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Parents Call for Superintendent's Removal, School State Aid Increase and More, This Week in Local News

See all of Fort Lee's top news stories from last week.

Parents Continue Call for Superintendent's Removal

Parents outraged over Engravalle's continued absence from meetings; also at issue is continued absence of Board member Charlie Luppino.

School Superintendent's Employment Contract Outlined

Through the Open Public Records Act (OPRA), Patch received a copy of Steven Engravalle's employment contract.

Apparent Suicide, Attempted Murder of Fort Lee Podiatrist And Daughter In New City

Fort Lee podiatrist, Dr. Victoria Vovchik, found dead in Quarry Drive home, seven-year-old daughter hospitalized with lacerations.

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Autopsy Results For Fort Lee Doctor Released: Cause Of Death Is Suicide

Seven-year-old daughter reported in stable condition after surgery.

Two Charged with Drug Possession in Car Stop by Cops on Route 46

Fort Lee police charged two men with pot possession with intent to distribute after a motor vehicle stop.

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School State Aid Up in Fort Lee

Bergen districts set to receive nearly $3 million more in funding over last year, Christie Administration says. Fort Lee sees increase of 1.2 percent.

Fort Lee Girls Recreation Basketball League's First All-Star Game a Success

Fort Lee Girls Recreation Basketball League hosts their first All-Star game at Lewis F. Cole Middle School.

'The Cat in the Hat' Visits Fort Lee School 1

Mayor Mark Sokolich reads to the students as Fort Lee School 1 celebrates Read Across America.

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