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New York Man Charged with Aggravated Assault After Illegal Paramus Street Race Causes Major Crash

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Route 17 Illegal Street Race Ends in High-Speed Crash, Leaving Woman Seriously Injured

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Paramus NJ, A late-night street racing incident on one of Bergen County’s busiest highways has resulted in serious injuries for an innocent driver and felony charges for a New York man.

According to officials from the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, a 20-year-old driver was arrested following a reckless, high-speed collision in the southbound lanes of Route 17 in Paramus, New Jersey.

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The Future of Education Just Landed in Bergen County—And It’s Changing the Game for Students

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The Future of Work: Bergen County Unveils State-of-the-Art Career Innovation High School in Paramus

Photos Bergen County Executive James Tedesco

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Paramus, NJ , Education in New Jersey just took a massive leap forward. On May 28, local officials, educators, and families gathered on the Bergen County Technical High School campus to officially cut the ribbon on a groundbreaking new institution: the Career Innovation High School (CIHS).

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Swift Arrest Made After Man Allegedly Exposes Himself to Shoppers at Paramus Old Navy

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Swift Response: NY Man Arrested Following Disturbing Lewdness Incident at Garden State Plaza Old Navy

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PARAMUS, NJ — A New York man is in custody following a highly disturbing incident at one of Bergen County’s busiest shopping destinations.

On Friday afternoon, police officers swarmed the Westfield Garden State Plaza Mall in Paramus after receiving emergency calls regarding a man exposing himself and engaging in explicit lewd behavior in front of mall patrons—including young children.

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Paramus Police Search for Security Guard’s Missing Firearm Following Brief Campus Lockdown

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Missing Security Guard Firearm Triggers Brief Lockdown at Paramus Lincoln Tech

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Ridgewood NJ, A search for an unattended firearm prompted a temporary lockdown at a busy Bergen County career training institute, drawing an immediate response from local law enforcement.

On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, Lincoln Technical Institute, located within the Bergen Town Center shopping complex in Paramus, New Jersey, was briefly placed on lockdown as police investigated reports of a missing weapon belonging to a campus security guard.

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Paramus Mayor Slams New Trenton Bill Overriding Local Control of Recreational Cannabis

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Paramus Mayor Slams State Bill That Could Force Recreational Cannabis Sales in the Borough

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Ridgewood NJ, A major legislative battle is brewing between local municipalities and state lawmakers in Trenton over who ultimately controls where recreational marijuana can be sold in New Jersey.

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Paramus Crash: 5 Hospitalized After Adult Day Care Transport Van Flips in Morning Collision

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Paramus Rollover Crash: 5 Hospitalized After Adult Day Care Van Collides with SUV

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Paramus NJ, A major emergency response flooded a Paramus intersection early Monday morning after a transport van carrying adult day care clients collided with an SUV, causing the van to roll over onto its side.

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Two Major New Openings in Paramus: A Fishing Haven and an 8,000-Sq-Ft Racing Gaming Arcade

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Paramus Retail Boom: Two Exciting New Hotspots Open on Route 17 and Route 4

photos courtesy of Paramus Mayor Chris DiPiazza, Tackle World and SIM1 Racing

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Paramus NJ, Paramus, New Jersey continues to cement its reputation as the ultimate destination for retail and entertainment in North Jersey. This month, the local business landscape expands with two highly anticipated grand openings that cater to very different—but equally passionate—communities.

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Three years after the “Big Blue” stores vanished from the landscape, Bed Bath & Beyond is staging a massive brick-and-mortar comeback in New Jersey

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Bed Bath & Beyond Is Back! New Physical Stores Launching in New Jersey This Month

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Paramus NJ, Three years after the “Big Blue” stores vanished from the landscape, Bed Bath & Beyond is staging a massive brick-and-mortar comeback in New Jersey. Through a strategic partnership and acquisition of The Container Store, the iconic brand is returning with a fresh physical footprint and a brand-new shopping experience.

