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August 11, 2022

Right Now in New Jersey: P.M. Edition

News

Spotted lanternfly invasion is so bad N.J. residents no longer need to report sightings

The invasive insects have been reported in all 21 New Jersey counties.

By Steven Rodas | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

News

Subscriber Exclusive

COVID outbreaks have lingered for months inside N.J. state veterans homes

An outbreak that began in late November at the Menlo Park Veterans Memorial Home in Edison has infected about 45% of the workforce and one-third of the residents.

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

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Amtrak, developers fixing N.Y. Penn Station’s congested entrance

New York Penn Station's entrance at Seventh Avenue and 32nd Street will be under construction for 18 months to improve access.

By Larry Higgs | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Weather

N.J. weather: Another steamy day? Here’s how many 90-degree days we’ve had this summer.

The numbers may surprise you, especially if you think the summer of 2022 has been the hottest one in a long time.

By Len Melisurgo | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

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A glance at N.J. entertainment this weekend (Aug.12-14)

Here's a sample of events scheduled to take place over the weekend

By Patrick O'Shea | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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What’s happening in the Hunterdon area this weekend and beyond (Aug.12-18)

Here's a sample of events taking place in the coming days.

By Patrick O'Shea | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Food And Dining

Jersey Shore’s best new pizza joint is an oasis in a pizza desert

La Riva might be tough to get to, but it's well worth the drive for hungry Shore-goers

By Stephanie Rizzolo | For NJ Advance Media

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Sports

Yankees

Yankees promote former 2nd-round draft pick to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre

The New York Yankees lost to the Seattle Mariners, 4-3, on Wednesday at T-Mobile Park. On Friday they will play the Boston Red Sox.

By Bridget Hyland | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Yankees

Ex-Yankees prospect headed for MRI after setback during rehab

The New York Yankees will begin a series against the Boston Red Sox on Friday at Fenway Park.

By Bridget Hyland | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Betting

DraftKings NY promo code: Get $1,050 in bonuses for Giants vs. Patriots in 2022 preseason opener

Get up to $1,050 in bonuses ahead of Daniel Jones and the New York Giants starting the preseason against the Patriots on Thursday.

By Catena Media

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Obituaries

Amesti, Margarita

Margarita Amesti (nee Domínguez), 98, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Margarita at the .....

Barsky, Lila Levine

Lila Levine Barsky died on August 10th at The Center for Hope Hospice. Lila was born in Newark September 6, 1929 and raised in .....

Bocchino, Robert

BOCCHINO, Robert / LAVALLETTE, NEW JERSEY/ The Officers and Agents of Local Union No. 164, IBEW are hereby summoned to pay their final respects .....

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