Protesters in Lynnwood called for better wages and safety measures. Staff at other Macy’s stores picketed in Bellingham and Tukwila. LYNNWOOD — Starting around 3 a.m. Black Friday, about 150 Alderwood Macy’s employees picketed outside the mall, the first day of a strike expected to last three days. Macy’s employees around the region protested on the busiest shopping day of the year, citing unfair labor practices. Picketers from the local United Food and Commercial Union 3000 called for higher wages, better employee safety measures and improvements to overall workplace culture....

The country’s second-largest mall was evacuated due to a bomb threat just minutes after it opened early on Black Friday. According to CNBC, the American Dream Mall, located in East Rutherford, New Jersey, was cleared out only 13 minutes after its doors opened. The sprawling shopping center opened its doors at 7 a.m. ET. At 7:13, according to police, someone placed a call and claimed that an explosive device had been put into the building. According to Syma Chowdhry of cable station News 12 New Jersey, people in the mall...

The holiday weekend is packed with football, and Black Friday isn’t just bringing deals in retail. Bet on the Miami Dolphins vs. New York Jets on Black Friday and get a Caesars bonus. It’s an AFC rivalry matchup to watch, with the 7-3 Dolphins traveling north to play the 4-6 Jets, who are in a full reset with their starting QB situation. The Dolphins lead the AFC East, while the Jets are in third behind the Buffalo Bills. The stakes are higher for New York, a team that pretty much...

American Dream megamall and entertainment complex in East Rutherford, N.J. After more than 17 years in the making, it finally opened October 25, 2019. Then came the coronoavirus pandemic. New Jersey's American Dream Mall – the second largest mall in the country – was briefly evacuated on Black Friday because of a bomb threat, according to the state's governor. "The @NJSP is investigating a bomb threat at the American Dream Mall," Governor Phil Murphy wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter, just before 9 a.m. ET on Friday. "If you're...

American Dream mall evacuated on Black Friday due to bomb threat, Gov. Murphy says EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (WABC) -- The American Dream mall in East Rutherford has been evacuated on Black Friday due to a bomb threat. Gov. Phil Murphy said around 9 a.m. that New Jersey State Police are investigating the threat. All customers, tenants and employees were asked to evacuate the building out of an abundance of caution. Few other details were released. Have a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover?...

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The American Dream mall in East Rutherford, New Jersey is being evacuated on Black Friday morning.

At this point, it's unclear what prompted the evacuation.

Emergency alerts instructed employees and customers to use the nearest exits and to avoid elevators.

Stick with CBS New York for the latest updates on this developing story.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The American Dream mall is being evacuated on Black Friday morning in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Gov. Phil Murphy says New Jersey State Police are investigating a bomb threat. "If you're on site, all customers, tenants, and employees should follow guidance from law enforcement and walk to the nearest exit and safely evacuate the building out of an abundance of caution," the governor posted on social media. People in the area received emergency alerts on their phones saying to use the nearest exits and to avoid...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Following Nebraska’s overtime loss to Wisconsin on Saturday night, Matt Rhule and the Huskers are still searching for one more win to gain bowl eligibility. They’ll have one more shot against Kirk Ferentz and the Iowa Hawkeyes on Black Friday this week. Nebraska (5-6, 3-5) comes into the rivalry game on a three game losing streak after falling to Michigan State (20-17), Maryland (13-10), and Wisconsin (24-17). Iowa (9-2, 6-2) meanwhile comes to Lincoln riding high, clinching the Big Ten West in their victory over Illinois...