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NJ Cops Recreate Iconic OJ Simpson Chase On Local Highway In Hopes Of Winning Brand-New Bronco NJ Cops Recreate Iconic OJ Simpson Chase On Local Highway In Hopes Of Winning Brand-New Bronco
NJ Cops Recreate Iconic OJ Simpson Chase On Local Highway In Hopes Of Winning Brand-New Bronco This is the most Bergen County Bronco chase ever. The Paramus Police Department dropped a six-minute spoof on Tuesday, Sept. 9, as its entry into the All-American Ford statewide competition, where police departments across New Jersey are vying for a fully equipped Ford Bronco.  The video with the most Instagram likes wins — and Paramus clearly went all in. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Paramus Police Department (@paramuspolicedepartment) Filmed along Route 17, the parody kicks off with a fake carjacking, with "Real H…
Claire's Closing 18 NY Stores, 290+ Nationwide After Bankruptcy Filing: See Which Ones Claire's Closing 18 NY Stores, 290+ Nationwide After Bankruptcy Filing: See Which Ones
Claire's Closing 18 NY Stores, 290+ Nationwide After Bankruptcy Filing: See Which Ones Claire's has revealed nearly 300 of its stores that will be closing as the popular mall brand navigates bankruptcy. The well-known children's jewelry and ear-piercing retailer released a list of the 291 locations that are shuttering in a bankruptcy court filing on Monday, Aug. 25. That includes 71 Claire's and Icing stores across the Northeast. The closures add to the financial pressure facing the mall chain, which filed for bankruptcy earlier in August. Claire's is working to restructure nearly $500 million in debt by December 2026, Bloomberg reported. Columbia, Maryland-based Ames W…
NJ Town Sues Major Mall In Nearby Town Claiming 'Thousands' Of Sunday Sales Violations NJ Town Sues Major Mall In Nearby Town Claiming 'Thousands' Of Sunday Sales Violations
NJ Town Sues Major Mall In Nearby Town Claiming 'Thousands' Of Sunday Sales Violations The Borough of Paramus has filed a lawsuit to shut down Sunday retail sales at the American Dream Mall, claiming the East Rutherford complex has repeatedly violated Bergen County’s Blue Laws. In the complaint, filed Aug. 25 in Superior Court, Paramus accuses mall operator Ameream, LLC, the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority, the Borough of East Rutherford, and Bergen County of allowing more than 120 stores inside the mall to sell prohibited goods on Sundays, despite the county’s 1980 referendum banning such sales. Paramus is home to Westfield's Garden State Plaza, one of the largest…
Suffolk County Faces Air Quality Alert As Temps Climb Into 90s Thursday Suffolk County Faces Air Quality Alert As Temps Climb Into 90s Thursday
Suffolk County Faces Air Quality Alert As Temps Climb Into 90s Thursday It’s not just hot — it’s hazardous. Air quality across New Jersey and New York is expected to be unhealthy for sensitive groups on Thursday, June 12, as temperatures climb into the 90s and Code Orange Alerts are in effect. Health officials say that ground-level ozone and fine particulates will combine with heat to pose risks for children, seniors, and people with heart or lung conditions. ⚠️ Air Quality Alerts Code Orange Air Quality Alerts issued by the NJ Department of Environmental Protection Counties affected: Bergen, Essex, Union, Hudson, Passaic, Middlesex, Mercer, Ocean, Burling…
Bear Kills Deer In NJ Backyard, Police Say Bear Kills Deer In NJ Backyard, Police Say
Bear Kills Deer In NJ Backyard, Police Say A bear killed a fawn in a New Jersey backyard before disappearing into the night Monday night, June 9, authorities confirmed. Officers responded to a home on Hartwich Street around 8:40 p.m. on Monday, June 10, for a report of a dead deer in the yard, according to Maywood Police Sgt. William Phayre.  The bear was spotted by patrol leaving the yard, Phayre said. Animal Control was notified and arrived shortly after to remove the deceased deer. Attempts to locate the bear were unsuccessful, police said. Officers at the scene said the bear is believed to have then crossed The Esplanade a…
Bahama Breeze Suddenly Closes 15 Locations: Here's Where Bahama Breeze Suddenly Closes 15 Locations: Here's Where
Bahama Breeze Suddenly Closes 15 Locations: Here's Where Bahama Breeze has suddenly shut down more than a third of its restaurants across the United States, with 15 locations quietly closed this week, according to multiple reports. The closures span 11 states, including Florida, New Jersey (Woodbridge, Toms River, Paramus, Wayne), New York (Lake Grove), Illinois, Massachusetts (Tyngsborough), Michigan, Nevada, and Tennessee, according to USA Today. In a statement to CNN, parent company Darden Restaurants said the closures were “the right decision because it will allow Bahama Breeze to focus on its highest performing restaurants and strengthen the…
Burberry Laying Off 1,700 Workers As High-End Fashion Designer's Sales Plunge Burberry Laying Off 1,700 Workers As High-End Fashion Designer's Sales Plunge
Burberry Laying Off 1,700 Workers As High-End Fashion Designer's Sales Plunge Burberry is cutting more than 1,500 jobs worldwide after the British luxury fashion brand saw a steep drop in profits. The company will lay off about 1,700 workers by 2027, Burberry said in an earnings report on Wednesday, May 14. The job cuts are part of a broader restructuring plan, aiming to save 100 million British pounds. The cuts will come from operational expenses, including procurement, real estate, and staffing. Burberry said the changes are "subject to consultation where applicable." The layoffs follow a difficult year for Burberry, which reported a 94% drop in adjusted oper…
