NEW Photos: Driver Extricated After Car Slams Tree On Route 4 In Paramus, Police Say
A driver was rescued from a vehicle that crashed into a tree on Route 4 in Paramus on Friday night, Feb. 7, authorities said.
12-07-25 at approximately 20:41 hours members of Paramus Fire, Rescue, Police, EMS responded to a motor vehicle accident... Posted by Paramus Fire Department on Friday, February 7, 2025
The crash occurred in the eastbound lanes near Wendy's by Paramus Road, according to Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti.
The male driver, who was complaining of pain, was being extricated from the wreckage by the Paramus Fire Department and Rescue personnel as of 9:30 p.m.,…
Lifelong Paramus Resident Doug Williamson, Pillar Of Community, Dies Suddenly
Paramus is grieving the sudden and heartbreaking loss of Doug Williamson, a lifelong resident, nurse, and paramedic. He died Sunday, Feb. 2 at 62 years old.
Doug devoted his life to helping others, serving as a critical care nurse, director of emergency services for Valley Health System and spending nearly 15 years with McCabe Ambulance Service, where his compassion and dedication touched countless lives. Doug is being remembered by colleagues as a pillar of strength and an inspiration to those around him.
"Doug was not just a top-tier provider—he was an extraordinary human being,…
Shuttered Paramus Spanish Restaurant El Cid Reopening Under New Ownership
After a years-long closure, El Cid, the iconic Spanish restaurant in Paramus, is making a highly anticipated return—this time with a new family at the helm.
The restaurant has been acquired by the Moreira family, owners of Nanni Ristorante in Rochelle Park, and they’re committed to bringing back the same El Cid that customers knew and loved.
Rob Moreira, whose father, Manny Moreira, opened Nanni’s just before El Cid in the early 1990s, said the family is working with Vinny Pita, the former El Cid owner, for a smooth transition (Pita is even sharing favorited recipes!).
The new owners are m…
