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FORT LEE, NJ — Two Bronx men have been indicted and extradited to New Jersey following a months-long investigation into an early-morning armed robbery at a Route 4 gas station in Fort Lee, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office announced.
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Fort Lee NJ, The family of Victoria Lee—a 25-year-old woman fatally shot by a Fort Lee police officer in July 2024 during a mental health crisis—has officially filed a federal wrongful death lawsuit.
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FORT LEE, NJ — A tragic morning accident in Bergen County has claimed the life of a pedestrian. Local authorities are actively investigating a fatal collision that occurred at a busy intersection in Fort Lee on Wednesday morning, July 15.
Continue reading Fort Lee Crosswalk Crash Leaves Pedestrian Dead: Investigation Ongoing
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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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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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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.
Continue reading Maywood’s Famous Bloodhound Pulls Off Another High-Stakes Rescue
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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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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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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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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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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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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.
Continue reading 4 Suspects Arrested for Armed Robbery at Route 4 Hotel in Fort Lee
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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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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
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.
