Toy stores hoping playtime inside shops leads to sales
Now a new generation of toy stores hopes to capitalize on the demise of the old Toys R Us by emphasizing playtime. They are fighting for a chunk of the $28 billion U.S. toy market, which today is spent mostly at Amazon, Walmart and Target.
Now a new generation of toy stores hopes to capitalize on the demise of the old Toys R Us by emphasizing playtime. They are fighting for a chunk of the $28 billion U.S. toy market, which today is spent mostly at Amazon, Walmart and Target.
Veterans rescue horses to help other veterans
Amy McCambridge-Steppe and her husband Mark Steppe, both veterans, founded the Unbridled Heroes Project. Last year, they rescued four wild mustangs from government round-ups in Nevada and Wyoming and brought the horses to New Jersey.
Amy McCambridge-Steppe and her husband Mark Steppe, both veterans, founded the Unbridled Heroes Project. Last year, they rescued four wild mustangs from government round-ups in Nevada and Wyoming and brought the horses to New Jersey.
Indoor ski slope opens at American Dream
An indoor ski slope that has been the most visible feature of the long-delayed American Dream megamall in New Jersey for more than a decade has finally opened.
An indoor ski slope that has been the most visible feature of the long-delayed American Dream megamall in New Jersey for more than a decade has finally opened.
The Big Snow Opens at American Dream
The first real snow indoor ski and snowboard park in the United States opened Thursday inside the American Dream mega-mall in East Rutherford, NJ.
The first real snow indoor ski and snowboard park in the United States opened Thursday inside the American Dream mega-mall in East Rutherford, NJ.
Self-described 'El Chapo of Opioids' pleads guilty to fraud
A New Jersey doctor who authorities say referred to himself as the "El Chapo of Opioids" has pleaded guilty to a health care claims fraud charge.
A New Jersey doctor who authorities say referred to himself as the "El Chapo of Opioids" has pleaded guilty to a health care claims fraud charge.
It’s back: Toys R Us reopens its first store in New Jersey
The new retail store is opening in Paramus, located about 20 miles northeast of Newark.
The new retail store is opening in Paramus, located about 20 miles northeast of Newark.
Rapper Eric B. gets probation on 17-year-old assault case
Rapper and actor Eric B. was sentenced to a year’s probation Friday stemming from a motor vehicle stop and police chase that occurred nearly 19 years ago.
Rapper and actor Eric B. was sentenced to a year’s probation Friday stemming from a motor vehicle stop and police chase that occurred nearly 19 years ago.
Turning students into skilled technicians at Lincoln Tech
Lincoln Tech is a vocational institute that focuses on turning students into skilled technicians to help close the skills gap that many companies are facing.
Lincoln Tech is a vocational institute that focuses on turning students into skilled technicians to help close the skills gap that many companies are facing.
US-born Alabama woman who joined ISIS is not an American citizen, judge rules
A federal judge ruled Thursday that an American-born woman who traveled to Syria to join the Islamic State (ISIS) group and now wants to return to her family in Alabama is not a U.S. citizen.
A federal judge ruled Thursday that an American-born woman who traveled to Syria to join the Islamic State (ISIS) group and now wants to return to her family in Alabama is not a U.S. citizen.
NJ town, developer reach agreement on prized Hudson River land
A settlement has been reached in a dispute between a developer and a town along the Hudson River over a coveted piece of real estate.
A settlement has been reached in a dispute between a developer and a town along the Hudson River over a coveted piece of real estate.
Rapper Eric B. released from jail after time on 17-year-old warrant
Rapper and actor Eric B. has been released from a New Jersey jail after spending two weeks behind bars on a 17-year-old warrant.
Rapper and actor Eric B. has been released from a New Jersey jail after spending two weeks behind bars on a 17-year-old warrant.
NJ country club drops waiter from ruined handbag lawsuit
A New Jersey country club no longer intends to sue a waiter accused of spilling wine and ruining a woman's handbag that she claims is worth $30,000.
A New Jersey country club no longer intends to sue a waiter accused of spilling wine and ruining a woman's handbag that she claims is worth $30,000.
Dog brings cops to injured owner's house
Police in New Jersey say a dog helped officers find the home of a pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle.
Police in New Jersey say a dog helped officers find the home of a pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle.
A dog is starving to death and vets don't know why
An 8-year-old pit bull named Sally has stopped eating and has been slowly wasting away over the last few weeks, according to an animal welfare group in New Jersey. Sally was set to undergo surgery on Wednesday.
An 8-year-old pit bull named Sally has stopped eating and has been slowly wasting away over the last few weeks, according to an animal welfare group in New Jersey. Sally was set to undergo surgery on Wednesday.
NY father facing charges in injuries to NJ infant twins
Authorities say a New York man is facing charges after twin infants were taken to a New Jersey hospital with injuries.
Authorities say a New York man is facing charges after twin infants were taken to a New Jersey hospital with injuries.
Massive American Dream mall to open but will shoppers come?
More than two decades ago when a mega entertainment and shopping complex was being conceived on a vast swath of swamp land in New Jersey, the iPhone didn't exist, Amazon was only selling books online and malls were where you went for all your shopping needs.
More than two decades ago when a mega entertainment and shopping complex was being conceived on a vast swath of swamp land in New Jersey, the iPhone didn't exist, Amazon was only selling books online and malls were where you went for all your shopping needs.
Parking at American Dream Mall could cost $30
Depending on when you go and what is going on at the sports complex, you could end up paying $30 to park at the new American Dream mall.
Depending on when you go and what is going on at the sports complex, you could end up paying $30 to park at the new American Dream mall.
American Dream theme park sells out for 1st weekend
If you're planning to go to the new American Dream mall's main attraction this weekend, you may be out of luck.
If you're planning to go to the new American Dream mall's main attraction this weekend, you may be out of luck.
Nickelodeon Universe, North America’s largest indoor theme park, set to open this week
The park will feature more than 35 rides and attractions based on the network’s iconic characters, including roller coasters and a Nickelodeon Slime Stage.
The park will feature more than 35 rides and attractions based on the network’s iconic characters, including roller coasters and a Nickelodeon Slime Stage.
Worker killed at American Dream Mall: Report
A worker was killed at the American Dream mega-mall in East Rutherford, according to various published reports.
A worker was killed at the American Dream mega-mall in East Rutherford, according to various published reports.