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Paramus NJ, a New Jersey man was sentenced to 20 months in prison for fraudulently obtaining approximately $149,900 in federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans (“EIDL”) loans, U.S. Alina Habba announced.
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Tentative deal includes safe staffing ratios and financial incentives; other NJ hospitals still face possible strikes
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Paramus NJ, in a major win for healthcare workers, the Health Professionals & Allied Employees (HPAE) union, representing 500 nurses and health professionals at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, reached a tentative contract agreement on May 29 — just days before the current contract’s expiration on May 31.
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Paramus NJ, the Costco Wholesale Corporation is officially moving forward with plans to open a new location in Paramus, taking over the long-vacant property previously occupied by Kmart and Stop & Shop along Route 17 South.
The Paramus Planning Board has scheduled a hearing for Costco’s site application on August 7, 2025, at 7 p.m., at 1 Jockish Square, Borough Hall. Residents and stakeholders are encouraged to attend and provide input on the major redevelopment proposal.
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Paramus NJ, nurses at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center have taken a bold step toward ensuring safer working conditions and better patient care. Members of the Health Professionals and Allied Employees (HPAE) union have authorized a strike if a new contract isn’t reached before their current agreement expires on May 31.
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Paramus NJ, Four individuals, including a juvenile, were arrested and one suspect remains at large following a police pursuit involving a stolen BMW M3, according to Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti.
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Paramus NJ, a school security guard at Midland Elementary School in Paramus accidentally discharged his firearm inside a staff-only bathroom on Monday, according to a letter from Superintendent Sean Adams sent to the community. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident.
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Paramus NJ, a commercially owned mini school bus sustained heavy damage after sideswiping two utility poles along North Farview Avenue on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 20. The accident resulted in injuries to two adult passengers while the driver walked away unscathed.
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Paramus NJ, as Paramus High School’s Class of 2025 prepares to graduate, a powerful new tradition is emerging — one rooted in resilience, remembrance, and community. On Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 17, students led a Day of Service and Student Choice event to honor those affected by the tragic 2018 school bus crash that forever changed their lives.
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Paramus NJ, a serious crash between a Paramus Police Department Emergency Services Unit (ESU) utility truck and a masonry dump truck shut down a section of Farview Avenue Thursday morning and sent both drivers to local hospitals with injuries.
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Paramus NJ, Popular home goods and international foods retailer World Market is officially coming to Bergen County, with its newest location set to open at Bergen Town Center on May 1.
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Paramus NJ, The Paramus Police Department is actively searching for Vincenzo Vacante, a 30-year-old Saddle Brook man who was reported missing and may be armed, authorities announced.
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Paramus NJ, in what’s quickly becoming one of the most polarizing stories in tech and finance, a growing grassroots-style movement calling itself “Tesla Takedown” has staged hundreds of protests across the U.S. in the past two months. While the group claims to be resisting Elon Musk’s political influence and perceived corporate overreach, a closer look reveals signs of a coordinated financial campaign with motives far beyond activism.
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Paramus NJ, the Paramus School District is taking a serious stand against chronic absenteeism, after reporting a 14.2% absentee rate for the 2023-2024 school year—well above the 10% threshold that defines chronic absenteeism. According to Assistant Superintendent Timothy Donohue, the district has implemented a comprehensive plan to reverse this trend.
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Paramus NJ, the Paramus Planning Board has officially canceled its Thursday, April 17, 2025 meeting, as Costco Wholesale Corporation, the featured applicant, has adjourned its appearance to July 17, 2025.
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Paramus NJ, the Valley Hospital celebrated the one-year anniversary of its move to Paramus, New Jersey, which took place on Sunday, April 14, 2024, with a celebratory event for staff and distinguished guests.
