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Paramus NJ, A volatile, life-or-death emergency in Paramus ended safely thanks to the quick thinking, restraint, and professionalism of seven local heroes.
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Paramus NJ, A bizarre and terrifying wildlife accident on a major North Jersey roadway left a local driver trapped inside her vehicle after a deer fell from an overpass directly onto her SUV.
The unusual crash, which occurred on the evening of Tuesday, June 9, 2026, highlights the unpredictable hazards wildlife can pose to motorists traveling near wooded highway corridors in Bergen County.
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Paramus NJ, A traffic accident involving a teenager on an electric bicycle and a Tesla has prompted an ongoing investigation by local authorities in Paramus, New Jersey.
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Paramus NJ, A massive change is coming to one of Bergen County’s busiest corridors. The Paramus Planning Board has unanimously greenlit a brand-new, 65-unit affordable housing development right on Route 17. Located at the former Oster site (10 Route 17), this currently vacant lot—nestled right by the BJ’s Wholesale Club, Route 4, and Maple Street—is officially transitioning into a modern residential hub.
Continue reading Changes Coming to Route 17: Paramus Board Greenlights 65-Unit Housing Complex
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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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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).
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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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.
Continue reading Off-Duty Fire Chief’s Neighborhood Walk Ends in Life-Saving Heroics at Paramus Home
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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.
