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Free Speech Showdown: Teaneck School Board Hit with Federal First Amendment Lawsuit Over Meeting Censorship

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First Amendment Battle: Federal Lawsuit Accuses Teaneck Board of Education of Censoring Public Speech

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Teaneck NJ, A high-profile legal battle over free speech rights at public government meetings is heading to federal court in New Jersey.

Keith Kaplan, a former Teaneck councilmember and publisher of the local online media outlet Teaneck Today, has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the Teaneck Board of Education and several current and former school officials. The suit accuses the Board of executing viewpoint discrimination, selectively silencing critics during public comment sessions, and retaliating against residents who voiced concerns over antisemitism and district leadership.

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Why This Ordained Rabbi Is Teaching Counter-Terrorism Tactics Across America

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The Tactical Rabbi: How Raziel Cohen is Revolutionizing Community Security

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Teaneck NJ, From leading synagogues to appearing on Fox News and Vice, Raziel Cohen isn’t your traditional religious leader. Widely known as “The Tactical Rabbi,” Cohen has blended faith, firearms expertise, and counter-terrorism training to answer a critical modern calling: teaching communities how to protect themselves.

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Bear Sightings Spread Across North Jersey: Teaneck, Englewood and Cresskill Report Sightings

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North Jersey Bear Alert: Residents Warned as Black Bears Trek Through Local Neighborhoods

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Teaneck NJ, If you live in Bergen or Essex County, you might want to double-check your bird feeders and trash cans. A surge in black bear sightings has North Jersey towns on high alert this week, with local police and mayors urging residents to stay vigilant as these massive mammals roam through residential streets.

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Airbag Thieves Strike Teaneck: 13 Vehicles Burglarized in 30-Second “Smash and Grab” Spree

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Teaneck Police Issue Alert: String of Overnight Car Burglaries Targets High-Value Airbags

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TEANECK, NJ — Authorities in Teaneck are calling on the public for assistance following a sophisticated spree of vehicle burglaries that took place in the early morning hours of April 22, 2026. Detectives report that over a dozen vehicles were targeted, with thieves focusing on a specific and costly automotive component: airbags.

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Teaneck Tax Preparer Gets 12 Years for one of the Largest Pandemic Tax Frauds in U.S. History

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NJ Tax Preparer Sentenced to 12 Years for Massive $170M COVID-19 Fraud

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Teaneck, N.J. — In the largest case of its kind to date, a Teaneck tax preparer has been sentenced to 144 months (12 years) in federal prison for orchestrating a staggering $170 million COVID-19 tax credit scheme.

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Routine Teaneck Traffic Stop Uncovers Massive Stash of Cocaine and Ecstasy

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From Traffic Stop to Major Bust: How a “Plain View” Marijuana Stash Uncovered Hard Drugs in Teaneck

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Teaneck NJ, What started as a routine traffic enforcement stop in Teaneck, New Jersey, quickly escalated into a significant narcotics arrest this past Thursday. A Paterson man now faces serious distribution charges after Bergen County police discovered a cocktail of illegal substances hidden inside his vehicle.

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“Security is a Necessity”: Teaneck Leaders Vow Protection Amid Global Surge in Antisemitism

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Passover 2026: Teaneck Law Enforcement Vows Increased Security Amid Rising Antisemitism

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Teaneck NJ, As the Jewish community in North Jersey prepares for the upcoming Passover holiday, “precaution” has been replaced by “necessity.” Following a string of local and global incidents, Teaneck law enforcement and community leaders met on March 25 to send a clear message: Security is the top priority.

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From Nickelodeon to Malibu Mugshot: Teaneck Native Chris O’Neal Arrested in California Burglary

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Nickelodeon’s Chris O’Neal Arrested: The Malibu Burglary Investigation Explained

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Teaneck NJ, The entertainment world is buzzing after reports surfaced that Chris O’Neal, the New Jersey-born actor famous for his breakout role on Nickelodeon’s How to Rock, was arrested in connection with a residential burglary in Malibu earlier this week.

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Teaneck Decectives Nab Second Suspect in a String of “Gel pellet” Attacks

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Second Suspect Nabbed: Is Friday the 13th to Blame for Teaneck’s Gel Gun Crime Wave?

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Teaneck NJ, Teaneck residents are breathing a sigh of relief—but also asking questions—after a second juvenile was taken into custody in connection with a series of disturbing “gel pellet” attacks. The timing? Friday, March 13, 2026. While many believe Friday the 13th is a day of bad luck, for Teaneck detectives, it was the day they caught up with a second 17-year-old suspect linked to a string of drive-by shootings and a high-profile bias crime.

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Teaneck’s “Mandolin Bandit” Goes on Crime Spree in Miami

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From Teaneck Mandolin Thief to Luxury Heist Suspect: The Wild Multi-State Crime Spree of Stevan Milovanovic

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Teaneck NJ, The man famously accused of swiping a rare, high-end mandolin in New Jersey is back in the headlines—but this time, the stakes have shifted from music shops to the high-stakes world of luxury wine and fine art.

Stevan Milovanovic, a 35-year-old Serbian national, illegally living in the US, was arrested in Miami on March 1, 2026, following a sophisticated crime spree that spanned from the elite restaurants of Brickell to high-end galleries in the Miami Design District.

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Teaneck on the Brink: Council Defies Developers as Housing Deadline Nears

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Teaneck Housing Crisis: Township Warned of ‘Default’ as March 15 Deadline Looms

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Teaneck NJ, The Township of Teaneck is facing a critical legal ultimatum. For the third time, developers have issued a stern warning to local leadership: Adopt the mandated affordable housing ordinances by March 15, or face a “builder’s remedy” lawsuit.

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Teaneck High School Lockdown: Investigation Triggered After Shell Casing Found in Bathroom

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Teaneck High School Lockdown: Shell Casing Found in Third-Floor Bathroom

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Teaneck NJ, a Bergen County high school was thrust into a state of emergency this Friday as law enforcement swarmed the campus to investigate an “item of concern.”

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A Teaneck Romance Turned Into a Nightmare: The Bronx Woman Arrested for ‘Sextortion’

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Teaneck Romance Turns to Ransom: Bronx Woman Charged in Explicit Video Extortion Plot

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Teaneck NJ, Local authorities are warning residents about the rising dangers of “sextortion” following a high-profile arrest involving a former couple in Teaneck, New Jersey.

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Miracles in Teaneck: Off-Duty EMTs and Local Heroes Honored for Saving 5 Lives

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The Teaneck Volunteer Ambulance Corps (TVAC) gathered to honor the incredible “CPR Saves” and heroic acts that defined 2025

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TEANECK, NJ – In a year defined by split-second decisions and life-saving courage, the Teaneck Volunteer Ambulance Corps (TVAC) recently gathered to honor the incredible “CPR Saves” and heroic acts that defined 2025.

From an off-duty EMT saving a teenager at summer camp to a roadside rescue on Route 4, the annual awards dinner on February 9 served as a powerful reminder of the thin line between tragedy and hope.

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Valentine’s Day Tragedy: Teaneck Pedestrian Seriously Injured by Drunk Driver on Cedar Lane

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Bogota Man Charged with DWI After Striking Pedestrian Near Teaneck Cinemas

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Teaneck NJ, A 53-year-old Teaneck resident remains in serious condition following a devastating Valentine’s Day accident involving an intoxicated driver. The incident, which occurred late Friday night, has led to multiple charges against a Bogota man, according to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office.

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