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Second Amendment Showdown: Gun Groups Sue Fort Lee Police Over ‘Unlawful’ Firearm Seizure

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Language Barrier Misunderstanding Leads to Constitutional Battle in New Jersey

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Fort Lee NJ, A lawful New Jersey gun owner, Elsid Aliaj, has been without his legally owned firearms for months following an incident in April, stemming from a critical language misunderstanding involving his wife. Now, two prominent gun-rights organizations are stepping in, filing a federal lawsuit against the Fort Lee Police Department (FLPD) and the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office.

The case, Aliaj v. Fort Lee Police Department, was filed on November 3 in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey by the New Jersey Firearm Owners Syndicate (NJFOS) and the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF).

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Man Convicted in Fort Lee Stabbing

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Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the conviction of FREDDY PINA of Fort Lee, NJ in connection with a stabbing committed on August 5, 2023. After a two-week trial that began on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, before the Honorable Christopher R. Kazlau, J.S.C. in Bergen County Superior Court, the defendant was found guilty. Sentencing is scheduled for Friday, December 12, 2025.

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ALERT: Mail Theft Hits Fort Lee! Police Warn Residents to Check Credit After Mailbox Vandalism

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After Glen Rock Frauds, Authorities Investigate 5 Vandalized Public Mailboxes in Fort Lee; Financial Documents Compromised.

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Fort Lee, NJ – Another Bergen County community is grappling with a serious wave of mail theft. The Fort Lee Police Department has issued an urgent warning after discovering that several public mailboxes were vandalized and emptied, potentially compromising the financial security of local residents.

This alert comes months after the neighboring town of Glen Rock experienced a prolonged series of mail-related fraud incidents, suggesting a persistent pattern of crime across the county.

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4 Suspects Arrested for Armed Robbery at Route 4 Hotel in Fort Lee

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Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 22-year-old JAROL LEDESMA of Brooklyn, NY; 21-year-old JAVIER PENA of Bronx, NY; 23-year-old JOSE PERALTA of Bronx, NY; 24-year-old JUSTIN MARTHA of Bronx, NY; and 28-year-old MICHAEL MERCEDES MARTE of Newark, NJ on charges stemming from an armed robbery in Fort Lee, NJ. The charges 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 Fort Lee Police Department, under the direction of Chief Matthew Hintze.

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Fort Lee Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Overnight Crash on Lemoine Avenue

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FORT LEE, NJ — A pedestrian suffered serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle just after midnight on Lemoine Avenue near Main Street, authorities said. Continue reading Fort Lee Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Overnight Crash on Lemoine Avenue

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Montclair Man Charged After Hate-Filled Email Rant Targeting 400+ Fort Lee Condo Residents

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FORT LEE, NJ — A Montclair man was arrested after allegedly hacking into a Fort Lee condominium’s communication system and sending hundreds of residents threatening, hate-filled emails, prosecutors announced. Continue reading Montclair Man Charged After Hate-Filled Email Rant Targeting 400+ Fort Lee Condo Residents

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SPECTRUM LAUNCHES VIRTUAL AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE SERVICE AT 20 STORES IN THE NEW YORK CITY AREA

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Service Provides On-Demand ASL Interpretation Allowing for Better Two-Way Communication between Deaf Customers and Store Specialists

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FORT LEE,  NJ –  Spectrum today announced the launch of a virtual American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting service at 20 Spectrum stores across the New York City area. The ASL service offers Deaf customers a better communication experience with store specialists and interpreters through their personal device.

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‘We Were Devastated’: Fort Lee Rally Demands Justice After No Charges for Cop Who Fatally Shot Victoria Lee

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FORT LEE, NJ – Nearly a year after the fatal police shooting of 24-year-old Victoria Lee, family, friends, and community members gathered in Fort Lee on July 19 to honor her memory and protest a grand jury’s decision not to charge the officer responsible.

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Grand Jury Declines to Charge Officer in Connection with Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Fort Lee

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Fort Lee NJ, A state grand jury has voted not to file criminal charges at the conclusion of its deliberations regarding the death of Victoria G. Lee, 25, of Fort Lee, New Jersey, who was fatally shot by Fort Lee Police Officer Tony Pickens, Jr. on July 28, 2024.

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Concours on the Palisades Returns to Fort Lee with Over 100 Luxury and Exotic Cars on Display

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FORT LEE, NJ — Car lovers, mark your calendars! The fourth annual Concours on the Palisades is rolling back into downtown Fort Lee on Sunday, July 13, featuring more than 100 luxury, exotic, and vintage vehicles from around the globe. From historic classics to cutting-edge supercars, this free-to-attend event promises a high-octane celebration for auto enthusiasts of all ages.

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Fort Lee Man Charged With Using Social Media to Lure and Sexually Assault Child

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Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced additional charges against 58-year-old MARC PIOVANETTI of Fort Lee, NJ. These latest charges are the result of an ongoing investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.

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Two Siblings Found Dead in Fort Lee Home, Deaths Not Deemed Suspicious: Bergen County Prosecutor

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FORT LEE, NJ — Authorities confirmed over the weekend that the two individuals found dead in a Fort Lee home last week were siblings, according to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office.

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Fort Lee Man Arrested for Aggravated Sexual Assault and Child Endangerment in Teaneck

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Fort Lee, NJ — Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella has announced the arrest of 71-year-old Manuel A. Barrantes of Fort Lee, New Jersey, on charges of aggravated sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child. The arrest was made following a thorough investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit, led by Chief Matthew Finck, in collaboration with the Teaneck Police Department, under Chief Andrew McGurr.

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Second Juvenile Charged in Fort Lee High School Stabbing

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Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced charges against a second 16-year-old student involved in the Fort Lee High School stabbing incident on April 8, 2025. The charges in this matter are the result of a continuing investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Fort Lee Police Department, under the direction of Chief Matthew Hintze.

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Fort Lee Parents and Students Demand Action After High School Stabbing Incident

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Community Outcry Grows Over School Safety After Stabbing at Fort Lee High School

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Fort Lee NJ, Two weeks after a violent stabbing incident on April 8 left a Fort Lee High School student critically injured, parents and students packed the Board of Education meeting to demand accountability and immediate action. The tragedy has sparked an ongoing debate about student safety, school culture, and the district’s responsibility to restore order and trust.

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