Willowbrook Mall is a one-level shopping center with a partial second floor located in Wayne , in the U.S. state of New Jersey . It is near the intersection of New Jersey Route 23 , U.S. Route 46 , and Interstate 80 in the New York metropolitan area and is situated close to both Essex and Morris counties near the Passaic River . The mall features more than 165 retail establishments and a leasable area of 1,518,006 square feet (141,027.4 m ). It is the fifth-largest shopping mall in New Jersey . The mall opened in 1969 and was expanded or renovated in 1970, 1988, 2006, and 2015.
58-763: Al-Ghazaly High School in Wayne , in Passaic County , New Jersey , is one of the oldest Islamic high schools in the United States. The school was founded in 1984, and serves students in seventh through twelfth grades . There is no principal at the moment. Most students at Al-Ghazaly High School come from Al-Ghazaly and Al Hikmah Elementary School, located at Communipaw Avenue in Jersey City and North 8th Street in Prospect Park , respectively. As of
116-574: A Stern's department store. Upon its opening, Willowbrook Mall became the largest enclosed shopping mall in the world. In 1993, Willowbrook Mall became one of the first malls in New Jersey to ban smoking on mall grounds. The Bamberger's store has been open without interruption for the mall's entire existence, but was rebranded as Macy's in 1986 after its corporate parent decided to rebrand its entire northeastern United States operation under its namesake marque. Ohrbach's came under new ownership and
174-1088: A student–teacher ratio of 11.4:1. Schools in the district (with 2022–23 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics ) are Preakness Early Childhood Center (198 students; in PreK), Randall Carter Elementary School (309; K–5), Theunis Dey Elementary School (435; K–5), James Fallon Elementary School (373; K–5), John F. Kennedy Elementary School (377; K–5), Lafayette Elementary School (311; K–5), Packanack Elementary School (406; K–5), Pines Lake Elementary School (387; K–5), Ryerson Elementary School (237; K–5), Albert P. Terhune Elementary School (373; K–5), Schuyler-Colfax Middle School (621; 6–8), George Washington Middle School (508; 6–8), Anthony Wayne Middle School (665; 6–8), Wayne Hills High School (1,182; 9-12 - serving students living on and north of Ratzer Road) and Wayne Valley High School (1,241; 9–12 - serving students living south of Ratzer Road). Passaic County Technical Institute
232-565: A countywide basis are: Clerk Danielle Ireland-Imhof (D, Hawthorne , 2028), Acting Sheriff Gary Giardina (D, Wayne, 2024) and Surrogate Zoila S. Cassanova (D, Wayne, 2026). As of March 2011, there were a total of 35,661 registered voters in Wayne, of which 8,538 (23.9% vs. 31.0% countywide) were registered as Democrats , 11,180 (31.4% vs. 18.7%) were registered as Republicans and 15,933 (44.7% vs. 50.3%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There were 10 voters registered to other parties. Among
290-670: A direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Shopper's Find opened in Lord & Taylor's former anchor location in June 2021 and closed in early 2023. JCPenney will be closing its Wayne Towne Center location and moving into the former Lord & Taylor location in March 2024. The mall and its parking lots serve as a transportation hub for the surrounding area. A NJ Transit park and ride facility, opened in 1974, provides bus service to and from
348-589: A median income of $ 61,271 versus $ 39,835 for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 35,349. About 1.6% of families and 2.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.1% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or over. Wayne was home to the Toys "R" Us United States corporate headquarters, before it filed for Chaper 11 bankruptcy in September 2017 and ceased to operate as an independent, publicly-traded firm. Brands associated with
406-840: A partisan basis as part of the November general election in odd-numbered years, with the six ward seats up for election together, and two years later, the three at-large seats and the mayoral seat all up for vote. As of 2023 , Wayne's mayor is Republican Christopher P. Vergano, whose term of office ends December 31, 2025. Members of the township council are Council President Franco Mazzei (R, 2023; Ward 3), Jason J. DeStefano (R, 2025; at-large), Jonathan Ettman (R, 2023; Ward 6), Richard Jasterzbski (R, 2023; Ward 1), Francine Ritter ( D , 2023; Ward 5), Al Sadowski (R, 2023; Ward 2), Jill M. Sasso (R, 2025; at-large), Joseph Scuralli (R, 2023; Ward 4), and David Varano (R, 2025; at-large). Ritter's win in 2019, defeating then-incumbent Lucy "Aileen" Rivera,
