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Overturned Tractor Trailer Shuts All Lanes At NJ Turnpike/Route 3 Ramp Overturned Tractor Trailer Shuts All Lanes At NJ Turnpike/Route 3 Ramp
Overturned Tractor Trailer Shuts All Lanes At NJ Turnpike/Route 3 Ramp An overturned tractor-trailer brought traffic to a halt on the NJ Turnpike ramp to Route 3 in East Rutherford on Monday morning, Dec. 9, according to the NJDOT website. Emergency response vehicles remained on the scene as of 10:30 a.m., with all westbound lanes closed at Interchange 16W, the website reported. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes as crews work to clear the area. No additional details about the incident were immediately available.
Yankees Legend CC Sabathia Brings Holiday Cheer To Bergen County Yankees Legend CC Sabathia Brings Holiday Cheer To Bergen County
Yankees Legend CC Sabathia Brings Holiday Cheer To Bergen County Former Yankee great CC Sabathia wants to ensure everyone has a happy holidays. Sabathia, along with his wife Amber, are hosting their annual holiday caravan for 150 kids from the John Grimm Madison Boys and Girls Club and Bronx Arts Charter School on Friday, Dec. 6 at 4:30 p.m. at Nickelodeon Universe at the American Dream mall in East Rutherford.   "Giving back to the community that supported me throughout my career is an honor," Sabathia said. "The smiles on their faces remind me why we do this every year — to spread love, hope, and holiday cheer.." The event allows k…
Member Of NJ Band 'My Chemical Romance' Dead At 44: Remembering Bob Bryar Member Of NJ Band 'My Chemical Romance' Dead At 44: Remembering Bob Bryar
Member Of NJ Band 'My Chemical Romance' Dead At 44: Remembering Bob Bryar Bob Bryar, the drummer for New Jersey-based band My Chemical Romance died this month in Tennessee at 44 years old, as first reported by TMZ. According to TMZ, Bryar's body was found badly decomposed at his home in Tennessee. No foul play was suspected. In a statement to CNN, My Chemical Romance said: “The band asks for your patience and understanding as they process the news of Bob’s passing.” My Chemical Romance, famous for songs "Helena" and "The Black Parade," was founded in the early 2000s by Gerard Way, a Summit native raised in Belleville; his brother, Mikey Way, Ray T…
Jets Fire General Manager Amid Dismal Season Jets Fire General Manager Amid Dismal Season
Jets Fire General Manager Amid Dismal Season The New York Jets housecleaning continues. Weeks after firing head coach Robert Saleh, the Jets, who play in East Rutherford and practice in Florham Park, have fired general manager Joe Douglas amid a dismal 3-8 record, ESPN reported.  Douglas was already on the outs at 1 Jets Dr., having not been consulted when the team fired Saleh amid a 2-3 start, ESPN said. Gang Green has gone 1-5 since firing Saleh and naming Jeff Ulbrich interim coach. Douglas was hired as general manager in June 2019 with the goal of turning the Jets around, though the team has gone 30-64 with no winning season…
Upscale Champagne, Caviar Bar Brings Luxe Dining To American Dream Mall Upscale Champagne, Caviar Bar Brings Luxe Dining To American Dream Mall
Upscale Champagne, Caviar Bar Brings Luxe Dining To American Dream Mall A chic champagne and caviar bar has opened at the American Dream in East Rutherford, giving guests a luxurious new spot to relax between high-end shopping.  Isola Bella opened on Thursday, Oct. 31 inside The Avenue. The bar offers an elegant menu filled with fresh seafood and sparkling drinks. The menu features jumbo shrimp cocktails, oysters, caviar selections, pastrami smoked salmon, and smoked sea bass, among other upscale bites. Alcoholic options include champagne and sparkling wine, along with a selection of wines by the glass or bottle and hand-crafted cocktails.  Non-alcoh…
America's First-Ever Sesame Street Experience Opening At New Jersey Mall America's First-Ever Sesame Street Experience Opening At New Jersey Mall
America's First-Ever Sesame Street Experience Opening At New Jersey Mall A brand-new immersive Sesame Street experience is opening at the American Dream in East Rutherford. The highly-anticipated Sesame Street Learn & Play, the first-ever in the United States, opens on Nov. 16. "This groundbreaking attraction will combine learning with play, offering an immersive experience for guests of all ages through the enchanting world of Sesame Street," a press release reads. Sesame Street Learn & Play promises timeless memories for the entire family through adventures, photo opportunities, and learning experiences.  Children can explore the rainforest as t…
All Lanes Of Route 17 Closed By Overturned Construction Equipment In East Rutherford All Lanes Of Route 17 Closed By Overturned Construction Equipment In East Rutherford
All Lanes Of Route 17 Closed By Overturned Construction Equipment In East Rutherford Traffic was halted along Route 17 Tuesday morning, Oct. 29 due to debris that fell off a tractor trailer in East Rutherford. As of 10 a.m., all southbound lanes, south of East Union Avenue, were closed.  Traffic cameras show cars backed up in the southbound lanes and what appeared to be overturned construction equipment. This is a developing news report.
