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Fort Lee NJ, Barrymore Film Center in Fort Lee, opened October 21st after two years of COVID-related delays. The center is a museum , a 267-seat repertory film theater, and reception space but mostly it’s a tribute to Fort Lee’s role in the birthplace of the movie industry.
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Fort Lee NJ, the NJ Attorney General’s Office of Public Integrity and Accountability is investigating a deadly crash yesterday in Fort Lee involving a Port Authority Police Department (PAPD) officer in a marked PAPD patrol vehicle.
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Fort Lee NJ, , Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announces the following information as too the fatal crash involving a Port Authority Police vehicle and a motorcycle:
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Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of DWAYNE KEVIN SHARLOW (DOB: 10/15/1966; single; unemployed) of 5500 Crestwood Drive, Prosper, TX on a charge of being a fugitive from justice. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.
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Fort Lee NJ, at 6:07 pm an anonymous caller told authorities late Wednesday that he was armed with a rifle on the lower level of the George Washington Bridge. According to Fort Lee Police Captain Edward M. Young , multiple police officers responded, trying to find the caller, yet all efforts were unsuccessful.
The music and times of Eric Clapton are coming to Fort Lee
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Fort Lee NJ, the Clapton Project is part of the free summer concert series at the Jack Alter Community Center in Fort Lee, scheduled for Tuesday, September 6th at 7:30 PM.
Continue reading Dan Molloy & The Clapton Project Comes to Fort Lee
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Fort Lee NJ, a Bergen County pharmacy today admitted its role in a conspiracy to illegally distribute prescription opioids and to give kickbacks to healthcare providers, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
Continue reading Fort lee Pharmacy Admits Illegal Distribution of Prescription Opioids
Fort Lee NJ, as travelers pack up their cars and gear up for the upcoming July Fourth holiday weekend, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey remains committed to providing safe passage for all travelers throughout the region.
Continue reading PORT AUTHORITY WILL BE CONDUCTING DWI CHECKPOINTS DURING JULY FOURTH WEEKEND
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Fort Lee NJ, according to the Port Authority Police a body was pulled from the Hudson River on Sunday afternoon has been ruled a possible suicide, Port Authority patrol officers spotted an abandoned vehicle on the lower level of the New Jersey-bound George Washington Bridge, and found a man’s driver license in the car.
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Fort Lee NJ, an Eastchester, New York, man has been charged with the transportation and possession of child pornography, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.
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Fort Lee NJ, Four men were charged today for their roles in a scheme to steal catalytic converters from vehicles in New Jersey and transport the stolen goods to New York, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
Continue reading Four Men Arrested for Interstate Catalytic Converter Thefts
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Fort Lee NJ, a New York man was charged today with conspiring to kidnap and hold for ransom a Fort Lee, New Jersey, resident, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
Continue reading Fourth Man Charged with Conspiring to Kidnap Fort Lee Man
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Fort Lee NJ, three New York men were charged today with conspiring to kidnap and hold for ransom a Fort Lee resident, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
Continue reading Three New York Men Charged with Conspiring to Kidnap Fort Lee Man
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Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of ANDERSON GERMAN-JAVIER (DOB: 1/28/1995; single; construction worker) of 3332 Kipp Street, Philadelphia, PA on money laundering and possession of controlled dangerous substance offenses. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.
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Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of HONGWEI ZHENG (DOB: 12/10/1983; married; liquor store cashier) of 4507 Utopia Parkway, Flushing, New York on a money laundering offense. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.
