Teaneck is a township in Bergen County, New Jersey, situated in the northeastern corner of the state as a suburban bedroom community of the New York metropolitan area. Roughly six miles from the George Washington Bridge and about 10 miles from Midtown Manhattan, it offers residents a short commute into New York City while maintaining a distinctly suburban, residential character. The township was established in 1904 and grew from a rural agricultural area into one of Bergen County's most established inner-ring suburbs. Teaneck holds a notable place in American civil rights history. In 1964 and 1965, its Board of Education voted to voluntarily integrate the township's public schools through a busing plan, making Teaneck the first predominantly white school district in the nation to do so. That legacy of inclusion remains a point of local pride, and the township continues to be known for its diversity and civic engagement. The community's institutions anchor daily life. Fairleigh Dickinson University's Metropolitan Campus sits in Teaneck, bringing a university presence and a base for the school's business, professional, science, and health programs. Historic New Bridge Landing preserves the site of George Washington's 1776 retreat across the Hackensack River, and Overpeck County Park provides extensive recreational facilities, fields, and the Overpeck Golf Course. Public education is provided by Teaneck Public Schools, serving pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade with roughly 3,700 students. With its historic homes, diverse population, commuter rail and bus access, and strong civic identity, Teaneck offers a distinctive blend of suburban living, history, and proximity to the heart of the New York metro.