Two years ago, a lone Rutherford resident cleared out a path to the Passaic River at the location of an old rail line. Just one problem—the Norfolk Southern Corp. never authorized anyone to create a trail on its private property.

The Norfolk Southern Corp. owns the 1.4 mile strip of land where a lone Rutherford resident cleared the trail two years ago. The company contends that it needs to ward off trespassers

East Rutherford Fire Department rescued multiple people in their cars due to flooding.

Investigation is ongoing into accident in East Ruthertford that sent a pedestrian to the hospital.

It was called Landmark, but the East Rutherford banquet hall that carved a high profile holding weddings, corporate events and political fundraisers for governors, senators and local politicians is a landmark no more â shut down in the face of a tough economy, competitive pressures and a desire by the owner to get out of the business.

Paramus has its malls. Paterson has its waterfall. East Rutherford has its stadium. And North Arlington has its dead. The borough is home to New Jersey’s largest Catholic cemetery, Holy Cross, which explains a statistic locals regard with a mix of awe and pride: For every living soul in North Arlington, there are 20 who have ceased to be.

Construction crews that were demolishing the building at 480 Paterson Ave. sent the wall tumbling into the roadway at about 8:30 a.m., police Lt Chris Conforti said. No one was injured.

Developer, lending group signed agreement on July 31.

A Tractor trailer rig carrying about a half a dozen cars caught fire at 11:40 a.m. today, July 25, in East Rutherford.