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Fort Lee, New Jersey is located in Bergen County. Zip codes in Fort Lee, NJ include 07024. The median home price in Fort Lee is $489,900 which is roughly $264/per square foot. More Fort Lee information.

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Friday | Patch.com

Jodi Etra Selected as Fort Lee Teacher of the Year

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.

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Friday | Patch.com

From the Archives: Memorial Day Memories of Main Street

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.

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Friday | The Paramus Post

21st Annual Young Playwrights Festival at Bergen Community College June 6, 2013

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

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Thu May 23, 2013

Fort Lee Suburbanite

Fort Lee veteran shares war memories

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

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Fort Lee Suburbanite

Association petitions to teach Fort Lee students about the East Sea

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.

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Patch.com

Report: Teaneck Man Charged After Bogota Chase

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.

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Cole Middle School Students Win Big in National Letter Writing Contest

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

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School Board Seeks Interim Business Administrator

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.

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Wed May 22, 2013

Patch.com

School Officials Address 'Sea of Japan' Naming Controversy

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.

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Departures at Academy of Finance Worry Fort Lee School Parents

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.

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Mon May 20, 2013

Patch.com

High School Business Teachers Announce Retirement

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

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Sun May 19, 2013

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JK's Dumpling & Teriyaki Opens in Fort Lee

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.

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Chroma Trio to Electrify Fort Lee Library with Beethoven

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

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Fri May 17, 2013

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Police Chief to Speak at United Homeowners Meeting

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

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Whiteman Street to Receive Makeover

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

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'Circle the Arts Festival' Coming to Fort Lee HS

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

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Fort Lee PD to Ramp Up 'Click it or Ticket' Crackdowns

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

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Korean Group Petitions Name of 'Sea of Japan' in School Textbooks

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)

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'Race the Palisades' Benefits Paramus Diabetes Foundation Sunday

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.

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Thu May 16, 2013

NorthJersey.com

Korean group petitions schools over textbook

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.

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