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🌱 Patch AM: Why Teaneck hoops just climbed to No. 2 in North Jersey
Happening soon: Stand with the Teaneck Peace and Justice Vigil to demand: NO War on Venezuela!!! on the Teaneck Patch calendar
Greetings Teaneck! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Teaneck hoops just climbed to No. 2 in North Jersey
- How could NJ’s new affordable housing rules reshape Teaneck’s future?
Also on today's calendar: Stand with the Teaneck Peace and Justice Vigil to demand: NO War on Venezuela!!! and 9 more events.
Find out what's happening in Teaneckfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did the hammer say after getting an A on a test? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Teaneckfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Wednesday: A morning shower; breezy, with a high of 48 and low of 36 degrees.
- Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 49, low: 36.
- Friday: Periods of rain, with a high of 51 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• North Jersey Top 25 boys basketball rankings as 2026 gets started (northjersey.com) — Teaneck High’s boys basketball team has surged to the No. 2 spot in the latest North Jersey Top 25 rankings to start 2026, trailing only Bergen Catholic. The list highlights Teaneck’s strong 7-1 record and sets up intriguing Big North Conference matchups as division play begins, with several familiar Bergen County rivals also climbing the rankings. 
• NJ affordable housing push will continue in 2026. So will legal fight (app.com) — Teaneck is among the New Jersey towns swept up in a fast-moving push to meet new state affordable housing mandates, with legal battles and last-minute development deals reshaping local planning. A 2024 law is driving large mixed-income projects, tax-break negotiations, and lawsuits from suburban communities worried about density, even as housing advocates say the changes are crucial to easing the state’s affordability crisis.
📸 Around Teaneck
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Teaneck
★ Featured events ★
- Stand with the Teaneck Peace and Justice Vigil to demand: NO War on Venezuela!!!
Teaneck National Guard Armory, 1799 Teaneck Rd, Teaneck
4:00 pm
Wednesday January 7
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Other local events
- đşđ¸Voices of Valor
YWCA Northern New Jersey , 214 State Street, Suite 103 , Hackensack
6:00 pm - Operation Sisterhood Warrior Women Support Group
YWCA Northern New Jersey Clifton , 1373 Broad Street, Suite 306A , Clifton
6:00 pm - Candlelight: Neo-Soul Favorites
White Eagle Hall , 337 Newark Ave , Jersey City
8:30 pm - Operation Sisterhood Homefront Healing Virtual Support Group
YWCA Bergen County , 214 State Street , Hackensack
12:00 pm - Math Adventures & Word Play (Free Enrichment/Tutoring Program)
St. Mark's Episcopal Church , 118 Chadwick Rd , Teaneck
10:00 am - The Loser's Lounge
White Eagle Hall , 337 Newark Ave , Jersey City
8:00 pm - Jay Daniels
Teaneck Public Library , 840 Teaneck Rd , Teaneck
2:00 pm - Classical Sundays: Christina Sung
20 Puffin Way , Teaneck
9:00 pm - New Year - New Volunteer Opportunities
11:00 am - Teaneck Community Blood Drive - Emergency Blood Shortage!
Congregation Rinat Yisrael , 389 W Englewood Ave , Teaneck
1:00 pm - Bergenfield High School Flea & Collectible Market
80 S Prospect Ave , Bergenfield
9:00 am
Wednesday January 7
Thursday January 8
Friday January 9
Saturday January 10
Sunday January 11
Wednesday January 14
Sunday January 18
📣 Teaneck Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My friend was a CNA and can provide help if you have physical help or needs for those with a disability.
She also does cleaning and has 15 years of experience with that too. She is available to work and is fairly priced. Martha Amigon +1 (201) 667… (Nextdoor Greater Teaneck)
- Aramark Corp. posted a job opening for Custodial Services Worker - Teaneck Board of Education Facilities in Teaneck. Apply here.
- QuickChek Fresh Convenience posted a job opening for Team Member - Part Time in Bogota. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Teaneck here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bogota
- Grand Opening (bogotablognj.com)
- The Fight to Lead the NJGOP (insidernj.com)
Hackensack
- Interview Transcript: Equinox Co-Founder Lavinia Errico (adammendler.com)
- Grandma's struggles lead to Bergen teen teaching archery to seniors (northjersey.com)
- Jersey City dispensary, co-owned by Ice-T, closes after eight months (northjersey.com)
Paramus
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