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Hello Teaneck! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Teaneck bridal shop owner detained by ICE, but brides still retrieving gowns.
  • Who's being honored at this fall's AMAA banquet in Teaneck?
  • How is "The Odyssey" changing crowds at Teaneck Cinemas?

Also on today's calendar: "Songs for the Journey Ahead" Selichot Concert and Service" and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 80 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 83, low: 68.
  • Saturday: A couple of showers, with a high of 78 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Report: Teaneck Bridal Jewish Shop Owner, Mother Held by ICE (vinnews.com) — A Teaneck bridal shop owner and his mother have been detained by federal immigration authorities, leaving customers scrambling to retrieve wedding dresses from their West Englewood Avenue boutique. With help from landlord Elie Katz and a relative authorized by phone from detention, brides are slowly getting gowns back while the family prepares for legal defense. Details of the immigration case remain undisclosed.
   

2. AMAA to Hold 107th Annual Meeting Banquet Honoring Two Distinguished Leaders • MassisPost (massispost.com) — A major Armenian community banquet is coming to the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe this October, honoring two longtime faith and community leaders. The Armenian Missionary Association of America's 107th Annual Meeting Banquet will feature tributes, an a cappella performance, and an evening of fellowship, drawing guests from across North Jersey and beyond to Teaneck.
   

3. 'The Odyssey' movie-goers are packing theaters. How did it happen? (northjersey.com) — Teaneck moviegoers have been part of the nationwide rush to see Christopher Nolan's blockbuster "The Odyssey," which has played at Teaneck Cinemas on Cedar Lane since its opening. The film's huge demand, especially in premium formats, is helping revive theater attendance across New Jersey, even as newer hits like the latest Spider-Man now draw bigger crowds.
   

4. The Turtle that Dances for Worms Wild Critters USA (pbs.org) — Two Teaneck kids, Maya and Sophia, get their wildlife questions featured on a national children's podcast all about wood turtles, migration, and how families can help animals. The episode mixes kid callers, a Smithsonian turtle scientist, and practical tips like safely helping turtles cross roads and keeping streams clean. It's a fun listen if your family loves nature and wants to hear local voices on air.
   

5. Blimpie quietly exits an entire state after 50 years (pembrokepinesflnews.com) — Teaneck quietly gets a shout-out as the nearest Surf City Squeeze for Connecticut residents now that Blimpie has closed its last shop in that state. The article explains how the once-huge Blimpie sandwich chain shrank to fewer than 100 locations nationwide, citing overexpansion, inconsistent quality, and fierce competition from rival sub brands.
   

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    Thursday August 20
  • 2026 Township Council Work Session
    Township of Saddle Brook 93 Market Street, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
    5:30 pm
  • Adult Craft - Book Bedazzling
    Lodi Memorial Library Lodi - Upstairs,
    6:00 pm
  • Board of Education Work Session Meeting
    Hasbrouck Heights School District Hasbrouck Heights Board-Education, 379 Boulevard, Hasbrouck Heig
    6:00 pm
  • BOE Regular Public Meeting
    Donald a. Quarles Early Childhood Center 07361, 50 Durie Ave, Englewood, NJ 07631, USA
    6:30 pm
  • Adult Book Club
    Cresskill Public Library 53 Union Ave, Cresskill, NJ 07626
    7:00 pm
  • Tenafly Summer Concert Series →
    Huyler Park, 1 Piermont Rd, Tenafly
    7:00 pm
  • 2026 Township Council Regular Meeting
    Township of Saddle Brook Saddle Brook Municipal Complex, 55 Mayhill Street, Saddle Brook\
    7:00 pm

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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