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In today's newsletter:

• How could stress-triggered eczema flares be biologically wired—and managed—better?
• How Teaneck students stacked up in New Jersey’s stock market challenge

Also on today's calendar: Howdy Stranger Scripted | Sketch Comedy Show and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What can go UP the chimney DOWN; but can't come down the chimney UP? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Very warm with periods of sun, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 80, low: 59.
• Saturday: Cloudy, with a high of 71 and low of 54 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Study Identifies Novel Stress-Inflammation Pathway in AD (medscape.com subscription) — A Teaneck-based counselor and medical writer reports on new research explaining how psychological stress can biologically worsen atopic dermatitis, or eczema. The study, using mice and patient data, identifies specific nerve pathways and eosinophils that link stress to flare-ups, suggesting future targeted treatments and underscoring the value of managing stress as part of care.    

• Plainfield Students Named Winners in the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. – Zeta Nu Lambda Chapter 2026 Stock Market Challenge (tapinto.net) — Teaneck students took part in a statewide Stock Market Challenge where Plainfield’s team ultimately claimed top honors, highlighting strong financial literacy skills across several New Jersey districts. The virtual program let students manage a simulated $100,000 portfolio, while workshops with Valley Bank covered investing basics, credit awareness, and fraud prevention to build long-term financial confidence.    

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📸 Around Teaneck

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Teaneck

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★ Featured events ★

Friday April 17

• Howdy Stranger Scripted | Sketch Comedy Show
  Hackensack Performing Arts Center, 102 State St, Hackensack
  8:00 pm

Saturday April 18

• Town Square Health & Wellness Fair
  Town Square of Bergen, 18-01 Pollitt Dr, Fair Lawn, NJ, 07410,
  10:00 am

Tuesday April 21

• Volunteer this Spring - Learn How
  11:00 am

Saturday April 25

• Super Saturday – Mt. Vernon Grand Opening
  240 East Sandford Blvd. Mt. Vernon, NY 10550,
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday April 16

• THS Talent Show
  Teaneck High School: Helen B. Hill Auditorium
  7:00 pm
• BHS PTO-Presentation from BACSA 'Escape Room'
  Bogota Public School District Bogota, NJ 07603
  7:00 pm

Friday April 17

• Rock and Roots Guitar Night
  Debonair Music Hall , 1409 Queen Anne Rd , Teaneck
  6:00 pm
• Charlie Sigler Live
  brvshcul7ur3 , 482 Cedar Ln , Teaneck
  8:00 pm

Saturday April 18

• ANGEL MEET AND GREET
  Debonair Music Hall , 1409 Queen Anne Rd , Teaneck
  6:00 pm

Friday April 24

• Mark Kroos
  Unitarian Society of Ridgewood , 113 Cottage Pl , Ridgewood
  7:00 pm

Saturday April 25

• Spring Festival - Powder Works Factory 84 Herbert Ave
  84 Herbert Ave , Closter
  12:00 pm

Monday April 27

• Taste of Teaneck
  Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe , 100 Frank W Burr Blvd , Teaneck
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Fairleigh Dickinson University posted a job opening for Adjunct Professor of Philosophy - Metro and /or Florham Campuses Fall 2025 in Teaneck. Apply here.
• Hanwha Techwin America, Inc. posted a job opening for Graphic Designer in Teaneck. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Teaneck here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Bogota

• ‘Let God do his work.' How the biggest COVID fraudster in the country swindled his clients, too. (nj.com)
• One Lev Reinvents Mediterranean Dining in Bogota (bestofnj.com)
• Bogota Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:BSBK) Sees Large Increase in Short Interest (marketbeat.com)

Hackensack

• Cinco de Mayo Bar Crawl: Downtown Hackensack Has This Holiday Covered (tapinto.net)
• Man arrested on weapons charges in Hackensack (newportdispatch.com)
• These NJ cities have pricey rent. Here are 5 towns to consider instead (northjersey.com)

Secaucus

• 3 New Places To Get Food At Secaucus Train Station (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: UMBRELLA (Thank you JEANNE S. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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