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July 21, 2023

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A nurses strike looms at a N.J. hospital. Here’s what could happen next.

Nurses at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick may hit the picket line soon.

By Spencer Kent | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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N.J. plans to sue the Federal Highway Administration over N.Y.C. toll approval

New Jersey is seeking to have a more comprehensive environmental study conducted on New York City's congestion pricing plan.

By Larry Higgs | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Ocean

Blaze that killed 77-year-old N.J. woman started in dishwasher

Investigators are seeking the public's help in locating relatives of the woman found dead in the Berkeley Township fire.

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

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Atlantic

Police department payroll clerk indicted on charges she was paid for hours she didn’t work

Suzanne Ricketts was allegedly unable to account for more than 174 hours of time she did not work, according to the prosecutor’s office.

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

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Entertainment

Entertainment

Crooner Tony Bennett dies at 96

The legendary singer released more than 70 albums and received 19 Grammys.

By The Associated Press

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Hudson

Hudson moviegoers, and a U.S. senator, are all in on ‘Barbenheimer’ mania!

If you haven’t already bought your tickets, you might be too late to catch either of the most anticipated movies of the year when they arrive in Hudson County theaters this weekend.

By Spencer Sussman | The Jersey Journal

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Remembering Tony Bennett: See the iconic singer talk about N.J., love for Frank Sinatra

Bennett, who hailed from New York, also used to call New Jersey home.

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Mets starter drawing trade interest

The 2023 MLB trade deadline is Aug. 1 at 6 p.m.

By Bridget Hyland | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Mets

Would this Mets trade for Shohei Ohtani trade be first step in signing him?

The Mets are in need of pitching and offense this season.

By Manuel Gómez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Pro And College Sports

How to watch St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs (7/21/23): FREE live stream, time, TV, channel for Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV+

The St. Louis Cardinals face the Chicago Cubs in an MLB regular season game on Friday, July 21, 2023 (7/21/23) at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois.

By Cayden Steele | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Cohen, B. Mark

CPA, USAF Veteran, Family Man, Active With Morris Plains Rotary B. Mark Cohen passed away on July 20, 2023. Beloved husband of Rona for .....

Comey, Peter John "Pete"

Loving son, brother and uncle Peter John "Pete" Comey, a self-employed tax accountant, chef, and former substitute math teacher, passed away peacefully on July .....

Dillon, Michael James

Army veteran, accomplished civil engineer, family man, 93 Michael James Dillon, age 93, passed away on June 1, 2023 at Overlook Hospital in Summit. .....

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