Two Injured In Route 4 Paramus Wreck Two Injured In Route 4 Paramus Wreck
Two Injured In Route 4 Paramus Wreck PARAMUS, N.J. -- Two people were injured in a crash Friday morning on eastbound Route 4 in Paramus. One reported neck and back pain and the other chest injuries from the airbag deployment. Both were taken to a nearby hospital. Traffic was jammed after the collision outside the Garden State Plaza near Route 17. Boyd A. Loving contributed to this article.
Sparkly Jewelry Store Giant Claire's Files For Bankruptcy Sparkly Jewelry Store Giant Claire's Files For Bankruptcy
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…
Garden State Plaza Vape Kiosk Caught In Paramus Police Sting Garden State Plaza Vape Kiosk Caught In Paramus Police Sting
Garden State Plaza Vape Kiosk Caught In Paramus Police Sting PARAMUS, N.J. -- Four of five vape merchants in Paramus did the right thing, but a kiosk in the Garden State Plaza that already had a mark against its record was caught selling pods to a minor during an undercover sting, borough police said. Mint Vapes -- which previously received a warning for a similar incident -- was fined $250 for selling a four-pack of Juul pods to an 18-year-old sent in by police, Sgt. James Teehan said. The minimum age for buying and selling both tobacco and electronic smoking devices in New Jersey was raised from 19 to 21 four months ago. "We have noticed thro…
POLL: Paramus Mayor Won't Change The Blue Laws POLL: Paramus Mayor Won't Change The Blue Laws
Poll: Paramus Mayor Won't Change The Blue Laws PARAMUS, N.J. -- Despite being home to New Jersey's largest shopping center, Paramus Mayor Richard LaBarbiera won't be changing the blue laws, he said. Responding to a recent opinion article by NorthJersey.com correspondent Jackie Goldschneider, the mayor said that protecting the blue laws -- which prohibit shoppers from purchasing certain items on Sundays -- "has always been and will continue to be my number one priority." Goldschneider doesn't like having to "cram everything into Saturday because of some outdated rules," she said, citing a busy weekday schedule caring …
Garden State Plaza Is 9th Most Lucrative Mall In The U.S. Garden State Plaza Is 9th Most Lucrative Mall In The U.S.
Garden State Plaza Is 9th Most Lucrative Mall In The U.S. PARAMUS, N.J. -- A new study by boutique research firm Boenning & Scattergood for CNBC found that Westfield's Garden State Plaza is among the top 10 most lucrative in the U.S. The 20 most valuable malls in the country owned by real estate investment trusts bring make nearly $21 billion in retail sales a year, the study says. Paramus' own Garden State Plaza is the ninth most lucrative in the U.S., has a total asset value of $2.71 billion a year, according to Boenning & Scattergood. The mall has $950 per square foot. The Woodbury Commons in Central Valley, N.Y. comes in at No. 4 on t…
Celebrity Sisters Open Garden State Plaza Fashion Store Celebrity Sisters Open Garden State Plaza Fashion Store
Celebrity Sisters Open Garden State Plaza Fashion Store PARAMUS, N.J. — A pair of sisters who have starred in music videos and reality shows have opened a new clothing store in the Garden State Plaza. Ayisha and Ashley Diaz opened Jamila at the end of 2017. Ayisha Diaz, 26, has appeared in magazines and starred in music videos for Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, Drake, Meek Mill and Soulja Boi. Ashley Diaz, 25, joined the cast of VH1's "Love & Hip Hop" in Season 8. Jamila carries trendy women's apparel.
Pit Master Expands BBQ Joint To Garden State Plaza Pit Master Expands BBQ Joint To Garden State Plaza
Pit Master Expands BBQ Joint To Garden State Plaza PARAMUS, N.J. — Mighty Quinn's Barbecue is opening its second New Jersey location at the Garden State Plaza on Jan. 23, BoozyBurbs.com reports. The eatery has a location in Clifton and others in New York City. Opened by it master Hugh Mangum, Mighty Quinn's barbecues the "old school way with plenty of wood and time," the website says. Customers love the brisket, burn ends, sweet potato casserole and very large portions. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM BOOZYBURBS.
Greek Family's Delicious Traditions Carry On At New Wayne Bakery Greek Family's Delicious Traditions Carry On At New Wayne Bakery
Greek Family's Delicious Traditions Carry On At New Wayne Bakery WAYNE, N.J. – Greek food lovers have new authentic spots in Wayne and Paramus to pick up savory treats such as spanakopita, cheese pies and baklava. Greek from Greece is now open at the Willowbrook Mall and the Garden State Plaza. The Greek bakery also has locations in Hoboken, Manhattan and West Nyack. The menu features an extensive variety of traditional Greek pies, cookies, cereal bars, muffins, croissants, wraps, salads, as well as various coffees, teas, smoothies and chocolate drinks. The founders of Greek from Greece were born and raised in Greece. “We can proudly say we know good …
Bar Louie Set To Open Sunday In Paramus Bar Louie Set To Open Sunday In Paramus
Bar Louie Set To Open Sunday In Paramus PARAMUS, N.J. — Bar Louie will be opening on Sunday at the Garden State Plaza in Paramus, BoozyBurbs reports. It will be the franchise’s third in New Jersey. There are also locations in East Brunswick and Iselin. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.