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August 30, 2021

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For N.J. restaurants, proof of vaccination is a polarizing decision

Some restaurants are requiring proof of COVID vaccination. Others are afraid to alienate customers.

By Jeremy Schneider | NJ Advance Media For NJ.com

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Coronavirus

N.J. will not extend pandemic unemployment benefits to 500K residents, source says

The governor plans to say the state won’t extend the benefits because the cost to the state is too high, source says.

By Matt Arco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Karin Price Mueller | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Coronavirus

N.J. reports 1,327 COVID cases, 8 confirmed deaths. Hospitalizations top 1,000 patients for 6th day.

New Jersey's seven-day average for newly confirmed positive tests is 1,676, more than double the cases being reported a month ago, but the increase in cases appears to be leveling off during the last week.

By Matt Arco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Coronavirus

Do I have the right to know if my child’s teacher is vaccinated?

While vaccines or testing is mandated, teachers have a right to privacy, experts said.

By Karin Price Mueller | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

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Woman hurt at Great Adventure after climbing fence into restricted area, park says

The injury in an area off-limits to patrons differs from several incidents this summer when patrons were injured on rides at the thrill park in Jackson Township.

By Steve Strunsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

University museum reopening this week, plans exhibit on 1960s Black activist

'Angela Davis — Seize the Time' to anchor Rutgers' Zimmerli Art Museum's fall 2021 lineup

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Pro And College Sports

Jake Paul earns split decision win against Tyron Woodley

Paul moves to 4-0 in his young boxing career after beating Tyron Woodley in Cleveland on Sunday, Aug. 29.

By Troy L. Smith, Cleveland.com

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Sports

Mets

Mets owner Steve Cohen calls ‘thumbs down’ gesture from players towards fans ‘unacceptable’

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen further addressed the “thumbs down” controversy swirling around his team on Monday morning to the New York Post’s Joel Sherman.

By Brian Fonseca | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Mets

Mike Francesa takes shot at Mets owner Steve Cohen, says Mets are ‘bigger mess than ever’ as ‘thumbs down’ controversy continues

Former WFAN host Mike Francesa thinks the New York Mets need more than owner Steve Cohen's massive bank account to get out of their current mess.

By Brian Fonseca | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Ranking Yankees possible AL Wild Card Game opponents

The Yankees will enter play on August 30 with a two-game lead atop the field in the battle for American League Wild Card race.

By Joe Giglio | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Chris, James John

James John Chris Army veteran, PSE&G retiree, giving & loving father, grandfather James John Chris , 76 of Jackson NJ entered eternal rest surrounded .....

Cicinia-Ciesienski, Phyllis

Phyllis Cicinia-Ciesienski Newark native, owned cleaning company, 52 Phyllis Cicinia-Ciesienski, 52, passed away August 22, 2021. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 31, 4...

Hill Sr., David G.

David G. Hill Sr. Mr. David G. Hill, Sr., 69, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2021 at his home in Verona, surrounded by .....

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