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Man Arrested in Teaneck Hampton Inn Armed Robbery

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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 32-year-old JIBRIL M. BEAMON of Somerset, NJ and 35-year-old SHEDRICK A. GOODRIDGE, III of Jersey City, NJ on charges stemming from two armed robberies of area hotels. The arrests are the result of a months-long investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck; the Teaneck Police Department, under the direction of Chief Andrew McGurr; and the Newark Police Department, under the direction of Chief Sharonda Morris.

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Bergen County Officially Breaks Ground on a Brand-new, $5.97 million Clubhouse at Overpeck Golf Course

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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County officially broke ground on a brand-new, $5.97 million clubhouse at Overpeck Golf Course that will include a pro shop, food amenities, office space, restrooms, and a spacious outdoor deck — all designed to give golfers a premium experience at a public course price. Plus: we’re building a new electric cart garage with charging stations for up to 60 carts!⚡️⛳️

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Teaneck Approves Controversial “Special Event” Ordinance to Regulate Protests

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Teaneck NJ, after months of debate, the Teaneck Township Council passed a controversial “special event” ordinance last week by a 5-2 vote, aiming to increase regulation of protests while attempting to safeguard First Amendment rights. The decision comes amid heightened tensions in the township following ongoing demonstrations linked to the Israel-Gaza conflict.

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Teaneck Man Charged in Sexual Assault of Bergenfield Juvenile

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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 48-year-old JOEL U. BRITO of Teaneck, NJ on charges of 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 Bergenfield Police Department under the direction of Chief Mustafa Rabboh.

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Man Charged with Assault Amid Teaneck Protests Near Synagogue

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Teaneck NJ, a 25-year-old man has been charged with simple assault and bias intimidation after allegedly spitting into a car during protests near a synagogue on Monday night, according to Teaneck Police Chief Andrew McGurr.

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Man Arrested After Spending Night Inside Teaneck High School

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Teaneck NJ, the man who entered Teaneck High School during a March 12 school board meeting and remained inside overnight has been arrested, according to police.

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Teaneck Planning Board Member Removed in Retaliation for Vote

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TEANECK NJ,  Mayor Mark Schwartz has removed Councilwoman Hillary Goldberg from her Class I (Mayor’s Representative) seat on the Teaneck Planning Board, not due to performance issues in her Planning Board role, but in direct retaliation for her independent vote as a Council member on March 11, 2025.

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62 Year Old Substitute Teacher Accused of Sexually Assaulting 3 students at Bergen County Charter School

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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 62-year-old MARC S. GREEN ( Substitute Teacher) of Teaneck, NJ on charges of sexual assault 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 Garfield Police Department, under the direction of Officer in Charge Joseph Delaney.

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Teaneck Redevelopment Plans Spark Controversy Amid Council Shakeup

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Teaneck NJ, Teaneck’s redevelopment plans for 100 and 140 State Street—which include a six-story self-storage facility and a seven-story, 67-unit apartment complex with 11 affordable units—are facing backlash from both residents and local officials. The controversy intensified after Mayor Mark Schwartz removed Councilwoman Hillary Goldberg from her role on the township Planning Board, citing her opposition to the projects.

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Unauthorized Man Enters Teaneck High School Overnight, Burglary Charges Filed

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Teaneck NJ, an unauthorized man entered Teaneck High School during a March 12 school board meeting and remained inside overnight, setting off two alarms before leaving in the early morning hours.

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Teaneck Woman Arrested After Attacking Officers, Found With ‘Pink Cocaine’

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Teaneck NJ, a routine disturbance call in Teaneck, NJ, turned violent early Friday morning when a woman allegedly kicked, hit, and even bit officers while in possession of a powerful synthetic drug, police said.

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“October 8” Documentary by Wendy Sachs Explores the Aftermath of Hamas Attack and Rising Antisemitism

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Teaneck NJ, Award-winning journalist and filmmaker Wendy Sachs was horrified as she watched the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel unfold on October 7, 2023. The brutal assault resulted in the deaths of 1,200 people and the kidnapping of 251 others, sending shockwaves across the world. But what shocked Sachs even more was the aftermath—a surge of antisemitism erupting on college campuses, social media, and protests across America.

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Teaneck Man Charged in the Sexual Assault of a Child

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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 37-year-old HECTOR R. ESTRADA ROCA of Teaneck, NJ on charges of sexual assault 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 Cliffside Park Police Department, under the direction of Chief Yakup Zoklu.

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Teaneck Proposed Protest Ordinance Fails to Pass, Heads for Legal Review

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Teaneck NJ, a controversial ordinance proposing new regulations for special events and protests failed to pass at Tuesday’s Township of Teaneck Council meeting, as it lacked enough votes for approval. However, the council agreed to have an independent constitutional attorney review the ordinance for its legality before further action is taken.

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Teaneck School Board Ordered to Fix Six Accounting Issues Following Audit

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Teaneck NJ, the Teaneck Board of Education has been directed to correct six ongoing accounting issues flagged in a recent audit report—the same issues that were cited in the previous year’s audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.

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