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Tesla Unveils Model S Plaid, the ‘quickest production car ever made’

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Paramus NJ, Tesla revealed a new high-performance Plaid version of the Model S on Thursday on a livestream. The event and delivery of the Model S were delayed as the vehicle needed more tweaking. It is expected to begin shipping to customers in March. The new Plaid has an estimated range of 390 miles, a top speed of 200mph, and can reach 0-60mph in 1.99 seconds. It features a simple interior, a landscape touchscreen, a stalkless U-shaped butterfly steering wheel, and an added screen for rear-seat passengers.

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Bears Sighted in Paramus and River Edge

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Paramus NJ, the Paramus police have reported another black bear sighting, this time in the area of Ikea Drive, apparently the summer sale was too good to resist . “A non-aggressive black bear has been spotted in the area of Ikea Drive. If seen, please contact the police department and do not approach,” the department said on Twitter at 9:02 a.m.

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New Jersey Veteran homes Bosses Paid Themselves CARES Act Bonuses While Vets Died of COVID

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Paramus NJ, the three state-run veterans homes were among the worst hit nursing homes in the COVID meltdown state of New Jersey, with more than 17% of their residents dying. Now we learn the administrators paid themselves heavy, unauthorized bonuses for their own dereliction.

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Multi-vehicle Crash, Early Sunday Evening Sends Minivan into Sunoco Station in Paramus

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Paramus NJ, The impact of a multi-vehicle, early Sunday evening, 05/30, collision on Route 17 southbound near the Garden State Parkway in Paramus sent a minivan careening off of the highway into the front wall of a nearby gas station. Paramus EMS transported one (1) crash victim to Hackensack University Medical Center’s main campus. The victim’s injuries were believed to be non-life threatening. Paramus Police and Paramus Fire Department also responded to the incident.

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Paramus Police Emergency Services Unit Frees Victim in Multi-vehicle Crash

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Paramus NJ, a Honda Odyssey minivan was broadsided, and rolled over on its driver’s side during a Thursday afternoon, 05/20, multi-vehicle crash at the intersection of Paramus Road and West Ridgewood Avenue, Paramus. The minivan’s driver was trapped inside of it until freed by Paramus Police Emergency Services Unit (ESU) personnel and members of the Paramus Fire Department. A Paramus EMS ambulance transported the victim, who appeared to have sustained non-life threatening injuries, to The Valley Hospital. The rolled over vehicle was righted by a specialized ESU vehicle and later removed from the scene by a tow truck. One (1) other vehicle involved in the collision was also reportedly removed by a tow.

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Amazon Fresh to Open at Fashion Center in Paramus

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Paramus NJ, Amazon Fresh has confirmed it will open this new grocery store in 2021 in Fashion Center Paramus at 30 East Ridgewood Avenue, on the north side of Paramus in what was formerly a Fairway location. . Amazon Fresh is situated in a prime location immediately near the intersection of Ridgewood Avenue and Highland Avenue, in Paramus, at Fashion Center Paramus.

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Traffic on Route 17 Northbound Slowed to a Crawl after SUV hits Utility Pole in Paramus

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Paramus NJ, traffic on Route 17 northbound in Paramus was slowed to a crawl on Tuesday evening, 05/11, as a result of a serious crash near the Midland Avenue overpass. Multiple injuries requiring ambulance transportation were reported following the crash of an SUV into a utility pole. Paramus Police, Paramus Fire Department, and Paramus EMS units responded to the incident along with mutual aid ambulances and a paramedic team from the local hospital consortium.

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Garden State Parkway Southbound Crash in Paramus , Multiple Injuries Reported

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Paramus NJ, a two (2) vehicle, Saturday morning, 05/08, crash on the Garden State Parkway southbound at mile marker 164.4 in Paramus resulted in multiple injuries, requiring response by several ambulances and a paramedic team. NJ State Police, Paramus Police, Paramus EMS, and Paramus Fire Department were at the scene along with an BLS ambulance from New Bridge Medical Center, and a paramedic team from The Valley Hospital.

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The Paramus Police Department is seeking information on Possible Attempted Child Abductions

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Paramus NJ, the Paramus Police Department is seeking any possible information on two suspicious events . On Monday, May 3, 2021 officers interviewed a resident who reported that their ten (10) year old daughter was walking in the area of Van Binsberger Boulevard , near Midland Avenue at approximately 3:20 PM. At that time a vehicle described as possibly a Jeep Wrangler (described as jungle looking), dark in color pulled to the victim and asked “Do you want a ride” The victim ran home and notified the police. The suspect was described as a male white, heavyset, age possibly in 30-40’s. He had spikey hair, with a fade on the sides. He was possibly wearing a blue and white checkered shirt.

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BERGEN COUNTY MAY COVID TESTING DATES

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Paramus NJ,  The County of Bergen in collaboration with Bergen New Bridge Medical Center announce May 2021 dates for drive-thru COVID-19 testing at Bergen Community College, 400 Paramus Rd, Paramus, N.J. The program offers COVID-19 Nasopharyngeal Diagnostic PCR tests providing results in 48 hours tests on the following days below for the month of May:

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Driver Hits Single Family Home on West Linwood Avenue in Paramus

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Paramus NJ, Ridgewood firefighters extricated the adult female driver of an SUV that crashed into a single family home in the 0-100 block of West Linwood Avenue, Paramus on Sunday afternoon, 05/02. A 911 caller who was unfamiliar with the area had reported the crash to Ridgewood Police, hence Ridgewood Police, Ridgewood Fire Department, and Ridgewood EMS units were the first to arrive at the scene. The victim was transported by a Ridgewood EMS ambulance to The Valley Hospital. A tow truck removed the heavily damaged vehicle from the scene. Damage to the structure required evaluation by a Borough of Paramus building inspector. Paramus Police , Paramus Fire Department, and the Paramus Rescue Squad also responded to the incident.

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Tuesday Afternoon Cash Sends Minivan Careening into Fire Hydrant on Route 17 North in Paramus

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Paramus NJ, A three (3) vehicle Tuesday afternoon, 04/27, collision in front of 120 Route 17 North Paramus, wiped out a fire hydrant and a section of guardrail when a minivan involved in the crash careened off of the traveled roadway. One (1) person was extricated from the heavily damaged vehicle and transported to a nearby hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

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Armed Teen Arrested at Garden State Plaza in Paramus

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Paramus NJ, Paramus police arrested a 17-year-old boy from Lodi, who they say was carrying a loaded pistol in a fanny pack at the Garden State Plaza shopping mall.

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Driver in Route 17 North Collision With Parked Tractor Trailer, Charged with Drug and Assault Charges

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Paramus NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of DAVIL LAFONTANT (DOB: 03/12/1998; single; unemployed) of 4 Sidley Drive, Nanuet, New York on charges of Aggravated Assault, Assault By Auto, and Possession With Intent To Distribute Marijuana and Hashish edibles and oils. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti and the Paramus Police Department under the direction of Chief Kenneth Ehrenberg.

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