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Mayor DiPiazza Unveils Bold Plan to Make Paramus the Safest Walking Town in NJ

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Paramus Pedestrian Safety Overhaul: 600 Sidewalks, Lower School Speed Limits, and New High-Tech Crosswalks

photo courtesy of Paramus Mayor Christopher DiPiazza

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

PARAMUS, NJ — Big changes are coming to the streets of Paramus. Mayor Christopher DiPiazza and the Borough Council have unveiled a comprehensive safety initiative designed to protect pedestrians, students, and commuters alike. From a massive sidewalk restoration project to stricter school zone enforcement, the administration is prioritizing a “safety-first” infrastructure.

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Route 17 Midnight Crash: 20-Year-Old Trapped After BMW Hits Tree and Pole

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Dramatic Midnight Rescue: 20-Year-Old Extricated After BMW M3 Smashes Into Tree on Route 17

file photo courtesy of Boyd Loving

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

PARAMUS, NJ — A late-night drive turned into a harrowing rescue operation early Sunday morning after a high-performance vehicle careened off Route 17, leaving a young driver trapped inside the wreckage.

According to Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti, the accident occurred just after midnight on Sunday, April 19. A 20-year-old River Vale man was traveling northbound in a 2021 BMW M3 when he reportedly lost control in the center lane. The vehicle veered sharply to the right, striking both a tree and a utility pole near Paramus Chevrolet.

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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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Struck and Ticketed: Pedestrian Carried on Hood of Car in Dramatic Paramus Crash Outside Valley Hospital

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A 63-Year-Old Man Faces Legal Action After Being Struck While Crossing Mid-Block on East Ridgewood Avenue

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PARAMUS, NJ – A routine Wednesday morning near one of the region’s busiest medical centers turned into a scene of chaos and injury. A 63-year-old man was hospitalized in serious condition after being struck by a vehicle and carried onto its hood in a dramatic collision directly outside The Valley Hospital.

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