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Paramus NJ, the Valley Hospital is proud to have been named as the top organization in the Medical Services and Place to Work categories of (201) magazine’s 2025 Best of Bergen Community’s Choice Awards.

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Paramus NJ, the Valley Hospital is proud to have been named as the top organization in the Medical Services and Place to Work categories of (201) magazine’s 2025 Best of Bergen Community’s Choice Awards.

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Hillsdale NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 24-year-old ENAJAIM E. BOWMAN of Newark, NJ, on various charges related to a series of burglaries across northern and central New Jersey. The arrest is the result of a weeks-long investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck; the Hackensack Police Department, under the direction of Chief Michael Antista; and with assistance from the Township of Union Police Department in Union County, under the direction of Police Director Chris Donnelly.

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Paramus NJ, Paramus Mayor Chris DiPiazza disputed the Northjersey.coms list of “10 towns have the lowest property taxes per year in Bergen County”.

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Paramus NJ, a Mercedes-Benz SUV crashed head-on into a UPS Store and an adjacent business in the 500 block of Route 17 North in Paramus, NJ, early Monday afternoon (February 24).
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Paramus NJ, the Bergen Town Center in Paramus, NJ, is set to undergo a major transformation, with a $25 million land sale paving the way for a large-scale housing development. This move is part of a growing trend where shopping malls integrate residential spaces to adapt to shifting consumer behaviors and online retail competition.
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Paramus NJ, a high-speed police chase involving a stolen vehicle ended early yesterday morning with five Newark teens, aged 14 to 19, now facing multiple charges.
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Paramus NJ, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center cut the ribbon for its new Teen T.H.R.I.V.E. Acute Partial Hospitalization Program.

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Paramus NJ, the Valley Hospital is proud to announce that it is one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for 2025, according to new research released by HealthgradesOpen in new window. This achievement reflects The Valley Hospital’s unwavering commitment to exceptional patient care and puts Valley in the top 2% of hospitals nationwide for overall clinical performance.
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Paramus NJ, Van Saun Park’s Winter Wonderland is bringing holiday magic to Bergen County with special events lined up for Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. Running through mid-January, the festive attraction offers activities for all ages, from free skating to cultural celebrations.

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Paramus NJ, Monday night’s dinner rush took an unexpected twist at the Chick-fil-A on Route 17 in Paramus, NJ. A Hyundai Tucson SUV, driven by a hungry and hurried motorist, ended up off the beaten path—literally—crashing into an embankment just moments before the restaurant’s 10 PM closing.
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Paramus NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 42-year-old JONNATHAN DIAZ-GOMEZ of Elizabeth, NJ, on charges stemming from several residential burglaries in Bergen County, NJ. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Paramus Police Department under the direction of Chief Robert Guidetti.
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Paramus NJ, the Valley Hospital has received an award of merit in healthcare from Engineering News-Record (ENR) New York as part of the organization’s 2024 New York Best Projects list.

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Paramus NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 21-year-old KISHAN S. SHETH of Newark, NJ on various charges, including murder. The arrest was the result of a homicide investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Paramus Police Department under the direction of Chief Robert M. Guidetti.
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Paramus NJ, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center has acquired the da Vinci 5 Surgical System by Intuitive which will allow for less invasive surgeries while enabling better outcomes. This system provides patients with shorter hospital stays, reduced pain, lower risk of infection, as well as shorter recovery times.

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Paramus NJ, Paramus residents will see major upgrades to the intersection of Midland and Farview Avenues next year. Mayor Chris DiPiazza made the announcement on Facebook. This key crossing has been selected by the Borough Council as the focus for safety and traffic improvements, which include adding left-turn lanes, enhancing sidewalks, and removing outdated traffic features. The Council recently approved the project to go to bid, marking a big step forward in the town’s effort to modernize busy intersections.
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