464-764: A partisan basis, with two or three seats coming up for election each year as part of the November general election in a three-year cycle. At a reorganization meeting held in January, the board selects a Director and Deputy Director from among its members to serve for a one-year term. As of 2024 , Passaic County's Commissioners are: Bruce James ( D , Clifton , 2026), Deputy Director Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara (D, Little Falls , 2024), Director John W. Bartlett (D, Wayne , 2024), Orlando Cruz (D, Paterson , 2026), Terry Duffy (D, West Milford , 2025), Nicolino Gallo ( R , Totowa , 2024) and Pasquale "Pat" Lepore (D, Woodland Park , 2025). Constitutional officers, elected on
522-660: A portion of Wayne and often floods near Willowbrook Mall and riverside neighborhoods. The 2010 United States census counted 54,717 people, 19,127 households, and 14,230 families in the township. The population density was 2,306.0 per square mile (890.4/km ). There were 19,768 housing units at an average density of 833.1 per square mile (321.7/km ). The racial makeup was 86.07% (47,097) White , 2.28% (1,247) Black or African American , 0.09% (51) Native American , 8.18% (4,478) Asian , 0.02% (11) Pacific Islander , 1.80% (985) from other races , and 1.55% (848) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.92% (4,335) of
580-409: A portion of the former Sears anchor, which had been downscaled and reconfigured before it was closed. JCPenney, which had been an anchor at neighboring Wayne Towne Center since that mall's opening, moved to Willowbrook in the spring of 2024 to take over a space previously occupied by Ohrbach's , Steinbach , and Lord & Taylor . The mall also features a 14-screen Cinemark movie theater, which
638-487: A turnout of 75.5% (vs. 70.4% in Passaic County). In the 2004 presidential election , Republican George W. Bush received 15,013 votes (54.9% vs. 42.7% countywide), ahead of Democrat John Kerry with 11,582 votes (42.4% vs. 53.9%) and other candidates with 190 votes (0.7% vs. 0.7%), among the 27,331 ballots cast by the township's 35,463 registered voters, for a turnout of 77.1% (vs. 69.3% in the whole county). In
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#1732793780728696-512: A warehouse store and gas station where the previous Sears outpost was with the gas station opening north of the mall's parking lot. The store opened in 2023. In August 2018, Macy's added a Macy's Backstage outlet in a portion of its store. A P.F Chang's opened in a small space within the Bloomingdale's store on January 22, 2019. In August 2020, Lord & Taylor announced that it would shutter its traditional brick and mortar format as
754-606: Is a regional vocational public high school that serves students from Passaic County. In 2018 PCTI inaugurated a new building specifically for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math). Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School, recognized in 2007 by the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program , serves students in K–8 and Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Academy Catholic School and DePaul Catholic High School serves students in grades 9–12, both operating under
812-442: Is a two-level indoor shopping mall in the township, the fourth-largest mall in the state, featuring 200 retail establishments and a gross leasable area (GLA) of 1,514,000 square feet (140,700 m ). The Willowbrook Mall went through a renovation in 2018–19 that added new flooring, lighting, seating and a few new restaurants. Sears was closed and a Sears Tire Center was demolished; a 12-screen state-of-the-art Cinemark movie theater
870-410: Is led by Chief Jack McNiff. The Wayne Fire Department is comprised of five volunteer companies, consisting of a total of eleven pumpers, three aerial towers/ladders, one brush pumper, one squad truck, multiple boats, one rescue truck, and one Special Emergency Response Team (S.E.R.T.) vehicle. The Wayne Township Memorial First Aid Squad provides round the clock volunteer emergency medical services to
928-477: Is located in the rear parking lot adjacent to BJ's auto center. With blue laws in effect in neighboring Bergen County and even stricter restrictions in effect in Paramus , Willowbrook Mall has benefited from the spillover of shoppers on Sunday. The mall and its surrounding access roads and parking areas are prone to flooding in rainstorms. The Passaic River flows near the mall and one of its tributaries, and
