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Columbia Bank Sponsors Historically Black College Scholarship Bike Ride from Newark to Washington DC

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Cyclists Gear Up for 2022 HBCU Scholarship Ride. Image Courtesy of Columbia Bank 

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Fair Lawn NJ,  Columbia Bank is proud to announce its sponsorship of the 2022 Historically  Black College or University (HBCU) Scholarship Ride, an annual 216 mile bike ride from Newark, New Jersey to Howard  University in Washington, DC. The program was instituted to raise scholarship monies awarded to high school graduates  in Newark who will attend an HBCU, and help bridge the gap between a deserving student’s desire for educational  excellence, and the ability to pay for that experience. 

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The Hottest Zip Codes for Home Sales in Bergen County have High Level of Ridgewood Blog Readership

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Ridgewood NJ, according to Opendoor, the hottest areas for home sales in New Jersey are located in a suburban area with local restaurants and shops, but also close to the NJ Transit station for easy and fast access to New York City. New Jersey-based Opendoor Technologies is an online company that buys and sells residential real estate.

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Fair Lawn Police Department announces a pilot program for Borough residents to have their catalytic converters etched and registered

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Fair Lawn NJ, the Fair Lawn Police Department recognizes catalytic converter thefts are on the rise. In an effort to help prevent theft and track the thieves and scrap yards in the event of a theft, the Fair Lawn Police Departmen announces a pilot program for Borough residents to have their catalytic converters etched and registered. We are surveying the communities’ level of interest in participating in this program. If sufficient interest is received, the program will move forward and dates will be scheduled. The process consists of an application of a high temperature tamper proof decal combined with acid etching of the vehicle’s catalytic converter(s). For more details on the process to be used, please visit https://www.mastergard.com/catetch-labels

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Rollover Crash on Broadway Eastbound near Saddle River Road in Fair Lawn Results in massive Rush Hour Traffic Back Up on Thursday

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Fair Lawn NJ, A two (2) vehicle Thursday morning, 08/04, crash with rollover on Broadway eastbound near Saddle River Road in Fair Lawn resulted in massive rush hour traffic back ups on Broadway/Route 4 and Route 208. Fair Lawn Police, Fair Lawn Fire Department, and Fair Lawn Heavy Rescue responded to the incident. Paramus Police and Paramus EMS assisted. A flatbed tow truck righted the flipped vehicle (a Honda Civic), and removed both wrecks from the scene.

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Fair Lawn Police Bust Catalytic Converter Thief after 6 Go Missing at Bus Depot

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Fair Lawn NJ, on 6/13/22 at 5:41 am, Fair Lawn Police responded to the school bus depot at 18-02 River Road on a report of catalytic converters missing from six vehicles with a total loss of $18,000. Det. Chris O’Shaughnessy took over the investigation and was able to identify a suspect (identified by Det. Schmiedhauser of Butler Police) that he sent to surrounding police departments to assist in apprehending.

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Driver Walks Away after Vehicle Goes Through a Stone Wall in Fair Lawn

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Fair Lawn NJ, Fair Lawn Rescue Squad  was called to assist with a vehicle off the road through a stone wall near Well Drive and High Street . Fortunately the driver was able to exit the vehicle under his own power. The vehicle was pulled off the embankment, and towed away. The area was secured with road barricades until it is safely repaired.

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Torrential Downpours Cause flash flooding Across North Jersey

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Fair Lawn NJ, multiple towns in Bergen and Passaic counties reported flash floods and closed roads after thunderstorms moved through the area.

At least five (5) passenger vehicles were destroyed Monday afternoon, 07/18, by a flash flood waters on Broadway in Fair Lawn, underneath the New Jersey Transit railroad tracks, near Fair Lawn’s border with Elmwood Park. All vehicles’ drivers & passengers safely self-evacuated prior to the arrival of rescue personnel. A police authorized towing company was on scene beginning the removal process before flood waters even began to lower. No injuries were reported. Traffic was detoured around the flooded roadway for an extended period.

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Sharp Eyed Fair Lawn Residents Foil Afternoon Home Break In

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Fair Lawn NJ , Two (2) individuals were taken into custody by Fair Lawn Police within minutes after fleeing the scene of a brazen Thursday afternoon, 07/14, burglary of single family home located in the 0-00 block of Plaza Road, Fair Lawn. A witness reportedly dialed 911 after seeing the individuals make entry into the residence. One (1) of the suspects was captured after a resident telephoned police to report that an individual was hiding under her deck. No injuries were reported by either side involved in the apprehensions, which were made with the assistance of numerous law enforcement agencies.

