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UPDATE: Paramus Police and the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office Searching for Missing Teenager Last seen at Bergen County Community College

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Paramus NJ, the Paramus Police Department and the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office are asking the public to keep an eye out for a Bergen County Community College student who went missing Wednesday. Please call 911 ,  Anyone with other information should call the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office at 201-336-3500.

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Stay Alert for Signs of physical and cyber threats that Target Individuals, Organizations and Businesses Across the State

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Paramus NJ,  The New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (NJOHSP) and its cybersecurity division, the New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell (NJCCIC), urge the public to stay alert for signs of physical and cyber threats that target individuals, organizations and businesses across the State.

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NJ State Police Target Hardening Unit to Deploy Troopers to Public Events, Transportation Terminals, Retail Centers, and Religious Sites Across the State

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Paramus NJ, NJ State Police Target Hardening Unit to Deploy Troopers to Public Events, Transportation Terminals, Retail Centers, and Religious Sites across the State
Beginning this week, troopers from the Target Hardening Unit will conduct security operations as well as make contact with the public at various community events, commercial retail locations, transportation hubs and religious sites throughout the State in preparation for the start of the holiday season.

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Stew Leonard’s 3rd Annual Turkey Brigade

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photos courtesy of Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco  and Paramus Mayor Richard LaBarbiera

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Paramus NJ, Stew Leonard’s held their 3rd Annual Turkey Brigade. Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco joined Stew and his incredible team, with the help of Paramus Mayor Richard LaBarbiera and the Paramus Police Department, in the distribution of over 350 turkeys to various organizations throughout Bergen County. The goal of the event is to provide Thanksgiving meals to families in need. Stew’s generosity is truly commendable and the County of Bergen is grateful for his commitment to our community.

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Paramus Veterans Home Holiday Wish List

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Paramus NJ, this holiday season, if you have a little room in your and your budget, please consider spreading some holiday cheer to the elderly residents of the Paramus Veterans Home!
The Paramus Veterans Home relies on donations to fill holiday bags so that each resident will receive a gift during the holiday season. Many of their residents do not have a family, so this gift is the only present they will receive.

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Driver Still Missing : New Jersey State and Paramus Police are still investigating the Monday Night Motorcycle Crash on the Garden State Parkway

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Paramus NJ, New Jersey State and Paramus Police are still looking for the driver of a motorcycle that was found wrecked and on fire on the Garden State Parkway southbound in Paramus on Monday night.

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Paramus Police Department Ask Residents to Report Suspicious Activity

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Paramus NJ, according to the Paramus Police Department Saturday night Paramus had a residential burglary in the area of Highland Ave and Reeder Road. The Paramus Police  ask that any suspicious activity be reported to 911 immediately! Some other tips include:

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Paramus Fire Units Quickly Knock Down House Fire on Midland Avenue

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Paramus NJ, on Thursday October 28th at approximately 7:30 PM,  Paramus Police and Fire Units responded to a house fire behind station 3 on Midland Avenue. Fire was knocked down quickly, but not before causing extensive damage to the 2½-story, wood-frame home.

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Nurse Practitioner Charged with Fraudulently Obtaining and Signing Prescriptions for Oxycodone and Adderall

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Paramus NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of MATHEW TESTINO (DOB: 10/29/1970; single; licensed nurse practitioner) of 9 June Ct, River Edge, NJ on drug-related offenses. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.

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Century Road Bridge Reconstruction in Paramus Will Not Be Completed till March 24, 2022.

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Paramus NJ, according to Paramus Mayor Richard LaBarbiera  the Century Road Bridge Reconstruction will be completed till March 24, 2022.

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Long-Time Fugitive Gets 51 Months For Scheme To Steal 94,000 Debit And Credit Cards From Michaels’ Stores

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Paramus NJ,  a California man was sentenced today to 51 months in prison for his role in a conspiracy to steal 94,000 credit and debit cards from customers at approximately 80 Michaels’ Stores in 19 states and to then use that information to make fraudulent withdrawals from the bank accounts of those customers, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.

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Joseph Lorino, Vice President, Facilities Management, Will Present Plans, Design, and the Construction of The Valley Hospital in Paramus!

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Paramus NJ, the Valley Hospital is coming to Paramus and we couldn’t be more excited to open this state-of-the art, 372 bed hospital on a brand-new campus. Join Joseph Lorino, Vice President, Facilities Management, The Valley Hospital, to learn about the plans, design, and the construction of The Valley Hospital in Paramus! This program is presented in cooperation with the Paramus Public Library.
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The Historic Van Dien-Ruffgarten House in Paramus Maybe Saved Yet

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Paramus NJ, the historic Van Dien-Ruffgarten House, which has ties to a tiny community of free African American homesteaders, has once again received a reprieve from demolition.

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