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December 13, 2021

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Alcohol, cigarette sales went up in 2020. Now, we’re drinking and smoking even more.

Revenues from wholesale taxes on both tobacco and alcohol rose so far in 2021, following big increases in 2020.

By Steve Strunsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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2 teens charged with triple shooting that killed 2 other teens, prosecutor says

Shemiah Davis and Candice Ruff died in the September gunfire in North Trenton.

By Kevin Shea | For NJ.com

Coronavirus

N.J. reports 2,968 COVID cases, 11 deaths. Schools report 6,100 staff, student cases in week after Thanksgiving.

New Jersey's seven-day for new positive tests increased Monday to 3,720, up 20% from a week ago and 196% from a month ago

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Bergen

Veteran N.J. cop says ‘old boys’ network’ is discriminating against her

Lodi police Capt. Terry Grillo could drop three ranks after being charged with leaving post in off-duty roadside detail.

By Richard Cowen | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

N.J.’s Rachel Zegler receives a best actress Golden Globe nomination. ‘Belfast,’ ‘The Power of the Dog’ earn 7 nods.

The Golden Globe nominations are out.

By NJ.com Staff

Entertainment

Golden Globes 2022 nominations: Kirsten Dunst, Rachel Zegler, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Peter Dinklage among N.J. nominees

In a troubling year for the Globes, Jersey still shines.

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Talking tunes with The Mavericks, the Latin-country stalwarts again topping the charts

The Grammy-winning Miami band plays Bergen PAC Tuesday night

By Marty Lipp | For NJ Advance Media

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Sports

High School Sports

Naas Cunningham, No. 1 prospect in Class of 2024, highlights recruits at Rutgers-Seton Hall game

Naas Cunningham, the No. 1-ranked recruit in the Class of 2024 per ESPN.com, was among the recruits on hand for Sunday’s Rutgers-Seton Hall game at Prudential Center.

By Adam Zagoria | For NJ Advance Media

Giants

Mike Francesa goes after Giants’ Joe Judge AGAIN, calls B.S. on coachspeak

The New York Giants lost to the Los Angeles Chargers, 37-21, on Sunday, guaranteeing they will have a losing record this season.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Pro And College Sports

Why Buck Showalter-led Mets could steal New York from the Yankees

If Buck Showalter wins with the New York Mets, the New York Yankees could be left in the dust.

By Joe Giglio | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Capobianco, Claire

Lifelong East Orange resident, loving mother and grandmother Claire Capobianco (nee Carnevale) life-long resident of East Orange passed away peacefully on December 10, 20...

Devino, Anthony "Babe"

Anthony "Babe" Devino, age 78, died on Tuesday, December 7th, 2021, in Warren. He was born and raised in Newark and lived in Warren .....

Jakubowski, John Robert

Caring and generous husband and father who cherished his family and friends John Robert Jakubowski, 56, formerly of Skillman, NJ, passed away suddenly at .....

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