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🌱 Ready to step inside Minecraft at American Dream this November?

And on the East Rutherford Patch calendar - St. Leo's School Front Lawn Fall Festival

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Hey there, East Rutherford! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Ready to step inside Minecraft at American Dream this November?
  • Why American Dream ranks among the nation's biggest destination malls.
  • How a new Trenton bill targets auto thefts hitting East Rutherford.

Also on today's calendar: St. Leo's School Front Lawn Fall Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Warmer with variable clouds, with a high of 71 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 77, low: 61.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and more humid, with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Minecraft Experience Launching at American Dream for Limited Time on Nov. 13 (wdhafm.com) — Families in East Rutherford can look forward to the Minecraft Experience: Village Rescue opening Nov. 13 at American Dream for a limited run. The hour-long, story-driven adventure lets kids and adults explore eight themed realms with interactive devices, puzzles, and familiar Minecraft mobs. Tickets, starting at $32 in multipacks, go on sale Oct. 1 through the event's website.
   

• Top 10 Shopping Malls In USA (scoopearth.com) — East Rutherford's American Dream earns a prominent spot on a national list of the country's top mega-malls, praised for its indoor ski slope, water park, and entertainment focus. The article compares it with giants like Mall of America, outlining how these complexes mix shopping with rides, art, and dining. It underscores American Dream's long, bumpy path from Meadowlands Xanadu to today's attraction-packed destination.
   

• State legislators propose measure targeting transport of stolen autos (roi-nj.com) — East Rutherford is singled out as one of several New Jersey hotspots tied to sophisticated auto theft rings that move stolen luxury cars through urban hubs and dealerships. In response, state legislators have proposed a bill making transport, storage, and brokering companies civilly liable if they fail to take reasonable steps to avoid handling stolen vehicles. Supporters say it will shut down trafficking pipelines without unfairly targeting honest businesses.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Michaels posted a job opening for Retail Overnight Seasonal Team Member in Secaucus. Apply here.
  • Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in North Arlington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Rutherford here.

🗞 Nearby News

Rutherford

  • NY Giants trade for QB J.J. McCarthy, per source. Here's what it means (northjersey.com)

Secaucus

  • Secaucus Police Blotter, Sept. 21 - Sept. 27 (patch.com)

Hasbrouck Heights

  • Hasbrouck Heights Senior is Named a Commended Student by the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program (tapinto.net)

Ok East Rutherford! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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