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Council conditionally approves Gran Fondo route, greenlights PBA 5K
Summary
Council granted conditional permission for Gran Fondo New York's May 17 race—requiring a 50% borough-cost contribution by April 15—and approved the Fort Lee PBA 5K for June 14, 2026, with proceeds benefiting local children.
Council discussed two large community events during its Feb. 19 meeting. Gran Fondo New York requested permission for the 2026 Gran Fondo World Championship Race to travel through Fort Lee on May 17, 2026; council members expressed concern about budgetary impacts, disturbance to residents and the requirement that organizers contribute 50% of borough costs in advance. The approval is conditional on receipt of that 50% payment by April 15, 2026.
Separately, the council approved a request from Fort Lee PBA Local #245 to permit the Fort Lee PBA 5K Walk/Run through the borough on June 14, 2026; council noted proceeds will benefit local children. Both approvals included discussion of logistics, resident impacts and budget responsibilities for the borough.
Council expressed the need for clear financial arrangements and timely payments from outside organizers before granting final permits for large events on borough streets.