986-474: Is the Ghazaly Warriors. With the opening of the new school building, new sports team are being founded by the students, including a boys and girls soccer team and a flag football team. Wayne, New Jersey Wayne is a township in Passaic County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey . Home to William Paterson University and located less than 20 miles (32 km) from Midtown Manhattan ,
1044-637: The 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 66.2% of the vote (10,824 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 32.8% (5,364 votes), and other candidates with 1.0% (168 votes), among the 16,595 ballots cast by the township's 37,825 registered voters (239 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 43.9%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 10,246 votes (57.1% vs. 43.2% countywide), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 6,623 votes (36.9% vs. 50.8%), Independent Chris Daggett with 769 votes (4.3% vs. 3.8%) and other candidates with 101 votes (0.6% vs. 0.9%), among
1102-687: The 2024-2025 session , the 40th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Kristin Corrado ( R , Totowa ) and in the General Assembly by Al Barlas (R, Cedar Grove ) and Christopher DePhillips (R, Wyckoff ). Passaic County is governed by Board of County Commissioners , composed of seven members who are elected at-large to staggered three-year terms office on
1160-520: The Pompton River , runs behind it. Construction of Willowbrook Mall began in 1966 with the groundbreaking of a Bamberger's store. and by 1968 the construction included an Ohrbach's and a Sears . The mall was originally planned as a 110-store indoor shopping mall, encompassing 1,500,000 square feet (140,000 m ). It opened on September 24, 1969. A second phase opened on August 12, 1970, consisting of 47 specialty stores on two floors, and
1218-612: The Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan . The 11 , 28 , 191 , 193 , 194 , 195 , 197 , 198 , 324 , 704 , 705 , 712 , 748 , 871 and 874 buses serve the mall. Willowbrook Mall was the site of the Nickelodeon comedy The Adventures of Pete & Pete special episode " What We Did on Our Summer Vacation ", in which Ellen's photo booth was located in the parking lot of
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#17327937807281276-706: The Revolutionary War , General George Washington made his headquarters at the Dey Mansion , first in July 1780, and again in October and November 1780. Alexander Hamilton , Washington's aide-de-camp , stayed at the house with him. Troops and generals were spread throughout the area during encampments, including the township's namesake Anthony Wayne and the Marquis de Lafayette , who made his headquarters at
1334-543: The 17,930 ballots cast by the township's 35,321 registered voters, yielding a 50.8% turnout (vs. 42.7% in the county). It is the only polity outside of the country of Georgia to officially recognize the Circassian genocide . The Wayne Public Schools serves students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade . As of the 2022–23 school year, the district, comprised of 15 schools, had an enrollment of 7,746 students and 677.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for
1392-626: The 2021–22 school year, the school had an enrollment of 353 students and 38.8 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 9.1:1. The school's student body was 56.7% (200) White, 28.3% (100) Asian, 10.2% (36) two or more races, 2.8% (10) Hispanic and 2% (7) Black. Al-Ghazaly's dress code has remained the same for many years to in order to show equality between students. Boys wear navy blue pants and white polo shirts while girls wear long navy blue Islamic dresses often referred to as " abaya " and red/maroon headscarves often referred to as " jilbab ". Between 1984 and 2013, Al-Ghazaly
1450-477: The 75 counted in 2000. While Wayne has been and remains predominantly White, it has increased in diversity over the years. From 2000 to 2010, the percentage of every minority group has gone up. Some of the prevalent ethnic minority groups include Indian Americans at 3.0% and Korean Americans at 2.0%, while Puerto Ricans were 2.3% of the population. As of the 2000 United States census , there were 54,069 people, 18,755 households, and 14,366 families residing in
1508-744: The Lenape and Bayard to negotiate with the East Jersey Company, the owner of the land rights from the King of England . The group completed their purchase of 5,000 acres (20 km ) on November 11, 1695, and the area became part of what was then known as New Barbadoes Township in Bergen County . Schuyler constructed the Schuyler-Colfax House at this time. In 1710, the area became part of Saddle River Township . During
