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Fair Lawn NJ, In keeping with its commitment to support and serve its communities, Columbia Bank is proud to be a sponsor of local events that celebrate diversity and inclusion. From a sensational Juneteenth celebration in Newark, to colorful Pride celebrations in Mahwah and Morristown, New Jerseyans can count on Columbia to help create an inclusive culture where all people and businesses thrive.
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Fair Lawn NJ, as New Jersey communities plan for summer, Columbia Bank heats things up by sponsoring a slew of sun-soaked activities over the next few months. Proud to honor its commitment to the neighborhoods it serves, the festivities include Memorial Day parades, movie night, scavenger hunts and more, throughout northern New Jersey.
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Fair Lawn NJ, A general contracting company based in Newark today admitted 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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Fair Lawn NJ, a Sunday morning, 05/02, kitchen fire at a deli located in the 2200 block of Morlott Avenue, Fair Lawn was quickly knocked down by Fair Lawn firefighters, but not before it had extended to the establishment’s exhaust system and traveled to the roof. No injuries were reported in the blaze. Fair Lawn Police and Fair Lawn EMS also responded.
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Fair Lawn NJ, Fair Lawn Police took the adult male driver of a Toyota Prius into custody for suspected DUI following a head on, Friday morning, 03/26 crash in the 2400 block of Maple Avenue, Fair Lawn. The driver of the other vehicle involved, a Chevy Malibu, was transported by Fair Lawn EMS to a local hospital with a non-life threatening arm injury. Both vehicles were heavily damaged and removed from the scene by a flatbed tow truck. Glen Rock Police assisted at the scene. Traffic in both directions of Maple Avenue was detoured around the crash site while first responders and the tow truck operator worked.
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Fair Lawn NJ, Fair Lawn Police and Fair Lawn EMS responded to a single vehicle MVA involving a utility pole in the 1900 block of Saddle River Road on Saturday afternoon, 03/13. One (1) occupant of the vehicle was injured and transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital. A flatbed tow truck removed the wreckage. Damage to the utility pole was moderate; PSE&G was notified.
Continue reading Vehicle Taken Out by Utility Pole in Fair Lawn
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Fair Lawn NJ, A shipping container loaded with used computers/electronics intended for recycling fell off of truck being towed on Route 208 northbound at Maple Avenue, Fair Lawn on Wednesday morning, 02/24. The incident was triggered after the loaded container reportedly struck the Maple Avenue overpass. No injuries were reported, but a significant amount of diesel fuel spilled onto the roadway following the crash. Fair Lawn Police, Fair Lawn Heavy Rescue and NJDOT responded to the incident. The right travel lane and shoulder of the highway were closed while emergency responders and tow truck personnel worked at the scene. No structural damage to the overpass was apparent.
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Fair Lawn NJ, the iconic half-century old Nabisco plant on Route 208 in Fair Lawn, that often filled the air with the smell of fresh-baked cookies, will shut its doors for good. The North American division of Nabisco’s parent company, Mondelēz International, made waves in November when the prospect of the plant closing caused many to worry. Now despite efforts by local officials and even Governor Phil Murphy, the well-known plant will close by the late summer.
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Fair Lawn NJ, Bergen County officials authorized a shared service contracts with the Borough of Fair Lawn. The contract calls for the County to provide limited Certified Municipal Engineering services on behalf of Fair Lawn on an as-needed basis for an initial term of three years. This contract is part of Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco and the Board of Commissioners’ vision of offering county services to Bergen County’s 70 municipalities to increase efficiency and provide savings to taxpayers.
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Fair Lawn NJ, The owner of several Fairlawn, New Jersey, businesses was sentenced today to 12 months and one day in prison for failing to pay more than $500,000 in payroll taxes, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.
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Fair Lawn NJ, two (2) ambulances were required to transport accident victims to Hackensack University Medical Center’s main campus from a late Tuesday afternoon, head on crash at the intersection of Saddle River Road and Terhune Place. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. Fair Lawn Police and Fair Lawn EMS responded to the incident.
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Fair Lawn NJ, the impact of a two (2) vehicle Saturday night, 01/30, crash in the 14-00 block of Morlott Avenue, Fair Lawn sent one (1) of the vehicles careening off of Morlott Avenue into a nearby single family home. No injuries were reported by either vehicle’s occupants, nor occupants of the home, and damage to the structure did not appear to be severe in nature. Fair Lawn Police, Fair Lawn Heavy Rescue, and Fair Lawn Fire Department Company #1 responded to the incident. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. In light of possible structural damage, a Borough of Fair Lawn building inspector was requested by Fire Department personnel, as was a representative from PSE&G.
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Fair Lawn NJ, the Fair Lawn Police commented on the so called “noose incident” that trended its was across social media.
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Fair Lawn NJ, A two (2) vehicle, Friday morning, 12/11, crash at the intersection of Plaza Road and Rosalie Street, Fair Lawn resulted in two (2) serious injuries, both of which required ambulance transportation to a local hospital(s). One (1) of the vehicles involved, a passenger van, crashed into a single family home after colliding with the other vehicle (a 4-door Saturn). Fair Lawn Police, Fair Lawn Fire Company #3, and Fair Lawn Heavy Rescue responded to the incident along with ambulances and paramedic teams from the regional hospital consortium. Flatbed tow trucks removed the wreckage. Damage to the struck home appeared to have been minor in nature.
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