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Teaneck NJ, on Monday, February 10, 2025, at approximately 10:52 a.m., Teaneck Police officers arrested Mr. Ross Daniels-Lynn of Teaneck, after discovering he was in possession of an illegal firearm during a routine motor vehicle stop on Cedar Lane.
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Teaneck NJ, law enforcement officials in Mercer County, NJ, have arrested a Teaneck man after discovering $32,000 worth of heroin hidden in his vehicle during a traffic stop on the New Jersey Turnpike.
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Teaneck NJ, following the unanimous approval of a new master plan by the Planning Board on Jan. 30, the Township Council will take the next step in formalizing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) by reviewing an ordinance at its second reading on Tuesday.
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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 37-year-old ELVIS E. SUNDER of Bergenfield, NJ on charges stemming from a hit-and-run accident. 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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Teaneck NJ, Bagel lovers, prepare to be amazed! How many bagels do you think Americans ate in 2020?
Whatever number you guessed, it’s probably not enough—because according to recent data, Americans consumed a staggering 202.7 million bagels in 2020. And that number was projected to rise to 205.3 million in 2024, data not out yet!
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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County’s food scene is about to get a soulful upgrade! Sweet T’s Southern Eatery, a beloved pork-free soul food restaurant, is opening its newest location in Teaneck this February.
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Teaneck NJ, an off-duty Bergen County firefighter is being celebrated for his quick and heroic actions that saved a child trapped in frigid water earlier this week.
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Bergen County Rabbi Ari Berman Joins Historic Inauguration Event
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Teaneck NJ, after President-elect Donald Trump delivers his inaugural address Monday, Bergen County’s own Rabbi Ari Berman, president of Yeshiva University, will take center stage. As one of the selected faith leaders, Berman will deliver a benediction immediately following Trump’s address, the inaugural committee confirmed this week.
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Teaneck NJ, The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has unveiled the final design report for the highly anticipated $189.4 million replacement of the Route 4 bridge over the Hackensack River. This transformative project aims to modernize the 91-year-old structure and a key half-mile stretch of highway connecting Hackensack and Teaneck.
Continue reading Major Upgrades Planned for Route 4 Hackensack River Bridge Replacement
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Teaneck NJ, Pedro Valdes III, the former principal of Teaneck High School, has filed a legal complaint against the township’s Board of Education, citing retaliation and improper displacement from his position. The lawsuit, submitted to the state Superior Court in Bergen County on December 19, follows an earlier complaint lodged with the Public Employment Relations Commission on May 31.
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Teaneck NJ, Teaneck’s Planning Board has given the green light for a new cannabis retail and cultivation operation to open in the township’s light industrial zone. The unanimous decision, made on Thursday, marks a step forward for Nutra Leaf LLC and T-Verde LLC to establish a joint facility at 455 Alfred Avenue.
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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 35-year-old JEVON M. BRYANT of Teaneck, NJ on charges stemming from a fatal hit-and-run motor vehicle accident. 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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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announces the following additional information related to the ongoing investigation of a fatal crash that occurred in Teaneck, NJ on November 21, 2024. This continuing investigation is being 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.
Continue reading Victim Identified in Fatal Teaneck Hit and Run
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Teaneck NJ, Authorities are investigating a tragic hit-and-run that claimed the life of a pedestrian in Teaneck on Thursday evening.
Continue reading Fatal Hit-and-Run Under Investigation in Teaneck
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Teaneck NJ, a proposed micro-cannabis retail and cultivation business on Alfred Avenue has sparked community interest and raised questions about traffic and local impacts. Nutra Leaf LLC, the retailer, and T-Verde LLC, the cultivator, presented their plans to the Teaneck Planning Board during a second hearing on Thursday evening.
