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Business
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…
Police & Fire
Rooftop Fire Doused At Paramus Macy's
Firefighters made quick work of a smoky rooftop blaze at the Macy's in the Paramus Park mall on Sunday. A large transformer in a rooftop parapet caught fire shortly after 12:30 p.m., Oct. 1. There was initial concern when the fire went to three alarms. In the end, the rooftop damage was minor, responders said. Paramus firefighters assisted by their colleagues from Oradell had the bulk of the blaze knocked down in barely a half hour. It was declared under control shortly before 2 p.m. A large transformer in a rooftop parapet at the Macy's in the Paramus Park Mall caught fire shortly af…
Police & Fire
'Forgotten Baby' Prank: Police Called To Paramus Malls Aren't Laughing
Shades of "Raising Arizona." As pranks go, the forgotten baby on the car roof is particularly cruel because of the scare it gives people. That's why police weren't laughing when someone drove a Tesla with New York plates through the parking lots of all three major malls in Paramus on Monday with looked like a genuine baby in a car seat on the roof. Not only is the stunt callous, they said. Depending on who the punk'd bystanders are, the gagman could end up getting thrown a beatin'. "Although incidents of baby car seats left in parking lots and on vehicles has occurred in our shopping ma…
Business
Movie House Offers Treats For Film Fans In North Jersey
Cinephiles have a new place to experience movie magic. Movie House is opening on Friday, June 2 at the Paramus Park Mall. The immersive walkthrough experience is from the creators of Halloween House and Christmas House. "We had a wonderful response from the community for Christmas House and Halloween House, that we decided to open our first ever Movie House," Justin Schwartz, the man behind Movie House said. Patrons can enjoy the Alice in Wonderland Illusion Room or attempt to navigate the Willy Wonka Infinity Tunnel. Other rooms pay tribute to Harry Potter, "The Wizard of Oz," and there's…
News
Update
: Carbon Dioxide Leak Clears Stew Leonard's In Paramus, Three Employees Rescued From Roof
Five employees checked out OK, and firefighters plucked three others from the roof, after a broken refrigeration pipe filled Stew Leonard's in Paramus with carbon dioxide early Tuesday. The store hadn't opened yet when responders rushed to the Paramus Park mall at 7:45 a.m. Nov. 6, Police Chief Kenneth Ehrenberg said. The pipe had been ruptured, releasing the CO2, while a service company was doing maintenance work, the chief said. Everyone was evacuated, including three workers who'd gone to the roof of the building and had to be collected by borough firefighters using a ladder truck, Ehr…
News
Gap Closing 230 Stores In National Liquidation Including 2 In Bergen County
A pair of Gap stores in Bergen County are among the latest to shutter, recent reports say. The fashion retailer announced last year a plan to close 230 “underperforming” stores throughout the country. Included are stores located at Paramus Park Mall and Ridgewood Avenue. The Gap says it will shift its focus to e-commerce operations. The retailer posted a statement on its website: We are confident these closures will strengthen the health of the specialty fleet moving forward and will serve as a more appropriate foundation for brand revitalization.