See Ticket Prices For Oasis MetLife Stadium Concerts After Selling Out UK Tour See Ticket Prices For Oasis MetLife Stadium Concerts After Selling Out UK Tour
See Ticket Prices For Oasis MetLife Stadium Concerts After Selling Out UK Tour Oasis is getting the band back together and going on tour after 15 years. The "Wonderwall" British pop brothers sold out their United Kingdom tour and then announced they'd be in North America as well, with concerts in Chicago, Toronto, Mexico City, Los Angeles, and East Rutherford's MetLife Stadium. The MetLife tickets are selling fast, according to StubHub, with both shows in August 2025 50% sold out. The cheapest seats appear to be in the nosebleeds for approximately $185 to $240, while the most expensive seats range between $415 and $1800 for general field admission. Some seats are goi…
Racing BMW Driver, 20, Crashes, Injures Young Family On Route 3: Police Racing BMW Driver, 20, Crashes, Injures Young Family On Route 3: Police
Racing BMW Driver, 20, Crashes, Injures Young Family On Route 3: Police A BMW driver is facing multiple charges after crashing and injuring a family of four on Route 3 on Thursday, Oct. 3, authorities said. Hamza M. Abdelaziz, 20, of Clifton, was racing in a 2023 black BMW 540 when he struck the Fair Lawn family's vehicle on the Berry’s Creek Bridge in the eastbound lanes in Rutherford, just prior to the East Rutherford border around 1:10 p.m., Rutherford Police Chief John Russo said. A 35-year-old man, 35-year-old woman, 5-year-old girl, and 3-year-old girl all reported injuries following the crash, Russo said. Abdelaziz was charged with assault by auto and i…
Teacher Pulls Off Epic Surprise, Introduces Students To Paul Rudd On Field Trip To NJ Mall Teacher Pulls Off Epic Surprise, Introduces Students To Paul Rudd On Field Trip To NJ Mall
Teacher Pulls Off Epic Surprise, Introduces Students To Paul Rudd On Field Trip To NJ Mall In 2014, "People" named Nicholas Ferroni "Sexiest Teacher Alive." Ten years later, he may just be the coolest teacher alive, too. The Union High School teacher surprised his students with Paul Rudd, the magazine's Sexiest Man Alive in 2021, during a field trip to the NJ Hall of Fame on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Ferroni works closely with the NJ Hall of Fame, having interviewed inductees, such as Danny DeVito. While organizing the field trip, one of the officials mentioned that Rudd was going to be there that day. "We then kind of said it would be fun to surprise some students who were thinkin…
Millburn Mom Holding Baby Run Over By Motorized Animal At American Dream Mall: Lawsuit Millburn Mom Holding Baby Run Over By Motorized Animal At American Dream Mall: Lawsuit
Millburn Mom Holding Baby Run Over By Motorized Animal At American Dream Mall: Lawsuit A woman and her husband are suing American Dream Mall in East Rutherford and some of its business partners after she says she was run over by a motorized animal while holding her baby in the Summer of 2023. The suit filed in Mercer County Superior Court says Jia Li, a Millburn resident, was walking through the mall holding her baby when she was "suddenly and violently" struck from behind by a person operating a motorized version of a plush animal on Sunday, July 9, 2023. The suit says the crash caused her to fall to the ground and sustain significant injuries. Li's suit alleges that t…
