Service Provides On-Demand ASL Interpretation Allowing for Better Two-Way Communication between Deaf Customers and Store Specialists
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
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.
file photo
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
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.
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
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.
photos courtesy of Concours on the Palisades
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
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.
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
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.
Continue reading Fort Lee Man Charged With Using Social Media to Lure and Sexually Assault Child
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
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.
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
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.
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
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.
Continue reading Second Juvenile Charged in Fort Lee High School Stabbing
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
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.
Continue reading Fort Lee Parents and Students Demand Action After High School Stabbing Incident
file photo of Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella provides the following information concerning the stabbing incident at Fort Lee High School on April 8, 2025.
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Fort Lee NJ, a serious safety incident unfolded Tuesday morning at Fort Lee High School, where a stabbing involving two students led to a full school lockdown and a large-scale police response.
Continue reading Stabbing at Fort Lee High School Sends One Student to Hospital, Triggers Lockdown
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Fort Lee NJ, authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating the next of kin of Jairo Lopez-Lopez, a 25-year-old man from Hempstead, New York, whose body was discovered along the shoreline at Ross Dock in Fort Lee over the weekend.
Continue reading Authorities Seek Help in Locating Next of Kin for Man Found Dead in Fort Lee
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Fort Lee NJ, a death investigation is currently underway after authorities discovered a body along the Hudson River shoreline in Fort Lee, NJ, on Saturday morning.
Continue reading Body Discovered Along Hudson River in Fort Lee: Investigation Underway
file photo PromptMD Urgent Care, Fort Lee
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Fort Lee NJ, at least two new measles cases have been reported in New Jersey, linked to an unvaccinated Bergen County patient who recently exposed hospital staff and patients at multiple healthcare facilities, according to state health officials.
Continue reading Measles Cases in Bergen County Linked to Unvaccinated Patient
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 58-year-old MARC PIOVANETTI and 50-year-old JENNIFER PIOVANETTI of Fort Lee, NJ, on charges related to a sexual assault investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck; and the Fort Lee Police Department, under the direction of Chief Matthew Hintze; along with assistance provided by the New York City Police Department, under the direction of Police Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch.