On The Border Finds Buyer After Tex-Mex Restaurant Chain Declared Bankruptcy On The Border Finds Buyer After Tex-Mex Restaurant Chain Declared Bankruptcy
On The Border Finds Buyer After Tex-Mex Restaurant Chain Declared Bankruptcy A Texas restaurant company is set to buy On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina after the Tex-Mex chain filed for bankruptcy, closing more than 70 locations – including more than a dozen in the Northeast. Pappas Restaurants won an auction for On The Border, the Houston-based group said in a news release on Wednesday, May 7. The deal needs court approval and is expected to be finalized "in the coming weeks." The price wasn't mentioned in Pappas' announcement. The company previously submitted a $15.9 million stalking horse bid to buy On The Border, FSR Magazine reported in A…
Missing Saddle Brook Man Found Safe After Search That Began At Paramus Mall: Cops Missing Saddle Brook Man Found Safe After Search That Began At Paramus Mall: Cops
Missing Saddle Brook Man Found Safe After Search That Began At Paramus Mall: Cops A 30-year-old Saddle Brook man reported missing Saturday, April 26 from the Westfield Garden State Plaza, has been safely located, authorities said. The man, who authorities previously said was armed with a knife, was found by Hackensack police around 2 a.m. on Sunday, April 27, according to a statement from Paramus Police Chief Robert M. Guidetti. The man is currently receiving the appropriate medical care, said authorities, who did not elaborate. Paramus police extended their sincere thanks to the surrounding law enforcement agencies, the media, social media platforms, and the public for…
Failed Seat Swap in Three-Wheeled Chase Fails to Fool Police; NY/NJ Duo Arrested: Paramus PD Failed Seat Swap in Three-Wheeled Chase Fails to Fool Police; NY/NJ Duo Arrested: Paramus PD
Failed Seat Swap in Three-Wheeled Chase Fails to Fool Police; NY/NJ Duo Arrested: Paramus PD A reckless driver and his passenger tried pulling a fast one on Paramus police after a wild three-wheeled chase — but it didn’t work, authorities announced on Monday, April 14. Jonathan Valentin, 28, of Maywood, took off in a black Mercedes-Benz after Officer Sean Casey tried stopping him for speeding on Route 4 West near the Verizon store around 1:20 a.m., the Paramus Police Department said. Valentin refused to pull over, racing away at a dangerous speed, police said. During the pursuit, he lost the front driver-side tire but kept going on three wheels, endangering everyone on the highway,…
Queens Couple Caught Stuffing $6K In J.Crew Clothes Into Bodysuit At NJ Mall: Police Queens Couple Caught Stuffing $6K In J.Crew Clothes Into Bodysuit At NJ Mall: Police
Queens Couple Caught Stuffing $6K In J.Crew Clothes Into Bodysuit At NJ Mall: Police A couple from East Elmhurst, NY, was arrested after Paramus police say they stuffed more than $6,000 in J.Crew merchandise into a hidden bodysuit and tried to make a clean getaway at a local mall. Detectives with the Paramus Police Department’s Organized Retail Crime Unit were watching a suspicious vehicle in the mall parking lot on Thursday, March 20, around 2:40 p.m., when they spotted the suspects going back and forth between the car and the store, said Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti, who did not name the mall. Detective Matt McGuire saw a male and female repeatedly traveling betwe…
Four Long Island Hospitals, Eight Others In NY Ranked Among Nation's Best: See The Full List Four Long Island Hospitals, Eight Others In NY Ranked Among Nation's Best: See The Full List
Four Long Island Hospitals, Eight Others In NY Ranked Among Nation's Best: See The Full List When it comes to medical care, not all hospitals are created equally, and patients want the best treatment available, whether it's for a routine procedure or a life-saving intervention. Newsweek has released its World's Best Hospitals 2025 list. The rankings, created in collaboration with global data firm Statista, scored hospitals based on expert surveys, patient experience, and hospital performance metrics. Eleven hospitals in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic earned spots among the top 250 worldwide. The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore was ranked No. 4 glob…
Long Island Man Arrested After Counterfeit Cash Chase Shuts Down Busy NJ Highway Long Island Man Arrested After Counterfeit Cash Chase Shuts Down Busy NJ Highway
Long Island Man Arrested After Counterfeit Cash Chase Shuts Down Busy NJ Highway A police chase that spilled onto Route 4 in Paramus brought traffic to a halt Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 25 as officers pursued a suspect tied to a counterfeit cash scheme, authorities said. The incident unfolded around 4:30 p.m. when Paramus and River Edge police began pursuing men later identified as Corey Jones, 29, of Roosevelt, NY, and Isaiah Corbin, 46, of Queens, NY, in connection with fake U.S. currency being used at the Bergen Town Center, Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti said. The River Edge Police Department had alerted Paramus officers to a 2019 white Chrysler Pacifica suspecte…