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September 22, 2021

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Crime

Already accused in sexual assault cold case, N.J. man faces more charges

David Lee Avis, 59, of Egg Harbor City, who was arrested last week, already faced sexual assault charges stemming from a 1996 cold case in Brigantine. At his detention hearing Wednesday, prosecutors announced he now faces additional charges related to a 2003 incident in Galloway.

By Katie Kausch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Josh Solomon | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Politics

New report warns despite surplus, N.J. has yet to confront its long term public pension, fiscal issues

Despite the surging revenues and Wall Street’s approval, some warn that the state’s fiscal house is still not in order.

By Ted Sherman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Politics

Murphy’s chance at winning re-election drops slightly but still strong, new poll shows

The Democratic governor has a 13-percentage-point lead, 51% support to Ciattarelli’s 38%, according to the Monmouth University Poll.

By Matt Arco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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N.J. troopers in State Police diversity unit allege years of homophobic abuse, discrimination in lawsuit

The two State Police troopers who are gay filed a lawsuit against the agency claiming years of homophobic comments and harassment

By Kevin Shea | For NJ.com

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Entertainment

Entertainment

Daily puzzles, games and comics for Sept. 22, 2021

Links to popular puzzles and games you can play online

By NJ.com Staff

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Entertainment

SOPAC to remain closed due to Hurricane Ira damage

Shows canceled through early December

By Community Bulletin

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Hudson

Concert film and poetry readings snag the spotlight at Hoboken Museum this weekend

The Thomas Edison Film Festival and the Hoboken Historical Museum will present “EMERGE Part 1: An NJSO Concert Film,” at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 25.

By David Mosca | The Jersey Journal

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Sports

Mets

MLB rumors: Mets have A’s executive Billy Beane as top front-office target

The New York Mets have interest in Oakland Athletics executive Billy Beane and other big names to run the team's baseball operations.

By Chris Ryan | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Jets

Jets catch a break with injuries on Broncos defense

The New York Jets (0-2) visit the Denver Broncos (2-0) on Sunday for a Week 3 matchup.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Why missing the playoffs would be best thing for Yankees

A step back could be the best thing for the New York Yankees in the long haul.

By Joe Giglio | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Alama, Lottie Z.

Loving Wife, Mother, Sister, and Grandmother Lottie Z. Alama, 98, of Nutley, passed away on September 20, 2021. A funeral mass will be held .....

Albanese, Linda

Beloved wife, devoted mother, loving grandmother, of Kearny, 76 Linda Albanese, 76, of Kearny, formerly of Lyndhurst, passed away on September 18, 2021. Beloved .....

Bay III, William Frederick

William Frederick Bay, III, 84, of Denville, passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 18, 2021. Please join his family for visitation on Friday, September .....

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