Fort Lee News

Long-time Fort Lee High School English/drama teacher Jodi Etra has been named as the teacher of the year for 2012-2013, according to the school district.

This evening as I sit at my computer many thoughts go through my head. What should the archives piece center on this weekend? Well, Memorial Day is an obvious choice.

Spend an evening with young, talented playwrights whose theatrical endeavors showcase the creative abilities of local students.

Eighty-eight-year-old Sidney Ostrovsky would happily give up an hour or two of his day to tell stories to a perfect stranger.

Traditionally, students in Fort Lee have been taught that the body of water that lies between North and South Korea, Japan and Russia is called the "Sea of Japan." If the Korean-American Association of New Jersey were to have its way, however, they would be taught that it is called the "East Sea" as well.

A 26-year-old Teaneck man was in custody Thursday after he led Bogota police on a chase ending on Interstate 95, according to a NorthJersey.com report.

Several Fort Lee students have scored high marks in a letter writing contest that had them write messages to their favorite authors.

Fort Lee Public School District is actively seeking for an interim business leader that can manage the affairs of the 3,700-student district for nearly a year.

Don't expect the textbooks in Fort Lee schools to refer to the body of water between Japan, Korea and China as "The East Sea" anytime soon.

With two-thirds of the staff set to depart in just over a month , Fort Lee parents are expressing worry that the Academy of Finance could be irreparably damaged.

Fort Lee High School business teachers Linda Farrell and Nadege Stretz have announced their retirements, according to the school board's May 20 agenda.

Looking for a solid, cheap meal at lunch time? You're in luck - according to excellent Bergen County food blog Boozy Burbs , there's a new dumpling spot in town.

New York Times lauded classical ensemble "The Chroma Trio" will be returning to Fort Lee in June.

Fort Lee Police Chief Keith M. Bendul will be the guest speaker at a United Homeowners of Fort Lee meeting on Thursday, May 30.

Thanks to a state transit grant, Fort Lee's Whiteman Street is scheduled to receive a major renovation.

A night of music, dancing, food making and art creation is coming to Fort Lee HS students on Friday, May 31.

Fort Lee police will be aggressively enforcing seatbelt violations over the next few weeks as part of the national "Click It or Ticket" campaign.

A Korean group is asking school officials in Fort Lee, Leonia and Palisades Park to use textbooks that refer to the "Sea of Japan" as "The East Sea," according to a report on northjersey.com. The Korean-American Association of New Jersey has presented 1,500 signatures in favor of the name change to school officials in the three towns, according to ... (more)

Runners will be lacing up their sneakers for diabetes research for the annual "Run the Palisades" 5K and 10K run/walk. The race, in its fifth year, will start from Cliffside Park High School and make its way through Fort Lee on Sunday, May 19.

The Korean-American Association of New Jersey is making a push for school districts with large Korean student populations to use textbooks that refer to the Sea of Japan as the East Sea as well.