New Jersey Wants to Change Constitution to Allow Casinos at Meadowlands and Monmouth Racetracks

New Jersey senators push constitutional amendment to allow casinos at racetracks Trenton, NJ – A new proposal introduced in the New Jersey Legislature would allow casino-style gambling at two major racetracks, potentially…

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Fireworks and $1 snacks planned for Fan Appreciation Night at Meadowlands Racetrack

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Meadowlands Racetrack will host its annual Fan Appreciation Night on Saturday evening, offering discounted concessions and a fireworks show following live horse racing. The event is scheduled from…

First Annual Meadowlands Tattoo Arts Festival to Debut with Top Artists and Unique Entertainment

SECAUCUS, NJ – The Meadowlands Exposition Center will host the highly anticipated First Annual Meadowlands Tattoo Arts Festival from September 13 to 15. This exciting event, featuring hundreds of tattoo artists from…

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Meadowlands Summer Wine Festival Announced

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – Wine enthusiasts are invited to the Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment’s Summer Wine Festival on Saturday, June 22, 2024. This event, set to take place rain or shine, will…

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State Fair Meadowlands Returns with Exciting Attractions

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – State Fair Meadowlands is set to deliver an exhilarating array of family entertainment from June 20 through July 7, 2024, at 1 MetLife Stadium Drive in East Rutherford.…

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Meadowlands Casino Proposal Pushes Atlantic City Officials into Panic Mode

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — Atlantic City officials and casino owners, still reeling from COVID-19 revenue drops, are scrambling after a proposal to build a casino at the Meadowlands in East Rutherford have…

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Meadowlands Active Shooter Training Scheduled for Thursday

SECAUCUS, NJ — The Secaucus Police Department, in collaboration with various town first responders, is scheduled to conduct an active shooter drill at the Meadowlands Exposition Center, located at 355 Plaza Drive,…

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Meadowlands State Fair starts Thursday

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – The highly anticipated State Fair Meadowlands is set to open its doors on Thursday, June 22, starting at 6 p.m. Get ready for an unforgettable experience at New…

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This year’s Meadowlands State Fair boasts Exciting Entertainment Lineup

East Rutherford, NJ, – Get ready for an adrenaline-packed extravaganza as the State Fair Meadowlands returns from June 22 to July 9, promising an unforgettable experience for fairgoers of all ages. Recognized…

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Another suspect charged for double murder at Meadowlands parking lot

East Rutherford, N.J. – Colonel Patrick J. Callahan and Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced today that the New Jersey State Police have arrested Davon Womack, 23, of Jersey City, N.J. for…

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Two Men Shot Dead at Meadowlands Racetrack, Suspects in Custody

East Rutherford, N.J. – Colonel Patrick J. Callahan and Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced today that the New Jersey State Police have arrested Tariq Gathers, 24, Victor Geslicki, 19, Nyshun Morris,…

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NJ Transit Quietly Scales Back Ambitious $22 Million Bus Lane After World Cup

Newark, NJ – A new NJ TRANSIT after-action report on transportation operations during the FIFA World Cup does not cancel the long-discussed Meadowlands Transitway. Instead, the report concludes that future events at…

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Man Forces His Way into Woman’s New Jersey Motel Room Before Robbing and Assaulting Her

SECAUCUS, N.J. – A month-long investigation into a robbery at a Secaucus hotel has resulted in the arrest of a 39-year-old Bordentown man, according to the Secaucus Police Department. Police said officers…

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Flash Flooding Slams New Jersey, Closing Roads and Triggering Crashes Across the State

TRENTON, N.J. – Torrential downpours triggered widespread flash flooding across New Jersey on Saturday, forcing the closure of major highways and local roads while contributing to crashes, traffic delays, and dangerous driving…

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Hotel surveillance leads to meth bust and loaded handgun seizure in Secaucus

What began as surveillance outside a hotel known for vice crimes ended with three arrests, a loaded handgun, suspected methamphetamine and multiple outstanding warrants, police said. SECAUCUS, N.J. — A surveillance operation…

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From Buttzville to Bargaintown: The Stories Behind New Jersey’s Weirdest Place Names

New Jersey – Every state has a few oddly named towns, but New Jersey may have one of the strangest collections in America. While some names make visitors laugh, many trace their…

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World Cup Tipping Culture Shock at Restaurants as Many Foreign Fans Skip Tipping

Restaurants across New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia are adjusting to an unexpected World Cup challenge as many international visitors, unfamiliar with American tipping customs, leave little or no gratuity for servers.…

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World Cup Promised an Economic Boom. Many Businesses Near MetLife Stadium Say It’s Killing Their Business Instead

Restaurants, breweries and small businesses near MetLife Stadium say World Cup match days have brought road closures, empty parking lots and fewer customers instead of the surge in business many expected. When…

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NJ Transit Spent and Wasted $26 Million on World Cup Transitway That Never Happened

NJ Transit has spent more than $25 million on planning and design for its Meadowlands Transitway project, yet World Cup transportation is currently relying on trains, shuttle buses, and temporary traffic management…

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Hundreds of Fans Left Stranded in New York-New Jersey World Cup Transportation Meltdown

NJ Transit declared its first FIFA World Cup transportation operation a success, but fan accounts and local media reports painted a far more complicated picture marked by gridlock, long waits and confusion…

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