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November 16, 2022

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News

N.J. man charged for illegally killing 4 black bear cubs, DEP says

The 22-year-old man was issued summonses for the alleged killings which in total carry fines between $1,610 and $5,760.

By Steven Rodas | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Middlesex

Driver injured after her vehicle is struck by a freight train, cops say

The woman was hospitalized after the vehicle was hit Tuesday in Piscataway, according to police.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

New Jersey Marijuana

Most Americans favor legal weed, Gallup poll says, but level of support varies based on age, religion, party

More than two-thirds of Americans support legal cannabis for recreational use.

By Jonathan D. Salant | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Deceased, neglected cats and dogs found in N.J. home, cops say

A 37-year-old woman was charged with 23 counts of animal cruelty.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

N.J.’s Anthony Bowens, AEW’s 1st openly gay wrestling champ, chats before homecoming show

A Nutley native, Anthony Bowens talks career twists, rise to fame and being out in wrestling

By Jacqueline Cutler | For NJ Advance Media

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Panel discussion at NJCU digs into ‘The Embankment On My Mind: Bridging Science and Art,’ Nov. 22

“The Coalition hopes the panel, like the exhibition, will raise public awareness about the Embankment and the longer Harsimus Branch and by doing so contribute to their preservation."

By David Menzies | The Jersey Journal

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After an autumn of art crawls and art fairs, here’s what’s coming up next in Hudson County

For those who enjoy the arts and entertainment, here's what's coming in December to Jersey City and Hoboken.

By David Mosca | The Jersey Journal

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Sports

Yankees

Yankees’ Hal Steinbrenner projects ‘a shot’ for Anthony Volpe

Get ready to see infielders Anthony Volpe and Oswald Peraza next spring training, New York Yankees fans.

By Brendan Kuty | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Yankees

Signing Anthony Rizzo sets Yankees up to land Aaron Judge, MLB insiders say

The New York Yankees re-signed first baseman Anthony Rizzo on Tuesday to a deal that could max out at three years and $51 million.

By Bridget Hyland | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Giants

Ex-NFL GM predicts if Giants will re-sign Saquon Barkley, Daniel Jones

The New York Giants beat the Houston Texans, 24-16, on Tuesday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

By Bridget Hyland | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Bell, Patricia Anne

Resilient Woman Who Dedicated Her Life to Improving the Lives of Those Around Her Patricia Anne Bell (nee O'Rourke), 83, of Maywood, NJ found .....

Falcone, Edith J.

Lived life to the fullest; cherished her family and friends Edith J. Falcone, 92, of Berkeley Heights, NJ passed away in her home on .....

Garlic, Rev. Joseph H.

Leader in Elizabeth Religious Community, 91 Rev. Joseph H. Garlic 91 of Elizabeth, NJ departed this life on November 14, 2022. A celebration of .....

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