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July 16, 2021

Right Now in New Jersey: P.M. Edition

Coronavirus

N.J. reports 516 COVID cases, 2 new deaths. Transmission rate increases to highest since November.

New Jersey’s seven-day average for confirmed positive coronavirus tests is now 353, up 55% from a week ago and 84% from a month ago.

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Hudson

Off-duty Jersey City police officer dies in motorcycle crash

It was not immediately known if charges would be filed against the other driver.

By Ron Zeitlinger | The Jersey Journal

Ocean

1,400-pound great white shark Breton being tracked along Jersey Shore

Breton, a 13 foot, 3 inch adult male 'pinged' a few miles off of Point Pleasant Beach on Friday morning.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Ocean

Father accused of abusing his 6-year-old son who later died released pending trial

Christopher J. Gregor, 29, of Barnegat Township, was arrested last week on charges that he endangered the welfare of a 6-year-old.

By Matt Gray | For NJ.com and Katie Kausch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Shopping Tips And Deals

Under Armour semi-annual sale 2021: The top deals on workout clothes and shoes

The sale only lasts through July 20, so act fast if interested

By Nicolette Accardi | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Shopping Tips And Deals

Krispy Kreme birthday deal: How to get a dozen doughnuts for $1 on Friday, July 16

All five of New Jersey’s shops are participating in the Krispy Kreme birthday deal on Friday, July 16

By Nicolette Accardi | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Things to do in Atlantic County

The next part of NJ Advance Media’s 21 in ’21 series takes a look at Atlantic County.

By Tim Hawk | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Linda O’Brien | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Sports

Yankees

MLB rumors: Lefty-hitting outfielder with pop, ex-Rookie of Year candidate, could be Yankees’ trade deadline bargain

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman is shopping for an upgrade in the outfield before the July 30 trade deadline.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Yankees

Yankees COVID outbreak: Friday morning update is good news for weekend series vs. Red Sox

The New York Yankees are hosting the Boston Red Sox this weekend at Yankee Stadium. Thursday's game was postponed amid a COVID outbreak.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Jets

2021 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Alan Faneca says former teammate Hines Ward should get in

Faneca says Ward will be inducted, it's just a matter of time.

By Joey Chandler | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Blain, Linda A.

Linda A. Blain Faculty and staff member, College of New Rochelle; longtime nurse practitioner and passionate advocate for nurses It is with great sadness .....

Coviello, Eleanora "Mama"

Eleanora 'Mama' Coviello Loving wife, mother, grandmother & great-grandmother Eleonora "Mama" Coviello (nee Spagnuolo) passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, o...

DeLuca, Raymond G.

Raymond G. DeLuca Retired Clifton patrolman, 96 Raymond G. De Luca 96 of Clifton died peacefully on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at his home. .....

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