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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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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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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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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.
Continue reading Dodge Hornet Totaled in Route 17 Crash Near Paramus, No Injuries Reported
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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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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.
Continue reading Tesla Crashes into Building Sign on Route 4 in Paramus, Damaging Front End
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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 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.
Continue reading Paramus Police Department Still Unable to Locate Owner of Cockatiel
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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.
Continue reading Motorcyclist Suffers Broken Leg in Collision on South Farview Avenue, Paramus
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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.
Continue reading Bicyclist Seriously Injured in Collision at Paramus Intersection
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Paramus Nj, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is calling for artists to submit mural designs for group therapy rooms and a staff lounge for its newly renovated Behavioral Health areas.
“We welcome opportunities for the community to come into the Medical Center and share their exceptional talents with our patients and residents,” said Deborah Visconi, President and CEO, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center. “My leadership team and I are thrilled with the recent facility improvements that have been made in our Behavioral Health spaces and these murals will take these areas to the next level for years to come.”
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Paramus NJ, on Monday afternoon, August 26th, a heavily damaged Nissan Pathfinder was towed from the scene of a crash involving a utility pole near 40 East Midland Avenue in Paramus. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.
Continue reading No Injuries Reported in Monday Afternoon Crash on East Midland Avenue, Paramus
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Paramus NJ, on the late afternoon of August 24, a dramatic head-on collision on Route 17 southbound in Paramus left a white SUV severely damaged but miraculously resulted in no injuries for the driver. The crash occurred just south of West Ridgewood Avenue, near a local appliance store.
Continue reading SUV Crashes into Utility Pole on Route 17 in Paramus, Driver Escapes Unscathed
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Paramus Nj, Construction has commenced on the lot that houses the historic Van Dien-Ruffgarten House in Paramus, sparking renewed interest in the fate of the 1800s-era structure. Despite a change in ownership, it appears that the cherished sandstone home will remain standing, offering hope to preservation advocates.
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Paramus NJ, a head-on collision involving two vehicles at the intersection of Century Road and North Farview Avenue in Paramus on Thursday afternoon, August 22, sent two people to The Valley Hospital and caused significant traffic delays during rush hour.
