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Movie House Paramus Will Captivate Movie Fans of All Ages with its Creative Immersive Experience

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Paramus NJ, from the team that created the immensely popular Christmas House and Halloween House comes the innovative new Movie House located on the first floor of the Paramus Park Mall at 700 Paramus Park. This one-of-a-kind immersive walk-through experience, opening June 2nd will delight both casual and hard-core movie fans. The much-anticipated launch promises an unparalleled experience, blending cutting-edge technology and creative and engaging activities with a diverse selection of films for audiences of all ages. 

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SUV Veers off Route 4 through steel guardrail, and into a tree in Paramus near Spring Valley Road

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Paramus NJ, a Nissan SUV headed westbound on Route 4 near Spring Valley Road in Paramus on Wednesday morning, 07/12, veered off of the highway, through a steel guardrail, and into a tree. The driver was entrapped upon impact. Officers from the Paramus Police’s Emergency Services Unit worked with Paramus firefighters and Paramus Rescue Squad members to free the heavily entrapped driver from the Nissan. The driver and a rear seat passenger were transported by separate Paramus EMS ambulances to Hackensack University Medical Center’s main campus for evaluation and treatment. A flatbed tow truck removed the heavily damaged Nissan from the scene.

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Patient MedEvaced from Paramus Veterans Home to Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia

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Paramus NJ, Paramus Police, Paramus EMS, Paramus Rescue, Paramus OEM, and Paramus Fire Companies 1 & 3 assisted the staff of Bergen New Bridge Medical Center with a patient MedEvac on Tuesday afternoon, 07/11. A Temple MedFlight helicopter from Temple University Hospital landed at 1 Veterans Way in Paramus to transport a cardiac critical care patient from Paramus to Philadelphia, PA for continued treatment and care.

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The Valley Hospital’s Move to Paramus Will take Place on Sunday, April 14, 2024!

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Paramus NJ, in a post on Valley’s Facebook page ,”Valley is pleased to announce that The Valley Hospital’s move to Paramus will take place on Sunday, April 14, 2024! The new acute-care hospital will feature 370 private patient rooms and will be the centerpiece of a comprehensive 40-acre healthcare campus that also includes Valley’s medical office building at 140 East Ridgewood Avenue, and the Robert & Audrey Luckow Pavilion, which houses Valley-Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Care, The George R. Jaqua Same Day Services Center, a full-service retail pharmacy, and more.”

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4-door Sedan Hits Tree head-on in Paramus ,Driver Rushed to Hackensack University Medical Center

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Paramus NJ, a 4-door sedan crashed head-on into a tree on West Ridgewood Avenue near Paramus Road late Wednesday morning, 07/05. Paramus Police ESU officers quickly extricated the vehicle’s lone occupant (driver), who was immediately attended to by Paramus EMS members. The victim was transported to Hackensack University Medical Center’s main campus with the assistance of a paramedic team from The Valley Hospital. A flatbed tow truck removed the wreckage. Paramus Police officers at the scene did not say what caused the driver to lose control and hit the tree head on.

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78-year old Driver and a 10-year old Passenger Injured in a Late Sunday afternoon Crash on Paramus Road

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Paramus NJ, the 78-year old driver of a Honda SUV and a 10-year old passenger were injured in a late Sunday afternoon, 07/02 crash on Paramus Road near Alpine Drive in Paramus. The driver lost control of the vehicle while heading southbound on Paramus Road and struck a utility pole head on. The child’s mother was also a passenger in the vehicle; she was uninjured. A Paramus EMS ambulance transported the 78-year old to a local hospital. The child was treated on scene and released. A Chevy Equinox was also involved in the crash. Both occupants of that vehicle were uninjured. The Honda and Chevy were both removed from the scene by a flatbed tow truck. One (1) summons was issued to the Honda driver for careless driving.

