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Teaneck NJ, A major drug distribution operation in Teaneck has been taken down following a high-stakes SWAT raid. Authorities announced the arrest of a 45-year-old local man, Justin Bennett, effectively dismantling a crack cocaine ring that had been the subject of an intensive six-month investigation.
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Teaneck, NJ — A chilling incident involving a school bus has ignited a firestorm over New Jersey’s “Sanctuary” policies. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has officially lodged a detainer for Hernando Garcia-Morales, a criminal illegal immigrant accused of a “wicked and heinous” attack on an 8-year-old girl.
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Teaneck NJ, a routine license plate alert escalated into a violent multi-state pursuit Sunday evening, leaving three police officers injured and several civilian vehicles damaged. The suspect, now in custody, is accused of using his vehicle as a weapon against law enforcement before leading police on a high-speed chase across the George Washington Bridge.
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TEANECK, NJ — A community is rallying for justice after a baseball-sized rock was hurled through the window of a school bus Wednesday afternoon, leaving a third-grade student with a fractured skull. Teaneck officials are now offering a $5,000 cash reward for information—including dashcam footage—that leads to an arrest in what state police are calling an “aggravated assault.”
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Teaneck NJ, In a frantic race against a state-imposed December 31 deadline, the Teaneck Township Council has bowed to pressure from the Fair Share Housing Center, approving a settlement agreement that will fundamentally alter the town’s landscape. The deal, pushed through in a brief 40-minute meeting on December 22, 2025, forces the township to accept a massive “Fourth Round” affordable housing obligation despite local concerns about overcrowding and infrastructure.
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Teaneck NJ, Tragedy on Degraw Avenue: E-Bike Rider Critically Injured. An evening commute in Teaneck, NJ, turned tragic on December 8th when a 22-year-old Fort Lee man was critically injured in a crash involving his e-bike and a passenger vehicle.
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Teaneck NJ, a wave of thefts targeting student property at Teaneck High School has ended with an arrest. Teaneck Police Chief Andrew McGurr announced that an 18-year-old Teaneck resident has been taken into custody and charged in connection with the thefts of multiple electric scooters and a bicycle from the high school grounds.
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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 34-year-old EMMANUEL ALMONTE of the Bronx, NY; 23-year-old JENDER A. SANTOS ULLOA of the Bronx, NY; 23-year-old MAROLYN E. MOSQUEA FERNANDEZ of the Bronx, NY; and 21-year-old ARMANDO CUEVAS CEPEDA of the Bronx, NY, on charges stemming from an armed carjacking and robbery in Teaneck, NJ. The arrests are the result of a lengthy 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 R. McGurr.
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ICE DETAINS British Muslim Journalist: NJ Syria Panel CANCELED Over ‘Terrorism’ Ties
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Teaneck NJ, a planned panel discussion on the future of Syria at the Darul Islah Islamic center in Teaneck, New Jersey, has been abruptly canceled after the featured speaker, British Muslim journalist Sami Hamdi, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in California.
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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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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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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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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 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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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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