🌱 Patch AM: Where does Teaneck really rank in Bergen County’s population race?

Coffee in hand, Teaneck? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Where does Teaneck really rank in Bergen County’s population race?
• How a Teaneck grandfather’s past just earned global Holocaust recognition
• Remember how Cedar Lane looked under feet of snow in 1996?

Also on today's calendar: Math Adventures & Word Play (Free Enrichment/Tutoring Program) and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: After dinner, my parents asked if I could clear the table. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 50 and low of 38 degrees.
• Friday: Occasional afternoon rain, temps: high: 51, low: 46.
• Saturday: Rain and drizzle, with a high of 50 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• These Bergen County towns have the highest populations, and the lowest (northjersey.com) — Teaneck ranks just behind Hackensack among Bergen County’s most populated towns, with more than 35,000 residents. New estimates also show how nearby communities like Fort Lee, Fair Lawn, and smaller boroughs such as Teterboro and Rockleigh compare, offering a snapshot of how crowded — or quiet — different parts of the county are.
   

• Tale of Holocaust bravery finally honored thanks to Bergen family (northjersey.com) — A Holocaust survivor who later made his home in Teaneck is at the heart of a newly recognized story of wartime bravery. His family’s efforts led Israel’s Yad Vashem to honor the Russian villagers who hid him, while his years in Teaneck were devoted to synagogue life and feeding local families in need.
   

• Take a look back at photos of the great blizzard of 1996 in NJ (northjersey.com) — Teaneck residents get a vivid look back at how Cedar Lane, Frances Street, and local fire stations were buried during the Blizzard of ’96, through archival photos from The Record. The gallery also shows neighboring towns like Hackensack, Paterson, and Ridgefield Park digging out from the same massive storm that shut down roads and airports across North Jersey.
   

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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

Saturday January 10

• The Loser's Lounge
  White Eagle Hall, 337 Newark Ave, Jersey City
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday January 9

• Operation Sisterhood Homefront Healing Virtual Support Group
  YWCA Bergen County , 214 State Street , Hackensack
  12:00 pm

Saturday January 10

• Math Adventures & Word Play (Free Enrichment/Tutoring Program)
  St. Mark's Episcopal Church , 118 Chadwick Rd , Teaneck
  10:00 am

Sunday January 11

• Jay Daniels
  Teaneck Public Library , 840 Teaneck Rd , Teaneck
  2:00 pm
• Classical Sundays: Christina Sung
  20 Puffin Way , Teaneck
  9:00 pm

Monday January 12

• Away Basketball Games at Bergen Charter
  Teaneck Community Charter School , 200 MacArthur Ave , Garfield
  4:15 pm

Tuesday January 13

• (R) Writer's Workshop
  Johnson Room, Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library Hackensack -
  6:30 pm

Wednesday January 14

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

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday January 8

• Adult Watercolor Art Class (Main Conference Room)
  Cliffside Park Public Library , 505 Palisade Ave , Cliffside Park
  12:00 pm
• Beginner Adult Calligraphy Class (Main Conference Room)
  Cliffside Park Public Library , 505 Palisade Ave , Cliffside Park
  1:30 pm
• Let's Dance! (Ages 2 to 4)
  Cliffside Park Public Library , 505 Palisade Ave , Cliffside Park
  3:45 pm
• Let's Dance! (Ages 5 to 8)
  Cliffside Park Public Library , 505 Palisade Ave , Cliffside Park
  4:15 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I have this sweet girl
  Feeding but homing outside I cannot have inside Is she anyone’s love sooo friendly when comfortable but can be scared She’s an outdoor now would… (Nextdoor Greater Teaneck)

• Dunkin' posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Teaneck. Apply here.
• Fairleigh Dickinson University posted a job opening for Assistant Football Coach in Teaneck. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Teaneck here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Ok Teaneck! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I needed a running start, but I made it!
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