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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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Hollywood Comes to Bergen County: Jamie Foxx Films Netflix Movie at Local Ice Cream Shop!

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Cake & Cone Transforms into a 1984 Movie Set for ‘Fight for ’84’

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East Rutherford NJ, Move over, Hollywood—North Jersey is officially a movie hot spot! Fans and locals in East Rutherford were buzzing this week as their popular ice cream haven, Cake & Cone, was shut down to serve as a filming location for an upcoming Netflix movie starring Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx.

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Rail to Trail! Bergen County Breaks Ground on Lois Lane Athletic Complex as Carlton Hill Greenway Ramps Up

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Major Open Space Win for Southern Bergen: Abandoned Rail Line Transforms into 1.2-Mile Linear Park

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East Rutherford NJ, a huge milestone was reached last week for residents in East Rutherford and surrounding southern Bergen County communities!

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Making History: Woodbridge Couple Becomes First to Wed on the Slopes at American Dream’s Big SNOW

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Epic White Wedding! NJ Couple Makes History, Gets Married on the Ski Slopes Inside American Dream’s Big SNOW

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – A Woodbridge couple has officially redefined the “white wedding” in New Jersey! Stanley and Nettie Tang made history on Friday, October 10, by becoming the first couple ever to tie the knot inside Big SNOW, the massive indoor ski and snowboard park located within the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford.

The unique celebration wasn’t just a picturesque winter scene; it was a deeply personal choice for the adventurous pair.

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Score Your Dream Job: Hackensack Meridian Health Hosting Hiring Event at MetLife Stadium

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East Rutherford NJ, looking for a new career? Don’t miss this chance to join one of New Jersey’s top employers! Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is holding a massive hiring event, “Draft Day 2025,” at MetLife Stadium on October 4, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Three Men Charged in Broad Daylight Armed Robbery in East Rutherford

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East Rutherford NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 24-year-old JAMIL N. TUNCER of Wallington, NJ; 23-year-old JAKUB P. LEPIANKA of Passaic, NJ; and 27-year-old MICHAEL A. RODRIGUEZ of Passaic, NJ on charges stemming from an armed robbery that occurred in East Rutherford, NJ. The charges are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the East Rutherford Police Department, under the direction of Chief Dennis Rivelli.

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Three Essex County Sheriff’s Officers Charged With Theft in East Orange Narcotics Search

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Sheriff Amir Jones announced on August 28, 2025, that three Essex County Sheriff’s officers have been charged with theft following an investigation into the unauthorized removal of property during a January 10, 2023 narcotics search warrant in East Orange.

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Fiery Four-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down NJ Turnpike in East Rutherford — No Injuries Reported

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — A fiery four-vehicle crash on the New Jersey Turnpike brought traffic to a standstill on the afternoon of August 19, shutting down the highway for hours. Miraculously, no one was injured in the incident, which involved two commercial trucks, a car, and an ice cream truck.

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American Dream Wins $850M Property Value Cut in Tax Court Ruling

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — The American Dream megamall just scored a major legal victory — and it could have big financial repercussions for taxpayers, bondholders, and nearby towns.

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