🌱 Patch AM: NJ Man Threw Rock At School Bus, Fracturing 8-Year-Old's Skull: Police

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In today's newsletter:

• Teaneck leaders react after arrest in school bus rock attack
• What FDU’s new national accreditation means for Teaneck-area future teachers
• How long Route 4 bridge work by FDU could affect your drive

Also on today's calendar: New Year - New Volunteer Opportunities and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: My dog used to chase people on a bike a lot. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Breezy this afternoon, with a high of 47 and low of 39 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 48, low: 37.
• Thursday: A bit of snow and rain, with a high of 41 and low of 22 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. NJ Man Threw Rock At School Bus, Fracturing 8-Year-Old's Skull: Police (patch.com) — Teaneck residents are being updated after a Palisades Park man was arrested in connection with a rock thrown at a school bus near the Teaneck turnpike exit, seriously injuring an 8-year-old student. Local officials, including the township manager and police chief, emphasized their relief that the suspect is in custody and thanked cooperating agencies while urging anyone with more information to contact state police.
   

2. FDU Earns National AAQEP Accreditation of Educator Preparation Programs (fdu.edu) — Fairleigh Dickinson University’s educator preparation programs, based in Teaneck, have just earned a full seven-year national accreditation from AAQEP, signaling strong quality and continuous improvement. For local families and aspiring teachers, this means FDU’s Sammartino School of Education is nationally recognized for preparing effective, well-supported educators who can meet state and local workforce needs.
   

3. These are the Bergen County development projects to watch in 2026 (northjersey.com) — Major construction is coming to the Route 4 bridge by Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, with work starting in January and lasting four to five years, likely affecting local traffic for a long stretch. The wider article surveys dozens of big housing, retail, and infrastructure projects across Bergen and nearby counties, from new apartments and affordable housing to mall redevelopments and environmental cleanups.
   

4. Managing Accounts Across NY and NJ: A Guide for Tri-State Residents (indonewyork.com) — Teaneck gets a nod here as one of the quieter New Jersey communities where many residents juggle New York–New Jersey finances, from commuting to cross-state family obligations. The piece explains how tri-state residents can manage bank accounts, avoid fees, and handle differing NY and NJ rules, especially for commuters and those with income or housing on both sides of the Hudson.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Teaneck

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday January 14

• New Year - New Volunteer Opportunities
  11:00 am

Sunday January 18

• Bergenfield High School Flea & Collectible Market
  80 S Prospect Ave, Bergenfield
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday January 13

• Teaneck Community Blood Drive - Emergency Blood Shortage!
  Congregation Rinat Yisrael , 389 W Englewood Ave , Teaneck
  1:00 pm

Saturday January 24

• Kaleidoscope Ensemble Presents Diverse Dialogues 2.0 on Jan. 24th at 2pm and 6pm
  Fairleigh Dickinson University , 1000 River Rd , Teaneck
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday January 13

• Korean Book Club#1
  Cresskill Public Library Cresskill - Program Room,
  11:00 am
• Teen Lounge, ages 11-15
  Tenafly Public Library Tenafly - Teen Space,
  3:00 pm
• Bilingual Storytime (Cuentos bilingües)
  Children's Activity Room (2nd Floor) , Bergenfield Public Library , Bergenfield
  6:00 pm
• (R) Writer's Workshop
  Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library Hackensack - Johnson Room,
  6:30 pm
• Board of Health Meeting January 13, 2026
  Fort Lee Borough, NJ Calendar , 309 Main Street Modular Building behind Borough Hall , Fort Lee
  7:00 pm
• Historic Preservation Commission
  Paramus Borough, NJ Calendar , Carlough Drive , Paramus
  7:00 pm
• Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting
  Fort Lee Borough, NJ Calendar , 309 Main Street Council Chambers, 1st Floor , Fort Lee
  7:30 pm

Wednesday January 14

• Peek-a-Book Storytime
  Children's Activity Room (2nd Floor) , Bergenfield Public Library , Bergenfield
  10:30 am
• Movies at the Library - Good Fortune
  Lodi Memorial Library , Lodi - Upstairs , Lodi
  1:00 pm
• Book Club (Main Conference Room)
  Cliffside Park Public Library , 505 Palisade Ave , Cliffside Park
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I took its bike away.
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