🌱 Patch AM: Why Teaneck police say to stop running your own predator stings.

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Teaneck police say to stop running your own predator stings.
• Teaneck officers help quell chaotic brawl at New Milford pool party.

Also on today's calendar: Become a NJ Real Estate Agent * IN PERSON or ONLINE * NEW Classes and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 76, low: 61.
• Monday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Don't set up your own vigilante 'stings,' cops caution after N.J. video goes viral (nj.com subscription) — Teaneck police are warning residents not to run their own online predator "stings" after a viral video showed private citizens confronting a man they believed was meeting a minor at the Teaneck IHOP. Authorities say such actions can jeopardize investigations and safety, and urge anyone who suspects child exploitation to contact Teaneck police or Crime Stoppers instead of intervening themselves.
   

• Brawl at N.J. pool club draws 6 police departments, sparks outcry from mayor: 'Absolute embarrassment' (nj.com subscription) — Teaneck officers were among six Bergen County police departments called in to help break up a large late-night brawl at the New Milford Swim Club, where 200–300 people attended an unauthorized pool party. New Milford's mayor blasted the event as an embarrassment and a safety concern, and officials are continuing to investigate how the party was allowed on borough property.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Teaneck

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 20
• Become a NJ Real Estate Agent * IN PERSON or ONLINE * NEW Classes →
  Montclair School of Real Estate, 89 Walnut St, Montclair, NJ 07042,
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday September 5
• "Songs for the Journey Ahead" Selichot Concert and Service" →
  Temple Emeth,1666 Windsor Road, Teaneck, NJ 07666
  7:30 pm
Monday September 7
• Senior Zumba Toning (East Rutherford)
  YWCA Bergen County 147 Hackensack Street, East Rutherford, 147 Hackensack Street, East Rutherford, NJ, 07073, United States
  9:00 am
• Virtual Senior Tone & Stretch Fitness Class
  YWCA Bergen County https://ywcannj.org/events/virtual-senior-tone-stretch-fitness-class-2-2/2026-09-07/
  9:00 am
• Senior Total Body (Garfield)
  YWCA Bergen County NJ
  10:30 am
• Senior Fitness Safe & Fit (Midland Park)
  YWCA Bergen County 46-50 Center Street, Midland Park, 46-50 Center Street, Midland Park, NJ, 07432, United States
  10:45 am
• Senior Fitness Zumba (Elmwood Park)
  YWCA Bergen County 500 Mola Boulevard, Elmwood Park, 500 Mora Boulevard, Elmwood Park, NJ, 07407, United States
  1:00 pm
Friday September 11
• High Holy Day Services - September 11-13 and September 20-21 →
  Temple Emeth, Teaneck, NJ
  8:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• Why Ethics Matter More Today Than Ever →
  Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, 687 Larch Ave, Teaneck
  9:00 am
Monday September 14
• "Jews and the U.S. Labor Movement" →
  Paramus Public Library, 116 E. Century Rd., Paramus, NJ
  1:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Volunteer this Fall →
  Zoom
  10:30 am
Friday September 25
• Annual Book Sale And Town Wide Garage Sale →
  New Milford Public Library, 200 Dahlia Dr, New Milford
  12:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

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• North Jersey Insterscholastic Conference boys soccer goalies to watch in 2026 (nj.com)
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Hackensack

• UPDATE: Hackensack Approves $52.1K in Upgrades to West Railroad Park & Playground (tapinto.net)
• Hackensack teacher who uses poetry, hip-hop as tools has a new title (northjersey.com)
• Bergen County Cop At Wawa Sees 'Escalating' Arrest In Another Town, Helps Out (patch.com)

Secaucus

• Bomb Threat Prompts Evacuation Of Secaucus Sam's Club, Cops Say (patch.com)

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