1566-803: The Maryland Jockey Club on October 25, 1870. Wayne is home to the Ice Vault ice rink, where world-class figure skaters such as Johnny Weir and Stéphane Lambiel train and 1992 Olympic figure skating gold medalist Viktor Petrenko coaches. The rink is also home to hockey teams such as the New Jersey Bandits, the New Jersey Hitmen and the William Paterson University ice hockey team. Noted golf course architect Willie Tucker designed
1624-614: The Preakness Hills Country Club in Wayne. Formed as a club in 1926, the golf course was completed in 1929. Wayne is governed under the Mayor-Council plan F system of municipal government under the Faulkner Act , as implemented on January 1, 1962, by direct petition. The township is one of 71 municipalities (of the 564) statewide that use this form of government. The governing body is comprised of
1682-471: The Sears Auto Center for a Cinemark movie theater, becoming the second movie theater within the mall area limits (after a 14-screen AMC Theatres , formerly Loews Theatres ). On July 15, 2019, Sears announced that it would shutter as part of an ongoing decision to eliminate their traditional brick-and-mortar format. In October 2020, it was announced that BJ's Wholesale Club would plan to open
1740-399: The age of 18 living with them, 66.4% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.4% were non-families. 20.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.19. In the township the age distribution of
1798-521: The auspices of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Paterson . Willowbrook Mall (Wayne, New Jersey) As of July 2024, the mall's four anchor spaces are occupied by Macy's , Bloomingdale's , BJ's Wholesale Club , and JCPenney . Macy's is the longest tenured anchor, having opened with Willowbrook as a Bamberger's in 1969. Bloomingdale's opened in 2002 in a former Stern's location. BJ's opened its Willowbrook outpost in late 2022 in
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1856-504: The former toy-retailer firm were acquired by Tru Kids . The former Toys "R" Us headquarters at One Geoffrey Way is now home to medical device manufacturer Getinge , housing their United States sales, service and training operations. Wayne continues to host the headquarters of the Valley Bank (formerly Valley National Bank) corporate headquarters. JVC has their US office in Wayne and employ approximately 19,040. Willowbrook Mall
1914-730: The inaugural " Dinner Party Stakes " at the new Pimlico Race Course in Maryland , winning the race on October 25, 1870. In 1873, Pimlico ran its first race for three year-olds and named it the Preakness Stakes , in honor of the first horse to win a race at the track. Today, the Preakness is the second race in the Triple Crown of thoroughbred racing . The Morris Canal ran through the southwestern part of Wayne, carrying produce to markets and coal from Pennsylvania . The canal
1972-524: The local Lenape Native Americans to rebel against them. He found no evidence of a rebellion, but discovered a fertile river valley where the Lenape grew crops. Schuyler reported his findings to the British and then convinced a group including Major Anthony Brockholst and Samuel Bayard to invest in the land he referred to as the Pompton Valley. The group chose Schuyler to be the negotiator with
2030-500: The mall would undergo a two-year, $ 23 million renovation. The renovation entailed new ceilings in the Sears & Macy's wings, an overhaul of the food court, new flooring throughout the mall, additional seating, and a two-story streetscape theme for the Bloomingdale's wing. In 2017, Sears opened an updated store format and subleased an unused space to Dave & Buster's , which opened on Valentine's Day 2018. Seritage shuttered and razed
2088-414: The mayor and the township council. The mayor is elected directly by the voters to serve a four-year term. The township council, which forms the legislative branch of the township government, is comprised of nine members elected to four-year terms of office, of which three council members are elected at-large and one member is elected from each of six wards . All members of the governing body are chosen on
2146-482: The nearby Van Saun House. Near the end of the war, Arent Schuyler's granddaughter Hester Schuyler married William Colfax , a member of Washington's Life Guard , and they lived together at the Schuyler-Colfax House. In 1837, Passaic County was formed from portions of Bergen County, and the area became part of the new Manchester Township . On April 12, 1847, the first township organization meeting
2204-416: The population shows 23.2% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.4 males. The median income for a household in the township was $ 83,651, and the median income for a family was $ 95,114. Males had
