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NJMVC Announces Plans to Reopen in Stages

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Paramus NJ,  Governor Phil Murphy and Chief Administrator Sue Fulton of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) today announced plans for a phased reopening of MVC facilities to the public following closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The reopening will proceed in a way that safeguards public health and safety, bringing many changes and improved efficiencies to Commission operations.

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Day late and a Dollar Short Congressmen Gottheimer, and Local North Jersey Officials Deliver Face masks to Paramus Veterans Home

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Paramus NJ,nothing like a photo op , June 4, 2020, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) visited the Paramus Veterans Home to deliver face masks donated by Fifth District constituents for frontline health care workers and facility staff. Talk about a day late and a dollar short ,72 people died from COVID19 and Governor Phil Murphy’s egregious policies .

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Paramus Superintendent of Schools Comments on ,”racially and sexually offensive postings” circulated over social media by several students

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Today, our district became aware that racially and sexually offensive postings were circulated over social media by several of our students in response to the events occurring throughout the country following the tragedy in Minnesota. The Paramus Board of Education, the administration, staff, student body, community, and many others outside of Paramus are justifiably outraged by these racially and sexually charged messages.

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Pier 1 to Close all Stores

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Paramus NJ, announced that it has filed a motion seeking Bankruptcy Court approval to begin an orderly wind-down of the Company’s retail operations as soon as reasonably possible after store locations are able to reopen following the government-mandated closures during the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of the wind-down, the Company intends to sell its inventory and remaining assets, including its intellectual property and e-commerce business, through the court-supervised process.

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Expanded Access to Testing at Bergen Community College and PNC Bank Arts Center

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Paramus NJ,New Jersey’s Community Based Testing Sites located at Bergen Community College and PNC Bank Arts Center will expand access to testing for COVID-19. The two testing locations, established in partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, will be open to asymptomatic New Jersey residents. In addition to continued testing for symptomatic residents, testing will be prioritized for asymptomatic health care workers and first responders, personnel in congregate living settings, and New Jersey residents who have been in close contact with an individual who has tested positive for COVID-19. 

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‘Lack of Swift Action’ on Veterans Nursing Homes ‘Very Concerning’

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Barbara Kim-Hagemann
VFW State Commander

Paramus NJ, The membership of the Veterans of Foreign Wars is closely monitoring the COVID 19 situation at the Paramus and Menlo Park Memorial Homes and its effects on the veterans, spouses and Gold Star families residing in the homes. We all mourn the deaths and promise to every family member that we will use every resource available to ensure adequate staffing, funding, and procedures to care for those ill and prevent future infections. The residents of these homes defended and fought for our Nation, and now it is our turn to defend and fight for them.

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COVID19 Driven Retail Apocalypse Coming to a Mall Near You

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Paramus NJ,  U.S. retailer Lord & Taylor plans to liquidate inventory in its 38 department stores once restrictions to curb the spread of coronavirus are lifted as it braces for a bankruptcy process from which it does not expect to emerge, people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.

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Southbound Parkway Crash in Paramus Sends One Victim to the Hospital

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Paramus NJ, The driver of a Subaru Outback sustained minor injuries during a rollover crash on the Garden State Parkway southbound in Paramus on Wednesday afternoon, 05/06. Paramus Police, Paramus EMS, Paramus Fire Engine Companies #1 and #3, NJSP Bloomfield Barracks, Washington Township Police, and a paramedic team from The Valley Hospital responded to the incident. The victim was transported by ambulance to a local hospital. A flatbed tow truck righted and removed the wrecked Subaru from the roadway.

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Fairway Market to close Paramus Store May 15, 2020

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Paramus NJ, Fairway Market announces it will extend the closing date of its Paramus, NJ location to May 15, 2020. The store was purchased by Amazon in early March and Fairway has continued to operate the location in order to serve the community and preserve jobs.

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Paramus Road Temporarily Closed after Motor Vehicle Collision

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Paramus NJ, At least one (1) person was transported by ambulance to a local hospital following a Monday morning, 05/04, rear end crash in front of 186 Paramus Road, Paramus, in which a BMW sedan plowed into a Ford Windstar van. Paramus Police, Paramus EMS, and Paramus Fire Company #3 responded to the incident. Two (2) flatbed tow trucks removed the wrecked vehicles. Paramus Police uniformed and plainclothes officers conducted a thorough search of the BMW before it was towed away.

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N.J. Air and Army National Guardsmen sanitize Veterans Home in Paramus

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Paramus NJ, N.J. Air and Army National Guardsmen sanitize rooms and high touch areas at the N.J. Veterans Home in Paramus . Paramus Veterans Memorial Home recorded at last count 27 deaths, according to the state Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.

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Paramus Police Rescue 7 ducklings trapped within a sewer drain

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Paramus NJ, Paramus Police Department did not let the pandemic interfere  with a rescue operation at Garden State Plaza, on Thursday April 23, 2020 patrol and ESU officers responded to the Garden State Plaza to assist with removing 7 ducklings trapped within a sewer drain. Officer Gil Maynard lowered himself into the sewer, assisted by officers Jon Henderson, Nicole Capone and Sgt. Robert Gleason.

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New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission expanding online services

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Paramus NJ, For questions regarding MVC, Drivers Licenses and Registrations:
New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission Chief Administrator Sue Fulton today announced that all agency, road testing, and inspections facilities will remain closed until at least Monday, May 11. The closures are part of the Murphy Administration’s ongoing efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

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The VFW fully supports the investigation into Paramus and Menlo Park Memorial Home COVID-19 Situation

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Paramus NJ, The membership of the Veterans of Foreign Wars is closely monitoring the COVID 19 situation at the Paramus and Menlo Park Memorial Homes and its effects on the veterans, spouses and Gold Star families residing in the homes. We all mourn the deaths and promise to every family member that we will use every resource available to ensure adequate staffing, funding, and procedures to care for those ill and prevent future infections. We owe a huge thank you to the 25 additional nurses who volunteered to assist the residents along with the 90 Veterans Affairs nurses and National Guard troops deployed to the homes.

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Bergen and Monmouth sites will now conduct COVID 19 testing on any New Jersey resident, regardless of symptom status

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Paramus NJ, effective Wednesday April 22nd, until further notice, COVID-19 testing at Bergen and Monmouth sites will now conduct testing on any New Jersey resident, regardless of symptom status. There is no longer a requirement that persons must be symptomatic prior to testing.

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