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June 27, 2024

Right Now in New Jersey: P.M. Edition

Ocean County

N.J. mom told cops ‘religious purposes’ drove her to drown 2 daughters, authorities say

The new details in the double murder case against Naomi Elkins, 27, of Lakewood, were revealed in court documents.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Dredge the bay, just don’t dump it in front of our homes, Jersey Shore residents say to state

Residents and environmental groups won, for now, in a battle to stop the state.

By Steven Rodas | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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New $56B N.J. budget with tax hike speeds ahead in late night votes

New Jersey passes budgets at the last minute — and faster than a speeding bullet — these days. This one will cost $56.6 billion in the fiscal year that begins Monday.

By Susan K. Livio | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, Jelani Gibson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Weather

N.J. weather: Drought conditions worsen from long heat wave

Intense heat and limited rainfall during the past week have led to abnormally dry conditions.

By Len Melisurgo | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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A Day to Remember tests security at pummeling N.J. concert | Review

The pop-punk titans tore through Newark Wednesday night

By Bobby Olivier | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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New Hoboken Cultural Affairs head brings fresh perspective to the job along with respect for longtime programs | Testa

A fourth-generation Hobokenite, Cristin Cricco-Powell comes to the job from a career in television production, with ideas aplenty for the future. But as evidenced by this summer’s cultural calendar, her first rule of thumb has been, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”

By Jim Testa | For The Jersey Journal

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Top N.J. chef stumbles as new restaurant fails to thrill | Review

One of New Jersey's newest fine dining restaurants is impressive in moments, lacking in others

By Stephanie Rizzolo | For NJ Advance Media

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Sports

Mets

Willie Mays became a legend in New York, where he grew baseball, empowering others along the way

The Mets honored New York baseball icon Willie Mays in their first home series since his death.

By Gabriel Trevino | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Mets announcer calls out Yankees’ Juan Soto, a ‘liability’ in the field

The Mets swept the Yankees in the first installment of the Subway Series this year.

By Bridget Hyland | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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ESPN exec takes blame for Jets QB Aaron Rodgers’ wild takes on ‘The Pat McAfee Show’

Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers regularly appears on ESNP's "The Pat McAfee Show."

By Bridget Hyland | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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