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Additional Charged Filed Against Bronx Man Who Went on a Armed robbery, Carjacking Rampage in Bergen County

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South Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 42-year-old UVALDO GONZALEZ of the Bronx, NY on additional charges of armed robbery, carjacking, receiving a stolen motor vehicle, theft of a motor vehicle, and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose. The arrest was the result of a continuing investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, the South Hackensack Police Department under the direction of Chief Robert Chinchar, and the Port Authority Police Department under the direction of Superintendent Edward Cetnar.

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Lane Closures on Route 1&9 and Route 46 for Emergency Repairs in Fort Lee

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Fort Lee NJ, the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has announced that the left lanes of Route 1&9 and Route 46 will remain closed in both directions until Thursday night due to emergency drainage pipe repairs. The closure is expected to impact traffic for several days.

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After Fort Lee Incident NJ Attorney General Updates Police Use of Force Policy

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Fort Lee NJ,  Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced changes to the Use of Force policy for New Jersey law enforcement, revisions that are designed to increase the likelihood of peaceful resolutions to encounters between police and barricaded individuals, who are frequently in a behavioral or mental health crisis.

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Port Authority Cracks Down on Toll Evaders with Increased Summonses and Arrests

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Fort Lee NJ, drivers who think they can skip out on paying tolls at New York and New Jersey crossings might find themselves in more than just traffic jams this summer. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is ramping up efforts to crack down on toll cheats, with a significant increase in summonses and arrests since the beginning of 2024.

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Port Authority Says Airports Recorded their Busiest January-June first half Ever

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Fort Lee NJ , the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey today announced that the agency’s commercial airports soared to new heights over the first half of 2024, recording their busiest January-June first half ever. The period was capped by the busiest June on record for the region’s commercial airports. The Port of New York and New Jersey cemented its status as the nation’s second-busiest container port for loaded imports and exports, moving over 2.8 million loaded TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) in the first six months of the year, while traffic at the Port Authority’s vehicular crossings achieved strong volumes seen in prior years. The PATH commuter rail continued its steady recovery, hitting a post-pandemic high of 70 percent of pre-pandemic ridership levels.

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Police Fatally Shoot Woman In Fort Lee After ‘Mental Health Crisis’ Call

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Fort Lee NJ, the Attorney General’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting by a police officer that occurred Sunday, July 28, 2024, in Fort Lee, New Jersey. One woman sustained fatal injuries. Her identity is not being released at this time.

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Bronx Man Arrested in Fort Lee Road Rage Incident that Left 77 Year Old in a Coma

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Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 29-year-old EFRAIN ESCOBAR of Bronx, NY on charges of aggravated assault and endangering an injured person. The arrest was 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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Wyckoff Bank Among Four Bergen County Branches Closing Due to Merger

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Wyckoff NJ, in a significant development for local banking, a Wyckoff bank, along with three other branches in Bergen County, will be closing as part of a merger between Provident Bank and Lakeland Bank. This consolidation, announced by Lakeland Bank this week, is set to commence on Thursday, August 29.

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Woman Charged with Aggravated Manslaughter in Fort Lee 12-year-old’s Overdose Death

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Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced an additional charge of aggravated manslaughter against 48-year-old FRANCES CASO of Fort Lee, NJ as a result of an 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. This charge is in addition to charges brought against CASO on May 26, 2024.

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NYC Man Gets 33 Months in Prison for Role in Burglary Conspiracy Targeting Asian Small Business Owners

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Hackensack NJ, a New York man was sentenced today to 33 months in prison for his role in a conspiracy that targeted Asian and Asian-American small business owners for burglaries, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

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Authorities Investigate Tragic Death of 12-Year-Old in Fort Lee

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Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announces the following information in the heartbreaking death of a 12-year-old child in a Fort Lee residence:

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The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Anticipates Record Number of Travelers for the Memorial Day Travel Period

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Fort Lee NJ,  The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey today announced that nearly 6.4 million travelers are expected to use its airports and vehicular crossings during the 6-day peak travel period from Thursday, May 23 to Tuesday, May 28. The total would be a record for the Memorial Day travel period.

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George Washington Bridge Lanes Reopened After “Bridge Climber” Incident

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Fort Lee NJ, on Saturday the George Washington Bridge experienced significant traffic disruptions after a person climbed one of the towers on the New York side. The lanes that were closed due to this incident have now reopened, but traffic remains heavily congested.

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Fort Lee Residents Fear Increased Pollution Amid MTA’s Congestion Pricing Plan

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Fort Lee NJ, the looming implementation of congestion pricing near the George Washington Bridge in Fort Lee has stirred concerns among residents about heightened traffic and pollution levels in their community.

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Route 4 Lane Closures in Englewood this Weekend

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Englewood NJ, The New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced lane closures and detours on Route 4 in Englewood this weekend as part of a $20 million bridge project.

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