2262-433: The population were under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 21.1% from 25 to 44, 29.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.8 years. For every 100 females, the population had 91.9 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 88.4 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income
2320-419: The population. Of the 19,127 households, 33.0% had children under the age of 18; 62.9% were married couples living together; 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present and 25.6% were non-families. Of all households, 22.2% were made up of individuals and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.21. 22.0% of
2378-594: The practice continued in some instances under the veil of "apprenticeship" until the Thirteenth Amendment in 1865. In 1868, Milton H. Sanford , owner of the Preakness Stud , purchased a racehorse for $ 4,000, naming it Preakness , after the Thoroughbred horse racing and breeding operation established by him in the Preakness section of Wayne. On the horse's maiden start, he was entered into
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2436-569: The residents of Wayne, utilizing six ambulances, a mass casualty bus, a heavy rescue vehicle and boats, and operates out of 2 stations located in the township. Wayne is located in the 9th and 11th Congressional Districts and is part of New Jersey's 40th state legislative district. Prior to the 2010 Census, Wayne had been part of the 8th Congressional District , a change made by the New Jersey Redistricting Commission that took effect in January 2013, based on
2494-718: The results of the November 2012 general elections. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 11th congressional district is represented by Mikie Sherrill ( D , Montclair ). For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 9th congressional district was represented by Bill Pascrell ( D , Paterson ) until his death in August 2024. New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker ( Newark , term ends 2027) and George Helmy ( Mountain Lakes , term ends 2024). For
2552-648: The school includes Arabic , Quran (memorization of the holy book), tafsir (analyzing/finding deep meaning to Quran), and Islamic studies as part of the curriculum. In Islamic studies, the students learn the morals and teachings of Islam, Sunna and shariah . The students pray Zuhr together every day, and on Fridays, they have a Khateeb (imam) preach to them, after which they pray Jumu'ah . Al Ghazaly offers Forensics, Model UN , Beta Club , Art Club, Mock Trial , Model Congress , Science Olympiad , Math League , and many other extracurriculars. Students partake in random acts of kindness . Ghazaly's basketball team
2610-528: The township include Barbours Mills, Barbours Pond, Lower Preakness, Mountain View, Packanack Lake , Pines Lake , Point View, Pompton Falls, Preakness and Two Bridges. Wayne has a number of lakes, with distinct communities and neighborhoods located around them. These include Packanack Lake, Pines Lake, Lions Head Lake, Tom's Lake and Pompton Lake (half of which is in Wayne). The Passaic River also flows through
2668-489: The township is a bedroom suburb of New York City and regional commercial hub of North Jersey . As of the 2020 United States census , the township's population was 54,838, an increase of 121 (+0.2%) from the 2010 census count of 54,717, which in turn reflected an increase of 648 (+1.2%) from the 54,069 counted in the 2000 census . Wayne was formed as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 12, 1847, from portions of Manchester Township . Totowa
2726-410: The township's 2010 Census population, 65.2% (vs. 53.2% in Passaic County) were registered to vote, including 83.5% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 70.8% countywide). In the 2012 presidential election , Republican Mitt Romney received 54.8% of the vote (13,983 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 44.2% (11,283 votes), and other candidates with 1.0% (243 votes), among the 25,709 ballots cast by
2784-407: The township's 37,431 registered voters (200 ballots were spoiled ), for a turnout of 68.7%. In the 2008 presidential election , Republican John McCain received 14,803 votes (53.9% vs. 37.7% countywide), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 11,853 votes (43.1% vs. 58.8%) and other candidates with 265 votes (1.0% vs. 0.8%), among the 27,486 ballots cast by the township's 36,386 registered voters, for
2842-492: The township. The population density was 2,269.5/mi (876.4/km ). There were 19,218 housing units at an average density of 806.7/mi (806.7/km ). The racial makeup of the township was 90.05% White , 1.66% African American , 0.10% Native American , 5.67% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 1.17% from other races , and 1.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.09% of the population. There were 18,755 households, out of which 34.4% had related children under
