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Paramus NJ, Amazon is pulling the plug on its branded physical grocery experiment. In a blockbuster announcement on January 27, 2026, the retail giant confirmed it will shutter all 72 Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go locations across the United States.
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Paramus NJ, In the world of horticulture, few names carry as much weight—or as much history—as Dr. Steven Fischer.
To cap off a landmark 2025, the longtime Bergen Community College horticulture professor and program coordinator was officially named Educator of the Year by the New Jersey Landscape Contractors Association (NJLCA). The award recognizes Fischer’s nearly five decades of dedication to cultivating the next generation of New Jersey’s “green industry” professionals.
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Paramus NJ, If you see a Wayne fire truck cruising east on Interstate 80 this week, don’t worry—the driver isn’t lost. They are heading to a high-tech “check-up.”
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Paramus NJ, a routine Sunday drive turned into a harrowing rescue operation this weekend in one of Bergen County’s busiest transit hubs.
On Sunday afternoon, January 18, 2026, emergency crews rushed to the intersection of Route 17 Southbound and the “flyover” exit ramp to Route 4. An older model Chevrolet Tahoe had veered off the roadway, plunging nearly 200 feet into a deep embankment. The crash, occurring amidst a light evening snowfall, left the white SUV with New York plates wedged in a ditch far from the pavement.
Continue reading Plunging 200 Feet: Heavy-Duty Recovery After Dramatic Route 17 Crash in Paramus
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Paramus NJ, The legal firestorm surrounding Paramus Catholic High School continues to grow. On January 14, 2026, a new sexual assault lawsuit was filed against the school, the Archdiocese of Newark, and the Christian Brothers, centering on the alleged actions of former teacher and hockey coach Bernard Garris.
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Paramus NJ, In a major win for consumer transparency, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced that Apple Inc. has been hit with its largest-ever penalty for violating New Jersey’s Merchandise Pricing Act. The tech giant has agreed to pay $150,000 and overhaul its in-store operations after state investigators discovered widespread pricing violations across every Apple Store location in New Jersey.
Continue reading No More Hidden Prices: Apple Forced to Overhaul NJ Stores After Landmark Settlement
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PARAMUS, NJ — Mayor Christopher DiPiazza has officially kicked off his campaign for a second four-year term, setting the stage for the 2027 mayoral election.
Citing a record of fiscal discipline and aggressive opposition to state-mandated over-development, DiPiazza is asking residents for four more years to continue what he describes as “tremendous progress” for the Borough of Paramus.
Continue reading Paramus Mayor Chris DiPiazza Announces 2027 Re-Election Bid: “The Work Continues”
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Paramus NJ, The search for the second man involved in a terrifying gun sighting at Garden State Plaza has come to an end. Jamal Clark, a 21-year-old Newark resident, was apprehended nearly 80 miles away from the scene of the crime during a routine traffic stop.
Continue reading Second Arrest in Garden State Plaza Gun Scare
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Paramus NJ, The massive Costco Wholesale planned for Route 17 in Paramus is facing a major legal roadblock. A local resident has filed a lawsuit to strip the warehouse giant of its building approvals, alleging that the town’s Planning Board ignored legal requirements and community safety concerns.
Continue reading Route 17 Costco Halted? New Lawsuit Claims Paramus Approval Was “Illegal”
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Paramus NJ, a New Jersey family’s start to 2026 took a devastating turn when an intense fire ripped through their Paramus home in the early hours of New Year’s Day. While the family of five managed to escape safely, the blaze has left their residence uninhabitable and sparked an ongoing investigation into the cause.
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Paramus NJ, Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus faced a terrifying moment on Tuesday night, December 30, 2025, when a teenager was spotted brandishing a handgun inside the mall.
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Paramus NJ, The Saturday after Christmas is usually the busiest day for returns and post-holiday deals at Westfield Garden State Plaza. But on December 27, 2025, one “shopper” was caught trying to pull off a brazen high-end heist using an unusual getaway vehicle: a baby stroller.
Continue reading Empty Stroller, Full Loot: The $2,000 Retail Theft Halted at Garden State Plaza
Return to the Scene of the Crime: Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill visits the Paramus Veterans Memorial Home
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PARAMUS, NJ — In one of her first major public appearances since her election, Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill visited the Paramus Veterans Memorial Home this afternoon to deliver holiday cheer and a clear message: New Jersey’s veterans will remain a top priority for her administration.
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PARAMUS, NJ — A former student has filed a harrowing new lawsuit against Paramus Catholic High School and the Archdiocese of Newark, alleging they were sexually assaulted by two prominent staff members during the mid-to-late 1980s.
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PARAMUS, NJ – A chaotic scene unfolded late Wednesday afternoon, December 17, 2025, as a high-impact collision at one of Paramus’s busiest intersections left one driver seriously injured and caused massive traffic delays for holiday commuters.