WWE Hosting Two-Night Summerslam At MetLife Stadium WWE Hosting Two-Night Summerslam At MetLife Stadium
WWE Hosting Two-Night Summerslam At MetLife Stadium Bergen County will be playing host to the biggest party of the summer, that's about to get even bigger. WWE announced it will be holding Summerslam at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025 and Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. This is the first time Summerslam will be held over two nights. MetLife Stadium is no stranger to big WWE events, hosting Wrestlemania 29 in 2013 and Wrestlemania 35 in 2019. This will be the fourth time East Rutherford plays host to Summerslam, having hosted the 1989, 1997 and 2007 editions at the since-shuttered Meadowlands Arena.. To signup for on-sale…
8 Hospitalized In Series Of Route 3 Crashes Involving Emergency Vehicles (UPDATE) 8 Hospitalized In Series Of Route 3 Crashes Involving Emergency Vehicles (UPDATE)
8 Hospitalized In Series Of Route 3 Crashes Involving Emergency Vehicles (Update) Eight people were hospitalized in a series of Route 3 crashes — one of which involved emergency response vehicles — early Tuesday, Sept. 10 in East Rutherford, police said. Police were called to the westbound side of the roadway just after 6 a.m. for a crash involving a white 2015 Land Rover that had lost control and struck a light pole and a guard rail, Police Capt. Jeff Yannacone said. The male driver and female passenger were transported to Hackensack University Medical Center with leg injuries, he said. Meanwhile, while the crash was being investigated, a 2005 black Dodge Dakota st…
Massive H Mart Food Hall Opens At American Dream Mall: Here's What You Will Find (PHOTOS) Massive H Mart Food Hall Opens At American Dream Mall: Here's What You Will Find (PHOTOS)
Massive H Mart Food Hall Opens At American Dream Mall: Here's What You Will Find (Photos) H Mart is one day away from opening its sprawling food hall at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford. The 16,860-square-foot dining hall will feature a dozen restaurants offering a wide array of culinary Asian delights. The grand opening is set for Friday, Aug. 30. "We are thrilled to introduce our latest food hall at American Dream," H Mart President Stacey Kwon said. "Our food halls are iconic staples of H Mart stores, and our American Dream location wouldn't feel complete without one. The addition of another food hall will further enhance the world class, one of a kind guest experie…
Passenger Jumps Out Of Moving SUV On NJ Turnpike In Bergen County: Police Passenger Jumps Out Of Moving SUV On NJ Turnpike In Bergen County: Police
Passenger Jumps Out Of Moving SUV On NJ Turnpike In Bergen County: Police One person was hospitalized with serious injuries after plunging out of a moving vehicle along the New Jersey Turnpike, police said. A Hyundai SUV was traveling north on the western spur in East Rutherford at milepost 113.2 around 9:50 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22 when the front seat passenger jumped from the moving car, NJSP Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. The passenger struck the pavement and sustained serious injuries. No further information was provided.
