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Protest vs. Ordinance: Why Teaneck Police Issued Summonses During a Statewide Rally

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Teaneck Police Issue Summonses During Protest, Citing Violations of New Ordinance

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Teaneck NJ, a statewide rally intended to create a “living chain of resistance” took a complicated turn in Teaneck, New Jersey, when two demonstrators received summonses for violating the township’s new special events ordinance. The incident highlights the growing tension between the right to protest and local regulations designed to manage public gatherings.

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Lawsuit Claims FDU Punished Jewish Chaplain for Speaking Out Against “Antisemitic” Event

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Fairleigh Dickinson University Sued by Jewish Chaplain Over Allegations of Antisemitism

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Teaneck NJ,  a lawsuit filed against Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) alleges that the institution allowed “rampant antisemitism” to spiral out of control in the wake of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks and Israel’s military actions in Gaza. The lawsuit was brought by Ira Jaskoll, an adjunct professor and volunteer Jewish chaplain who claims he was discriminated against and retaliated against for speaking out.

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Teaneck Man Charged in Multiple Sexual Assaults of a Juvenile

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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced additional charges against 37-year-old DIEGO A. ZHININ of Teaneck, NJ. The additional charges are the result of an ongoing investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck; the Hackensack Police Department, under the direction of Chief Michael Antista; the Maywood Police Department, under the direction of Chief Terence Kenny; and the Teaneck Police Department, under the direction of Chief Andrew McGurr.

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Massive Tree Branch Falls in Teaneck, Trapping Pedestrians and Damaging Tesla

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TEANECK, NJ — A terrifying accident unfolded on Thursday morning, August 14, 2025, when a massive tree branch snapped and fell near the intersection of Sussex Road and Churchill Road, trapping pedestrians and injuring multiple people, according to the Teaneck Police Department.

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Teaneck Man Charged With the Sexual Assault of a Juvenile

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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 37-year-old DIEGO A. ZHININ of Teaneck, NJ on charges of sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual contact, and endangering the welfare of a child. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Teaneck Police Department, under the direction of Chief Andrew McGurr.

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Franklin Lakes Man Pleads Guilty to Reckless Driving in Fatal Teaneck Crash

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Teaneck NJ, a Franklin Lakes man has pleaded guilty to reckless driving that killed a 92-year-old Bergenfield resident in a tragic Teaneck crash in June 2022.

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NY Man Arrested for Harassing, Robbing Teaneck Couple Over Government Action on His Business

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TEANECK, NJ — A New York man was arrested and charged after allegedly harassing and robbing a Teaneck couple in connection with an official government action taken against his business, according to Teaneck Police Chief Andrew McGurr.

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Teaneck NJ Submits Fourth-Round “Affordable Housing” Plan with Six Proposed Development Sites

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TEANECK, NJ — July 5, 2025 — The Township of Teaneck has officially submitted its Fourth-Round Affordable Housing Plan, identifying six potential development sites as part of its strategy to meet the state-mandated affordable housing obligation of 431 units.

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Teaneck Man Charged with Sexual Assault at Edgewater Spa

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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 55-year-old DONG H. OH of Teaneck, NJ on the charge of sexual assault. This charge is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Edgewater Police Department, under the direction of Chief Donald Martin.

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Teaneck Man Arrested Again for Multiple Burglaries, Months After High School Break-In

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TEANECK, NJ — A Teaneck man previously arrested for burglarizing a local high school earlier this year is back in custody after being charged with several new burglaries, according to Chief Andrew McGurr of the Teaneck Police Department.

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Second Phase of The Marq Teaneck Breaks Ground with 248 New Luxury Apartments

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TEANECK, NJ — The transformation of Teaneck’s Alfred Avenue corridor is ramping up as Malas Development begins demolition and site prep for the second phase of The Marq, a luxury rental community that will bring 248 new apartment units to the Bergen County township.

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Serious Route 4 Crash in Teaneck Involving Jitney Bus Under Investigation

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TEANECK, NJ — A serious two-vehicle crash on Route 4 East during the evening rush hour on June 16 has prompted an ongoing investigation by local and county authorities.

According to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, the collision occurred shortly after 5 p.m. near Phelps Road, involving a jitney-style passenger bus and another vehicle. The crash caused multiple injuries, some of which are believed to be serious.

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Teaneck Man Arrested After Burglarizing Cedar Lane Store, Stealing $990 in Cigarettes

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Teaneck NJ, a late-night burglary at a Teaneck stationery store led to the arrest of a local man, Robert Hamway, 59, who now faces multiple charges after allegedly smashing his way into the business and stealing nearly $1,000 worth of cigarettes.

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Teaneck Woman Charged in $36K Theft from Bergen County Nonprofit

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Karen McEvoy accused of forging checks and stealing funds from nonprofit organization

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Teaneck NJ, a Teaneck woman is facing serious charges after authorities say she fraudulently obtained approximately $36,000 while volunteering at a Bergen County nonprofit, according to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office.

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Slippery Sheets & a Sudden Tumble: Guest Sues Teaneck Marriott Over Unexpected Bed Dive

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Teaneck NJ, a hotel stay is supposed to be relaxing… unless your sheets have other plans.

A woman is suing the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe, claiming a wild tumble from a hotel bed left her bruised, battered, and bewildered — thanks to what she says were poorly placed or ill-fitting sheets that turned bedtime into a full-body wipeout.

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