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Paramus NJ, quick action by the Paramus Police Department’s Emergency Services Unit (ESU) helped restore traffic flow after a serious rollover crash closed all southbound lanes of Route 17 near Route 4 on the afternoon of Thursday, April 17.
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Paramus NJ, the Archdiocese of Newark has announced that Visitation Academy, a long-standing Catholic elementary school in Paramus, will permanently close its doors at the conclusion of the 2024-2025 academic year due to declining enrollment and financial challenges.
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Paramus NJ, a 49-year-old man has been charged with assault and child endangerment after a violent incident involving a young girl at the Bergen Town Center Mall in Paramus, New Jersey, according to local authorities.
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Paramus NJ, a heavy police presence descended on the Floor & Decor store at 50 A&S Drive on Saturday evening following multiple 911 calls reporting a physical altercation in progress inside the store.
According to the Paramus Police Department, patrol units responded swiftly and in force to the scene shortly after the calls came in. Witnesses reported an active fight involving injuries, prompting the dispatch of two ambulances as a precautionary measure.
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Paramus NJ, a landscaper’s Ford pickup truck struck the rear side of an Amazon delivery van before crashing into a utility pole and tree early Friday afternoon on Haase Avenue, near Farview Avenue. The incident resulted in traffic delays and a response from multiple emergency and utility crews.
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Paramus NJ, More than two months after first raising concerns, Paramus officials are still preparing a potential lawsuit against the American Dream mall in East Rutherford, alleging violations of Bergen County’s long-standing blue laws that prohibit most Sunday retail sales.
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Paramus NJ, Valley Health System, a leading healthcare provider in Bergen and Passaic counties, celebrated a transformative year in 2024 — marked by growth, innovation, and a renewed commitment to comprehensive patient care.
Continue reading Valley Health System Expands with New Paramus Campus and 2025 Medical Innovations
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Paramus NJ, a 34-year-old Maywood man was taken into custody Friday afternoon following a parking lot dispute at the ShopRite of Paramus, located at 224 East Route 4, during which a handgun was reportedly brandished, according to the Paramus Police Department.
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Paramus NJ, a Paramus businessman is facing a lawsuit for allegedly defrauding an investor out of more than $500,000 tied to a high-end sneaker company.
Continue reading Paramus Sneaker Company Owner Sued for $695K Over Alleged Investment Fraud
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Paramus NJ, Tech Billionaire entrepreneur and close Trump adviser Elon Musk has made shocking claims about threats to his life due to his efforts to combat government fraud. In a revealing interview with Fox News’s Sean Hannity, Musk stated that his involvement in eliminating waste and corruption has made him a target.
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Paramus NJ, on Saturday, March 29, 2025, demonstrators gathered outside the Tesla dealership on Route 17 in Paramus, in a show of both opposition and support for Elon Musk and his electric vehicle company. The rally drew a mix of protestors critical of Musk and his influence, as well as counter-protestors advocating for Tesla and its continued growth.
Continue reading Protests and Counter-Protests Clash at Tesla Dealership in Paramus
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Paramus NJ, Police arrested a man and woman from East Elmhurst, NY, after catching them with over $6,000 worth of stolen J.Crew clothing outside Garden State Plaza last week.
Continue reading Paramus Police Arrest Two for Stealing Over $6,000 in J.Crew Merchandise
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Paramus NJ, exciting news for Paramus families! A brand-new Apple Montessori Preschool and Daycare is set to open its doors, offering top-quality early childhood education for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners.
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Paramus NJ, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is informing the public of recent nationwide incidents targeting Tesla electric vehicles (EV), dealerships, storage lots, and charging stations. Since January 2025, incidents targeting Tesla EVs have occurred in at least nine states. These incidents have involved arson, gunfire, and vandalism, including graffiti expressing grievances against those the perpetrators perceive to be racists, fascists, or political opponents. These criminal actions appear to have been conducted by lone offenders, and all known incidents occurred at night.
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BERGEN COUNT NJ, great news for tennis and pickleball enthusiasts! County officials announced that courts in seven towns have opened earlier than usual for the 2025 season, giving residents a head start on outdoor recreation.
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