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August 19, 2022

Right Now in New Jersey: A.M. Edition

Food And Dining

N.J.’s hottest new Greek restaurant adds casual twist to competitive foodie town

Run to Ela Greek Kitchen for delicious souvlaki, spanakopita, mixed grill and more

By Stephanie Rizzolo | For NJ Advance Media

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Coronavirus

N.J. nursing home workers getting new job protections under law Murphy just signed

Supporters say nursing home workers need the protections. Business leaders say the law goes too far.

By Susan K. Livio | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Essex

Cops search for French bulldog stolen from 13-year-old N.J. boy during walk

Thieves targeted the boy while he was walking the family dog last week, according to police.

By Noah Cohen | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

News

Students help rename elementary school after 1st Black woman to graduate from N.J. district

Students helped select the new name of Jefferson Elementary School.

By Vashti Harris | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Subscriber Exclusive

Who needs the Shore? N.J.’s largest lake is a stunning summer getaway.

Marinas, restaurants and water sports await savvy vacationers wishing to avoid Shore hassles

By Karim Shamsi-Basha | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Entertainment

Emmy-winning HBO drag queen series to film in N.J.

Shangela, Bob and Eureka are headed our way.

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Entertainment

Q Lazzarus, N.J. singer Diane Luckey, known for ‘Goodbye Horses’ in ‘Silence of the Lambs,’ dead at 59

The song has an unforgettable place in music and film history.

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Sports

Can Yankees rely on Frankie Montas? Or is he another Brian Cashman trade bust? | Klapisch

By Bob Klapisch | For NJ Advance Media

‘Innocent,’ unrepentant Browns’ Deshaun Watson practices against the Eagles, as talent again trumps everything | Bowen

By Les Bowen | For NJ Advance Media

Yankees’ Oswaldo Cabrera’s touching plan for 1st hit ball

By Brendan Kuty | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Ahern, Joseph A.

Joseph A. Ahern, 82 of High Bridge, NJ formerly of Millburn, NJ passed away on August 13, 2022 at Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township. .....

Cagnassola, Robert B.

Loving family man, believed in giving back to the community Robert B. Cagnassola peacefully passed away on August 16, 2022 after a 17 month .....

Forge, James Charles La

James Charles La Forge, 66, formerly of Montclair, NJ, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022 from esophageal cancer in North Fort Myers, FL. Memorial .....

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