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East Rutherford NJ, NJ TRANSIT and BetMGM today unveiled a new three year sponsorship that renames NJ TRANSIT’s Meadowlands Rail Line as the BetMGM Meadowlands Rail Line. The agreement on the naming rights is a first of its kind for NJ TRANSIT and will add additional non-farebox revenue over the course of the three year agreement.
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East Rutherford NJ, Jets and Giants fans can skip the driving and parking with NJ TRANSIT’s rail service to MetLife Stadium. Beginning last Sunday, September 11 with the Jets hosting the Baltimore Ravens and continuing through the season, NJ TRANSIT will be offering train service on the BetMGM Meadowlands Rail Line to and from Secaucus Junction for every Jets or Giants home game.
Continue reading Regular NFL Season Rail Service to MetLife Stadium has Resumed
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East Rutherford NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of CHRISTOPHER NOVEMBRE (DOB: 7/13/1978; single; employed as a builder) of 9128 Newkirk Avenue, North Bergen, NJ on drug charges. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love, the East Rutherford Police Department under the direction of Chief Dennis M. Rivelli and the Cliffside Park Police Department under the direction of Chief Marc Marano.
Continue reading East Rutherford Oxycodone Dealer from North Bergen Arrested in Cliffside Park
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East Rutherford NJ, YouTuber and philanthropist MrBeast opened the first in-person MrBeast Burger at the American Dream megamall this past Sunday.
Continue reading Can a Celebrity Burger Joint Save the American Dream Megamall in East Rutherford ?
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East Rutherford NJ, opened in 1981 to host professional sports and concerts, the Izod Center in the Meadowlands, previously known as the Brendan Byrne Arena and the Continental Airlines Arena, was one of New Jersey’s premiere entertainment venues. The more recent arrival of the Prudential Center, and subsequent departures of both the New Jersey Devils and New Jersey Nets, left the venue underutilized and eventually shuttered.
Continue reading A Film and Television Studio is Born in the Meadowlands
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East Rutherford NJ, AMC’s The Walking Dead franchise expands its universe to the Meadowlands Arena and North Jersey locations for its upcoming spin-off series starring Lauren Cohan and Jeffrey Dean Morgan. This is the fifth series in The Walking Dead franchise and will follow Maggie (Cohan) and Negan (Morgan) as they explore a postapocalyptic New York City. Eli Jorné, who writes and co-executive produces the original series, will serve as the showrunner, while Scott M. Gimple, chief content officer of The Walking Dead franchise, will oversee the series. Cohan and Morgan also serve as executive producers. The first six-episode season is expected to debut on AMC and AMC+ in 2023.
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East Rutherford NJ, Fans attending the upcoming Lady Gaga concert on August 11, the Kenny Chesney concert on August 13, the Red Hot Chili Peppers on August 17, Rammstein on September 6 or the return of NFL pre-season football on August 21, 22 and 28 at MetLife Stadium, can get there safely and conveniently by using NJ TRANSIT’s rail service. Customers can visit njtransit.com/MetLife for complete details. Rail schedules between Secaucus Junction and MetLife Stadium will be posted closer to the event dates.
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East Rutherford NJ, NJ TRANSIT is making it easier to enjoy all that American Dream has to offer every day by resuming weekday express bus service from Midtown Manhattan to the entertainment/retail center. Two weekday departures from the Port Authority Bus Terminal (PABT) provide direct one-seat ride to American Dream, with two return trips in the evenings.
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East Rutherford NJ, Governor Phil Murphy today signed a bill (S-2364 [t.e2ma.net]) to extend expanded permissions for restaurants, bars, distilleries, and breweries to use fixtures and equipment enabling them to serve patrons outdoors in private areas, on sidewalks, and in other municipally-designated outdoor areas. The permissions were set to expire November 30, 2022 but will now be extended by two additional years to support the food and beverage industry, patrons, and local communities by facilitating opportunities to serve customers outdoors.
Continue reading New Jersey Extends Permissions for Outdoor Dining to Support Restaurant Industry
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East Rutherford NJ, American Dream, formerly known as Xanadu and once called the ugliest building in the world by former Governor Christie ,a $5 billion mall and entertainment complex in New Jersey’s Meadowlands, failed once again to make an interest payment that was due Monday on municipal bonds sold to help finance the venture.
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East Rutherford NJ, according to Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella ,a 22-year-old East Rutherford man accused of providing obscene material to and sexually exploiting a child was arrested on Wednesday .
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East Rutherford NJ, Socialite and businesswoman, Kim Kardashian, along with her daughters, North and Chicago, were spotted showing off their skiing and sledding skills at Big SNOW American Dream, North America’s first indoor, real-snow ski and snowboard center with year-round winter indoors, on Tuesday, July 12.
Continue reading Kim Kardashian and Kids Ski Spotted at Big SNOW American Dream in East Rutherford
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East Rutherford NJ, American Dream, the Meadowlands mega-mall and entertainment complex, made a late $13.9 million deposit to bondholders this week, but a bank trustee said the East Rutherford business remains behind on its payments.
Continue reading American Dream Makes Bond Payment, but Bankers say it’s still in default
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East Rutherford NJ, MetLife Stadium has been picked as host venue for the FIFA Men’s World Cup in 2026. It marks the first time East Rutherford will be home to a World Cup game since the 1999 women’s World Cup and the 1994 men’s World Cup.
Continue reading MetLife Stadium has been picked as host venue for the FIFA Men’s World Cup in 2026
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East Rutherford NJ, more trouble for the American Dream Mall . The developers behind the American Dream mall and entertainment complex formally know as Xanadu missed a June 1 deadline to make a payment on an $800 million municipal bond, in the latest sign of financial stress for the Meadowlands project.
