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February 6, 2024

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$1.8B cleanup of polluted N.J. river stalls while feds figure out who will pay

The 17-mile stretch of the Passaic River has been considered toxic for decades.

By Steven Rodas | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

News

Salem

Lawyer wants N.J. cop’s child abuse indictment tossed, claiming vendetta, negligence

Penns Grove Police Sgt. Anthony J. Minguez, 38, of Carneys Point, is charged with aggravated assault and child endangerment.

By Matt Gray | For NJ.com

Essex

Newark HS cheerleader critically hurt in hit-and-run after competition

Chiara Jones, of Newark, was hit about 10:15 p.m. Sunday after she got off a school bus returning from a cheerleading competition.

By Anthony G. Attrino | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Business

Atlantic City casinos have no duty to stop compulsive gamblers from betting, judge rules

A self-described problem gambler accused the Borgata and its parent company, MGM Resorts International, of plying him with offers to gamble despite knowing about his addiction.

By The Associated Press

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Art Fair 14C getting ready to offer live-work residency programs

14C offering residency program, call for art, future of JCAST.

By David Mosca | The Jersey Journal

Entertainment

Country music star Toby Keith dies at 62 after battling stomach cancer

Toby Keith, an award-winning singer-songwriter, "fought his fight with grace and courage," his family said.

By The Associated Press

Entertainment

What did Toby Keith die from? Here’s what you need to know

Popular country music singer Toby Keith died after a battle with stomach cancer at the age of 62. Here's what you need to know about his diagnosis and the symptoms to look out for.

By Katherine Rodriguez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Pro And College Sports

How a cheap shot lifted the Giants to a Super Bowl win ... and other memories | Izenberg

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By Jerry Izenberg | For The Star-Ledger

Yankees

Yankees, Mets interested in bringing fan-favorite third baseman back to NY?

Former Yankees third baseman could be headed back to New York

By Manuel Gómez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Seton Hall

Seton Hall is squarely on the NCAA Tournament bubble. What must they do to make the Big Dance?

Seton Hall is on the NCAA Tournament bubble. What must they do to make the Big Dance?

By Adam Zagoria | For NJ Advance Media

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Obituaries

Branna, Christian "Chris"

Obituary for a Beloved Father Christian "Chris" Branna, age 60, passed away peacefully on February 1st, 2024. He was a loving father, devoted brother, .....

Brodie, Colin Wally

December 31, 1942 - January 29, 2024 Colin Wally Brodie passed away at home on January 29th following a courageous battle with cancer. Colin .....

Corcoran, Florence R.

Florence R. Corcoran, 99, of Oxford, NJ, a former longtime West Caldwell resident, passed away on Feb 3, 2024. Visiting will be at Paul .....

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