Drummer Turned American Dream Mall Executive Chef Competing On 'Chopped' This Week Drummer Turned American Dream Mall Executive Chef Competing On 'Chopped' This Week
Drummer Turned American Dream Mall Executive Chef Competing On 'Chopped' This Week John Thomas doesn't have any stories about cooking with his nonna. He doesn't have a degree from any fancy culinary school, and his childhood dream was never to become a professional cook. And yet, the 35-year-old Clifton dad landed himself a pretty sweet gig as the executive chef of Gameroom Eats at the American Dream Mall. This week, he'll be going up against some of the best chefs in the region on Food Network's "Chopped" cooking competition, for a chance to win $10,000. Thomas' episode, called "Celtuce Setbacks," airs Tuesday, Aug. 13 at 8 p.m. John Tashiro "Cooking was never my fi…
DWI Driver, 60, Wedges SUV Under Tractor Trailer On Route 3, Police Say DWI Driver, 60, Wedges SUV Under Tractor Trailer On Route 3, Police Say
DWI Driver, 60, Wedges SUV Under Tractor Trailer On Route 3, Police Say A 60-year-old Kearny man is facing charges after a DWI crash in which his SUV became wedged under a tractor trailer on Route 3, police in East Rutherford said. Joseph Whiteman's white 2020 Nissan Rogue had become stuck under a tractor trailer that was stopped on the westbound side of the roadway around 11:40 a.m. Wednesday, June 26, East Rutherford Police Capt. Jeff Yannacone said. Whiteman was arrested at the scene and charged with DWI, reckless driving, careless driving, failure to observe traffic lanes, and driving in an unsafe manner, police said. Nicks Towing responded to the scene an…
Kim Kardashian Throws Birthday Bash For Daughter At NJ Mall Kim Kardashian Throws Birthday Bash For Daughter At NJ Mall
Kim Kardashian Throws Birthday Bash For Daughter At NJ Mall The American Dream Mall has posted yet another celebrity offspring birthday party. Kim Kardashian headed to the 3 million-square-foot mall in East Rutherford to celebrate daughter North West's birthday. People shared photos from the 43-year-old's Instagram account that show her on rollercoaster rides and 11-year-old North's pink, three-tiered birthday cake. Other guests included Lala Anthony, one of Kim's closest friends, Penelope Disick, North's cousin and daughter of Kourtney Kardashian, and more. The krew also spent time at the indoor swimming pool with a wave machine and at Big Snow, …
Late-Night Drunken Assault Near Meadowlands Sends One Man To Hospital, Other To Jail Late-Night Drunken Assault Near Meadowlands Sends One Man To Hospital, Other To Jail
Late-Night Drunken Assault Near Meadowlands Sends One Man To Hospital, Other To Jail A drunken man was hospitalized and another jailed for assaulting him at a private industrial garage in Rutherford, authorities said. The 40-year-old victim from Cranford approached an East Rutherford police officer who was fueling his patrol vehicle at the Rutherford DPW garage on Highland Cross -- just off northbound Route 17 near the Meadowlands -- around 11:30 p.m. Saturday, June 8, Police Chief John Russo said.  He was bleeding from a head wound, the chief said. "It was determined he was assaulted by an acquaintance at a private industrial garage where both were at that eveni…
STICKY FINGERS: Crew Snatches $100G Worth Of Goods From American Dream Balenciaga STICKY FINGERS: Crew Snatches $100G Worth Of Goods From American Dream Balenciaga
Sticky Fingers: Crew Snatches $100G Worth Of Goods From American Dream Balenciaga One of shoplifters' favorite franchises was victimized again when an organized quartet of thieves fled the Balenciaga at the American Dream Meadowlands with what New Jersey State Police said was $100,000 worth of merchandise. It was shortly after 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, when two men and two women entered the luxury clothing store in the East Rutherford mall, NJSP Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. The crew "took numerous items and departed without paying," the sergeant said. Witnesses reported seeing the thieves flee in a black Dodge Durango with Pennsylvania license plates. ANYONE else who m…
Bergen Man Collected 3,700 Child Porn Images: Authorities Bergen Man Collected 3,700 Child Porn Images: Authorities
