Major Developer Files $45M Lawsuit Against Rochelle Park Officials Over Stalled Housing Project
A Rochelle Park-based developer has filed a civil rights lawsuit accusing township leaders and officials of abusing their power to block a fully completed housing project and financially damage the company, according to court records.
Tulfra Real Estate, through its affiliated development entities, filed the lawsuit on Monday, Jan. 12, in Bergen County Superior Court, seeking more than $45 million in damages from the Township of Rochelle Park, Mayor Thomas Miller, Deputy Mayor Matthew Trawinski, multiple current and former council members, and township officials, court filings show.
The law…
Fake Cash, Real Crash: Brooklyn Duo Ram Paramus Cop Cars At Garden State Plaza, Police Say
Two Brooklyn residents accused of fraud at the Garden State Plaza and of ramming two Paramus police vehicles while trying to flee are in custody, authorities said.
Destiny Davis, 24, was behind the wheel of a 2025 Kia when Clarence Simmons, 25, entered the rear seat as Detective Sgt. Matt McGuire and Detective Nicole Capone attempted to arrest Simmons around 7:50 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, in connection with a fraud investigation involving the Vuori and G-Star stores at the mall, Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti said.
Davis attempted to flee through the mall parking lot and intentionally ra…