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Authorities have Charged a 26-year-old Paterson Man Following an Armed Robbery at the Route 17 North McDonald’s

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Knife Point to Ransom Calls: The Terrifying Details of the Paramus McDonald’s Armed Robbery

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Paramus NJ, A routine parking lot meetup turned into a violent multi-stage extortion plot in Paramus earlier this month. Authorities have officially charged a 26-year-old Paterson man following a harrowing armed robbery at the Route 17 North McDonald’s, an incident that escalated from a knife-point confrontation to “terroristic” death threats against the victims’ families.

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Off-Duty Fire Chief’s Neighborhood Walk Ends in Life-Saving Heroics at Paramus Home

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Sharp Eyes Save a Home: Off-Duty Fire Chief Spots Blaze While Walking in Paramus

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Paramus NJ, A quick-thinking Paramus Fire Chief is being credited with saving a local home after spotting a fire while out for a neighborhood walk. What started as a routine stroll turned into a major emergency response that prevented a house under renovation from being completely lost to flames.

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Forget Just Shopping: Westfield Garden State Plaza is Becoming a Luxury Residential Village

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Paramus is Changing: Westfield Garden State Plaza Breaks Ground on Massive Luxury “Town Center”

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Paramus NJ, The future of suburban living has officially arrived in Paramus. Construction is now underway at Westfield Garden State Plaza for a massive 13-acre mixed-use development that aims to transform the iconic shopping destination into a sustainable, walkable “live-work-play” community.

Co-developed by Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield and Mill Creek Residential, this ambitious project broke ground on April 29, 2026. It marks a significant shift for Bergen County, moving away from traditional mall culture toward a vibrant, multi-generational town center.

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Critical Motorcycle Crash at Paramus-Ridgewood Border: Multi-Agency Rescue Saves Life

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Serious Motorcycle Collision on Linwood Avenue Sparks Urgent Multi-Agency Response

photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page

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Paramus NJ, A quiet Sunday afternoon in Paramus took a dramatic turn on May 3, 2026, when a high-impact collision between a motorcycle and an SUV sent one person to the hospital with serious injuries. The incident occurred on Linwood Avenue East, right at the border of Paramus and Ridgewood, drawing a massive response from local emergency services.

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Mayor DiPiazza Unveils Bold Plan to Make Paramus the Safest Walking Town in NJ

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Paramus Pedestrian Safety Overhaul: 600 Sidewalks, Lower School Speed Limits, and New High-Tech Crosswalks

photo courtesy of Paramus Mayor Christopher DiPiazza

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PARAMUS, NJ — Big changes are coming to the streets of Paramus. Mayor Christopher DiPiazza and the Borough Council have unveiled a comprehensive safety initiative designed to protect pedestrians, students, and commuters alike. From a massive sidewalk restoration project to stricter school zone enforcement, the administration is prioritizing a “safety-first” infrastructure.

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Commuter Nightmare: Massive Cleanup Underway After Route 17 Truck Flip in Paramus

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Route 17 Gridlock: Dump Truck Overturns in Paramus, Spilling Sand Across Northbound Lanes

photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page

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Paramus NJ, If you are navigating Bergen County this afternoon, April 22, 2026, prepare for a major headache. A dramatic rollover involving a large dump truck has completely shut down Route 17 Northbound in Paramus, leaving commuters scrambled and cleanup crews racing to clear a massive sand spill.

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Route 17 Midnight Crash: 20-Year-Old Trapped After BMW Hits Tree and Pole

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Dramatic Midnight Rescue: 20-Year-Old Extricated After BMW M3 Smashes Into Tree on Route 17

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PARAMUS, NJ — A late-night drive turned into a harrowing rescue operation early Sunday morning after a high-performance vehicle careened off Route 17, leaving a young driver trapped inside the wreckage.

According to Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti, the accident occurred just after midnight on Sunday, April 19. A 20-year-old River Vale man was traveling northbound in a 2021 BMW M3 when he reportedly lost control in the center lane. The vehicle veered sharply to the right, striking both a tree and a utility pole near Paramus Chevrolet.

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