2900-1065: The war, Wayne suburbanized as farmlands were turned into housing developments, and Interstate 80 was built through the southern part of the township. According to the United States Census Bureau , the township had a total area of 25.14 square miles (65.11 km ), including 23.72 square miles (61.44 km ) of land and 1.42 square miles (3.67 km ) of water (5.64%). Wayne shares its borders with 11 neighboring municipalities: Haledon , Little Falls , North Haledon , Pompton Lakes and Totowa in Passaic County; Franklin Lakes and Oakland in Bergen County ; Fairfield and North Caldwell in Essex County ; and Lincoln Park and Pequannock in Morris County . Unincorporated communities , localities and place names located partially or completely within
2958-483: Was $ 100,638 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 3,630) and the median family income was $ 117,745 (+/− $ 5,252). Males had a median income of $ 80,420 (+/− $ 5,367) versus $ 54,413 (+/− $ 2,379) for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 40,875 (+/− $ 1,473). About 2.2% of families and 3.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.9% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over. Same-sex couples headed 105 households in 2010, an increase from
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#17327937807283016-758: Was built in its place. Adjacent to it is the Wayne Towne Center regional shopping center, which features a movie theater under the AMC brand. Wayne is the home of the 1970 Little League World Series Champions. The Preakness Stakes , a race in the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing , was named after a race horse from Wayne's Preakness Stud, who won the Dinner-Stakes race at the Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore , Maryland, sponsored by
3074-528: Was formed from portions of Wayne and Manchester Township on March 15, 1898. Points of interest include William Paterson University , Willowbrook Mall , Wayne Towne Center , High Mountain Park Preserve , and Dey Mansion . In 1694, Arent Schuyler , a surveyor, trader and land speculator, was sent by the British into northwestern New Jersey to investigate rumors that the French were trying to incite
3132-415: Was held, and the citizens voted to split from Manchester and named the new municipality Wayne. Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries Wayne remained predominantly agricultural, with some industry in the form of grist, saw, and cider mills, blacksmiths, and a Laflin & Rand gunpowder plant. Numerous farmsteads in the township employed slaves until gradual abolition began in New Jersey in 1804; however,
3190-542: Was located on 441 North Street in Teaneck, New Jersey . The new facility in Wayne (formerly Neumann Preparatory School and Lake View Learning Center) opened its doors to students in September 2013, with the Teaneck facility repurposed to serve students in pre-Kindergarten through third grade. The students at Al-Ghazaly study standard subjects, such as math (from algebra to calculus), English, science, history. Additionally,
3248-471: Was rebranded as part of the Steinbach chain, which went out of business in 1996. The building was gutted and expanded for its new tenant Lord & Taylor , which opened in 1997. Stern's closed its doors in 2001 after its parent company, Federated Department Stores , retired the brand; the store was converted to its sister brand, Bloomingdale's , which opened in late 2002. In 2015, it was announced that
3306-547: Was replaced by the railroad at the end of the 19th century. In the early 20th century Wayne grew as a vacation retreat for wealthy New Yorkers who came by train to stay in bungalows along the area's lakes. New Jersey Route 23 and U.S. Route 46 were constructed across the township during the Great Depression . During World War II , summer bungalows were converted to year-round residences to accommodate people moving to Wayne to work in war-related industries. Following
3364-429: Was the first time local voters elected any Democrats since Christopher McIntyre got defeated by Rivera in 2015; before McIntyre won in 1995, there had not been any Democrats on the council in at least 20 years. In 2018, the township had an average property tax bill of $ 12,559, the highest in the county, compared to an average bill of $ 8,767 statewide. The Township's Police Department consists of 121 sworn officers and
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