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PARAMUS, NJ — A Tuesday morning mishap at the Trader Joe’s on Route 17 North caused a brief commotion, after a white Mazda CX-90 accidentally crashed into a support pillar in front of the popular grocery store. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.
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PARAMUS, N.J. — Quick action by the Paramus Police Department led to the arrest of two Newark men at Westfield Garden State Plaza on Wednesday, July 16, after they attempted to flee in a stolen vehicle.
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PARAMUS, NJ — July 7, 2025 — A Philadelphia man on the run after allegedly shooting a school resource officer last week was arrested in Paramus on July 5, authorities confirmed.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — While towns like Paramus, Montvale, and Mahwah have successfully pushed back against unrealistic state housing mandates, the Village of Ridgewood appears poised to comply quickly with developer-friendly proposals, raising concerns among residents about the speed and scope of development.
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PARAMUS, NJ — In an unusual late-night incident, a Newark man has been arrested after allegedly breaking into a Shake Shack on Route 17 in Paramus, helping himself to food, and walking away with merchandise — all while dressed in a Shake Shack T-shirt and chef’s hat, authorities say.
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PARAMUS, NJ — In a significant development for one of Bergen County’s most densely developed communities, Paramus has successfully cut its state-mandated affordable housing obligation from 1,000 units to just 316 — a 68% reduction.
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Paramus NJ, a Bloods gang member and ex-convict wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service and several New Jersey police departments was apprehended in Paramus following a violent confrontation with local police officers, authorities confirmed.
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Paramus NJ, the Costco Wholesale Corporation is officially moving forward with plans to open a new location in Paramus, taking over the long-vacant property previously occupied by Kmart and Stop & Shop along Route 17 South.
The Paramus Planning Board has scheduled a hearing for Costco’s site application on August 7, 2025, at 7 p.m., at 1 Jockish Square, Borough Hall. Residents and stakeholders are encouraged to attend and provide input on the major redevelopment proposal.
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Paramus NJ, nurses at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center have taken a bold step toward ensuring safer working conditions and better patient care. Members of the Health Professionals and Allied Employees (HPAE) union have authorized a strike if a new contract isn’t reached before their current agreement expires on May 31.
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Paramus NJ, Four individuals, including a juvenile, were arrested and one suspect remains at large following a police pursuit involving a stolen BMW M3, according to Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti.
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Fairview NJ, a firefighter and account treasurer for the Fairview Fire Department has been arrested for allegedly misappropriating over $6,700 in department funds for personal use, according to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office (BCPO).
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Paramus NJ, a school security guard at Midland Elementary School in Paramus accidentally discharged his firearm inside a staff-only bathroom on Monday, according to a letter from Superintendent Sean Adams sent to the community. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident.
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Paramus NJ, a commercially owned mini school bus sustained heavy damage after sideswiping two utility poles along North Farview Avenue on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 20. The accident resulted in injuries to two adult passengers while the driver walked away unscathed.
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Paramus NJ, as Paramus High School’s Class of 2025 prepares to graduate, a powerful new tradition is emerging — one rooted in resilience, remembrance, and community. On Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 17, students led a Day of Service and Student Choice event to honor those affected by the tragic 2018 school bus crash that forever changed their lives.
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Glen Rock NJ, four people were hospitalized following a three-vehicle collision that occurred early Saturday evening, April 26, at the busy intersection of Ackerman Avenue and Rock Road, authorities reported.
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