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Fair Lawn Rescue Squad uses the “Jaws of Life” to free the crash victim from a heavily damaged 4-door sedan

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Fair Lawn NJ, One (1) individual was transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital with a non-life threatening injury following a two (2) vehicle crash at the intersection of Fair Lawn Avenue and Sixth Street, Fair Lawn, on Thursday afternoon, 01/13. Members of the Fair Lawn Rescue Squad used the “Jaws of Life” to free the crash victim from a heavily damaged 4-door sedan. Fair Lawn FD Company #1, Fair Lawn EMS, and Fair Lawn Police also responded to the incident. A flatbed tow truck removed the wrecked sedan from the intersection. The other vehicle involved, a Subaru SUV, was driven from the scene on its own power.

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Head-On Crash in Fair Lawn Sends One Driver to Valley Hospital

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Fair Lawn NJ, a Thursday afternoon, 12/30, head-on crash near the intersection of Fair Lawn Avenue and Saddle River Road, Fair Lawn wrecked two (2) vehicles and injured both vehicles’ drivers. Fair Lawn EMS transported one (1) driver to The Valley Hospital with non-life threatening injuries; the other driver refused ambulance transport. Both vehicles were removed from the scene by a flatbed tow truck. Fair Lawn Police handled the accident investigation. Traffic on westbound Fair Lawn Avenue was detoured at Saddle River Road while the victims were attended to and the roadway was cleared of debris.

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Vehicle Rolls Over after Striking Parked Mini-van in Fair Lawn

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Fair Lawn NJ, the driver of a black colored 4-door Toyota Camry sedan sustained non-life threatening injuries during a 2-vehicle rollover crash on Heights Avenue, Fair Lawn early Monday morning, 12/27. The Camry struck an unoccupied, parked Toyota mini-van before rolling over on its side. A Fair Lawn EMS ambulance transported the victim to St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center for treatment. The Camry and the minivan were both removed by a flatbed tow truck. Fair Lawn Police also responded to the incident.

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Columbia Bank’s Annual Toy Drive Delivers Happiness to Families in Need Throughout New Jersey

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FAIR LAWN NJ , Once again this year, Columbia Bank brought the spirit of the holiday  season to hundreds of families in need by participating in its annual Toy Drive. The Bank collected new toys, gift cards  and money from employees, which were donated to organizations throughout New Jersey in December.  

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Nick De Gregorio Republican Candidate for Congress in New Jersey’s Fifth Congressional District Slams Gottheimer’s “Affordability” Charade

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Fair Lawn NJ, Nick De Gregorio, a Marine veteran and Republican Candidate for Congress in New Jersey’s Fifth Congressional District, released the following statement in response to Josh Gottheimer’s so-called “Affordable Agenda for New Jersey”:

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Attempted Murder Charges Filed in Wooden Baton Attack in Fair Lawn

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Fair Lawn NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of MOHAMMAD RAMADAN (DOB: 5/3/1987; single; tech consultant) of 27 Lexington Avenue, Rochelle Park, NJ on attempted murder, aggravated assault, and unlawful weapons possession charges. The arrest is the result of an investigation 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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Former Home Health Aide to Fair lawn Victim Charged with Accumulating $8165 in improper credit card charges

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Fair Lawn NJ, Fair Lawn Police Detective Brian Rypkema investigated a report of a debit card being used by a former home health aide to the victim that had accumulated $8165 in improper charges in 2018.  Rosmery Nunezdrodriguez, age 38 of Paterson, responded to police headquarters and was charged with fraudulent use of a credit card.

Fair Lawn Police Chief Glen Cauwels stated all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Columbia Bank Hosts Annual Week of Giving to Assist New Jersey Communities in Need

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Fair Lawn NJ, Columbia Bank is pleased to announce its annual Week of Giving, November  15th through November 20th, during which employees volunteer to assist those in need throughout New Jersey. Nearly  100% of the bank’s employees will donate their time at local charities and community organizations.  

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Grand Jury Declines to Criminally Charge Officer who struck and Killed a Boy on Route 208 in Fair Lawn in 2019

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Fair Lawn NJ, a state grand jury has voted not to file any criminal charges at the conclusion of its deliberations regarding the death of a boy, age 12, who was struck and killed by a police vehicle driven by Officer Michael Sansevere of the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office on Route 208 in Fair Lawn on April 14, 2019.

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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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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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