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Kitchen Fire Causes Smoke Damage in Fair Lawn; Quick Action Saves the Day

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Quick Response Prevents Tragedy: Kitchen Fire Sparks 2-Alarm Emergency in Fair Lawn

photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page

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Fair Lawn NJ, A quiet Tuesday afternoon in Fair Lawn took a dramatic turn yesterday when a smoky two-alarm fire broke out at a single-family residence. Thanks to the quick thinking of a passerby and the rapid deployment of local emergency services, a potential catastrophe was averted.

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No Teacher Cuts: How Fair Lawn is Fighting a $5M Healthcare Crisis

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Fair Lawn Tax Alert: 39% Health Insurance Hike Drives 2026 School Budget Increase

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Fair Lawn NJ, Fair Lawn homeowners could see an extra $255 on their annual tax bills as the Board of Education grapples with a massive $5.3 million spike in health insurance premiums.

The proposed $144.6 million budget for the 2026-2027 school year highlights a growing crisis across New Jersey: “exploding” healthcare costs that are outpacing local tax caps and forcing districts into difficult financial corners.

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Miracle Escape: Fair Lawn Rescue Squad Extricates Driver After Violent Rollover on Morlot Ave

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Trapped Driver Freed in Dramatic Rollover Crash on Morlot Ave: What Happened Friday Night

photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page

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Fair Lawn NJ, late Friday night, March 13, 2026, a quiet stretch of Morlot Avenue became the scene of a dramatic rescue operation. A Nissan Murano traveling eastbound lost control in the 3100 block, slamming into a parked Acura MDX with enough force to flip the SUV onto its roof.

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Broadway Fair Lawn Collision Sends Two to Hospital

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Fair Lawn Traffic Alert: Double-Hospitalization Crash Topples Broadway Traffic Light

photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page

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FAIR LAWN, NJ — A violent two-vehicle collision disrupted the Monday morning commute in Fair Lawn today, March 2, 2026. The accident, occurring at the busy intersection of Broadway westbound and 26th Street, resulted in two injuries and significant infrastructure damage.

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Years of Bullying and “Terrorist” Slurs: Why This Fair Lawn Family is Suing a School District After Daughter’s Suicidal Crisis

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Suicidal Ideations & Years of Abuse: Fair Lawn Family Sues School District Over ‘Systemic’ Bullying Failure

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Fair Lawn NJ, A Fair Lawn family has filed a major lawsuit against the local school district, alleging that officials sat by for years while their daughter was subjected to relentless harassment, eventually leading to a mental health crisis and suicidal thoughts.

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Not the Best First Day: HVAC Van Wedged in Fair Lawn Parking Garage

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“Tight Squeeze” at 17-15 Maple Avenue: Van Wedged in Medical Building Garage

photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook

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Fair Lawn NJ, We’ve all had those “first-day jitters,” but one local HVAC technician just had a morning he’ll never forget. On Monday, February 2, 2026, a service van became the latest victim of a low-clearance ceiling in a Fair Lawn medical office parking lot.

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A Century of Service: Fair Lawn Mourns Former Police Chief Robert Van Houten, Dead at 103

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From WWII Hero to Police Chief: The Incredible 103-Year Journey of Robert Van Houten

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Fair Lawn NJ, The Borough of Fair Lawn is reflecting on the extraordinary life of one of its most dedicated public servants. Former Police Chief Robert Van Houten passed away on January 31, 2026, at the remarkable age of 103.

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Every Second Counts: Why Shoveling Your Fire Hydrant is a Life-Saving Move This Weekend

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Property Owners are Legally Responsible for the Hydrants on their Land,

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Fair Lawn NJ, with another winter storm looming on the horizon, the Fair Lawn Fire Department is issuing an urgent plea to all residents: Clear the hydrants now before the next layer of ice hits.

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A Student on the School Board? Meet the Fair Lawn Senior Making History

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From the Classroom to the Boardroom? Fair Lawn High Senior Chase Wille Vies for BOE Seat

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Fair Lawn NJ, in a move that’s turning heads across Bergen County, a current high school student is proving that you’re never too young to have a seat at the table. Chase Wille, a lifelong Fair Lawn resident and senior at Fair Lawn High School, has officially advanced to the public interview stage to fill a vacant seat on the Fair Lawn Board of Education (BOE).

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Fair Lawn’s Broadway Makeover: $1.5M Grant to Fix Dangerous Intersections and Add Greenery

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Fair Lawn’s Broadway Revitalization: $1.5M Grant to Transform Pedestrian Safety and Streetscapes

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Fair Lawn NJ, Big changes are coming to one of Fair Lawn’s busiest corridors. Thanks to a newly awarded $1.46 million grant from the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT), the stretch of Broadway near Warren Point School is set for a major glow-up designed to prioritize pedestrian safety and local business appeal.

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Miracle on Third Street: Fair Lawn Officers Brave “Freezing Inferno” to Rescue Trapped Kitten

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Fire Chief Michael Salvini quickly escalated the call to a second alarm, bringing in approximately 45 firefighters from all four Fair Lawn companies

Photos courtesy of Andrey Golik and Scott Osback

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Fair Lawn NJ, In the midst of a devastating house fire that displaced ten residents, a small hero with four paws and a tail made it out alive thanks to the bravery of the Fair Lawn Police Department.

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Fair Lawn Firefighters Battle “Cardboard Inferno”: Garbage Truck Erupts in Flames on Broadway

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Fair Lawn Garbage Truck Erupts in Flames on Broadway

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Fair Lawn NJ, A routine recycling run turned into a high-stakes emergency on Saturday morning, January 24, 2026, as a garbage truck loaded with cardboard caught fire while traveling through the heart of Fair Lawn.

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Close Call in Fair Lawn: Fire Chief’s SUV Collides with Lexus During Emergency Response

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 Miraculously, no injuries were reported by either party involved

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Fair Lawn NJ, Emergency response is a high-stakes race against time, but Thursday afternoon in Fair Lawn served as a stark reminder that even the rescuers aren’t immune to the dangers of the road.

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Fair Lawn Crash Miracle: Mother and Infant Escape Injury in Violent T-Bone Collision

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Miracle in Fair Lawn: Mother and Infant Unharmed After Violent T-Bone Crash

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FAIR LAWN, NJ — A Monday morning commute turned into a terrifying scene on Saddle River Road when a two-vehicle “T-bone” collision left two SUVs heavily damaged, but miraculously, no one seriously injured.

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59 Years Later: Infamous Serial Killer Confesses to 1965 Fair Lawn Cold Case Murder

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Justice for Alys: 1965 Cold Case Murder Finally Solved by Fair Lawn Police

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FAIR LAWN, NJ — After 59 years of mystery, heartache, and unanswered questions, the Fair Lawn Police Department has officially closed the investigation into the 1965 murder of Alys Eberhardt.

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