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PALISADES PARK, NJ — Nearly two years after approving a $1 million lease for a temporary police department trailer, borough officials and residents are still left asking the same questions: Why was it never used? And why is it still sitting vacant near Depot Place?
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Palisades Park, NJ – A 23-year-old man from Palisades Park has been arrested and charged with sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child, according to Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella.
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Palisades Park NJ, residents expecting to enjoy the Palisades Park Swim Club during Memorial Day weekend were left disappointed, not because of rainy skies but due to critical infrastructure repairs. Despite initial public messaging that cited bad weather, it was later revealed that meter and valve issues prevented the pool from opening.
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Palisades Park NJ, the Palisades Park Police Department has obtained additional images regarding the assault that occurred on April 27th, 2025.
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Palisades Park NJ, a tragic incident occurred Thursday evening when a Bergen County man was found dead on the notorious Devil’s Path trail in the Catskill Mountains, often described as the most dangerous and challenging hiking trail on the East Coast.
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Palisades Park NJ, the Borough Council has approved settlements for two more police officer lawsuits, pushing the 2025 total to four and increasing the town’s growing legal bill from internal police disputes. The two most recent cases, filed by Sgts. Marc Messing and Dennis Pavlik, centered around claims of political interference and retaliation that allegedly blocked their promotions.
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Palisades Park NJ, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office has taken over the internal affairs investigations for the Palisades Park Police Department, raising concerns about oversight, political influence, and law enforcement accountability.
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Palisades Park NJ, Palisades Park Mayor Chong “Paul” Kim was reportedly under investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office in early 2024, according to a legal filing by a police officer seeking $2 million in damages from the borough.
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Palisades Park NJ, is once again witnessing a shift in leadership within its Police Department, marking the sixth officer in charge in just five years. This change comes amid a long history of internal strife, lawsuits, and frequent turnover in top positions.
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Palisades Park NJ, Two Palisades Park police officers who sued the borough over a hostile work environment and retaliation have received settlements totaling $300,000, along with long-awaited promotions.
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Palisades Park NJ, the borough has filed a lawsuit against its former administrator, David Lorenzo, to recover nearly $300,000 in allegedly unauthorized payouts for unused sick and vacation time between 2015 and 2024.
According to the lawsuit, Lorenzo, who served as the borough’s business administrator from 2008 until his termination in 2024, improperly claimed and received $276,334.85 in compensation, which included $81,226.65 for unused sick time and $195,108.20 for unused vacation days.
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Pailisades Park NJ, in a controversial move, Palisades Park’s mayor and Borough Council are considering legal action to bar Councilman Michael Vietri from attending future closed-door meetings. The action comes amid allegations that Vietri disclosed sensitive and confidential information discussed during these private sessions, potentially putting the borough at a disadvantage in ongoing negotiations.
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Palisades Park NJ, a six-month investigation into the costly and unused police trailer in Palisades Park has stalled, with allegations of “deliberate stonewalling” by former borough employees. The project, initially intended as a temporary relocation for the Police Department during mold remediation, has already cost taxpayers more than $900,000.
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Palisades Park NJ, in a unanimous decision during a special meeting, the Palisades Park Borough Council approved an ordinance to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in one- and two-family homes. The move is part of the borough’s response to increasing affordable housing demands following a recent court ruling.
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Palisades Park NJ, in recent years, a growing trend has emerged among local governments: hiring professional public relations firms to manage municipal communications. Towns like Palisades Park and Clifton are among the latest to join this movement, which aims to streamline how information reaches residents.
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