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Ex-Englewood Cliffs Attorney Sues Town (Again!) Over Denied Contracts

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Bergen County Legal Battle Heats Up: Former Borough Attorney Alleges Civil Rights Violations and Retaliation in New Lawsuit

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Englewood Cliffs, NJ—The political landscape in Englewood Cliffs is once again dominated by legal drama. Albert Wunsch, the borough’s former attorney, has filed his second lawsuit in two years against the municipality, Mayor Mark Park, and Council members Zhi Liang and Rivka Biegacz.

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Englewood Cliffs Partners with LG CNS to Launch Smart City and Innovation District

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ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ — In a bold move toward a tech-driven future, the Borough of Englewood Cliffs is officially stepping into the Smart City arena.

On Tuesday, July 29, 2025, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will be signed between the borough and LG CNS America Inc. at a press conference hosted at LG CNS Headquarters, 111 Sylvan Avenue. This landmark event kicks off a transformative public-private partnership focused on building a Technology and Innovation District right in the heart of Bergen County.

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Palisades Interstate Parkway Police De-escalate Crisis with Calm and Compassion

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Englewood Cliffs NJ, a tense situation was successfully defused this week thanks to the swift response and crisis intervention skills of officers from the Palisades Interstate Parkway Police Department.

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Self-Inflicted Gunshot Leads to Crash on Palisades Interstate Parkway

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Englewood Cliffs NJ, a self-inflicted gunshot wound caused a serious car crash on the Palisades Interstate Parkway in Englewood Cliffs on Monday evening, according to the Palisades Interstate Parkway Police Department.

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Another Fatal Crash Closes Palisades Interstate Parkway in Englewood Cliffs

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Englewood Cliffs NJ , a fatal crash on the Palisades Interstate Parkway in Englewood Cliffs led to the closure of all northbound lanes near Exit 1 (Palisade Avenue) on Monday evening, according to authorities.

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Serious Multi-Car Crash on Palisades Interstate Parkway in Englewood Cliffs

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Englewood Cliffs NJ, a multi-car crash on the Palisades Interstate Parkway Thursday afternoon left one driver with serious injuries, according to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office.

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Firefighters Battle Brush Fires Along New Jersey’s Palisades as Red Flag Warning Continues

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Englewood Cliffs NJ, Firefighters worked tirelessly through the night to contain a series of brush fires along the Palisades in Englewood Cliffs. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service reported that the largest fire, covering roughly 19 acres, was about 30% contained by morning. Fire engines, ground crews, and a helicopter capable of dropping 350 gallons of water are actively working to contain the blaze.

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Tragic Incident at Rockefeller Lookout: Rescue Teams Recover Victim After Five-Hour Operation

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Englewood Cliffs NJ, on Wednesday night, emergency responders from the Fort Lee Fire Department and the East Bergen High Angle Rescue Team undertook a difficult recovery mission at the Rockefeller Lookout along the Palisades Interstate Parkway. Reports of a possible jumper led to a coordinated effort beginning around 8 p.m., lasting into the early hours of Thursday.

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Two Arrested Including a Day Laborer Accomplice in Englewood Cliffs Armed Robbery

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Englewood Cliffs NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests and indictments of 37-year-old GLIDERMAN D. CIENFUEGO CASTRO of Alexandria, Virginia and 30-year-old EDUARDO L. VILLEGAS VALERA of Elmhurst, New York on charges stemming from an armed robbery. The arrests and indictments are the result of a months-long investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Englewood Cliffs Police Department under the direction of Chief William Henkelman.

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Englewood Cliffs Settles $7 Million Lawsuit Over Affordable Housing Dispute at 800 Sylvan Ave

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Englewood Cliffs NJ, the borough has agreed to pay $7 million to the developer of 800 Sylvan Avenue to settle a long-standing lawsuit over affordable housing. Additionally, it will pay $1.3 million more to settle a tax appeal, bringing the total payout to $8.3 million. This settlement resolves claims that the borough violated terms of an affordable housing agreement, with the developer initially seeking $66.5 million in damages.

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Samsung Electronics to Relocate North America Headquarters to Englewood Cliffs in 2025

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Englewood Cliff NJ, Samsung Electronics is set to move its North America headquarters from Ridgefield Park to Englewood Cliffs in 2025, just months after consumer goods giant Unilever departs from the same area. This relocation marks a significant shift in the corporate landscape of Bergen County.

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Piscataway Man Charged With Attempted Murder in Englewood Cliffs Stabbing

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Englewood Cliffs NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 29-year-old HARSHKUMAR H. PATEL of Piscataway, NJ on charges of attempted murder, aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and possession of a weapon. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Englewood Cliffs Police Department under the direction of Chief William Henkelman.

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Investigation Underway After Englewood Cliffs Stabbing Incident

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Englewood Clioffs NJ, a stabbing incident that occurred on Friday evening is currently under investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Major Crimes Unit and the Englewood Cliffs Police Department, according to Prosecutor Mark Musella.

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New Jersey’s ANTI-SLAPP Law Gets Major Test in Englewood Cliffs

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Englewood Cliffs NJ, this story is about a lawyer who works for a New Jersey municipality Englewood Cliffs ,suing the newly elected mayor and his two council running mates who won the Nov 2023 election.

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Suspect Apprehended After Foot Chase by Multiple Police Agencies in Englewood Cliffs

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Englewood Cliffs NJ, on 12/04/2023 at approximately 2:25 p.m., the Palisades Interstate Parkway Police Department contacted  Englewood Cliffs Police Department headquarters requesting assistance in apprehending a suspect who fled from their officers on foot. Various witnesses reported sightings of the suspect in the area of Floyd Street and Hollywood Avenue.

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