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May 24, 2023

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N.J. towns quietly paid $87M to settle lawsuits against cops. Inside the secretive deals

An investigation by NJ Advance Media found 147 police departments across New Jersey have paid legal settlements since 2019 to resolve misconduct claims against their officers, including 13 departments that agreed to cut checks for $1 million or more.

By Riley Yates | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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New Jersey’s 33 greatest burgers, ranked, for 2023

Forget Dunkin' — America runs on burgers. Here's your ultimate Jersey burger guide.

By Peter Genovese | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Middle school teacher took pornographic photos in his classroom, cops allege

Police also allege he sent the photos to a student and posted them on Twitter.

By Nicolas Fernandes | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Jersey Shore man pleads guilty to assaulting police officer during Jan. 6 riot

Salvatore Vassallo faces about 2 years in prison, court papers say.

By Kevin Shea | For NJ.com

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From beaches to the suburbs, new exhibit at Drawing Rooms is all about New Jersey

NJ & Me: Imperfect Together runs from May 25 to July 29 at Drawing Rooms in Jersey City.

By David Mosca | The Jersey Journal

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3 new legal weed stores opened in N.J this month

The new adult-use dispensaries open in three different counties.

By Gabby Warren | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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MTV Video Music Awards will return to N.J. arena for 2023 ceremony

For the third time in five years, one of pop music's biggest nights will go down in New Jersey

By Bobby Olivier | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Sports

Look out, Yankees are suddenly MLB’s hottest team: ‘It’s fun to be a part of’ | Klapisch

By Bob Klapisch | For NJ Advance Media

Jets’ D.J. Reed talks Aaron Rodgers joining team: ‘Surreal’

By Bridget Hyland | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Ex-Yankees star’s major league career might be over after latest failure

By Kevin Manahan | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Asaro, Ann

Ann Asaro, 98, formerly of Nutley, passed away Monday, May 22, 2023. The beloved wife of the late Mario Asaro, Ann is survived by .....

Britton, Carolyn

Educator, beloved mother and grandmother, of Scotch Plains, 91 Carolyn "Kitty" Britton (née Perry),91, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2023 at her home .....

Bush, Richard John

DOT landscape architect, Army veteran, devoted family man Richard John Bush passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at his residence in South River. .....

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