BOE President Steps Down, Missing Mother, Children Found In Top Fort Lee News
The Week in Review: a weekly roundup of top local news stories on Fort Lee Patch.
School Board President Announces Resignation
School Board President Arthur Levine announced his resignation from the board of education this week. Levine, who has served on the Board since 2007 and was elected president in 2011, said that he was resigning from the board due to time constraints.
Missing Mother, Children Found Safe
A mother and her three children were found safe on Tuesday, a day after they were reported missing in Fort Lee, police said.
Hudson River Sewage Spill Threatens Ironman Triathlon Swim
A sewer line break in Tarrytown, New York has resulted in several million gallons of chlorinated raw sewage to be released into the Hudson River just in time for Saturday's Ironman Challenge.
Hudson River Advisory Lifted; Ironman Swim On
Officials from Ironman released a statement Friday afternoon announcing that the 2.4 mile Hudson River swim was on after a sewer line break the previous days put the event in question.
Man Charged With Car Break-Ins
A 38-year-old Union City man was arrested early Thursday morning on 15th Street in connection with two car break-ins in Palisades Park and Fort Lee near 15th Street, police said.
Authorities Investigating Fort Lee Pedestrian Accident
Authorities were investigating an accident involving a pedestrian on Central Boulevard, at Anderson Avenue, Friday night, the state transportation department reported.
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