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Columbia Bank Hires Justin Jennings, New Executive Vice President, Operations Officer

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Justin Jennings, the new Executive Vice President,  Operations Officer of Columbia Bank. Image  Courtesy of Columbia Bank.

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Fair Lawn  NJ , Columbia Bank is pleased to welcome Justin Jennings, the new Executive  Vice President, Operations Officer, effective immediately. Jennings, who replaces Brian Murphy upon his retirement  in April 2022, is responsible for the Operations division including Card Services, Deposit Operations, Loan Servicing  and the Customer Service Center.

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Fair Lawn has a Rooster Problem

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Fair Lawn NJ,  the Borough of Fair Lawn has a rooster problem and the borough  Council is considering regulating the keeping of farm animals as pets.  Yes Roosters are legal in Fair Lawn, but the natural alarm clock is getting a second look after several residents have come forward to complain to the borough council about being disturbed in their sleep.

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Bogus 911 Call Draws Fair Lawn Police To Same Home Twice

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Fair Lawn NJ, in what police are calling a “swatting ” incident , on January 5th Fail Lawn Police were summoned to a home off of Route 208 , the same home that had been targeted by “swatters” in September.

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Fair Lawn Rescue Squad uses the “Jaws of Life” to free the crash victim from a heavily damaged 4-door sedan

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Fair Lawn NJ, One (1) individual was transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital with a non-life threatening injury following a two (2) vehicle crash at the intersection of Fair Lawn Avenue and Sixth Street, Fair Lawn, on Thursday afternoon, 01/13. Members of the Fair Lawn Rescue Squad used the “Jaws of Life” to free the crash victim from a heavily damaged 4-door sedan. Fair Lawn FD Company #1, Fair Lawn EMS, and Fair Lawn Police also responded to the incident. A flatbed tow truck removed the wrecked sedan from the intersection. The other vehicle involved, a Subaru SUV, was driven from the scene on its own power.

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Columbia Bank Opens Second Branch in Newark

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Fair Lawn NJ, Columbia Bank is pleased to announce its commitment to foster the Newark,  New Jersey community, by opening a second branch in the city. Located at 260 Chestnut Street in the Ironbound  section, the venue, which offers full-service personal and business banking including drive-up amenities, is Columbia  Bank’s 62nd location.  

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Attempted Murder Charges Filed in Wooden Baton Attack in Fair Lawn

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Fair Lawn NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of MOHAMMAD RAMADAN (DOB: 5/3/1987; single; tech consultant) of 27 Lexington Avenue, Rochelle Park, NJ on attempted murder, aggravated assault, and unlawful weapons possession charges. The arrest is the result of an investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Fair Lawn Police Department under the direction of Chief Glen Cauwels.

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Columbia Bank Hosts Annual Week of Giving to Assist New Jersey Communities in Need

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Fair Lawn NJ, Columbia Bank is pleased to announce its annual Week of Giving, November  15th through November 20th, during which employees volunteer to assist those in need throughout New Jersey. Nearly  100% of the bank’s employees will donate their time at local charities and community organizations.  

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Grand Jury Declines to Criminally Charge Officer who struck and Killed a Boy on Route 208 in Fair Lawn in 2019

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Fair Lawn NJ, a state grand jury has voted not to file any criminal charges at the conclusion of its deliberations regarding the death of a boy, age 12, who was struck and killed by a police vehicle driven by Officer Michael Sansevere of the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office on Route 208 in Fair Lawn on April 14, 2019.

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Nabisco Factory in Fair Lawn to be Torn Down and Developed After $146.5 Million Sale

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Fair Lawn NJ, the iconic Nabisco property in Fair Lawn along route 208 has been sold to a development and construction company in a $146.5 million deal.

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Two Columbia Bank Employees Receive Coveted NJ Bankers Rising Star Award

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Roselyn Agar, Human Resources Director of Columbia Bank. Image Courtesy of Columbia Bank

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Fair Lawn NJ, Columbia Bank is proud to announce employees, Roselyn Agar and Allison  Winters, were selected as “Rising Star Award” recipients by NJ Bankers. The Rising Star Awards recognize the best and  brightest in the banking business. The winners were celebrated at a cocktail reception, dinner and awards ceremony on  November 4, 2021, at The Stone House at Stirling Ridge in Warren, New Jersey.  

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Provident Bank Branch in Fair Lawn Hit By Vehicle

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Fair Lawn NJ , a late afternoon Halloween Day 2021 crash resulted in moderate damage to a Provident Bank branch at the corner of River Road and Hopper Avenue, Fair Lawn. The vehicle’s adult female driver refused ambulance transportation to a local hospital. Fair Lawn Police, Fair Lawn Fire Department Company #1, Fair Lawn Heavy Rescue, and Fair Lawn EMS responded to the incident. A hydraulic lift tow truck winched the vehicle away from the structure and removed it from the location. Police at the scene did not indicate what triggered the event.

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Columbia Bank’s Allyson Schlesinger to Receive Esteemed NJBIZ Best 50 Women In Business Award

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Allyson Schlesinger Executive Vice President, Head of  Consumer Banking of Columbia Bank. Photo Courtesy  of Columbia Bank

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Fair Lawn NJ, Columbia Bank is proud to announce, Allyson Schlesinger, Executive Vice  President, Head of Consumer Banking, is a recipient of NJBIZ’s prestigious “Best 50 Women in Business Awards”  2021. The coveted distinction recognizes fifty female business leaders in New Jersey who are prominent in their  companies, industries, and communities, and have made a significant impact on business across the state. Mrs.  Schlesinger and the other talented front-runners, will be recognized during a virtual awards reception and ceremony  on October 25, 2021 at 6PM.

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Columbia Bank’s Annual Food Drive Raised Funds and Delivered Meals Throughout New Jersey

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Fair Lawn NJ, through the assistance of its team members and the generous residents of  New Jersey, Columbia Bank proudly raised financial donations and several hundred food items at its annual food  drive. By providing nourishment to those in need around the state, Columbia Bank maintains its long-standing history  of aiding residents in the communities it serves.  

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Roofing Contractor Gets 5 years Probation and Fined $305,275 After Employee Falls From Roof in Fair Lawn and Dies

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Fair Lawn NJ, A general contracting company based in Newark was sentenced today to five years’ probation for violating Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, leading to the death of an employee, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.

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Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Arson Task Force and the Fair Lawn Police Arrest Local Firebug

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Fair Lawn NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of YAUHENI E. LIAKHNOVICH (DOB: 09/01/1994; single; unemployed) of 1309 River Road, Fair Lawn, NJ on charges of aggravated arson and criminal mischief. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love, the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office under the direction of Sheriff Anthony Cureton, and the Fair Lawn Police Department under the direction of Chief Glen Cauwels.

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