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Teaneck Man Becomes the Billionth New York City Subway Rider

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Teaneck NJ, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the MTA hit the milestone, thanks to Brian Jones from Teaneck, New Jersey. Brian Jones from Teaneck became the billionth New York City subway rider in 2023, tapping into the 175 Street station at 10:54 a.m. on Tuesday, as announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul. This achievement was reached six weeks ahead of the previous year, which saw the subway system reaching a billion riders on December 27. Throughout 2023, subway ridership has consistently increased. In recognition of this milestone, Jones was awarded a $100 OMNY value card, an OMNY T-shirt, an OMNY button, and a city subway map glasses cleaner during his noteworthy journey.

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2011 Killer of Teaneck Man Gets Life in Prison

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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced that on November 3, 2023, SUI KAM “TONY” TUNG of New York City, NY was sentenced to life in New Jersey State Prison after being convicted of murder, aggravated arson, desecration of human remains, hindering apprehension, tampering with evidence, unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose, and stalking in connection with the death of Robert Cantor in March 2011.

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Driver Hit With Additional Charges In Crash that Killed Two Passengers in Teaneck

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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced additional information in an investigation into a fatal crash involving the death of two men that occurred on Saturday, October 21, 2023 on Teaneck Road in Teaneck, NJ. The investigation is being conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Teaneck Police Department under the direction of Chief Andrew McGurr.

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Names of Victims Released in Teaneck Vehicular Homicide

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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced additional information in an investigation into a fatal crash involving the death of two previously unidentified victims that occurred on Saturday, October 21, 2023 on Teaneck Road in Teaneck, NJ. The investigation is being conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Teaneck Police Department under the direction of Chief Andrew McGurr.

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Teaneck Fourth-quarter Property Tax Bills Have Gone Missing

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Teaneck NJ, local officials have reported that the fourth-quarter property tax bills are currently missing, and despite this issue, the township is urging residents to ensure their payments are made by the November 1 deadline. Township Manager Dean Kazinci has posted a notice on the township’s Tax Department News webpage, indicating that an unspecified number of tax bills, which were hand-delivered to the Teaneck post office on September 22, have not yet reached the intended recipients. Kazinci expressed his concern over the delay, stating that he has personally contacted the Teaneck postmaster to convey his dissatisfaction and has formally requested an internal investigation to locate the missing mail.

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Teaneck Restaurateur Charged with Homicide after Two Passengers Die in Saturday Morning Crash

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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of TEDDY MEJIA (DOB: 08/30/1991; single; restaurateur) of 106 Jasper Avenue, Teaneck, NJ, on charges of vehicular homicide. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Teaneck Police Department under the direction of Chief Andrew McGurr.

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Teaneck Passes Resolution Denouncing the Terrorist Group Hamas and Supporting the State of Israel

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Teaneck NJ, emotions ran high in Teaneck on Tuesday night as the township council engaged in a passionate debate over two resolutions condemning the ongoing violence in the Middle East. The council chambers were filled to capacity with hundreds of demonstrators representing both pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian sentiments. The intensity of the discussion mirrored the deep-rooted emotions and concerns surrounding the conflict in the Middle East, drawing a significant and engaged crowd that spilled into the parking lot outside the council chambers.

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The TeaneckShuls Forum Collects Donations on Behalf of the IDF

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Teaneck Nj, the online Jewish forum TeaneckShuls  collected over 165 duffel bags full of items for the front lines in Israel. Based on a list of items generated by an Israeli soldier on Monday morning posted on TeaneckShuls and other social media, over $500,000 worth of items were donated.  A volunteer form posted last night for packing help received over 150 requests to volunteer overnight and had to be closed!

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Teaneck Police Make Arrests in Used Car Odometer Scam

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Teaneck NJ, Teaneck Chief of Police Andrew R. McGurr announces the arrest of Salvatore Faraone for Vehicle Title Fraud, Theft by Deception, and Misrepresentation of Motor Vehicle Mileage, and the arrest of Joshua Dunn for Conspiracy to Commit Vehicle Title Fraud, Theft by Deception, and Misrepresentation of Motor Vehicle Mileage.

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Teaneck Police Department Actively Investigating a Threat to Benjamin Franklin Middle School

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Teaneck NJ, Teaneck Chief of Police Andrew R. McGurr announces that the Teaneck Police Department is actively investigating a threat to Benjamin Franklin Middle School that was brought to the attention of the Teaneck Police Department this week.

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Drainage Installation on Route 4 Westbound in Teaneck

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Teaneck NJ, Teaneck Police Department report a Traffic Alert on Route 4 westbound will have the right lane closed just west of Belle Avenue for the next two to three weeks as the State of NJ has contractors make repairs. Expect some delays.

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Man Records Himself Sexually Assaulting a Child in Teaneck

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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of ISAIHA PRICE (DOB: 04/28/1998; single; unemployed) of 1665 Manton Street, Saint Paul, MN, on charges of creating child sexual abuse and exploitation material, sexual assault, and endangering the welfare of a child. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Teaneck Police Department under the direction of Chief Andrew McGurr.

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NJ ‘Chopped’ Chef Arrested After New Sexual Assault Allegations

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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of SHALOM YEHUDIEL (DOB: 3/03/1982; married; business owner) of Aventura, Florida on charges of sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child.  The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Federal Bureau of Investigation New York Field Office under the direction of Assistant Director-in-Charge Michael J. Driscoll.

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Teaneck Police Arrest Man for Weapons Possession and Making Terroristic Threats at Fairleigh Dickinson University

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Teaneck NJ, Teaneck Chief of Police Andrew R. McGurr announces the arrest of Lebron White for Weapons Possession Offenses, and Terroristic Threats.

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Teaneck Security Guard Charged With Possession and Distribution of Child Porn

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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of DASHAWN D. HOOKS (DOB: 09/29/2000; single; security guard) , Teaneck, NJ, on charges of possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material.  The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.

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