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Paramus Police Officer Vincent M. Brock’s Enduring Legacy 32 Years Later

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Paramus Police Lower Flags for Officer Vincent M. Brock, Killed Responding to False Alarm 32 Years Ago

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Paramus NJ, today, Saturday, November 22, 2025, marks the thirty-second anniversary of the line of duty death of Paramus Police Officer Vincent M. Brock. Officer Brock made the ultimate sacrifice while serving the community he loved, leaving behind a profound legacy that continues to shape the Paramus Police Department .

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Tis the Season: Teens Arrested After Knife Attack on Couple at Garden State Plaza AMC Parking Lot

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Couple Attacked, Woman Held at Knifepoint in Garden State Plaza Parking Lot; Three Teens Charged

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Paramus NJ, Paramus Police have arrested three North Jersey teens following a terrifying assault and robbery attempt that occurred in the AMC movie theater parking lot at Westfield Garden State Plaza last weekend. The incident involved the use of a deadly weapon, leading to serious charges against the suspects.

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Shoppers Evacuated: Garden State Plaza Shuts Down Due to Water Issue

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Paramus NJ, Shoppers were left scrambling on Tuesday afternoon as the popular Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus abruptly closed its doors. The reason? A major water issue that has forced the mall to shut down for the rest of the evening.

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Paramus Police Arrest Two for Stealing Over $6,000 in J.Crew Merchandise

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Paramus NJ, Police arrested a man and woman from East Elmhurst, NY, after catching them with over $6,000 worth of stolen J.Crew clothing outside Garden State Plaza last week.

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Run Through Garden State Plaza: The First-Ever GSP Indoor 5K!

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Paramus NJ, A One-of-a-Kind Race Experience!

Get ready to run, walk, or race through Garden State Plaza in an unforgettable indoor 5K! For the first time ever, GSP will transform into a closed-course race track, giving runners a rare opportunity to navigate the mall while the stores are closed.

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Paramus Gives Go to First Phase of Garden State Plaza Development, Closets Not Included

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Paramus NJ, the Paramus planning board granted approval on Thursday for the first phase of a redevelopment initiative poised to potentially reshape the Garden State Plaza. The approved plan envisions introducing a hotel, medical offices, a transit center, and nearly 1,400 apartments and senior housing units to the property.

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Reimagining Garden State Plaza into a Live, Shop, Work, and Play Environment

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Paramus NJ, the owner of  Garden State Plaza Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield is reimagining our shopping centers as highly curated environments where you can live, shop, work, and play. Together with Mill Creek Residential as co-developer, we are making Garden State Plaza a landmark destination on your must-visit list.

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Big Santa lighting at Garden State Plaza !

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photos courtesy of Councilman Chris DiPiazza

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Paramus NJ, the annual Big Santa lighting is held at Garden State Plaza in Paramus, on Friday, November 18, 2022. The Bergen Performing Arts Center Choir performs in front of Big Santa. The Event was attended by Paramus Mayor Elect and current Councilman Chris DiPiazza and Councilman Jorge Quintana.

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High Speed Police Pursuit Started in Ramsey Ends with a Crash in Paramus and the Arrest of Three

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Ramsey NJ,  according to Ramsey Police Chief Brian Lyman a high speed police pursuit ended in a crash in Paramus and three arrests after the chase involving two stolen vehicles that started in Ramsey.

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Paramus Police Apprehend Teen After Car Chase in Plaza Way Theft

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Paramus NJ, Paramus Police apprehended at least one (1) individual on Friday afternoon, 07/15, in connection with the theft and subsequent rollover crash of a white colored BMW SUV.

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More Arrests Expected in Paramus Mall Brawl

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Paramus NJ , according to Paramus Police Chief Kenneth R. Ehrenberg patrol units at the mall were alerted about the fight at 7:02 p.m. When Officers arrived they saw several people fighting in the Food Court area , some in ski masks, throwing chairs at each other. Additional Paramus units were called in along with Police units from Rochelle Park, Maywood and Fair Lawn.

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Chick-fil-A Moving into the Former Fireplace Location in Paramus

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Paramus NJ, Chick-fil-A is looking to add more restaurants  in Paramus along the Route 17 corridor. Bergen County seems a good fit for the restaurant chains 6 days a week philosophy . Chick-fil-A is one of the largest American fast food restaurant chains and the largest specializing in chicken sandwiches. The company is headquartered in College Park, Georgia. Chick-fil-A operates 2,797 restaurants and growing, primarily in the United States.

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Brazilian Churrasco to Open in Garden State Plaza

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Paramus NJ, Fogo de Chão, a restaurant from Brazil, is set to open its first location in NJ at the Westfield Garden State Plaza this year. The two-level restaurant will feature an open-air churrasco bar in the middle of the dining room, where guests can watch a gaucho chef prepare traditional Brazilian Churrasco dishes.

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Dinosaurs Take Over Garden State Plaza for two weeks from July 16 to Aug. 8 for Dino Safari

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Paramus NJ, over 40 life-size moving dinosaurs including the Triceratops, Parasaurolophus, Microraptor and T. rex will take up residency at the Garden State Plaza for two weeks from July 16 to Aug. 8 for Dino Safari.

On the drive-thru experience, explorers will learn how dinosaurs evolved, where they lived, ate, move and behaved.

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