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20 Years of Activism: Teaneck International Film Festival Unveils Explosive Lineup!

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20th Anniversary TIFF Lineup Revealed! Get Ready for 8 Days of Activism, Drama, and Can’t-Miss Films in Teaneck, NJ.

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Teaneck NJ, the Teaneck International Film Festival (TIFF) is ready to roll the credits on its monumental 20th anniversary with a powerhouse lineup that’s more relevant and urgent than ever. Dubbed “Activism: Making Change,” this year’s festival will run from November 6 – 13, 2025, transforming Teaneck, NJ, into a hub for social conscience, compelling cinema, and thought-provoking discussion.

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Traffic Alert: Route 4 Bridge Replacement Project to Widen Major NJ Bottleneck to Six Lanes! 

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$74 Million Project in Teaneck Promises Relief for GWB-Bound Commuters—But Brace for Six Years of Construction

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TEANECK, NJ—Commuters relying on Route 4 for access to the George Washington Bridge and Manhattan can finally look forward to a major upgrade—but the wait will be long. The New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) has confirmed a multi-year, multi-stage project to replace the 91-year-old Route 4 bridges over Palisade Avenue, Windsor Road, and the CSX Railroad in Teaneck.

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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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