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Hello Teaneck! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How you can see bird scientists in action this Saturday
  • Where Teaneck stands in this week's North Jersey football rankings
  • Teaneck community invited to continue shiva for Helene D. Heller

Also on today's calendar: The Ultimate Breakfast and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 64 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Wednesday: A steady afternoon breeze, temps: high: 69, low: 54.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Teaneck Creek Conservancy Hosts Bird Band-A-Thon Oct. 10 To Study Fall Migration (wmtram.com) — Teaneck residents can drop by Teaneck Creek Conservancy this Saturday morning for a free Bird Band-a-thon, where scientists will be banding and tracking migrating birds. You'll see how researchers collect data, can pledge per bird or species if you wish, and sign up online for any last-minute time changes or cancellations.
   

• North Jersey Public Super 20 and Big Six rankings after Week 5 (northjersey.com) — Teaneck's football team is on the cusp of the North Jersey Public Super 20, receiving votes with a 3-2 record as Ridgewood prepares to host them on Oct. 9. The latest rankings highlight how local rivals like Old Tappan, Rutherford, and Hasbrouck Heights are stacking up as playoff races heat up.
   

• Helene D. Heller Obituary October 4, 2026 (goldsteinsfuneral.com) — Shiva for Helene D. Heller will continue in Teaneck starting Thursday, offering local family and friends a chance to pay their respects. The 93-year-old Philadelphia native led a creative, adventurous life in Europe, New York, and Philadelphia before raising three daughters, including one who now lives in Teaneck.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Bogota

  • Girls volleyball: Results recaps and photos for Monday, Oct. 5 (nj.com)

Hackensack

  • Hackensack Police Join 24-Hour Walk for Hope Honoring First Responders and Sgt. Jason Liaban (shorenewsnetwork.com)
  • Hackensack Meridian CEO Robert C. Garrett Will Retire in 2027 (tworivertimes.com)
  • Trendy bagel spot to open in Tenafly in October (northjersey.com)

Westwood

  • 2 Kings Supermarkets To Close In NJ, Including 1 In Hillsdale (patch.com)
  • Another Family-Run Restaurant Closes In NJ, And It's Part Of A Trend (patch.com)

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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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