Bergen Man Collected 3,700 Child Porn Images: Authorities An East Rutherford resident was busted with 3,700 child porn files, authorities said. Noel Q. Ricketts, 25, was seized by Cyber Crimes Unit detectives who raided his Main Street apartment just off Railroad Avenue this past Friday, May 17, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. “Ricketts used the Internet to view, download and possess 3,700 items depicting nude and/or sexually explicit prepubescent and pubescent children,” the prosecutor said. Ricketts, who was charged with possession of child pornography, remained held Monday in the Bergen County Jail pending a first appearance in …
EXCLUSIVE: East Rutherford Man Awaiting Trial For Child Porn Dies By Drinking Kerosene EXCLUSIVE: East Rutherford Man Awaiting Trial For Child Porn Dies By Drinking Kerosene
Exclusive: East Rutherford Man Awaiting Trial For Child Porn Dies By Drinking Kerosene An East Rutherford man awaiting trial on child porn charges took his own life by drinking kerosene in the parking lot of a machine shop in Ringwood, multiple sources told Daily Voice. Building employees found the body of Michael Thomas Scheuerman, 41, in his car around 7 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, according to a police report. "He burned himself from the inside," a law enforcement source said Wednesday. "He was found hugging another bottle, apparently in case the first didn't do the job." Ringwood officers who responded to Bach Tools on Executive Parkway early Tuesday found Scheuerman's body in…
H-Mart Opening 16,800-Square-Foot Food Hall At NJ's Largest Mall H-Mart Opening 16,800-Square-Foot Food Hall At NJ's Largest Mall
H-Mart Opening 16,800-Square-Foot Food Hall At NJ's Largest Mall The top Asian supermarket in the country is coming to American Dream in a big way. American Dream, in East Rutherford, announced H Mart will be opening a 16,860-square-foot food hall later this spring. The food hall will be the largest in the northeast. Food offerings at H Mart will include Korean delicacies from Sang's Tofu & Grill and K-Town Hero, offering bulgogi beef brisket, fried chicken and gochujang pork belly by Hooni Kim. Other fast-casual Asian dining options include:  The Bao: Specializing in Dim Sum, noodles and soup dumplings Gold Miss: Donuts, hot dogs, ice cream,…
East Rutherford Tenant Dies Of Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound: Police East Rutherford Tenant Dies Of Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound: Police
East Rutherford Tenant Dies Of Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound: Police A 34-year-old tenant died of suicide in his East Rutherford apartment before dawn Wednesday, police reported. Officers who responded to the 3:16 a.m. May 15 call were directed to the second floor of the Mozart Street home, Police Capt. Jeff Yannacone said. They found the victim dead of a gunshot wound to the head on the kitchen floor, the captain said. He was pronounced at the scene. Responders said the man's 4-year-old son was in the next room at the time. ****** ALSO SEE: An East Rutherford man awaiting trial on child porn charges took his own life by drinking kerosene in the parking…
Wood-Ridge Man Convicted Again Of Murdering, Torching East Rutherford Grandmother Wood-Ridge Man Convicted Again Of Murdering, Torching East Rutherford Grandmother
Wood-Ridge Man Convicted Again Of Murdering, Torching East Rutherford Grandmother 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: Questionable DNA evidence found under the fingernails of a 70-year-old Bergen County woman bludgeoned and burned in her home may have gotten her killer a new trial, but it didn't change the outcome. For a second time, a jury in Hackensack convicted Daniel Rochat on Wednesday of all charges in the brutal September 2012 slaying of real estate agent Barbara Vernieri in her East Rutherford home. Rochat, 48, of Wood-Ridge was originally convicted in June 2017 of beating Vernieri, then pouring gasoline on her and around her home before setting it on fire to cover up the crime scene. Pros…
UPDATE: Popular Garfield Restaurant Ravaged By Overnight Fire (w/PHOTOS) UPDATE: Popular Garfield Restaurant Ravaged By Overnight Fire (w/PHOTOS)
Update: Popular Garfield Restaurant Ravaged By Overnight Fire (w/Photos) A firefighter was taken to a local hospital and two civilians were tended to at the scene of an overnight blaze that destroyed a popular Garfield restaurant and severely damaged the apartments above it. A passerby alerted authorities to the fire that broke on the first floor of DP's Pub and Seafood Grill on River Drive shortly after 2:30 a.m. Friday, April 12, responders said. Firefighters found flames engulfing the bar and spreading quickly through the upper floors. Police Capt. Mario Pozo said two second-floor tenants were treated for smoke inhalation at the scene after responding Garfie…
