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January 8, 2024

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He’s the Cal Ripken of N.J. politics. After 50 years, an ex-governor calls it quits.

State Sen. Richard Codey, the longest-serving lawmaker in New Jersey history, retires Tuesday. His half-century streak makes him "the Cal Ripken of Jersey politics."

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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No, it’s not an abandoned overpass. The story behind N.J.’s wildlife bridges.

New Jersey's only wildlife overpasses across I-78 were the first of their kind in the state and are being replicated in the western U.S. But Jersey has moved on to something new.

By Larry Higgs | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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He got sick and couldn’t travel. Would airline give his widow a refund after he died?

She asked for a refund several times, but the airline said no, she said.

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

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Fiery tanker truck crash on Route 17 causes NJ Transit line delays

A tanker truck collided with another vehicle on Route 17 in Hasbrouck Heights Monday morning, igniting both vehicles and a building.

By Larry Higgs | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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The 39 coziest New Jersey restaurants to beat the winter chill

Nothing beat a fireplace and good eats ay one of the state's coziest restaurants. Here's the only list you'll ever need.

By Peter Genovese | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Miss the Golden Globes? See 2024 winners, their N.J. ties and how Springsteen distracted a director.

Jersey talents were all over the 81st annual Golden Globes.

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Entertainment

Golden Globe Awards 2024: ‘Oppenheimer’ dominates, ‘Poor Things’ upsets ‘Barbie’ in comedy

Christopher Nolan's blockbuster biopic “Oppenheimer” dominated the 81st Golden Globes, winning five awards including best drama.

By Associated Press

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Sports

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Yankees’ about-face: ‘Mutual interest’ with free agent pitcher ‘built’ for the Bronx exists, says insider

Previous reports indicated the Yankees had no interest in pitcher

By Manuel Gómez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Pro And College Sports

Green Bay Packers vs. Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium: Where to buy tickets for playoff game on Sunday

The Green Bay Packers, led by quarterback Jordan Love, meet the Dallas Cowboys, led by quarterback Dak Prescott, in a wild-card playoff game on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

By Cayden Steele | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Los Angeles Rams vs. Detroit Lions at Ford Field: Where to buy tickets for playoff game on Sunday

The Los Angeles Rams, led by quarterback Matthew Stafford, meet the Detroit Lions, led by quarterback Jared Goff, in a wild-card playoff game on Sunday, Jan.14, 2024 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan.

By Cayden Steele | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Farris, Caron L.

Caron L. Farris (nee Michalsen), 84, of West Orange, NJ, passed away on December 30, 2023. Born and raised in Chicago, she had a .....

Meehan Jr., Joseph Xavier

Army Veteran, Beloved Family Man, Had Long Business Career Joseph Xavier Meehan, Jr., age 79, of Pompton Plains, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, .....

Perlman, Phyllis

Our mom, our best friend, the glue that holds our family together, passed the morning of January 5, 2024. My father, Louis Perlman, called .....

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