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Good morning East Rutherford! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How East Rutherford business leaders can get straight answers about AI
  • Shoplifting arrest at American Dream leads to injury and jail stay
  • How MetLife Stadium’s 9/11 stair climb honors fallen firefighters

Also on today's calendar: Hero Play Day at Kiddie Academy of Rutherford and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sun giving way to clouds, temps: high: 81, low: 70.
  • Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Meadowlands Chamber to host AI Thought Leaders Conference (njbiz.com) — Business owners in East Rutherford can tap into practical AI advice when the Meadowlands Chamber’s 2026 Thought Leaders Conference comes to World of Blue on Sept. 25. The half‑day event features New Jersey’s chief innovation officer, expert panels on responsible AI adoption, and a tech expo with live demos and networking tailored to regional companies.
   

2. American Dream Shoplifting Bust Ends With Injury, Warrant: Police (dailyvoice.com) — State Police say a man was arrested after allegedly stealing about $430 in merchandise from a clothing store at the American Dream mall in East Rutherford, then resisting arrest and causing an injury. The suspect, who also had a prior warrant and other shoplifting cases, is now being held in Bergen County Jail pending a detention hearing.
   

3. North Jersey Towns Hold Ceremonies To Mark 25 Years Since Sept. 11 Attacks (magic983.com) — East Rutherford will host the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation’s 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at MetLife Stadium on Sept. 12, raising money for families of fallen firefighters and counseling services. Nearby North Jersey towns, from Allendale to Glen Rock and Warren County, are also holding memorial ceremonies, walks, and service projects to mark the 25th anniversary of the attacks.
   

4. Listen for Your Chance to Win Tickets to See the New York Giants vs. Dallas (audacy.com) — You’ve got a last-minute shot today to win tickets for Sunday night’s Giants–Cowboys game at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, with on-air giveaways running between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Winners get a pair of tickets, but must follow any stadium COVID-19 safety rules or risk forfeiting the prize.
   

5. Former NJ officer recalls 9/11 response, aftermath (newsargus.com) — A former Clifton police lieutenant recalls how East Rutherford and Route 3 became a key staging and access corridor for first responders heading to the World Trade Center on 9/11. His memories of diverting traffic, losing a Port Authority friend, and later helping build 9/11 memorials underline how North Jersey communities like East Rutherford were deeply tied to that day’s response and its legacy.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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