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January 5, 2024

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N.J. lawmakers are giving themselves 67% pay raise. See other big bumps.

The state Legislature is poised to approve the fast-tracked bill for the increases Monday.

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Passaic

Mother, son charged in $93K jewelry store heist at N.J. shopping center

The burglary occurred about 2:30 a.m. on Nov. 24, 2023, at Morre Lyons Jewelers in the Richfield Shopping Center in Clifton, according to police.

By Anthony G. Attrino | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Legendary Jersey Shore lighthouse keeper dies at 96

Buddy Grover's face was featured on merchandise sold at the lighthouse so tourists would never forget meeting the beloved keeper who, despite his age, climbed the 228-step lighthouse at least once weekly.

By Eric Conklin | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Weather

N.J. weather: 11 snow forecast maps with predictions for weekend winter storm

Snow predictions from AccuWeather, National Weather Service, TV and radio forecasters

By Len Melisurgo | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

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The 25 new N.J. restaurants you need to try in 2024

From Italian and fine-dining to burgers, tacos, barbecue and much more!

By Stephanie Rizzolo | For NJ Advance Media

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Ronnie returns to ‘Jersey Shore.’ Sammi: ‘Hell no.’

Sam and Ron's stormy relationship was once a big part of the MTV series.

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Kevin Smith is battling to keep his N.J. childhood movie theater afloat

The director says he's pitching a reality show that will follow his efforts to save the Jersey theater.

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Sports

High School Sports

Conference-by-conference, grade-by-grade boys basketball stat leaders through Jan. 4

Check out the state's leaders in points, rebounds, assists, blocks, steals and 3-pointers made.

By Brandon Gould | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, Mike Kinney | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Kevin Minnick | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Mets

Mets’ offseason has been lackluster, ex GM says: Not contenders

The Mets have signed several players to one-year deals this offseason

By Manuel Gómez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Eagles

Eagles’ injury report: Will DeVonta Smith miss a game for the first time in his career?

The Eagles' receiver suffered an ankle injury in Week 17 in fourth quarter of the team's 35-31 loss to the Arizona Cardinals.

By Bob Brookover | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

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 .....

Buongiorno, Gloria Marie

Homemaker, grandmother of eight, 91 Gloria Marie Buongiorno (nee Renner) of Montville, passed away on Jan. 3, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Ernesto. .....

Checchio, Nancy Mancini

Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother of 4 Mrs. Nancy Mancini Checchio, 94, passed away peacefully on December 31. Friends and family may visit at .....

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