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February 23, 2022

Right Now in New Jersey: P.M. Edition

Coronavirus

N.J. spent more than $90M on COVID vaccine hotline in 2021, records show

The hotline launched when residents were desperate to book vaccine appointments.

By Karin Price Mueller | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Politics

N.J. immigrant relief program about to end just as it’s gaining steam. Insiders doubt it will be revived.

A surprisingly close election for N.J. Democrats in November eliminated any appetite for large-scale support for programs helping immigrants

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

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Monmouth

Driver who struck, injured off-duty N.J. cop is charged with attempted murder, authorities say

The Aberdeen police lieutenant is in stable condition after he was struck by a vehicle while trying to stop an erratic driver, authorities said.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Monmouth

N.J. man charged with sexually touching shopper at grocery store, police say

Ehab E. Nassif, 59, was charged with fourth-degree criminal sexual contact for an incident that occurred Feb. 13 to a woman inside Lidl on Route 9 South in Howell, according to police.

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

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Entertainment

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Billie Eilish unleashes rockstar fury at deafening 1st N.J. concert: review

Billie Eilish finally played Prudential Center in Newark Tuesday night after two-year pandemic postponement

By Bobby Olivier | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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All 17 Girl Scout Cookies ranked worst to best, 2022 edition

Everyone's favorite cookies are back, but which ones are best?

By Jeremy Schneider | NJ Advance Media For NJ.com

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Hudson

Stand-up, the stoned, opera classics, films and conversation in Hudson County

Stand-up at Dorian's Red Hand, game show of sobriety, and tipsy opera at Corgi are coming to Jersey City this week.

By David Mosca | The Jersey Journal

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Sports

Yankees

MLB insider makes bold prediction for Yankees’ Rachel Balkovec

The New York Yankees named Rachel Balkovec manager of the Low-A Tampa Tarpons. She's the first full-time female manager in the history of affiliated baseball at the major- or minor-league levels.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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WATCH: Hanging around Washington Township with OL John Stone, Rutgers’ newest Scarlet Knight and face of its 2023 class

I spent time with Rutgers' latest pledge on Thursday and got to know him and what he will bring to the table, beginning in 2023.

By Todderick Hunt | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Pro And College Sports

WFAN’s Craig Carton, Evan Roberts regain edge on ESPN’s Michael Kay in seesaw ratings battle

WFAN’s Craig Carton and Evan Roberts have regained the upper hand on ESPN Radio New York’s “The Michael Kay Show” in the eternal conflict for afternoon drive sports talk radio supremacy.

By James Kratch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Becker, David Henry

Served in U.S. Army, enjoyed illustrious career that led to AT&T's Corporate Headquarters; took his 'servant's heart' into community David Henry Becker - devoted .....

Clauberg, Richard P.

Loving Husband, Father, and Grandfather Richard P. Clauberg, 93, of Montague, passed away on February 21, 2022. Please refer to ( www.swbrownandson.com ) for .....

DiMauro, Jim

U.S. veteran 'proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps' Jim DiMauro, of Gilbert, AZ, passed away on February 01, 2022 in Tempe, AZ. Jim .....

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