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Pennsylvania Fire Bug Charged in East Rutherford Hotel Fire

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East Ruherford NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 36-year-old SEAN P. MCDERMOTT, with recent addresses in Tobyhanna, PA and East Moriches, NY, on charges of attempted aggravated arson, attempted arson, and creating a risk of widespread injury or damage. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Jeff Angermeyer, and the East Rutherford Police Department, under the direction of Chief Dennis Rivelli.

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Saks Fifth Avenue to Close Major American Dream Location Amid Bankruptcy

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Retail Shakeup: Saks Fifth Avenue Exits American Dream Mall as Part of National Strategy

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East Rutherford NJ, The luxury retail landscape in New Jersey is seeing a major shift as Saks Global announces the closure of its prominent Saks Fifth Avenue store at the American Dream mall in East Rutherford.

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2026 World Cup Security Alert: NY and NJ Launch Multi-Million Dollar Shield Against Drone Threats

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Sky-High Security: NY & NJ Secure Millions to Combat Rogue Drones Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

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East Rutherford NJ, As the tri-state area prepares to host one of the most significant sporting events in history, officials are taking major steps to secure the skies. Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced that New York and New Jersey are receiving a massive influx of federal funding specifically designed to detect, track, and neutralize unauthorized drone activity before the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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The “Wait, What?” Choice: The Ferris Wheel Omission: Why Bondholders Say NJ’s Megamall is Secretly Worth Millions More

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American Dream Mall Under Fire: Lawsuit Alleges $800M Collusion to Cheat Bondholders

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East Rutherford NJ, The legal “nightmare” for the American Dream megamall in East Rutherford, NJ, just took a massive turn. On February 6, 2026, bondholders represented by U.S. Bank filed a scathing 12-count lawsuit, alleging the mall and the Borough of East Rutherford conspired to artificially slash the property’s value to avoid paying its debts.

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The $100M Meadowlands Makeover: World of Blue Hotel Set to Open for World Cup

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The Meadowlands’ $100 Million Transformation: From the Park Hotel to the “World of Blue”

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East Rutherford NJ, Something big is happening at 2 Meadowlands Plaza. A landmark 21-story hotel in East Rutherford is undergoing a massive, $100 million metamorphosis, trading its traditional corporate identity for a bold new concept: World of Blue.

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“You Can’t Catch Me”: The New Jersey Driver Who Bragged to Cops About Eluding Them—Before Getting Arrested

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Clifton Driver Who Led Cops on a “High Speed Pursuit”, Arrested

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East Rtherford NJ, in a plot twist that feels more like a failed movie audition than real life, a 38-year-old Clifton man found out the hard way that “bragging rights” don’t hold up in court. After a high-speed chase through the streets of East Rutherford, the driver allegedly called the police station to boast about his escape—only to be tracked down and arrested the very next day.

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Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill’s to Hold Black-Tie Inaugural Ball at American Dream Mall

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Whether you call it Taylor Ham or Pork Roll, there will be a seat at the table for you

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East Rutherford NJ, in less than a month, New Jersey will crown its first new governor in nearly a decade—and she’s doing things a little differently. Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill is set to be sworn in on January 20, 2026, and the celebration that follows is poised to be the most “Jersey” event in history.

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American Dream Mall Pushes Exemption from “Blue Laws”

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Sunday Shopping Showdown: East Rutherford Fights Back in American Dream Mall “Blue Laws” War

 

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East Rutherford NJ, The battle over Sunday shopping in Bergen County is heating up as East Rutherford officially asks a judge to be removed from the ongoing legal firestorm surrounding the American Dream mall.

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Multi-Alarm Response: Firefighters Battle Basement Blaze at East Rutherford Home

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Second Alarm Triggered: Quick Response Douses Basement Fire at East Rutherford Home

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East Rutherfrod Nj, a quiet morning on Prospect Terrace turned into a multi-agency emergency scene after a basement fire broke out at a local residence. Thanks to a rapid response from the East Rutherford Fire Department and surrounding mutual aid, the blaze was contained before it could consume the entire structure.

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Life-Saving Rescue in East Rutherford: 72-Year-Old Woman Trapped Under SUV

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The pedestrian was walking westbound on Paterson Avenue when the collision occurred

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — A quiet holiday week turned into a desperate life-saving mission on Tuesday evening when a pedestrian was struck and pinned beneath a vehicle at a busy East Rutherford intersection.

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Sunday Shopping Showdown: American Dream Mall Fights to Scrap “Blue Law” Lawsuit

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Bergen County’s blue laws, which heavily restrict Sunday retail sales of nonessential items (clothing, furniture, appliances), date back to the 1600s, with formal establishment in 1704 and codification in 1798.

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Esat Rutherford NJ, the legal battle over Sunday shopping in North Jersey is heating up as begins. Lawyers for the American Dream mega-mall and the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority (NJSEA) have officially asked a Bergen County judge to toss out a high-profile lawsuit that seeks to force the mall to close its retail doors on Sundays.

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“Giving Isn’t Optional”: Blind Unicorn Founder Sean Callagy Joins World’s Largest Toy Drive at American Dream Mall

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American Dream Mall to host the World’s Largest Toy Drive

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — This holiday season, the American Dream Mall is transforming into a hub of hope. On Sunday, December 21, 2025, legendary blind entrepreneur and attorney Sean Callagy will join Trina’s Kids Foundation for the New Jersey stop of their 12th Annual World’s Largest Toy Drive.

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BERGEN COUNTY WORLD CUP BOOM: MetLife Final Host Unveils Massive Fan Fest Plans After Historic Draw

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North Jersey Soccer Fever Rises as Final Groups for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Are Set!

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East Rutherford NJ, The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup officially narrowed on Friday, December 5, 2025, as the tournament draw took center stage at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. For soccer fans across North Jersey, the draw—which determined the 12 groups of four teams—was appointment viewing, with local gatherings, including one at Varitage Brew Works in Bloomfield, celebrating the selections.

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Win World Cup Tickets on Black Friday at the American Dream Mall

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East Rutherford NJ, Black Friday just got an upgrade! Forget just doorbusters—this year, the American Dream megamall in East Rutherford is turning the shopping holiday into an unforgettable experience, highlighted by a chance to win two free tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup at MetLife Stadium!

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American Dream Evacuated After Dumpster Fire Forces Early Morning Closure

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Quick Response from Fire Crews Clears American Dream Complex to Reopen Ahead of Schedule

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East Rutherford, NJ—The American Dream Mall faced an unexpected disruption early Thursday morning when a fire broke out on a loading dock, forcing the evacuation of the massive shopping and entertainment complex.

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