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14 Year Old Driver and Parakeet Lead Paramus Police on Wild Chase Resulting in Arrest in Hackensack

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Paramus NJ, two Essex County teens out for a joyride in a stolen car with a pet parakeet led Paramus police on a chase down Route 17 to Hackensack early Thursday morning.

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Bergen Community College Graduate Rene Bulnes Earns the $55,000 per year Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship

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Paramus NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco offered a BIG congratulations to recent Bergen Community College graduate Rene Bulnes for earning the $55,000 per year Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship- the most prestigious award for community college students! Rene was one of only 60 students to receive this year’s award.

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Wet Weather and Slippery Roads May Have Contributed to Saturday Morning Crash on Route 17 North Near the Tesla Dealership in Paramus

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Paramus NJ, two (2) adults were transported by a Paramus EMS ambulance to Hackensack University Medical Center’s main campus following an early Saturday morning two (2) vehicle crash on Route 17 northbound near A&S Drive. At least two (2) vehicles parked in the lot of a nearby Tesla dealership were also damaged in the collision. A flatbed tow truck removed both vehicles that were traveling on the highway from the scene. Police on the scene did not say what triggered the crash.

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Multigenerational Households Climb in the US

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Paramus NJ, according to the US Census Bureau ,while relatively rare in the Northeast multigenerational households — three or more generations under one roof — made up 4.7% of all U.S. households but 7.2% of family households in 2020, an increase from 2010.

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Life Coach Releases Book on Secrets to Teenage Well-being: ‘UNPLUGGED!’ Unveils Effective Strategies for Digital Age Stress

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Paramus NJ, in a world where life is increasingly complex, especially for teenagers, Oreste J. DAversa, a life coach, releases “UNPLUGGED! A Practical Guide to Managing Teenage Stress in the Digital Age.” This essential book addresses the various stressors teenagers face, such as academic pressure, peer pressure, bullying, and social media, while providing proven techniques for promoting emotional wellness, achieving healthy habits, and building resilience.

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No Injuries Reported after Vehicle Loses Control and Take Out Utility Pole in Paramus

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Paramus NJ, no injuries were reported by the driver of a Subaru Outback that veered off the road, mounted a guide wire, and crashed into a utility pole near the intersection of East Midland Avenue and Sette Drive, Paramus, on Friday morning, 06/16. The Outback was removed from the scene by a flatbed tow truck. East Midland Avenue between Sette Drive and From Road was closed for an extended period to permit PSE&G to replace the damaged pole. The exit ramp from Route 17 northbound to East Midland Avenue eastbound was also closed in connection with the incident. Paramus Police and Paramus EMS responded to the mishap.

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Bergen Community College Class of 2023 Graduates Mana Mehdizadeh and Yoav Aharon received $10,000 Hites Transfer Scholarships from Phi Theta Kappa!

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Paramus NJ, Bergen Community College Class of 2023 graduates Mana Mehdizadeh and Yoav Aharon received $10,000 Hites Transfer Scholarships from Phi Theta Kappa! The Hites Transfer Scholarship recognizes students with sterling records of academic achievement, leadership, and community engagement, and is awarded by Phi Theta Kappa- the honor society of junior colleges.

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The Fireplace is Selling Bricks to Raise Money for the Paramus Food Pantry and NJ SOS Stakeholders

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Paramus NJ, The Fireplace is raising money for the Paramus Food Pantry and NJ SOS Stakeholders a Veterans group by selling bricks from the iconic restaurant. The restaurant closed in July of 2021 after 65 years . In a post on it’s Facebook page the restaurant said:

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Paramus Swears in it’s 12th Police Chief

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Paramus NJ, the Borough Council bid farewell to Police Chief Kenneth Ehrenberg on May 23 . Chief Kenneth Ehrenberg retired after 10 years .On June 1st the borough held a swearing in ceremony of its 12th Chief Of Police, Robert Guidetti. Guidetti served in law enforcement since 1984 across a broad range of positions, including patrol, plain clothes, intelligence and investigative assignments, specializing in the investigation of organized retail crime.

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