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Newark Youths Charged After Stealing a Porsche, Multi-Car Crash and Cliff Jump in Fort Lee

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Teen in Stolen Porsche Jumps From Palisades Cliff After Wild Fort Lee Police Chase

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Fort Lee NJ, A wild police pursuit involving a luxury vehicle stolen during a Bergen County home invasion came to a dramatic, multi-car crash conclusion—and a desperate leap off the Palisades cliffs.

Two Newark juveniles are facing heavy charges after a high-stakes sequence of events spanning River Edge, Fort Lee, and the cliffs overlooking Edgewater on Sunday afternoon, May 31.

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NJ Attorney General Shuts Down Fort Lee Physician Authorizing Cannabis for Kids as Young as 6

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New Jersey Physician’s License Suspended Over “Meaningless” Medical Marijuana Exams for Children

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Fort Lee NJ, New Jersey authorities have taken decisive action against a Bergen County physician accused of running what officials describe as an “indiscriminate” medical marijuana pipeline. On Wednesday, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced the temporary suspension of Dr. Alfred D. Kulik’s medical license after a harrowing investigation revealed a total disregard for safety protocols—particularly involving young children.

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Maywood’s Famous Bloodhound Pulls Off Another High-Stakes Rescue

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How a Bergen County Bloodhound Tracked a Missing Senior to a Deadly Cliffside

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Fort Lee NJ, In the dense, bustling streets of Fort Lee, a life-or-death race against time was unfolding. A local senior had wandered away from home, lost and disoriented as the first “heat wave” of the season hit New Jersey. But the Bergen County police had a secret weapon with a nose for miracles: Phoenyx.

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Bronx Man Facing Aggravated Arson Charges Following Suspicious Fort Lee Vehicle Fire

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Bronx Man Apprehended Following Intense Arson Investigation in Fort Lee

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Fort Lee NJ, A joint investigation between New Jersey and New York authorities has led to the arrest of a 43-year-old Bronx man in connection with a suspicious vehicle fire that occurred in the early hours of March 18, 2026.

Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced that Deszon J. Moore now faces multiple felony charges, including second-degree aggravated arson, following a coordinated effort by the Bergen County Arson Task Force and the NYPD.

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Jersey’s Power Crisis: Why Your Utility Bills Spiked 45% and the New Bipartisan Plan to Fix It

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Gottheimer & Lawler Team Up: The Bipartisan Fix for North Jersey’s Looming Energy Crisis

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Fort Lee NJ, If you’ve opened your electric bill lately and felt a jolt of sticker shock, you’re not alone. New Jersey utility bills have surged by a staggering 45 percent in just the last two years.

Standing in Fort Lee alongside labor and local leaders, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) just unveiled a sweeping “all-of-the-above” energy strategy. The goal? Cut the red tape that is currently choking New Jersey’s power supply and drive down costs for families who are being squeezed at the kitchen table.

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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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