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Fair Lawn NJ, Fair Lawn Avenue is getting a long-awaited facelift—thanks to a strategic expansion of one of the borough’s two Special Improvement Districts (SIDs). The goal? Drive economic growth, enhance public spaces, and support small businesses along one of the town’s most-traveled corridors.
Continue reading Fair Lawn Expands Special Improvement District to Boost Fair Lawn Avenue Businesses
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Fair Lawn NJ, the iconic former Nabisco factory on Route 208 is steadily being dismantled, but the future of the site remains unclear, with the proposed 644,000-square-foot warehouse now a “question mark,” according to local officials.
Continue reading Future of Fair Lawn’s Nabisco Site Uncertain as Demolition Continues Slowly
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Fair Lawn NJ, Pickleball enthusiasts in Bergen County have a new destination to enjoy their favorite sport. The Picklr, a premier indoor pickleball facility, officially opened its doors in Fair Lawn on Saturday, bringing a state-of-the-art playing experience to the area.
Continue reading The Picklr Brings Indoor Pickleball to Bergen County with New Fair Lawn Facility
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Fair Lawn NJ, quick action by the Fair Lawn Police Department prevented a local resident from losing $35,000 in an elaborate scam on March 26, 2025.
Continue reading Fair Lawn Police Bust $35,000 Scam, Arrest Two Suspects
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Fair Lawn NJ, starting April 1, 2025, the Fair Lawn Police Department (FLPD) will no longer accept overnight parking requests via telephone service (Metro Message, 201-794-5399). Instead, all overnight parking requests must be submitted exclusively through the police department’s website at fairlawnpd.com/parking.
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Fair Lawn homeowner and his wife were jolted awake early Saturday morning, March 1, by the sound of shattering glass. Just 14 seconds later, their two luxury vehicles were gone, and he had barely escaped being run over by the thieves.
Continue reading Terrifying Fair Lawn Home Invasion: Cars Stolen in Seconds
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Fair Lawn NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of CLYDE JOHNSON, 26, of Queens, NY, on charges of witness tampering, perjury, and false swearing. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.
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Fair Lawn NJ,. a Fair Lawn Public Library employee, Alexander Cardillo, has filed a discrimination lawsuit claiming he was fired and replaced by a less-qualified woman due to his gender. The lawsuit, filed on February 13 in state Superior Court, alleges violations of New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination and unfair treatment by the library director and board.
Continue reading Male Fair Lawn Library Worker Alleges Gender Discrimination in Lawsuit
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Fair Lawn NJ, a $22 million sale of a prominent Fair Lawn office building is set to enhance medical office space in the region. The three-story property at 17-17 Route 208 has been acquired by Atkins Companies, a West Orange-based healthcare real estate developer, which announced the purchase on Monday.
Continue reading $22M Fair Lawn Office Building Sale Paves Way for Expanded Medical Office Space
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Fair Lawn NJ, a peaceful Sunday morning in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, was disrupted by an armed robbery and gunfire near Henderson Boulevard and 11th Street, according to local authorities.
Continue reading Armed Robbery and Gunfire Shake Fair Lawn’s Early Morning Hours
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Fair Lawn NJ, a school crossing guard was seriously injured in a vehicle accident at the intersection of Arnold Street and Hopper Avenue in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, on the morning of Wednesday, January 22.
Continue reading School Crossing Guard Injured in Fair Lawn Accident
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Fair Lawn NJ, a fast-moving brush fire caused significant damage to the exterior of a single-family home on Berdan Avenue in Fair Lawn on Thursday morning, January 9.
Continue reading Windswept Brush Fire Damages Fair Lawn Home on Berdan Avenue
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Fair Lawn NJ, Fair Lawn High School and local authorities are investigating after antisemitic graffiti, including a swastika, was discovered in a student restroom. The disturbing incident has prompted a swift response from both school officials and law enforcement.
Continue reading Antisemitic Graffiti Found at Fair Lawn High School Sparks Investigation
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Fair Lawn NJ, on Monday afternoon, December 23, a two-vehicle collision on Route 208 northbound near Morlot Avenue in Fair Lawn caused both vehicles to veer off the main roadway and strike a guardrail on a highway entrance ramp.
Continue reading Two-Vehicle Collision on Route 208 in Fair Lawn Sends Cars Off Roadway
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A four-vehicle collision on Saturday morning, December 21, sent three individuals to local hospitals and caused significant disruptions at the intersection of Fair Lawn Avenue and Saddle River Road in Fair Lawn, NJ. Emergency responders from multiple departments quickly arrived at the scene to manage the situation.
Continue reading Three Hospitalized After Multi-Vehicle Collision in Fair Lawn
