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Teaneck police nabbed a man wanted by federal immigration authorities after a woman told them she was being followed.

BERGENFIELD — Thousands of dollars in park spending and $65,000 in grant money are in limbo as a councilman, angry with what he calls a delayed budget process, blocks a number of borough financial transactions.

An out of control car smashed through a homeowner's fence in Park Ridge this morning. “It was a hell of a shock,” said Helena Mueller, who saw a smoky car sitting on her next-door neighbors lawn.

It’s been 24 hours since Harrington Park was hammered by a thunderstorm that toppled everything in its path and police say everything is back to normal this morning.

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The borough was once known not for its malls, but for its farms. * The borough's name has its roots in agriculture. Paramus is derived from the Leni-Lenape word "perampsepus," which means "where there is fertile land."

Volunteers at the Rutgers University Master Gardener Helpline can assist you with your questions. * Bergen County: 201-336-6783 and 201-336-6784. 9:30 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday.

Bergen County Democratic Chairman Joseph Ferriero has collected more than $195,000 in a private fund from donors — including county contractors and public employees — interested in securing his position as the leader of the county party.

CLIFTON — Montclair State University plans to work with a private developer to build a large, off-campus dormitory.

Federal prosecutors have decided to drop the extortion case against a New Jersey construction official charged earlier this year in a sweeping indictment targeting the Gambino organized crime family.

The Ridgewood Planning Board is charging Valley Hospital and opponents of its expansion thousands of dollars for participating in special public meetings about the divisive issue.

A new escape system will help Englewood firefighters from having to choose between life and death.

Bergen County was among four counties in New Jersey that had the highest seat-belt usage during a national 2008 Click It or Ticket campaign, state officials said today.

Mahwah officials are warning township residents to use caution after tests showed high lead levels in the tap water at some homes.

A New York woman whose child's father is charged with breaking the 1-year-old's legs and ribs has been barred from having contact with the child until authorities investigate the case.

A bus driver was arrested today on charges of coercing a developmentally disabled passenger into touching another as they were being taken to a life skills school.

An alert neighbor and a security camera played key roles in thwarting a burglary at Ridgewood High School, police said.

You know Radiohead. And you probably know Jack Johnson, Kings of Leon, the Roots and a few others. But the real story at this weekend’s All Points West Festival held at Liberty State Park is the bands that don’t get heavy mainstream rotation.

A 20-year-old Bronx man had a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old Garfield girl, a violation in New Jersey more commonly known as statutory rape, authorities said today.