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Columbia Bank Receives New Jersey Bankers Association 2022 Community Service Award

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Fair Lawn NJ, Columbia Bank is proud to announce it has been selected as a recipient of  the coveted New Jersey Bankers Association (“NJ Bankers”) 2022 Community Service Award. The esteemed  distinction recognizes companies that exhibit outstanding efforts to improve the lives of New Jersey citizens  and the communities in which they live.  

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Pedestrian Sustains minor injuries after being Struck by a Sedan that jumped the curb and slammed in T-Mobile Store in Fair Lawn

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Fairlawn NJ, two (2) pedestrians sustained minor injuries early Wednesday evening, 06/22, after being struck when a black colored 4-door Lexus sedan jumped a curb, drove across a sidewalk, and slammed head on into the front wall of a T-Mobile store located at 24-02 Fair Lawn Avenue, Fair Lawn. Both struck pedestrians were evaluated at the scene by Fair Lawn EMS personnel and released after declining ambulance transportation to a local hospital. The Lexus was driven from the on its own power. Neither the vehicle’s driver nor passenger were injured in the mishap. There was moderate damage to the T-Mobile store’s front wall. Fair Lawn Police and Fair Lawn EMS responded to the incident.

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Columbia Bank Invests $100,000 to Support Paterson, New Jersey Habitat for Humanity

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Team Columbia Volunteers Support Paterson Habitat for Humanity’s Home Safe Home Initiative.  

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Fair Lawn  NJ , Columbia Bank is proud to announce it has invested $100,000 in  Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit Funds to support Paterson Habitat for Humanity (PHFH). The funds  will be utilized to fulfill comprehensive restoration plans for housing and economic development, supportive  services, and other neighborhood revitalization activities.  

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Columbia Bank Announces the Appointment of David R. Taylor to its Board of Directors

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David R. Taylor, Columbia Bank. Image  Courtesy of Columbia Bank

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Fair Lawn NJ, Columbia Bank is pleased to announce, David R. ”Russ” Taylor has been appointed to its  Board of Directors, effective May 1, 2022. Mr. Taylor was elected to the role in connection with the Columbia Bank’s  acquisition of RSI Bancorp, Inc. (“RSI”), completed on May 1, 2022. 

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Leonardo Ramos Joins Columbia Bank as Senior Vice President, Head of Mortgage Sales

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Fair Lawn NJ,  Columbia Bank (‘the Bank”) is pleased to welcome to its team, Leonardo Ramos, the  new Senior Vice President, Head of Mortgage Sales, effective immediately. Mr. Ramos brings to Columbia Bank, a wealth  of mortgage experience and knowledge, along with a deep understanding of mortgage strategy, systems  implementation, and community development. 

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Car Veers off Road Hits Parked Car in Driveway in Fair Lawn

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Fair Lawn NJ, no injuries were reported following an early Saturday afternoon, 05/07, crash in which the driver of an older model Toyota Camry lost control of his vehicle, veered off of River Road in Fair Lawn, and struck a VW Passat parked in the driveway of a single family home located in the 4-00 block of River Road. The Passat came to rest against the home, but no structural damage was reported. The damaged Camry continued southbound on River Road and came to rest on the front lawn of a nearby home. Fair Lawn Police and Fair Lawn Fire Department responded to the incident. Both vehicles were removed from the scene by separate flatbed tow trucks.

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A Utility Pole and Two Vehicles damaged in a Thursday Evening Crash in Fair Lawn

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Fair Lawn NJ, a utility pole and two (2) vehicles were damaged by a Thursday evening, 04/21, crash at the intersection of Morlot Avenue and Dorothy Street in Fair Lawn. Fair Lawn Police and Fair Lawn EMS units responded to the incident, which caused the temporary diversion of eastbound traffic on Morlot Avenue near the Thomas Jefferson Middle School. Both vehicles were removed from the scene by a flatbed tow truck. PSE&G’s Electric Division was notified about the damaged utility pole. One (1) driver sustained a minor injury in the crash, but refused ambulance transportation to a local hospital. No disruptions to electric or communication services were reported in the surrounding neighborhoods.

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