American Dream Mall Under Fire: Lawsuit Alleges $800M Collusion to Cheat Bondholders
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East Rutherford NJ, The legal “nightmare” for the American Dream megamall in East Rutherford, NJ, just took a massive turn. On February 6, 2026, bondholders represented by U.S. Bank filed a scathing 12-count lawsuit, alleging the mall and the Borough of East Rutherford conspired to artificially slash the property’s value to avoid paying its debts.
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Ridgewood NJ, The landscape of American family savings is undergoing a significant shift with the introduction of “Trump accounts,” a new initiative designed to empower children with a financial head start. These IRA-like savings accounts for children are not just gaining traction, but they’re attracting substantial support from a diverse array of companies and philanthropists, pledging billions in matching funds. The big question on everyone’s mind: Will this influx of matching money truly spark a new era of American savings for the next generation?
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MILAN/NEW YORK — In a historic “strategic reset” that has sent shockwaves through the global auto industry, Stellantis—the parent company of Jeep, Ram, Dodge, and Chrysler—announced a staggering $26.5 billion charge on Friday.
Continue reading Stellantis Plunges 22%: Massive $26B Writedown as CEO Admits EV “Over-Optimism”
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NEW YORK, NY — History was made on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Friday, February 6, 2026, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) shattered the 50,000-point barrier for the first time in its 130-year history.
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HAWTHORNE, NJ — For a busy Italian restaurant, Super Bowl Sunday is typically the biggest day of the year. But for one well-known Hawthorne establishment, the “Big Game” nearly turned into a big disaster on February 8, 2026.
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Ridgewood NJ, For generations of Americans, the sound of a frozen cylinder of orange juice going ker-plunk into a plastic pitcher was the definitive sound of breakfast. But as of February 2026, that childhood ritual is officially entering the history books.
Continue reading The End of an Era: Minute Maid Retires Iconic Frozen Juice Cans After 80 Years
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Ridgewood NJ — The American real estate market is currently a tale of two extremes. On one hand, U.S. homeowners are sitting on a record-breaking $35 trillion in equity. On the other, the “Great Lock-In” continues as high taxes and economic anxiety keep inventory tight and buyers hesitant.
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Ridgewood NJ, the lights are dimming, the popcorn is ready, and the silver screen is coming to life in a way Ridgewood has never seen before. The historic 80th edition of the RHS Jamboree officially opened, bringing Hollywood glamour to the heart of North Jersey.
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Bergen County NJ, A 56-year-old New York man is facing significant prison time after a Bergen County jury found him guilty of attempting to lure a minor for sexual assault. The conviction, announced on February 6, 2026, by Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport, follows a high-stakes undercover operation targeting online predators.
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FRANKLIN LAKES, NJ — The Borough of Franklin Lakes is in mourning following the sudden passing of a man who spent his final hours serving the community he loved. Mike DeGall, a 15-year veteran of the Franklin Lakes Department of Public Works (DPW), passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, shortly after completing an exhausting shift during a major winter storm.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — A serious early-morning collision at a busy Village intersection sent a family of three to the hospital on Friday, February 6, 2026.
The “T-bone” style accident occurred around 7:00 a.m. at the intersection of Linwood Avenue and Northern Parkway, a location frequently cited by local residents for heavy commuter traffic.
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New York NY, A new wave of corporate benefits is hitting Wall Street as Citigroup officially joins the growing list of U.S. giants backing the “Trump Account” initiative. The bank announced this week that it will match the federal government’s $1,000 seed contribution for the children of its U.S.-based employees, providing a significant head start for the next generation of savers.
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Trenton NJ, A heated political battle has erupted in Trenton following Governor Mikie Sherrill’s recent appearance on The Daily Show. The Governor used the comedy platform to announce a new state-run online portal that encourages New Jersey residents to upload videos and images of federal immigration agents (ICE) operating in the state , and no she wasn’t joking. .
