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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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East Rutherford NJ, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill campaigned on a promise to “get dark money out of politics,” but her road to the statehouse is being paved with six-figure checks and secret donor lists.
While the public celebrates a new administration, a select group of business executives, lobbyists, and union leaders recently enjoyed exclusive access to the Governor at a ritzy pre-inaugural dinner—where the entry fee started at a staggering $100,000.
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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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East Rutherford NJ, On April 20, 2025, New Jersey got to experience the ultimate adrenaline rush. Great Big Game Show made its electrifying debut, transforming the city into a high-octane battleground of brainpower, speed, and nonstop entertainment. Located next to The Escape Game, this powerhouse duo of immersive entertainment promises an unforgettable experience, making it the go-to destination for thrill-seekers and game show fanatics alike.
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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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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).
Continue reading American Dream Mall Ordered to Pay $13M in PILOT Fees to Meadowlands Towns
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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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East Rutherford NJ, a Jersey City man was arrested by New Jersey State Police on Saturday night following a stabbing incident at the American Dream parking deck.
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East Rutherford NJ, investigators from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development’s (NJDOL) Division of Wage and Hour and Contract Compliance issued the following stop-work order on March 12:
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photos courtesy of Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco
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East Rutherford NJ,the 2024 USA Curling National Championships got underway at American Dream Mall at The Rink from January 29th – Feb 4th.
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East Rutherford NJ, the American Dream mall in New Jersey, the second-largest mall in the country, experienced an evacuation shortly after opening on Black Friday due to a bomb threat that was later determined to be unfounded, according to police.
Continue reading Black Friday Bomb Scare Hits American Dream Mall in East Rutherford
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East Rutherford NJ, a member of the Maryland National Guard from Long Island died after a fall snowboarding at Big Snow at American Dream in East Rutherford. Airman 1st Class Peter Matthews, 24, of Bay Shore, died last Thursday after hitting his head while on the indoor slope.
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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.
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