In The News

We're making news! We encourage you to read or listen to some of the articles, op-eds, and interviews listed below and learn about the buzz around town of Age-Friendly Teaneck.

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June 7, 2024
Bergen County seniors will get better access to activities, work with help of task force

June 3, 2024
Buscan impactar con ayudas a la comunidad de adultos mayores en NJ (They seek to impact the elderly community in NJ with aid) 

May 30, 2024
Human Services Release Age-Friendly Blueprint, Announces Grant Program to Help Communities Implement Strategies to Make NJ More Age-Friendly

April 24, 2024
There's a push in NJ to build affordable housing in backyards. Here's what towns are doing 

November 8, 2022
Affordable senior housing development breaks ground in Teaneck

December 2, 2021
The 10 Best Places to Retire in the U.S. in 2022

June 25, 2021
Technology training for older Teaneck residents

May 27, 2021
New Project Offers Tech Training for Older Teaneck Residents

March 12, 2020
Many seniors face coronavirus fears while cut off from activities and social networks

February 20, 2020
Teaneck Gets Its Day in Print

February 6, 2020
Teaneck history book launches with Sunday signing by author

January 24, 2020
Teaneck program proves when teens, senior citizens team up, good things happen

November 21, 2019
Thanksgiving in Teaneck

November 14, 2019
Teaneck Moves Ahead With Plan For Affordable Senior Housing at DPW Site

November 14, 2019
A Film Fest Tribute and Shorts for Kids

June 14, 2019
Opinion: Reform needed for senior housing and the forgotten middle

May 26, 2019
Talking Points with Elaine Rivers: An Interview with Elizabeth Davis on Aging-in-Place and Cost-Effective Options for Seniors

April 11, 2019
Seeking Summer Interns for Teaneck Program

March 30, 2019
Teaneck Debuts Afternoon Council Meeting, and It's a Surprise Hit

January 6, 2019
Stories From Main Street: Age-Friendly Bergen County

December 14, 2018
At 101 years old, Westwood woman still doing her part to help others

September 25, 2018
Opinion: 'Age-Friendly' is Way Forward on Senior Housing

July 4, 2018
Teaneck Joins Global Alliance Age-Friendly Communities

June 21, 2018
Teaneck Joins AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities

March 7, 2018
Teaneck Students Can Explore Career in Elder Care Through Internship

February 21, 2018
Robin Granat at the 2017 Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner

September 28, 2017
Age-Friendly Teaneck Looks to Connect Homebound Elders With Needed Support

September 2, 2017
Teaneck festival to hold film contest for high school students

April 24, 2017
Success Story: Township Taps Former Mayor for Age-Friendly Initiative

April 6, 2017
Road Warrior: N.J. Walking Risks Rise Sharply for Elderly

February 16, 2017
Holy Name Medical Center, Township of Teaneck and Age-Friendly Teaneck Present Advance-Care Planning Series

February 9, 2017
North Jersey Towns Work to Hold on to Older Residents

February 7, 2017
Meet Web Guru and Advocate, EJ Nicolas '17

January 30, 2017
Teaneck Schools Join Initiative on Aging

October 13, 2016
Teaneck Council Considers Age-Friendly Initiative

September 29, 2016
Jacqueline Kates to Lead Teaneck's New Community Initiative

August 5, 2016
North Jersey Towns Map an 'Age-Friendly' Future

February 11, 2016
Transportation a Challenge for North Jersey Seniors

January 14, 2016
Noted Geriatric Specialist Speaks at Palisades Rotary Meeting

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