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Election Results: Official
(posted on May 16)
Challenger Barbara Toffler is victorious in Tuesday’s council election, finishing on top, while Councilwoman Monica Honis and newcomer Mohammed Hameeduddin also captured four-year terms. Toffler received 3,362 votes, while Honis received 2,988 and Hameeduddin 2,902. Rudolph finished closely behind at 2,864, with Robinson following with 2,855. Audra Jackson had 2,579, Ned Goldman had 2,130 and Howard Rose finished with 1,313.
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Voting Voices: Concerns while casting votes
By Howard Prosnitz
Staff Writer | May 14, 2008
Taxes appeared to be the main issue on voters’ minds in making their choices for the council.
Teaneck Suburbanite questioned voters about issues outside of three polling places, on American Legion Drive, DeGraw Avenue and Tryon Avenue.
"Taxes are too high," said a Highwood Place resident. "I want to continue to live in town as a single parent with two children. I don’t want to be squeezed out."
A Queens Court resident agreed. "I am tired of taxes constantly going up. They are driving me out of town."
[Full Story]
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Teenagers team together to talk
By Howard Prosnitz
Staff Writer | May 13, 2008
The 15 township teenagers who met at the Rodda Center on May 7 come from a variety of backgrounds. Some are black. Some wear yarmulkes. They attend Teaneck High School, Benjamin Franklin Middle School, Torah Academy of Bergen County and the Frisch School in Paramus. What they all have in common is the desire to represent the interests of young people in the township.
The teenagers are members of the council’s Youth Advisory Board, which was organized in June 2007. Any township teenager attending eighth through 12th grade is eligible to apply for membership.
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Child bitten by two pit bulls
By Howard Prosnitz
Staff Writer | May 13, 2008
An 8-year-old township resident underwent emergency surgery on Sunday, April 27 after he was attacked by two pit bulls. Abaidullah Sikander, of Manhattan Avenue, suffered multiple bites to his head, right arm and knee after the dogs ran into his backyard where he was playing with other children and attacked him.
The other children managed to flee to safety, said Abdul Sikander, the victim’s father. Six children ran into his house and one hid in the bushes near Nida-ul Islam Mosque.
Sikander, who is an Imam of the mosque, said that at first he did not realize his son was still outside. Full Story|
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Professionals explain careers
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Roy Caratozzolo III/Staff Photographer
Teaneck High School held its annual Career Day on May 2. The Business Department had special activities with community guests as speakers. The speakers held mini-seminars with business classes as part of the school’s goal to open up career awareness for students. Students were able to speak with Desiree Lewis from the Artistic Academy.
- See full article and more photos in Teaneck Suburbanite
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'People in your neighborhood'
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Teaneck resident Bob McGrath to perform with the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, May 18.
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By Katie Grasso
Correspondent | May 13, 2008
Sesame Street has been an on-going children’s television show for 39 seasons. Childhood memories for most people include songs "Rubber Duckie" and "The People in Your Neighborhood" and silly characters Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch. Teaneck’s very own Bob McGrath has been a part of the show from the beginning as the character "Bob, the music teacher". Join him, along with the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra and some surprise local guests for a performance for the entire family on Sunday, May 18 at 2 p.m.
McGrath has teamed up with the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, a non-profit organization for 72 years in Teaneck. [Full Story]
Local Sports
Sliding into the season
Teaneck varsity Highwaymen defeated Barringer.
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