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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.
photos courtesy of Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco
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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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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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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.
Continue reading American Dream Evacuated After Dumpster Fire Forces Early Morning Closure
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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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East Rutherford NJ, a huge milestone was reached last week for residents in East Rutherford and surrounding southern Bergen County communities!
Epic White Wedding! NJ Couple Makes History, Gets Married on the Ski Slopes Inside American Dream’s Big SNOW
Stanley and Nettie Tang tie the knot at Big SNOW. — K&R Photos
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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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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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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.
Continue reading Three Men Charged in Broad Daylight Armed Robbery in East Rutherford
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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.
photo courtesy of the East Rutherford Fire Department
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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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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.
Continue reading American Dream Wins $850M Property Value Cut in Tax Court Ruling
As Horse Racing Declines, Meadowlands Racetrack Eyes Casino to Boost Revenue
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East Rutherford, NJ — Meadowlands Racetrack ,home to the prestigious Hambletonian harness race — is at a turning point. With declining interest in horse racing and mounting financial pressure, track owner Jeffrey Gural is looking to the future: and that future could include a full-fledged casino.
Continue reading Could a Casino Be the Future of the Meadowlands Racetrack?
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — On July 30, 1975, former Teamsters President Jimmy Hoffa vanished from a Detroit-area parking lot. Now, nearly 50 years later, the mystery remains—and New Jersey continues to play a central role in the search for the truth.
Continue reading 50 Years Later: The Jimmy Hoffa Mystery Still Haunts New Jersey
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — With the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup fast approaching and MetLife Stadium in New Jersey set to host eight major matches, including the final on July 19, nearly 100 civil rights organizations have issued a joint letter to FIFA urging the organization to address immigration and human rights concerns in the United States.
