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Paramus NJ, on Saturday, March 29, 2025, demonstrators gathered outside the Tesla dealership on Route 17 in Paramus, in a show of both opposition and support for Elon Musk and his electric vehicle company. The rally drew a mix of protestors critical of Musk and his influence, as well as counter-protestors advocating for Tesla and its continued growth.
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Paramus NJ, a proposed Costco development near a residential area along Route 17 in Paramus has sparked curiosity and concern among local residents. About a dozen attendees gathered on Thursday to ask questions about the project, which is set to be discussed further at a hearing next month.
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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, a traffic stop on Route 17 in Paramus led to the arrest of a North Carolina woman early Tuesday morning after police discovered a loaded firearm in her vehicle.
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Paramus NJ, the Stop & Shop off of Linwood Avenue at 859 South State Route 17 in Paramus is closing permanently as of yesterday January 13th ,2022. Signs near the entrances are advising customers of the closure and directing them to the Stop & Shop at 175 Franklin Avenue in Ridgewood in the central business district .
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