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April 20, 2021

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Perth Amboy cops seized bikes from â€˜unlicensedâ€™ Black and Latino teens, and a social media backlash is raging

Perth Amboy police handcuffed a Black teenager after stopping a group of cyclists that had been riding in a group through city streets.

By Rodrigo Torrejon | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Union

N.J. man charged with burning body after Christmas Eve murder is arrested near Mexico border

The remains of the 42-year-old victim were found in Plainfield, authorities said.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Camden

Mom sold her car after 4-year-old was shot in it. Now, N.J. community is buying her a new one.

Nakeem Parson, 4, has fully recovered. His mother, Nichole, says while this year has been difficult, she is motivated by her generous community.

By Steven Rodas | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Weather

N.J. weather: Thunderstorm threat and cold blast to follow Tuesdayâ€™s warmup

Forecasters say the weather in New Jersey is expected to take a downward turn on Wednesday and Thursday.

By Len Melisurgo | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Shopping Tips And Deals

4/20 Day deals 2021: CBD gummies, oils, soft gels, skincare, more

Here is a roundup of deals you can find today on CBD products, in honor of 4/20 Day 2021

By Nicolette Accardi | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Entertainment

N.J.â€™s Redman, Method Man enter 4/20 Verzuz battle. How to watch.

Newark's own Funk Doc and his frequent collaborator square off on Instagram.

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Cape May

Drooly basset hounds and their owners meet up after boardwalk fundraiser canceled

The Tr-State Basset Hound Rescue held a small meet up to keep alive their main fundraiser.

By Tim Hawk | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Sports

Yankees

Yankees call up N.J.â€™s Mike Ford | What it means

The New York Yankees called up first baseman Mike Ford on Tuesday morning.

By Brendan Kuty | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Yankees

YES Networkâ€™s Michael Kay kills the Yankees in rant on ESPN Radio: â€˜Donâ€™t try to outsmart the Rays!â€™

The New York Yankees will try to snap a five-game losing streak on Tuesday when they open a two-game series with the Atlanta Braves at Yankee Stadium.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

High School Sports

Updates from Tuesdayâ€™s NJSIAA wrestling state tournament seeding meeting

See where the 16 wrestlers per weight class are seeded this weekend.

By Bill Evans | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Bivona, Yolanda

Yolanda Bivona Devoted wife and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Yolanda Bivona, 97, of Belleville, passed away on Saturday April 17, 2021. Born in .....

Blumer, Margaret Louise "Peggy"

Margaret Louise 'Peggy' Blumer Loving mother and grandmother Margaret Louise "Peggy" Blumer (nÃ©e Andolora) passed away peacefully at the age of 72 after a .....

Brattlof, Lawrence A.

Lawrence A. Brattlof of Sea Girt, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2021 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center under hospice care with family .....

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