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Business
Paramus Chick-fil-A Weeks Away From Opening, Mayor Says Paramus Chick-fil-A Weeks Away From Opening, Mayor Says
Paramus Chick-fil-A Weeks Away From Opening, Mayor Says The opening of the brand-new Paramus Chick-fil-A is imminent. According to Paramus Mayor Chris DiPiazza, the Chick-fil-A being built alongside the northbound side of Route 17 will open in the first week of May. The fast-casual chicken joint replaces The Fireplace, which closed in July 2021 after 65 years in business. "We’re excited to welcome Chick-fil-A to Route 17," DiPiazza said. "Our residents and visitors will now have the easy opportunity to enjoy the nationwide brand. Their presence continues to keep our commercial corridors vibrant and help our residential tax base." Complete…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
TikTok Clip Shows Car Full Of 'Forgotten Baby' Pranksters In Pursuit With Paramus Mall Security TikTok Clip Shows Car Full Of 'Forgotten Baby' Pranksters In Pursuit With Paramus Mall Security
TikTok Clip Shows Car Full Of 'Forgotten Baby' Pranksters In Pursuit With Paramus Mall Security "Drive away, bro." The pranksters who police believe are responsible for a string of "forgotten baby" pranks at Paramus malls have posted footage of their slow-speed pursuit with mall security to TikTok. The video, captioned "catch us if you can," was posted Tuesday, July 4. It shows a baby doll in a carrier in the back seat of a light green Tesla, dodging security in Toyota RAV4s at Westfield's Garden State Plaza the day prior. "Record, record!" the occupants of the car can be heard saying, laughter echoing throughout.  "Drive away, bro," someone says toward the end of the 56-s…

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by Cecilia Levine
Events
Paramus LEAD Carnival Returns With Bigger, Better Rides Paramus LEAD Carnival Returns With Bigger, Better Rides
Paramus Lead Carnival Returns With Bigger, Better Rides The Paramus LEAD Carnival is back with new rides and entertainment (scroll down for the schedule). The annual event running Thursday, May 26 through Sunday, June 12 at Westfield's Garden State Plaza supports the local and national Law Enforcement Against Drugs and Violence (LEAD) organization. This year's carnival will boast the usual favorites such as the ferris wheel, funhouse and motorcycle stunt riders. But joining the fleet of rides and entertainment options are the Tornado, big bumper cars and nationally-renowned puppeteer Granpa Cratchet. Founded in 2014 by retir…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Food Network Show Winner Among 4 New Dining Options At Garden State Plaza Food Network Show Winner Among 4 New Dining Options At Garden State Plaza
Food Network Show Winner Among 4 New Dining Options At Garden State Plaza Shoppers at Westfield's Garden State Plaza will soon have a few new eateries to choose from for a refuel. Seasons 52, opening on April 29: This health-focused restaurant with a rotating seasonal menu and wine bar already has several locations across New Jersey. Eddie V's, opening May 19: Live Jazz. Seafood Steaks. Their motto? "Here's to living it up." Chic Sugars, opened April 4: This Englewood-based mini-cupcake kit shop won was featured on Season 1 Episode 10 of Food Network's "Winner Cake All." Fresh cupcakes, macarons, cookies, cake jars, and quarantine-size cakes are on the…

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by Cecilia Levine