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April 8, 2022

Right Now in New Jersey: P.M. Edition

Coronavirus

N.J. reports 1,710 COVID cases, 11 deaths. Positive tests rise as stealth omicron spreads.

New Jersey's seven-day average for confirmed cases was 1,203 on Thursday, up 39% from a week ago and up 28% from a month ago

By Deion Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Business

N.J. hobby shop to close after 32 years of business

'It’s a little bittersweet,' Recreation Depot owner Tony DeSimone said

By Christopher Burch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Bergen

American Dream mall increases police presence after man shot, authorities say

A man was in serious but stable condition after being shot Thursday in a retail area on the second floor of the sprawling mega mall in East Rutherford.

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

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News

N.J. runner plans epic 2-day, 188-mile trek from High Point to Cape May

Ray Pinning is attempting to run the entire length of New Jersey to raise money for Dylan’s Wings of Change, a nonprofit service organization for children and teenagers

By Rob Jennings | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Live Entertainment

The Gaslight Anthem reunion tour 2022: How to buy tickets, schedule, new album

The group returns after an extended hiatus

By Matt Levy | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Subscriber Exclusive

New Jersey’s 37 best empanadas, for National Empanada Day

Empanadas are the economical compact car of the fast food universe. Here are the best in New Jersey.

By Peter Genovese | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Today’s Wordle #293 April 8: Hints, clues, answer

Looking for a hint on how to solve today’s Wordle puzzle? Look no further.

By Katherine Rodriguez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Sports

Yankees

Aaron Judge turns down 7-year, $213.5M offer from Yankees, will test free agent market

New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge has said the first pitch of Friday's season opener is his deadline to have a contract extension completed.

By Randy Miller | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Yankees

Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees FREE LIVE STREAM (4/8/22): Watch MLB online | Time, TV, channel

The New York Yankees face the Boston Red Sox in their season opener on Friday, April 8, 2022 (4/8/22) at Yankee Stadium in New York, New York.

By Brian Fonseca | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Pro And College Sports

Gill St. Bernard’s star Mackenzie Mgbako announces commitment, picks college blue blood

Mackenzie Mgbako is a 6-foot-8 Class of 2023 small forward from Gill St. Bernard’s (NJ) and the NJ Scholars Nike EYBL program.

By Adam Zagoria | For NJ Advance Media

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Obituaries

Arace , Dr. Richard

Accomplished psychologist, helped people in crisis over the course of many years; loved, respected by so many. Dr. Richard Arace, 81, of Roseland, New .....

Atkins, Alyce

A Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Alyce Atkins .....

Biondi Sr., Anthony A.

Founder of the Biondi Funeral Home of Nutley Beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather, 86 Mr. Anthony A. Biondi Sr., 86, of Nutley NJ, Monmouth .....

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