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Paramus NJ, in a strange series of events on Sunday, September 1, a 32-year-old man from Canastota, N.Y., was arrested after breaking into a bank on Route 17 and then falsely reporting that he had been robbed at a nearby Dunkin Donuts.
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Paramus NJ, a new Costco is set to be built in Paramus, off Route 17 , on the site of the former Stop & Shop, according to Paramus Mayor Chris DiPiazza. The plans for the new Costco Wholesale location were officially submitted to the Paramus Planning Board on Thursday morning.
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Paramus NJ, Paramus Plaza, a 153,494-square-foot retail center located on Route 17 South, has been sold for $36.8 million to DRA Advisors and First Mile, an affiliate of Crown Acquisitions, Cushman & Wakefield announced on Wednesday.
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Waldwick NJ, a black Volvo SUV traveling northbound on Sheridan Avenue in Waldwick experienced a dramatic crash early Wednesday morning. The incident occurred just before 9:30 a.m. on July 17, when the vehicle collided with a bridge abutment, then vaulted a low divider under Route 17 before coming to a stop.
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Ridgewood NJ, on Monday evening, July 15, a fallen tree caused a significant disruption on Route 17 southbound, just north of Paramus Road in Ridgewood. The incident blocked one lane of travel, prompting a swift response from local emergency services.
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Paramus NJ, a multi-vehicle, chain reaction rear-end collision occurred mid-Sunday morning, July 7th, on Route 17 northbound in Paramus near the Fashion Center.
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Ridgewood NJ, for the second time in less than 24 hours, Ridgewood Police Department patrol officers arrested a driver for alleged DUI following a motor vehicle crash. The latest incident occurred early Saturday morning, June 22nd, at an Exxon station on Route 17 southbound near Franklin Turnpike in Ridgewood.
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Paramus NJ, a two (2) vehicle late Thursday afternoon, 06/13, crash on Route 17 southbound in Paramus caused an Acura TL to roll over onto its roof, and tumble in the parking lot of Shake Shack, just north of Midland Avenue. Neither driver was injured in the mishap. A flatbed tow truck righted the Acura and removed both vehicles from the scene. Paramus Police, Paramus EMS, Paramus Rescue, and Paramus Fire Department responded to the incident.
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Ridgewood NJ, Perhaps a reminder ,New Jersey is sometimes referred to as the “Soprano State” due to its association with the popular television series “The Sopranos.” The show, created by David Chase, aired on HBO from 1999 to 2007 and centered around the life of mob boss Tony Soprano, played by James Gandolfini, and his family. Continue reading Contamination Found at Schedler Property in Ridgewood
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Ridgewood NJ, since a man was shot at Wilde Memorial Park in Glen Rock,many readers have voiced concerns over who will be using the new turf field at Schedler Park ?
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There has been much talk about “non-native” trees at Schedler, and this description is being used as justification for clear-cutting what is currently a beautiful woodsy area. These trees, many of which are very tall and well-established, are producing oxygen, absorbing pollutants from the highway, reducing the amount of standing water, providing shelter for birds and animals, decreasing noise pollution for residents in the area, and are just living their lives. The “non-native” excuse is just ridiculous – it is a sorry rationalization for a terrible plan.
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Hackensack NJ, Thursday morning at approximately 5am City of Hackensack Fire Engine 2, Rescue 1 and Deputy 3 responded on reported motor vehicle accident involving a pick-up truck vs tractor trailer. Arriving units checked for injuries and provided first aid to the driver of the pick-up truck until the arrival of HUMC Ambulance.
Continue reading Crash Shuts Down Route 17 South in Hackensack
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Lodi NJ, a Jersey City man was killed early Sunday morning in a crash in Lodi.
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Continue reading Residents Show Strong Opposition to Electronic Billboard in Ridgewood
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