Route 3 Pileup: Trio Survives Wrong-Way DWI Crash, But Second Collision Injures 6 Route 3 Pileup: Trio Survives Wrong-Way DWI Crash, But Second Collision Injures 6
Route 3 Pileup: Trio Survives Wrong-Way DWI Crash, But Second Collision Injures 6 A pair of overnight chain-reaction crashes on Route 3 began when a suspended drunk driver heading west in the eastbound lanes slammed head-on into another vehicle, authorities said. It ended with a police car and a private vehicle being struck by another car moments later, sending six people to the hospital. It was shortly before 3:30 a.m. Sunday, April 7, when a 2022 Toyota Highlander being driven the wrong way collided with a 2019 Nissan Rogue on eastbound Route 3 near Route 120, East Rutherford Police Capt. Jeff Yannacone said. The driver of the Rogue, a 23-year-old Secaucus man, d…
Ex-Con Charged By FBI With Igniting Explosive Outside Passaic County ATM Ex-Con Charged By FBI With Igniting Explosive Outside Passaic County ATM
Ex-Con Charged By FBI With Igniting Explosive Outside Passaic County ATM A career criminal from Passaic County who's been busted dozens of times in North Jersey in just the past few years used an explosive device to damage an ATM, federal authorities charged. Nicolas Torres, 41, of Passaic, has amassed a lengthy rap sheet over much of his adult life, mostly involving business break-ins that local police and county prosecutors have dealt with. This time, though, the FBI's got him. Torres was captured on surveillance video igniting the device in front of the Chase Bank ATM on North 6th Street in Prospect Park in the early morning hours of July 5, 2022, U.S. Attor…
Garden State 'El Clasico': Real Madrid, FC Barcelona To Play At MetLife Stadium This Summer Garden State 'El Clasico': Real Madrid, FC Barcelona To Play At MetLife Stadium This Summer
Garden State 'El Clasico': Real Madrid, FC Barcelona To Play At MetLife Stadium This Summer One of the most famous sports rivalries in the world is coming to the Garden State this summer. Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona will play an edition of 'El Clasico' at MetLife Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 3, the Spanish soccer clubs announced on Tuesday, Mar. 19. Two of La Liga's biggest powerhouses will hold the friendly match as part of a preseason summer U.S. tour. This will be the fourth edition of Spain's most historic rivalry played in the U.S. The first was at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, with Lionel Messi and Barcelona defeating their Madrid rivals 3-2 on Monday, July 2…
STABBING AT AMERICAN DREAM: Video Posted, Secaucus Man Arrested STABBING AT AMERICAN DREAM: Video Posted, Secaucus Man Arrested
Stabbing AT American Dream: Video Posted, Secaucus Man Arrested Video shot at the American Dream Mall captured images of a Secaucus man charged with a stabbing this week. It's believed that two men tried to grab him in the cellphone video recorded from a level above the confrontation at the mall in East Rutherford shortly before 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 12. The bare-chested assailant pulls the shirt over one man's head and knees him in the face before going after the second. HudPost posted the video on X. Eyewitnesses say a stabbing occurred in the American Dream Mall during this encounter. We have not confirmed these details. pic.twitter.com/bB…
WILD PURSUIT: Car Thief Pulled From Frigid Meadowlands Creek Is Violent Career Criminal WILD PURSUIT: Car Thief Pulled From Frigid Meadowlands Creek Is Violent Career Criminal
Wild Pursuit: Car Thief Pulled From Frigid Meadowlands Creek Is Violent Career Criminal UPDATE: A Union City man who jumped into a frigid Meadowlands creek during a dramatic police chase is an ex-con with nearly 50 arrests in no fewer than five North Jersey counties over the past 35 years. Career criminal Gregory Calvo, 53, is the very embodiment of the phrase “known to police.” He's been convicted nearly two dozen times in Bergen, Hudson, Passaic, Morris and Essex counties since 1989 – for offenses that include robbery, theft, burglary, drug dealing, domestic violence and aggravated assault -- and has been in and out of state prison and county jails since that time only to be…