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Route 17 Costco Halted? New Lawsuit Claims Paramus Approval Was “Illegal”

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The lawsuit  alleges the town’s Planning Board ignored legal requirements and community safety concerns

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Paramus NJ, The massive Costco Wholesale planned for Route 17 in Paramus is facing a major legal roadblock. A local resident has filed a lawsuit to strip the warehouse giant of its building approvals, alleging that the town’s Planning Board ignored legal requirements and community safety concerns.

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TRAFFIC NIGHTMARE: Massive Water Main Break SHUTS DOWN Route 17 Southbound in Bergen County!

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A major water main break has caused significant closures on Route 17 South near the Maywood and Rochelle Park border

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Rochelle Park  NJ, The busy stretch of Route 17 in Bergen County became a scene of gridlock Wednesday morning after a water main break was discovered in the early hours.

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Ho-Ho-Kus Route 17 South Chain Reaction Crash Injures One, Causes Major Traffic Backups

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Route 17 NIGHTMARE: Crash Shuts Down Lanes Under Hollywood Ave, Snarls Rush Hour Traffic for Miles!

photo courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page

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Ho-Ho-Kus Nj, late Wednesday afternoon on November 12, 2025, the southbound lanes of Route 17 in Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ, became the scene of a significant two-vehicle chain reaction crash. The accident, which occurred directly underneath the Hollywood Avenue overpass, severely impacted the evening rush hour commute.

The collision resulted in the injury of one individual and forced the closure of two crucial travel lanes (the left and center), causing southbound traffic to back up for miles across Bergen County.

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Two-Car Crash Shuts Down Plaza Road in Fair Lawn; Passenger Sustains Non-Life Threatening Injuries

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Fair Lawn Intersection Drama: Honda Civic Passenger Hurt in Late Sunday Collision Near Fair Lawn Avenue

photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page

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FAIR LAWN, NJ – A quiet Sunday afternoon was disrupted by a significant two-vehicle collision near a major intersection in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. The crash, which took place late on Sunday, October 19, 2025, on Plaza Road near Fair Lawn Avenue, resulted in non-life threatening injuries to one passenger and heavy damage to both vehicles.

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Jaws of Life Deployed: Wyckoff Firefighters Rescue Occupant After Two-Car Collision on Wyckoff Ave

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DRAMATIC RESCUE: Wyckoff Firefighters Cut Door Off Mercedes After Two-Vehicle Crash—Remarkably, No Serious Injuries Reported!

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WYCKOFF, NJ – A routine Friday morning commute turned into a dramatic rescue scene in the 300 block of Wyckoff Avenue following a two-vehicle collision. The crash, which occurred on the morning of October 3rd, required the swift intervention of the Wyckoff Fire Department (FD) to free a trapped occupant.

Firefighters from Wyckoff FD utilized specialized tools to remove the driver’s side door of a four-door Mercedes sedan involved in the incident. This action was necessary to safely extricate one of the vehicle’s occupants.

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Chaos on Route 17: Dump Truck Crash in Mahwah Sparks Highway Closure and Power Outages

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Massive Disruption in Mahwah: Dump Truck Accident Takes Down Utility Pole, Snarls Traffic

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Mahwah NJ, on Wednesday morning, September 10, 2025, a dump truck crash on Route 17 southbound in Mahwah, New Jersey, caused widespread disruption, including power outages and a full closure of the highway in both directions. The incident, which occurred near Route 202, left commuters stranded and emergency crews scrambling to manage the aftermath. Here’s everything we know about the crash, its impact, and the ongoing response. Stay updated with live traffic reports here.

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Paramus Crash on Route 17 Ramp Sends Victims to Hospital, Traffic Temporarily Shut Down

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PARAMUS, NJ — A single-vehicle crash on the entrance ramp from East Midland Avenue to Route 17 northbound caused delays and emergency response on Tuesday afternoon, September 2.

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Two-Car Crash With Airbag Deployment Closes Intersection in New Milford

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NEW MILFORD, NJ — The New Milford Volunteer Fire Department responded to a two-car motor vehicle accident at the intersection of River Road and Milford Avenue on Saturday, August 23, 2025, just before 5 p.m.

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Car Fire on Garden State Parkway in Hillsdale Shuts Lane, Slows Traffic on Aug. 26

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HILLSDALE, NJ — August 26, 2025: Motorists traveling northbound on the Garden State Parkway through Bergen County experienced delays Tuesday after a car fire erupted near mile marker 167.7.

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UPDATE: Paramus Officials Consider Legal Action Against American Dream Over Sunday Sales

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Paramus NJ, Borough of Paramus officials are exploring a potential lawsuit against American Dream, the Meadowlands megamall, for operating retail stores on Sundays in violation of Bergen County’s historic Blue Laws. The mall has reportedly been defying these laws for nearly a year, multiply news outlets sparking outrage among local leaders and residents.

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