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Medical Emergency Causes Crash on Route 17 in Paramus

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Paramus NJ, a medical episode led to a serious crash on Friday afternoon, September 27, on the exit ramp from Route 17 southbound to Century Road eastbound in Paramus. A 4-door passenger vehicle collided head-on with a utility pole, completely knocking it down.

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Tragic Accident Claims Woman’s Life on Route 17 in Paramus

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Paramus Nj, a woman lost her life early Saturday morning after being struck twice while attempting to cross Route 17 on foot in Paramus, according to local authorities.

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Bergen Community College Student Joen Concha Awarded 2024 Coca-Cola Military Leaders of Promise Scholarship

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Paramus NJ, according to Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, our very own, Joen Concha, a Bergen Community College student, has been awarded the prestigious $1,000 2024 Coca-Cola Military Leaders of Promise Scholar award by Phi Theta Kappa (PTK). Joen’s achievement stands out not only for his academic excellence but also for his service and dedication to his community.

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Paramus Man Arrested on Child Abuse Charges

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Paramus NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 56 year-old CHRISTOPHER DEL SAVIO of Paramus, NJ on charges of endangering the welfare of a child and simple assault. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Paramus Police Department under the direction of Chief Robert Guidetti.

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Vermont Man Snagged in Paramus Sextortion, Child Porn Case

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Paramus NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of JACOB L. GORTON, 26, of Salisbury, VT, on the charge of production of child sexual abuse material. The arrest is the result of a months-long investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.

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North Carolina Woman Arrested for Firearm Possession During Traffic Stop on Route 17 in Paramus

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Paramus NJ, a traffic stop on Route 17 in Paramus led to the arrest of a North Carolina woman early Tuesday morning after police discovered a loaded firearm in her vehicle.

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Threats Lead to School Closures in New Jersey, Heightening Community Concerns

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Paramus NJ, a social media post raised alarm at Paramus High School on Friday, September 6, prompting a brief shelter-in-place order. Though the situation was resolved within minutes, with no immediate danger, the incident delayed dismissal and caused unease among parents and students.

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Shelter-in-Place Triggered at Paramus High School Following Social Media Post

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Paramus NJ, a social media post raised concerns at Paramus High School on Friday, September 6, prompting the district to issue a brief shelter-in-place order. Although the shelter-in-place was lifted within minutes, it led to a delayed dismissal and stirred concern among the local community.

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Dodge Hornet Totaled in Route 17 Crash Near Paramus, No Injuries Reported

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Paramus NJ, a 2024 Dodge Hornet was totaled in a crash on Route 17 Northbound near Century Road in Paramus on Friday afternoon, September 6th. According to police, the accident occurred when another vehicle made an unsafe lane change, triggering the collision.

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Time to make the Donuts: Man Breaks into Bank in Paramus , Claims He Was Robbed at Donut Shop

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Paramus NJ, in a strange series of events on Sunday, September 1, a 32-year-old man from Canastota, N.Y., was arrested after breaking into a bank on Route 17 and then falsely reporting that he had been robbed at a nearby Dunkin Donuts.

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Tesla Crashes into Building Sign on Route 4 in Paramus, Damaging Front End

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Ridgewood NJ, a Tuesday morning crash on Route 4 eastbound in Paramus resulted in a large, illuminated building sign being demolished. The accident involved a white Tesla and a dark grey Toyota RAV4 owned by The Valley Hospital. While the Tesla suffered significant front-end damage, the Toyota escaped with only a minor dent on its rear bumper.

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New Apartment Complex Proposed Near Garden State Parkway as Paramus Sees Surge in Highway District Development

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Paramus NJ , a new apartment complex is on the horizon for Paramus, adding to the growing wave of development proposals targeting the borough’s highway district. Property Observer LLC has submitted an application to the Paramus Board of Adjustment for a three-story complex featuring 23 residential units. The proposal includes 14 one-bedroom apartments, eight two-bedroom units, and one three-bedroom unit. The board is set to review the application on September 12.

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Paramus Police Department Still Unable to Locate Owner of Cockatiel

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Paramus NJ, this Cockatiel was found feasting on a “Ted’s North” French fry. If you live near the area and he’s yours please reach out to the Paramus Police Department.

The cockatiel, also known as the weero/weiro or quarrion, is a medium-sized parrot that is a member of its own branch of the cockatoo family endemic to Australia. They are prized as household exotic bird pets and companion parrots throughout the world and are relatively easy to breed compared to other parrots. As a caged bird, cockatiels are second in popularity only to the budgerigar.

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Motorcyclist Suffers Broken Leg in Collision on South Farview Avenue, Paramus

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Paramus NJ, a motorcyclist was injured in a collision on South Farview Avenue in Paramus late Wednesday afternoon, August 26th. The accident, which occurred near Plaza Way and Pleasant Avenue, left the rider with a broken leg and required immediate medical attention.

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Bicyclist Seriously Injured in Collision at Paramus Intersection

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A serious accident occurred on Wednesday morning, August 28th, at the intersection of Paramus Road and West Ridgewood Avenue in Paramus, when a bicyclist was struck by a passenger vehicle. The incident left the cyclist with significant injuries and prompted a swift response from local authorities.

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