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Were Fireworks to Blame? Officials Investigate Massive New Years Day House Fire in Paramus

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Paramus New Year’s Day Tragedy: Family of 5 Displaced After Early-Morning Blaze

photos courtesy of Paramus Fire Department

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Paramus NJ, a New Jersey family’s start to 2026 took a devastating turn when an intense fire ripped through their Paramus home in the early hours of New Year’s Day. While the family of five managed to escape safely, the blaze has left their residence uninhabitable and sparked an ongoing investigation into the cause.

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Gun Brandished at Garden State Plaza: Newark “Yute” Arrested Following Post-Holiday Mall Scare

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Paramus NJ, Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus faced a terrifying moment on Tuesday night, December 30, 2025, when a teenager was spotted brandishing a handgun inside the mall.

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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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School Bus and Tractor-Trailer Collision Temporarily Shuts Down Route 17 in Paramus

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screen shots courtesy of a Boyd Loving video

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Paramus NJ, a Wednesday morning collision on December 18, involving a small school bus and a tractor-trailer, disrupted traffic on Route 17 northbound near the Garden State Parkway entrance in Paramus. The accident resulted in injuries, emergency responses, and temporary lane closures.

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Newark Man Arrested After Breaking Into Paramus Home, Police Say

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Paramus NJ, a Newark man was arrested early Tuesday morning after allegedly breaking into a Paramus home where his girlfriend and four children were staying, causing extensive damage inside the residence.

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