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Fair Lawn Named 'Best City,' Locals Meet Ringo Starr, Blockbuster Closing Top This Week's News

Here's a look at the past week in Fair Lawn and Saddle Brook.

Fair Lawn is 'Best City in New Jersey,' Study Says

Fair Lawn has been recognized for one virtue or another in a number of studies this year, but this newest one takes the cake: real estate research blog Movoto has declared Fair Lawn the best "city" in New Jersey.

Watch: Ringo Starr Meets Fair Lawn Photo Subjects

Ringo Starr photographed six Fair Lawn High School students outside JFK Airport in 1964.

Fair Lawn Blockbuster Closing in January

The store is the chain's last location in Bergen County.

River Road Attracts New Businesses

Businesses in Fair Lawn have been supported through groups like the Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Corporation and River Road Improvement Corporation.

Police Help Man Locked Out of Car, Find Illegal Gun

Saddle Brook police charged Dominick Agueros-Rega with possession of an illegal handgun, possession of controlled dangerous substances and paraphernalia.

Fair Lawn PBA Holding Toy Drive

Items can be dropped off at several borough locations now through December 17.

Radburn Association Donates to Girl Diagnosed with Cancer

9-year-old Maddie Pascual is battling lymphoblastic lymphoma cancer.

Gas Station Employee Took Customer's Credit Card, Police Say

Fair Lawn police arrested a 20-year-old gas station attendant last week who allegedly found a customer's lost credit card and used it to get cash and fill his own tank, according to Sgt. Brian Metzler.

Affordable Senior Housing Planned in Saddle Brook

The Housing Authority of Bergen County would demolish the current building on the site and build a new 29,500-square-foot, two-story building with 30 affordable housing apartments.


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