Mayor Stands Behind Blue Laws, Democrats Elected to Council Tops Local News This Week

LaBarbiera: Standing Behind the Blue Laws 100%

Mayor Rich LaBarbiera has been working hard to help local victims of Hurricane Sandy since the devastating storm hit last week. Now he's looking out for his constituents in another way - by doing whatever it takes to uphold the borough's Blue Laws, which restrict Sunday shopping and protect quality of life in Paramus.

Democratic Majority Takes over Borough Council

Change has come to Paramus with a new majority as Democratic political newcomers Patsy Verile and Donna Warburton followed on the 2011 successes of Council members Elena Bellinger and Joseph Lagana.

County Will Take Borough to Court over Blue Laws

While Gov. Christie suspended the Blue Laws following Hurricane Sandy, Bergen County is now looking to take Paramus to court.

Paramus Has Nearly All Power Restored

Latest report from PSE&G shows less than 5 percent of the borough still without power from Sandy.

First Snowfall of the Season [PHOTOS]

Winter weather storm Athena dropped several inches of snow on the Paramus area causing delayed openings at all public schools.

Continued Hotel Plan Testimony Delayed to December

Zoning Board hearing on the Oster Apartment's application to construct a 6-story extended stay hotel has been rescheduled from Nov. 8 to Dec. 13.

Nearly 600 Still Without Power in Paramus as Athena Nears

Latest work plan from PSE&G shows work to restore the final 595 customers who have been without power for more than a week due to Sandy may not be resolved until Saturday.

Prime Time Schools Seek Donations for Sandy Victims

With facilities in Paramus and Hoboken, both hit hard by Sandy's damage, Prime Time Early Learning is collecting items for victims.