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Paramus Officer Hugo Rodriguez Pulls Driver from Flipped SUV After Collision

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Heroic Rescue: Paramus Officer Pulls Driver from Overturned SUV Near Bergen Town Center

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Paramus NJ, a routine Tuesday evening commute turned into a life-saving mission for one Paramus police officer. On March 10, a dramatic rollover crash near the Bergen Town Center left a driver trapped inside a mangled SUV, sparking a rapid emergency response that likely prevented a much worse outcome.

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The Death of the Mall? Not in Paramus. Inside the Massive ‘Live-Work-Shop’ Makeover

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From 1,400 new homes at Garden State Plaza to the completion of Vermella Paramus, Bergen County’s retail landscape is officially shifting

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Paramus NJ, For decades, Paramus, NJ, has been the undisputed “shopping mecca” of the Tri-State area. But as online retail reshapes the world, the borough isn’t just surviving—it’s evolving. Three of the most iconic malls in North Jersey are currently undergoing a radical transformation, swapping vacant storefronts for luxury apartments and vibrant mixed-use spaces.

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Check Your Freezer: Massive Trader Joe’s Recall Expanded to 37 Million Pounds Over Glass Shards

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Trader Joe’s Froozen Food Recall

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Paramus NJ, What started as a smaller safety concern has officially ballooned into a nationwide food safety alert.Trader Joe’s, along with other major retailers, is grappling with a massive expansion of a frozen food recall involving nearly 37 million pounds of Asian-themed products.

The culprit? Potential glass contamination that federal investigators have traced back to a surprising source: the carrots.

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Paramus Police Crash: Officer and Civilian Hospitalized After SUV Flips on Ridgewood Ave

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Rollover Crash in Paramus: Police Cruiser Collides With SUV on Ridgewood Avenue

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Paramus NJ, a Tuesday evening emergency call ended in a dramatic scene in Bergen County after a Paramus police cruiser collided with a civilian vehicle, leaving one car overturned and two people hospitalized.

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From SI Cover to Stew Leonard’s: Ashley Graham Launches ‘Lucci’ Wine in Bergen County

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Supermodel Ashley Graham Takes Over Paramus: Lucci Lambrusco Launch at Stew Leonard’s

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PARAMUS, NJ — The aisles of Stew Leonard’s were a little more glamorous this Friday as world-renowned supermodel Ashley Graham made a highly anticipated stop in Bergen County. The icon visited the famous Paramus location on Feb. 27 to celebrate the launch of her premium sparkling red wine, Lucci Lambrusco.

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Paramus Catholic Sex Abuse Scandal: New Lawsuit Claims Coach Was a “Notorious Serial Abuser” for Decades

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New Lawsuit Against Paramus Catholic Alleges Decades of Covered-Up Coaching Abuse

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Paramus NJ, The legal storm surrounding Paramus Catholic High School and the Archdiocese of Newark intensified this month as a new lawsuit brings harrowing allegations of systemic sexual abuse against a former coach and athletic director.

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The Coldest Winter Ever: Secret Spy Reports Reveal Washington’s Struggling Outpost in Paramus

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Winter 1780: Secrets of a Loyalist Spy in Paramus

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Paramus NJ, History isn’t just found in textbooks; sometimes, it’s hidden in the frantic, handwritten notes of a spy. In February 1780, Bergen County was locked in the “coldest winter in human memory.” As residents today brave the New Jersey chill, imagine a time when the stakes weren’t just about clearing the driveway—they were about the survival of a burgeoning nation.

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“Beyond the Call of Duty: Three Paramus DPW Workers Honored for Rescuing Injured Resident”

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Paramus Pride: Mayor and Council Honor DPW ‘Heroes’ for Life-Saving Act of Kindness

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Paramus NJ, In a world that often moves too fast, three young men in Paramus recently proved that looking out for your neighbor is still a top priority.

During the February 19 Borough Council meeting, Mayor Christopher DiPiazza, alongside the Borough Council and the Department of Public Works (DPW), held a special presentation to recognize three employees—Brandon, Louis, and Jonathan—for an extraordinary act of compassion that went far beyond their daily job descriptions.

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Bergen New Bridge Hospital Just Doubled Its Emergency Room Capacity

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Life-Saving Care Just Doubled: Bergen New Bridge Unveils Transformative Emergency Department Expansion

Photo Courtesy of Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco

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PARAMUS, NJ — A new era of emergency medicine has arrived in Bergen County. Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, New Jersey’s largest hospital, officially cut the ribbon on a massive expansion of its Emergency Department (ED) on February 11, 2026.

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Friday the 13th Route 17 Crash: Paramus Police Officer and Resident Injured in Chain-Reaction Collision

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Paramus Police Officer and Resident Hospitalized After Friday Afternoon Crash

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PARAMUS, NJ – A Friday the 13th commute turned into a chaotic scene on Route 17 southbound as a chain-reaction crash left a Paramus police officer and a local resident injured.

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Eddie Bauer Closing All NJ Stores

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Eddie Bauer LLC announced its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing on Monday, February 9

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Paramus NJ, The retail landscape is shifting again as the iconic outdoor apparel chain Eddie Bauer LLC announced its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing on Monday, February 9. This move has put all six New Jersey locations at risk of permanent closure, with dozens of local jobs on the line.

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From Paramus to Hollywood? Meet the North Jersey Native Set to Audition for “American Idol” This Week!

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The Next Big Break: Paramus Native Jake Thistle Set to Audition for “American Idol”

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Paramus NJ, The stage is set, the mic is hot, and one of Bergen County’s own is about to step into the national spotlight. Jake Thistle, a 2022 Paramus High School graduate and rising indie-rock star, is headed to “American Idol” to audition for a shot at music history.

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Miranda’s Law: The New Federal Push to Mandate 3-Point Seatbelts on Every U.S. School Bus

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Miranda’s Legacy: The Fight to Mandate 3-Point Seatbelts on Every School Bus in America

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Paramus NJ, Nearly eight years after the tragic Eastbrook Elementary School bus crash on Route 80, the call for national reform has reached a fever pitch. This morning, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco joined Senator Cory Booker , Congressman Josh Gottheimer and Paramus Mayor Christoper DiPiazza to unveil landmark joint legislation aimed at transforming school bus safety standards across the United States.

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Economic Lifeline: New Jersey Hospitals Inject $35 Billion and 162,000 Jobs into the State Economy

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Every $1 spent by a hospital generates $2.24 in total economic activity

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Paramus NJ, While New Jersey hospitals are world-renowned for life-saving medical care, a landmark new report reveals they are also the primary engine driving the Garden State’s financial health.

According to the 2025 Economic Impact Report released by the New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA), the state’s 70 acute care hospitals generated a staggering $34.6 billion in direct economic benefits and supported over 162,000 healthcare jobs in a single year.

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Bergen New Bridge CEO Deb Visconi Takes the Helm of New Jersey Hospital Association

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Bergen New Bridge CEO Deb Visconi Takes the Helm of New Jersey Hospital Association

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Paramus NJ, In a landmark moment for New Jersey healthcare, Deb Visconi, President and CEO of Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, has officially been sworn in as the 2026 Board Chair of the New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA).

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