Knowledge, commitment, honesty, expertise and professionalism are the cornerstone of my business.”

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Governor Murphy Feeling the Heat Unveils ANCHOR Property Tax Relief Program

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Trenton NJ, Governor Phil Murphy today unveiled the ANCHOR Property Tax Relief Program, a new initiative that will distribute $900 million in property tax relief to nearly 1.8 million homeowners and renters across the state during Fiscal Year 2023 (FY2023). The ANCHOR (Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters) Property Tax Relief Program is part of the Governor’s FY2023 Budget Proposal, which will be unveiled next week. Under the Murphy Administration, New Jersey has seen the lowest cumulative average property tax increase on record for a governor at this point in his or her term.
Under the ANCHOR Property Tax Relief Program, homeowners making up to $250,000 per year are eligible to receive an average $700 rebate in FY2023 to offset property tax costs, lowering the effective average property tax cost back to 2016 levels for many households that were previously ineligible for property tax relief. Also, renters making up to $100,000 per year are eligible for a rebate up to $250 to help defray the cost of rent increases due to property taxes.

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No Happy Ending : Fair Lawn Police Make Prostitution Arrest at Message Therapy Spa

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Fair Lawn NJ , on Thursday February 10th at 3:16 pm the Fair Lawn Police Detective Bureau, after receiving information of illicit activity, sent an undercover officer into CW Body Works Therapy, 7-09 Fair Lawn Avenue, and arrested Qiufeng Wang, age 57 of Fair Lawn, after she offered the officer a sexual act.  She was released after being charged with prostitution.

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Bergenfield Women Alleged to Have Torched Car in Fair Lawn Charged With Arson

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Fair Lawn NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of DANIELLA ALIAGA (DOB: 3/06/1997; single; warehouse worker) of , Bergenfield, NJ on arson charges. The arrest is the result of an 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 Glen Cauwels.

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Fair Lawn Man Arrested on Child Porn Charges

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Fair Lawn NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of ISAIAH T. KNIGHT (DOB: 8/30/2000; single; cashier) Fair Lawn, NJ on child pornography charges. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.

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Fair Lawn Police : We know life is busy with kids, bringing in groceries etc…but remember to lock your vehicle and take your key fob with you!

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Fair Lawn NJ, recently we have had several stolen vehicles within our borough. Fair Lawn is not going downhill or getting “bad” This happens every so often, but it’s a reminder that crime happens everywhere. Help us prevent auto thefts. We know life is busy with kids, bringing in groceries etc…but remember to lock your vehicle and take your key fob with you!

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Driver Rushed to Valley Hospital after Fair Lawn Crash

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Fair Lawn NJ, a two (2) vehicle, early Monday evening, 01/24, crash in the 35-00 block of Morlot Avenue, Fair Lawn resulted in the driver of a Toyota Avalon 4-door sedan sustaining serious injuries that required ambulance transportation with an Advanced Life Support team from The Valley Hospital assisting Fair Lawn EMTs. Fair Lawn firefighters had to cut a steel fence in order to free the injured driver from her vehicle. Fair Lawn Police and Fair Lawn Rescue personnel & vehicles also responded to the incident. Both vehicles were towed from the scene.

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Ridgewood Man Charged Obstruction, Resisting Arrest & Possession of fraudulent government ID During a Fair Lawn Motor Vehicle Stop

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Fair Lawn NJ, on Friday the 14th of January at 9:02 pm Fair lawn Detective  Geovanny Buitron initiated a motor vehicle stop on First Street in Paterson and while speaking to the operator, Richard Lawson, age 29 of Paterson, a second vehicle arrived. The operator of that vehicle, Ewan Gordon, age 27 of Ridgewood, began to interfere with the motor vehicle stop and after multiple requests for Gordon to leave, Detective Buitron went to arrest Gordon when he ran from the detective. Once captured by Detective Buitron and P.O. Matthew Hearon, he continued to fight the officers until he was secured.

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Columbia Bank Hires Justin Jennings, New Executive Vice President, Operations Officer

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Justin Jennings, the new Executive Vice President,  Operations Officer of Columbia Bank. Image  Courtesy of Columbia Bank.

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Fair Lawn  NJ , Columbia Bank is pleased to welcome Justin Jennings, the new Executive  Vice President, Operations Officer, effective immediately. Jennings, who replaces Brian Murphy upon his retirement  in April 2022, is responsible for the Operations division including Card Services, Deposit Operations, Loan Servicing  and the Customer Service Center.

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Fair Lawn has a Rooster Problem

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Fair Lawn NJ,  the Borough of Fair Lawn has a rooster problem and the borough  Council is considering regulating the keeping of farm animals as pets.  Yes Roosters are legal in Fair Lawn, but the natural alarm clock is getting a second look after several residents have come forward to complain to the borough council about being disturbed in their sleep.

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Bogus 911 Call Draws Fair Lawn Police To Same Home Twice

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Fair Lawn NJ, in what police are calling a “swatting ” incident , on January 5th Fail Lawn Police were summoned to a home off of Route 208 , the same home that had been targeted by “swatters” in September.

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