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January 3, 2024

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Indicted N.J. officials ask court to decide how to count work hours

The Wildwood commissioners are accused of stealing from taxpayers by signing up for health benefits they weren't entitled to.

By Riley Yates | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Essex

Imam critically wounded in shooting outside Newark mosque, cops say

The shooting was reported around 6:15 a.m. outside the Masjid Muhammad Newark mosque, police said.

By Eric Conklin | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Atlantic

Man beat 2 women while holding them hostage in Atlantic City, cops say

The 39-year-old man tried to throw one woman out a window, according to police.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Lottery

Mega Millions ticket worth $20K sold at N.J. convenience store

The lucky third-prize ticket was bought in Sussex County.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Food And Dining

Tickets for NJ.com’s largest food festival are now live! Here’s how to get them.

Jersey Eats: A Taste of NJ is back and bigger than ever!

By Lauren Musni | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Actor Joe Morton shares common thread between Hudson stand-in ‘City of Hope’ and new priesthood film ‘Trinity’s Triumph’

In an interview last week, Morton (of "Terminator 2: Judgement Day," "Speed," "Scandal") spoke to The Jersey Journal about what drew him to the film as well as the themes it shares with the 1991 John Sayles film, “City of Hope.”

By David Menzies | The Jersey Journal

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Iris Records closing its doors again, but this is not good-bye

While Iris Records may be closing its doors again for the third time, the Jersey City record store plans to live on in a new way on its own terms.

By David Mosca | The Jersey Journal

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Sources: Devils recall top forward prospect with Timo Meier out

As winger Timo Meier recovers from another injury, the Devils are recalling forward prospect Graeme Clarke from the Utica Comets (AHL), multiple people with knowledge of the situation told NJ Advance Media Wednesday.

By Ryan Novozinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Giants not benching Tyrod Taylor for Tommy DeVito entering season finale vs. Eagles

Tyrod Taylor will start again.

By Darryl Slater | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Yankees

Yankees, Mets listed as potential trade fits for young left-handed ace by MLB insider

Yankees and Mets are in need of starting pitching

By Manuel Gómez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Allen , Naomi B.

East Orange Centenarian Naomi B. Allen of East Orange a blessed 101 years old entered into rest December 31, 2023. Beloved sister of Emma .....

Alvarado, Dagoberto

Dedicated and beloved husband, father, and grandfather, 69 Dagoberto Alvarado, 69, of Palm Coast Florida, died peacefully at home on December 19, 2023. Dago .....

Baldwin, John H.

John H. Baldwin, of Montville, NJ passed away on December 27, 2023, at the age of 88. Family and friends may gather for the .....

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