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James Gandolfini Legacy Day: A Tribute to a New Jersey Icon

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East Rutherford NJ, the New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) proudly presents James Gandolfini Legacy Day, a special event honoring the legendary actor, NJHOF inductee, and beloved New Jersey native. This heartfelt tribute will celebrate Gandolfini’s iconic career, his lasting impact on the entertainment industry, and his dedication to charitable causes, including veterans’ support and breast cancer research.

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American Dream Mall Faces Another Lawsuit Over Motorized Stuffed Animal Rides

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East Rutherford NJ, the American Dream Mall in the Meadowlands is facing yet another lawsuit—this time from a patron who claims she was injured after being struck by one of the mall’s motorized stuffed animal rides.

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Lawsuit Filed Over Child’s Serious Injuries on Waterslide at American Dream

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East Rutherford NJ, A Bergen County father has filed a lawsuit against American Dream’s DreamWorks Water Park, alleging that his son suffered serious and permanent injuries while using a waterslide inside the entertainment complex.

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Fatal Crash on New Jersey Turnpike: Irvington Man Killed in Collision with Tractor-Trailer in East Rutherford

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East Rutherford NJ,  a fatal crash on the New Jersey Turnpike early Wednesday morning claimed the life of 28-year-old Rasheed Folaji from Irvington, according to New Jersey State Police.

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American Dream Mall Sparks Controversy Over Bergen County Blue Laws

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East Rutherford NJ, a recent promotional email from American Dream Mall has reignited the long-standing debate over Bergen County’s blue laws, which prohibit the sale of nonessential retail items on Sundays.

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American Dream Mall Ordered to Pay $13M in PILOT Fees to Meadowlands Towns

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East Rutherford NJ, a Bergen County judge has ruled that American Dream Mall was fully open for business when it welcomed visitors in 2019, delivering a legal victory to Meadowlands municipalities seeking $13 million in unpaid payments-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT).

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American Dream Mall Misses $287M Interest Payment Amid Financial Struggles

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East Rutherford NJ, the American Dream megamall in East Rutherford, NJ, continues to face financial challenges as it missed a $287 million interest payment on Feb. 1, according to a notice from U.S. Bank, the bond trustee.

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East Rutherford Fire Department Responds to High-Rise Fire Alarm at Meadowlands Plaza

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East Rutherford NJ, on Sunday, the East Rutherford Fire Department (ERFD) responded to a fire alarm activation at 1 Meadowlands Plaza, a multi-story high-rise office building.

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Paradox Museum at American Dream Faces Eviction Over $1.74M in Unpaid Rent

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East Rutherford NJ, the Paradox Museum at the American Dream Mall is in hot water, facing eviction due to over $1.74 million in unpaid rent and other fees, according to court records.

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American Dream Mall Defies Bergen County Blue Laws

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East Rutherford NJ, residents of Bergen County no longer need to travel to places like the Palisades Center in Rockland County, NY, or the Willowbrook Mall in Wayne for Sunday shopping. Instead, American Dream Mall in East Rutherford offers a closer option—with its retail stores, rides, waterslides, ski slopes, and restaurants fully open on Sundays.

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Privacy Pods at American Dream Mall Shut Down Over Permit Issues

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East Rutherford NJ, the innovative “peace pods” at the American Dream mall in the Meadowlands, designed to offer “privacy on demand” in public spaces, have been temporarily shut down due to a lack of proper permits. The closure highlights the importance of regulatory compliance even for creative solutions aimed at enhancing visitor experiences.

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Bergen County Preps to Host 2026 FIFA World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford

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East Rutherford NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco joined Congressman Gottheimer to discuss preparations for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford.

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F-18 Flyover of MetLife Stadium for the New York Jets Game 1pm Today

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East Rutherford NJ, this Sunday November 17th, two F-18 jets will be conducting a flyover of MetLife Stadium for the New York Jets game. The flyover operation will be based out of Teterboro Airport (TEB) which means the aircraft will be making multiple take-offs and landings at the airport in addition to overflying the Bergen County area prior to and after the flyover.

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NJ TRANSIT Offers Rail Service between Hoboken/Secaucus Junction & MetLife Stadium for Jets vs. Colts – Sunday, November 17, 2024

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East Rutherford NJ, On Sunday, November 17, NJ TRANSIT will offer Rail service to/from Hoboken/Secaucus Junction and MetLife Stadium for the Jets vs. Colts football game.

For general information about how to get to and from MetLife Stadium, click HERE.

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Historic Rivalry: Notre Dame vs. Navy at MetLife Stadium

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East Rutherford NJ, get ready for an exciting showdown as Notre Dame takes on Navy at MetLife Stadium this Saturday at noon! This historic college football rivalry is set to ignite North Jersey, and fans are in for a thrilling day of sports and spectacle.

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