Business
4 Restaurant Openings, 2 Closings In Bergen County 9/9/19
Fall is on the horizon. And so are new restaurants in Bergen County. CLOSINGS: Ruby Tuesday at the Garden State Plaza shut its doors after more than 40 years. The mall has not yet announced plans for the space. 17 Summer, Lodi: Sibling owners Joseph and Jenna Cucchia have closed the seasonal eatery after seven years (and several food and dining awards). The siblings made the announcement in an Instagram post thanking customers and noting that they will be continuing their passion "in a new light." 17 Summer will be ending a seven-year run in Lodi.17 Summer Joseph and Jenna Cuccia …
Business
Stew Leonard's Breaks Ground In Paramus
Stew Leonard's is officially on its way to Paramus. The ground-breaking ceremony on the grocery store was held Friday morning at Paramus Park Mall -- live cows and tractors on hand to toast with fresh milk (click here for video footage). Paramus Mayor Rich LaBarbiera welcomed CEO Stew Leonard to the "center of the retail universe." "We could not be more please that above that door it says 'Stew Leonard's,'" the mayor said. Let 07652 be your lottery ticket." Senator Joe Lagana predicted this will be the most successful Stew Leonard's location and vowed to be a familiar face in the store on…
Business
Closed
! Uniqlo Leaves Garden State Plaza
Uniqlo has closed its Garden State Plaza location. The store is planning on moving to a smaller location in Paramus Park Mall later this year, next to the former Sears department store. Commonly known as the "Japanese Gap," Uniqlo has shuttered several other stores in the past few years (including the lower level at the GSP) at the Palisades Center Mall along with others in Staten Island, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and more. No word yet on the store's GSP replacement.
Police & Fire
Suspects Who Led Officer On Chase Resulting In Crash Tied To Thefts Across Three States: Police
A Philadelphia trio led Paramus police officers on a brief chase that resulted in a crash -- and then their arrests, authorities said. On Oct. 3, Paramus police officers responded to the Paramus Park Mall on a reports of three people pickpocketing and stealing, Police Chief Kenneth Ehrenberg said. Officer Brian Doughty located Michael Grantham, Kachae Jackson and Danielle Taylor, all from Philadelphia, who fled on foot from the officer into a waiting vehicle, the chief said. Paramus Officer Michael Focarino attempted to stop the car using lights and sirens as it sped away from Paramus Park…
Police & Fire
BMW T-Bones Paramus Police Car
A BMW sedan crashed into the side of a Paramus police car Friday afternoon. No injuries were reported. The collision occurred just before 4:30 p.m. on Midland Avenue behind Paramus Park mall.
Police & Fire
Bergen 'Mother Of God' Warnings Increase On Facebook -- But Not To Police
Several Daily Voice readers say they've been aggressively approached in a variety of locations throughout Bergen County by members of the World Mission Society Church of God, which has congregations in Bogota and Ridgewood. Local police say there's little they can do, however, if the purported victims don't report the incidents to them. "These people are always at the Paramus Park Mall stopping people," Zeina Mansilla of Rochelle Park said. "At the point when they start talking, I keep walking." "They have approached me several times in the Ramsey Shoprite and in F…
Police & Fire
Are Bergen County 'Mother Of God' Warnings Based On Fact Or Fiction?
Local police say there's little they can do about recent Facebook reports that a female group of religious followers is stalking people in Bergen County if the victims don't report the incidents to them. Several readers commented on this story on Facebook, saying that they've been aggressively approached in a variety of locations throughout Bergen County by members of the World Mission Society Church of God, which has churches in Bogota and Ridgewood. None of them reported the incidents to police. "These people are always at the Paramus Park Mall stopping people," Zeina Mansilla …
Business
Sparkly Jewelry Store Giant Claire's Files For Bankruptcy
Accessory and jewelry store giant Claire's filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Monday. Claire's Stores Inc. hopes to clear $1.9 billion in debt and close some underperforming stores. Claire's has locations in 99 percent of malls across the U.S., selling cubic zirconia jewelry and other low-priced accessories. The store claims to be the world’s leading ear piercer, having pierced over 100,000,000 ears worldwide, and nearly 3.5 million last year in the U.S. alone. Claire's has several locations across Bergen and Passaic counties: The Shops at Riverside Garden State Plaza Bergen Town Center Pa…
Business
This Is Sears' Last Weekend Ever In Paramus Park Mall
PARAMUS, N.J. -- Saturday will be Sears' final day before shuttering at the Paramus Park Mall more than four decades after opening. There is a major sale on exercise equipment and home appliances, its website says. The bottom store will be replaced by a Stew Leonard's supermarket and the top a 12-screen movie theater. The Sears store opened in August 1974, five months after the mall did.
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