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Rutherford, NJ
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Multiple Levels Of East Rutherford High-Rise Damaged By Water After 2nd Alarm Fire: Officials
Multiple floors of an East Rutherford high-rise building suffered water damage after a fire broke out Sunday, Jan. 26, fire officials said. Fire crews rushed to 1 Meadowlands Plaza after a fire alarm activated at the multi-story high-rise office building around 3:45 p.m. The East Rutherford Fire Department arrived to find that the building's sprinkler system had successfully extinguished a fire within an air handler unit located in the penthouse, officials said. Due to the size of the building and potential hazards, a second alarm was issued to ensure enough manpower was available. Respondi…
Paramus, NJ
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High-Speed Paramus PD Pursuit Of Stolen Audi Along Route 17 Ends In Crash, Cops Say
Three men were arrested early Wednesday morning, Jan. 22, after a stolen Audi Q5 led Paramus police on a high-speed chase that ended in a crash on Route 3, authorities said. Paramus police received an alert around 3:16 a.m. about a stolen white Audi traveling southbound on Route 17 at high speed, Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti said. Officer Jaime Takahashi spotted the vehicle near A&S Drive and attempted a traffic stop, but the driver refused to pull over, the chief said. The chase continued southbound on Route 17 before the vehicle exited onto Route 3 eastbound, where it lost con…
Rutherford, NJ
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Blue Law Blowout: American Dream's Sunday Operations Ignite Legal Firestorm In Bergen County
A fierce debate has erupted over Sunday retail operations at the American Dream Complex in East Rutherford, as Bergen County officials accuse the mall of violating the county’s long-standing Blue Laws. Meanwhile, American Dream’s leadership and supporters argue that Sunday sales are essential to the region’s economy and tourism goals. The Blue Laws, enacted in 1951, ban the sale of items like clothing, household furnishings, and office supplies on Sundays across Bergen County. However, American Dream’s stores have been open on Sundays for nearly a year, with one exception: retail closures du…
Rutherford, NJ
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Apartment Building With Affordable Housing Units Approved In East Rutherford
East Rutherford is about to get a modern makeover. The borough's Zoning Board has given the green light for a new three-story apartment building at 20-30 Willow St., bringing 26 fresh units—and a splash of affordable housing—to the neighborhood. The announcement came via a press release from Taylor Architecture & Design on Tuesday, Jan. 14. Designed by Italo Teixeria and presented by Stacy Mulrain, RA, the structure offers a mix of two studio units, 20 one-bedroom units, three two-bedroom units, and one three-bedroom unit. Four of these will be set aside as affordable housing, providing…
Rutherford, NJ
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Cops ID Rutherford Hotel Arsonist Who Prompted SWAT Response
Police have identified the Rutherford man accused of setting an East Rutherford hotel room ablaze Thursday, Jan. 9. Vincente Carabello, 55, allegedly started the fire around 11:24 a.m. at the Fairfield Inn on 850 Paterson Plank Road, after getting into an argument with hotel staff, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. East Rutherford officers arrived on scene, with the help of the Bergen County Regional SWAT Team’s countywide patrol units, which were in the area. Carabello had fled before officers arrived, police said. First responders tended to the fire in the hotel …
Rutherford, NJ
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Outages Possible, Tractor Trailer Downs Power Lines In East Rutherford: FD
A tractor-trailer collided with a utility pole, causing a power line emergency in East Rutherford Monday, Jan. 6, authorities said. The incident occurred on Whelan Road, and prompted an immediate response from both local first responders and PSEG crews, who are working to de-energize the affected power lines, the fire department said. The utility work may result in power outages for residents in the surrounding area. Officials are urging drivers to avoid Whelan Road while emergency crews manage the scene.
Paramus, NJ
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'We Always Get Our Man:' Paramus Burglars Busted, Police Say
Two men have been arrested and charged in connection with residential burglaries in Paramus that date back to August 2024, police announced. One of the suspects had previously been arrested last September for burglarizing cars in an East Rutherford hotel parking lot. The Paramus burglaries occurred just minutes apart on Aug. 13, 2024, in the northern section of the borough, Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti said. Officers responding to a burglar alarm at the first home identified a suspicious vehicle—a 2023 red Buick SUV—that was later linked to both incidents, Guidetti said. Detectives …
Rutherford, NJ
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Overturned Tractor Trailer Shuts All Lanes At NJ Turnpike/Route 3 Ramp In East Rutherford
An overturned tractor-trailer brought traffic to a halt on the NJ Turnpike ramp to Route 3 in East Rutherford on Monday morning, Dec. 9, according to the NJDOT website. Emergency response vehicles remained on the scene as of 10:30 a.m., with all westbound lanes closed at Interchange 16W, the website reported. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes as crews work to clear the area. No additional details about the incident were immediately available.
Lyndhurst, NJ
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27-Year-Old Dies Day After Lyndhurst House Fire (
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A 27-year-old man has died one day after he was found by firefighters outside of his bedroom as a fire ripped through his Lyndhurst home, authorities said. The two-alarm blaze that killed Ahmed Abidar broke out just before 5:34 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, at a multi-family home on Jay Avenue, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Lyndhurst police and firefighters, with mutual aid from surrounding departments, responded to find flames engulfing the residence, officials said. During fire suppression efforts, first responders evacuated Abidar from the third floor of the home. He was unrespons…
Rutherford, NJ
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Yankees Legend CC Sabathia Brings Holiday Cheer To Bergen County
Former Yankee great CC Sabathia wants to ensure everyone has a happy holidays. Sabathia, along with his wife Amber, are hosting their annual holiday caravan for 150 kids from the John Grimm Madison Boys and Girls Club and Bronx Arts Charter School on Friday, Dec. 6 at 4:30 p.m. at Nickelodeon Universe at the American Dream mall in East Rutherford. "Giving back to the community that supported me throughout my career is an honor," Sabathia said. "The smiles on their faces remind me why we do this every year — to spread love, hope, and holiday cheer.." The event allows k…
Kearny, NJ
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Member Of Kearny's 'My Chemical Romance' Dead At 44: Remembering Bob Bryar
Bob Bryar, the drummer for New Jersey-based band My Chemical Romance died this month in Tennessee at 44 years old, as first reported by TMZ. According to TMZ, Bryar's body was found badly decomposed at his home in Tennessee. No foul play was suspected. In a statement to CNN, My Chemical Romance said: “The band asks for your patience and understanding as they process the news of Bob’s passing.” My Chemical Romance, famous for songs "Helena" and "The Black Parade," was founded in the early 2000s by Gerard Way, a Summit native raised in Belleville; his brother, Mikey Way, Ray T…
Rutherford, NJ
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Fuel Spill Shuts Route 3 After Four-Vehicle Crash In East Rutherford
A four-vehicle collision involving a fuel spill shut down Route 3 East in East Rutherford on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 20, causing significant traffic disruptions, authorities said. The accident, reported at the South Service Road at 12:05 p.m., began with a crash between a Chevy Malibu and a tow truck, according to East Rutherford Police Captain J. Yannacone. The impact set off a chain reaction involving a Toyota Tundra pickup and a dump truck. Three lanes of Route 3 were initially closed, but a diesel fuel leak from the tow truck forced a full road closure. Traffic was rerouted to th…
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