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December 3, 2021

Right Now in New Jersey: A.M. Edition

Essex

Hidden camera captures mail carrier stealing stimulus checks in N.J., investigators say

East Orange man charged with one count of mail theft by a Postal Service officer or employee, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

By Noah Cohen | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Middlesex

N.J. county backtracks on closing park zoo following climate change concerns

Animal activists said they were baffled by Thursday's announcement and are discussing a fourth protest.

By Steven Rodas | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Mercer

Police arrest man in killing at public storage facility as he tried to flee N.J.

The man was attempting to board a flight to North Carolina when he was arrested, authorities said.

By Chris Sheldon | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Coronavirus

Multiple cases of omicron COVID variant detected in NYC

In addition to the conventioneer who was vaccinated for COVID-19, government officials said tests showed five other people recently infected with the virus had the variant.

By The Associated Press

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Entertainment

Food And Dining

N.J. pizza favorite named U.S. ‘Pizzeria of the Year’ by national site

Razza in Jersey City has earned yet another honor

By Jeremy Schneider | NJ Advance Media For NJ.com

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Opinion

$10M reason to smile: Colton Foundation donation to NJPAC will benefit Newark’s kids | Calavia-Robertson

Philanthropists Stewart and Judy Colton's donation will pay for coaching and training programs that will benefit many of the city's children.

By Daysi Calavia-Robertson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Amy Adams spotted at this Jersey Shore restaurant

The actress, who starred in "Doubt" and "The Fighter" among other hits, was seen over the weekend in Monmouth County

By Jeremy Schneider | NJ Advance Media For NJ.com

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Sports

Updating Yankees’ Brian Cashman’s post-lockout to-do list

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Final Rutgers 2021 redshirt tracker: Scarlet Knights let ‘em play (with some exceptions)

By James Kratch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Which teams will make the playoff if chaos comes to conference championship weekend? College Football Survivor Show

By Doug Lesmerises, cleveland.com

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Obituaries

Benson, Betty P.

Betty P. (nee-Pfleider) Benson passed away on November 26, 2021 after a short stay in hospice care. She was 96. She was born on .....

Bockus Jr., Harry Nelson

Executive in sealants & coatings industry, patriarch of large family in Westfield, athlete who liked to 'move fast over water & snow,' 95 Harry .....

Conoshenti, Donna M.

Happiest when sharing a meal with family & friends; attorney Donna M. Conoshenti, 65, of Ocean Gate, died peacefully on November 22, 2021, after .....

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