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Fair Lawn, NJ — A sprawling criminal network that operated a string of illicit massage parlors across New Jersey and New York has been dismantled. Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced today that seven individuals have been charged with first-degree racketeering and promoting prostitution following a sophisticated multi-agency investigation.
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Fair Lawn NJ, wild Ride Ends at the Counter: Crash on Saddle River Road. A quiet Friday morning in Fair Lawn, NJ, was shattered when the driver of a red-colored Ford Escape SUV lost control and crashed head-on into a local deli/restaurant located in the 1100 block of Saddle River Road.
Continue reading Close Call! SUV Crashes Head-On into Fair Lawn Deli on Saddle River Road
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Ridgewood NJ, a routine Wednesday morning in Fair Lawn, NJ, was interrupted by a dramatic motor vehicle accident requiring a multi-agency rescue effort. On December 10, 2025, a white-colored Toyota RAV4 was involved in a serious rollover crash at the intersection of Cedar Street and Central Avenue.
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Fair Lawn NJ, Fair Lawn residents and transit commuters are finally getting a major upgrade! The long-awaited Plaza Greene development, a massive mixed-use project bringing 145 age-restricted apartments and the first Sprouts Farmers Market in Bergen County, is officially set to break ground.
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Fair Lawn, NJ — Want to fly high to Broadway’s hottest show and enjoy a delicious dinner right here in Bergen County? Fair Lawn Main Street Inc. and the Fair Lawn Arts Council are making that possible! The organizations have brought back their popular holiday raffle, and they’ve enlisted the borough’s own Broadway star to help promote it.
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Fair Lawn NJ, this Black Friday, skip the mall doorbusters and head to the library for a truly unique steal! The Maurice M. Pine Free Public Library in Fair Lawn, Bergen County, is liquidating its globally famous wedding dress lending collection with a final FREE gown giveaway this week.
Continue reading Last Dance! Fair Lawn Library Giving Away FREE Wedding Gowns on Black Friday
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Fair Lawn NJ, a tragic single-vehicle crash on Thanksgiving Eve has claimed one life and temporarily shut down a major artery in Bergen County.
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Fair Lawn NJ, The familiar scent of baking Oreos and Ritz crackers that once defined a generation in Bergen County is officially gone. This fall, the last pieces of the iconic Nabisco cookie plant in Fair Lawn, NJ, were finally removed, marking the end of a nearly two-year demolition process at the legendary Route 208 landmark.
Continue reading End of an Era: Nabisco Fair Lawn Plant is Gone. What Happens Next on Route 208?
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Fair Lawn NJ, a quick response and two incredibly brave firefighters averted a major tragedy in Fair Lawn, NJ, this past Monday afternoon. Officials confirmed that a fire at a home on 28th Street resulted in a dramatic rescue and sent two residents to the hospital.
Continue reading Fair Lawn Firefighters Carry Elderly Man from Burning Home
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Fair Lawn NJ, commuters traveling through Fair Lawn on Tuesday morning, November 11th, experienced significant delays after a dramatic rollover crash involving a multi-axle dump truck. Thankfully, the Fair Lawn Police Department confirmed that no injuries were reported in connection with the early morning incident on River Road.
The crash, which shut down a portion of the road for nearly two hours, required a massive response from local first responders.
Continue reading Dump Truck Rollover Closes River Road in Fair Lawn for Two Hours
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Fair Lawn NJ, the Fair Lawn Police Department and the Fair Lawn Board of Education (BOE) have issued a joint, urgent public notice regarding an unsanctioned e-bike riding event scheduled to take place this weekend at Thomas Jefferson Middle School.
FAIR LAWN’S FAME: Meet the 4th Grader Playing Young Bruce Springsteen in the New Biopic
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FAIR LAWN, NJ – North Jersey is once again taking the spotlight on the national stage! A local talent, Matthew Pellicano Jr., a fourth-grade student from Lyncrest Elementary School in Fair Lawn, is now gracing the big screen, starring as the younger version of the legendary Bruce Springsteen in the new biopic, “Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere.”
The film, which chronicles the making of Springsteen’s raw and introspective 1982 Nebraska album, hit theaters on October 24, 2025. Pellicano’s role as “Young Bruce” shines a light on the Boss’s childhood roots right here in New Jersey.
Spook-tacular Fun Alert! Fair Lawn Police Host FREE ‘Pumpkin Painting with the Police’—Don’t Miss This!
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FAIR LAWN, NJ – Get ready for a spook-tacular afternoon of community fun! The Fair Lawn Police Department (FLPD) is inviting local families to their first-ever “Pumpkin Painting with the Police” event, a perfect way to kick off your Halloween festivities.
This family-friendly event is a fantastic opportunity for residents to meet local officers in a relaxed setting while creating a spooky or silly masterpiece for the season.
MISSING: Fair Lawn Police Urgently Seeking Help to Find Hallelujah Jean-Gilles (Age 16)
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FAIR LAWN, NJ – The Fair Lawn Police Department (FLPD) has issued an urgent public appeal for assistance in locating a local teenager, Hallelujah Jean-Gilles, who was reported missing/runaway on Monday, September 29, 2025.
The police and her family are deeply concerned for her welfare and are asking the Bergen County community and neighboring areas to share this information widely. Every tip, no matter how small, could be crucial in bringing Hallelujah home safely.
Fair Lawn Intersection Drama: Honda Civic Passenger Hurt in Late Sunday Collision Near Fair Lawn Avenue
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FAIR LAWN, NJ – A quiet Sunday afternoon was disrupted by a significant two-vehicle collision near a major intersection in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. The crash, which took place late on Sunday, October 19, 2025, on Plaza Road near Fair Lawn Avenue, resulted in non-life threatening injuries to one passenger and heavy damage to both vehicles.
