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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.
Continue reading Shoppers Evacuated: Garden State Plaza Shuts Down Due to Water Issue
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Paramus NJ, After an eight-month delay, the debate over a proposed Costco in Paramus has officially resumed. The Planning Board held a hearing last week to review the updated plans for the massive 184,000-square-foot project on Route 17, which aims to replace a vacant Stop & Shop, Kmart, and a retail strip mall.
Continue reading The New Costco Plan: What Paramus Residents Need to Know About the Latest Proposal
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Paramus NJ, A Friday night high school football game in Paramus ended with an unexpected scene: a significant police and ambulance presence. Authorities confirmed that a fight between two juveniles after the game between Paramus Catholic and St. Joseph’s brought first responders to the school.
Continue reading Police and Ambulances Respond to Post-Game Fight at Paramus Catholic Football Game
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Paramus NJ, The spirit of community was on full display in Paramus, New Jersey, on September 13, as more than 50 volunteers came together for a successful town-wide cleanup event. Organized by the Paramus Environmental Commission, the initiative saw residents of all ages dedicate their time to making the borough a cleaner and more beautiful place.
Continue reading A Cleaner Paramus: Volunteers Collect 23 Bags of Trash in Community Cleanup
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Paramus NJ, an early Friday afternoon collision on the southbound Garden State Parkway near Exit 165 in Paramus, New Jersey, involved a full-sized school bus carrying children and adult chaperones. While the incident required a significant emergency response, authorities reported that all individuals on board the bus were safe.
Continue reading A Scare on the Parkway: Children Safe After Bus Collision Near Exit 165 in Paramus
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Bergen County, NJ – Mosquito spraying will continue across Bergen County this week to combat the spread of West Nile virus and eastern equine encephalitis (EEE). After recent sprayings in Lodi, Bergenfield, Dumont, Bogota, and Teaneck, additional towns are scheduled for early-morning treatments.
Continue reading Bergen County Expands Mosquito Spraying to Fight West Nile Virus – See the Schedule
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Waldwick NJ, a new website https://www.freeconcerts.net will inform New Jersey music lovers about the hundreds of summer concerts offered by local communities.
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Paramus NJ, a Newark man accused of burglarizing 14 Dunkin’ locations and stealing over $18,200 in cash was arrested after a five-week crime spree, authorities said.
Continue reading Newark Man Arrested for Dunkin’ Burglary Spree Across Four NJ Counties
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Paramus NJ, A Monday afternoon collision on December 30 resulted in a four-vehicle crash at the Mid Ridge Plaza Shopping Center on Route 17 southbound in Paramus, New Jersey. The accident caused one of the vehicles to careen into the front of a building undergoing extensive renovations.
Continue reading Multi-Vehicle Collision at Mid Ridge Plaza in Paramus Causes Major Damage
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Paramus NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 74-year-old STEPHEN E. SWEET, a church pastor, who resides in Paramus, NJ on charges of aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, endangering the welfare of a child, aggravated criminal sexual contact and criminal sexual contact. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.
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Paramus NJ, the beloved “Ice Cream Lady” of Paramus, Monica Pidhorecki, is back on the road after a devastating fire destroyed one of her trucks and left her home temporarily uninhabitable. Thanks to the generosity of local families, a fundraising effort has enabled Pidhorecki to continue delighting the sweet tooths of countless Bergen County kids.
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Fair Lawn NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of CLYDE JOHNSON, 26, of Fair Lawn, NJ on charges of false public alarm. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.
Continue reading Fair Lawn Man Charged with Calling in Bomb Scares and False Active Shooter Alarms
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Paramus NJ, advancements are underway for plans aimed at alleviating the notorious Route 17 bottleneck affecting Paramus, Rochelle Park, and Maywood, with additional funding on the horizon.
Continue reading Notorious Route 17 bottleneck Targeted for Repair
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Teaneck NJ, according to the Teaneck Police Department, officers from over ten surrounding jurisdictions responded and assisted our agency with dispersing the crowd of over 300 people at the conclusion of the Teaneck boys varsity basketball game vs. Hackensack around 9:05 pm .
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