Ground Broken at Fort Lee’s ‘Redevelopment Area 5’

The developer of the eastern half of the 16-acre property held a groundbreaking ceremony for its $500 million development Wednesday. The western half may still be months away, according to Fort Lee’s mayor.

Fort Lee Republican Candidates Won’t Take Campaign Contributions

Peter B. Campbell and Thomas Bennett say they can still win the election without taking money from special interests, or anyone for that matter, and that they’re running as independents.

Englewood Cliffs to Rezone for LG Expansion

An ordinance passed Wednesday clears the way for LG Electronics USA Inc. to build the tallest structures in the borough at its new North American headquarters on Sylvan Avenue.

What Time is the Vice Presidential Debate?

Here are details on Thursday's debate between Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan.

Presidential Debate Schedule 2012

The first presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney was held Oct. 3. Find out when the next matchups are scheduled and what the topics are.

Patch Is Collecting Questions for Obama, Romney During the Next Presidential Debate

If you have a question for the candidates, submit it in the comments section below and it could be asked during the televised Oct. 16 Town Hall Presidential Debate.

Weinberg Privatization Bill Faces Resistance From Republicans, Business

Bill would require financial review before agencies contract for more than $250,000 with a private vendor.

Election Preview: Fort Lee Borough Council, School Board

A total of nine candidates are running—four for two seats on the Council, and five for four seats—three, three-year terms and one unexpired one-year term—on the BOE.

Thomas A. Bennett, Republican Candidate for Borough Council in Fort Lee

The onetime Fort Lee Board of Education president hopes to unseat one of the Democrats on the Council, which has been all-Democratic for years.

Joseph L. Cervieri, Democratic Candidate for Borough Council in Fort Lee

Cervieri, the current Council president, is seeking reelection to the all-Democratic governing body.

Harvey Sohmer, Democratic Candidate for Borough Council in Fort Lee

Sohmer is seeking reelection to the all-Democratic Council.

Esther Han Silver, Candidate For Fort Lee Board of Education

Silver is among four candidates for three seats—each three-year terms—on the school board.

Fort Lee Approves Special Needs Housing Proposal on Lower Main Street

Mayor says the proposed affordable and special-needs-designated units at 69 Main St. should satisfy Fort Lee’s requirements “attributable to Redevelopment 5.”

Mayor: Fort Lee Not Reason Ironman Won’t Be Back in 2013

IRONMAN announced its U.S. championship won’t be coming back to the area next year after what local officials and volunteers hailed as a successful event in August.

Fort Lee GOP Council Candidate Calls on Opponents Not to Use Signs

Thomas A. Bennett, who’s running with Peter B. “Mack” Campbell against incumbents Harvey Sohmer and Joseph Cervieri, says campaign signs tarnish the landscape and don’t get candidates elected anyway.

‘Shred-A-Thon’ to Take Place Friday, Fort Lee Community Garden May Be Next

Councilwoman Ila Kasofsky, for whom the environment is key, said Friday’s paper-shredding event is the second to take place in Fort Lee in the past year, and that a community garden is next on her committee’s list.

Candidates’ Debate for Seats on the Fort Lee Borough Council

State Begins Planning for the Next Major Storm

Consultant tells BPU the steps utilities should take to restore power to customers far faster

Bergen Residents Call on Freeholders to 'Get on Same Page'

At the final Bergen County Freeholders Listening Tour, residents expressed frustration with the governing body's lack of information

Fort Lee Delegate’s Daily Journal From Democratic National Convention

John Bang of Fort Lee is attending this week’s Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Charlotte, North Carolina as a District Alternate. Here, he details his experiences in his “daily journal” entries.

Weinberg to Seek Another Term, Report Says

Senator won’t commit yet to backing gubernatorial candidate.

Congressman Meets With Fort Lee Co-Op, Condo Association

New Jersey Democratic Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-8), a candidate for Congress in the state's reconfigured 9th District, discussed issues of concern with members of FLCCA. His November opponent, Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, will follow suit in October.

Fort Lee Planning Board Special Meeting

United Homeowners - Mayor on "Fort Lee News"

Entrepreneurial Conference and Expo

NJ Peace Action's 55th Annual Dinner featuring James "Yusuf" Yee!

St. Patty's Day Fundraiser

Senator John A. Girgenti Civic League Monthly Meeting

Senator John A. Girgenti Civic League Meeting

Mayor & Council Recessed & Reorganization Meetings

Planning Board Special Meeting

Municipal Budget Introduced, Modest Tax Increase Falls Below Cap

Formerly introduced at the mayor and council meeting last week, Fort Lee's municipal budget would increase municipal taxes on average homeowner by $37 a year

Fort Lee Republicans to File OPRA Request for Police Chief’s Salary

The Unite Republican Club of Fort Lee questions some discrepancies between 2009 and 2011, when Fort Lee Police Chief Thomas Ripoli is up for a pay raise.

Bergen Still State's Most Populous County

But Middlesex gains twice as many new residents over past 10 years.

Borough Auditor Introduces 2011 Municipal Budget

The total budget as proposed represents an increase of 1.52 percent in appropriations and a tax levy increase of just 0.89 percent.

County Uses Brine from Westwood to Clear Walkways, Parking Lots

County use may expand to roads next winter

Fort Lee Digs Out, Downtown Area Streets Cleared

The Fort Lee Department of Public Works says it's going to take time to fully cleanup after the blizzard, as officials turn their attention to side streets and helping dig out elderly residents.

Parking Authority to Charge $5 for Residential Parking Permit

The new fee, which takes effect next week, will be good for a four year residential parking sticker.

NJ Will Lose One U.S. House Seat

Garden State goes from 13 to 12 House seats, Census shows.

Borough to Request Damaged Mural from Library

Historic Committee says the mural has significance to Fort Lee but is in poor condition.