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October 6, 2022

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Essex

$10K reward offered for info in killing of standout HS basketball player

Letrell Duncan, 16, was shot four times Monday, just moments after students were dismissed for the day from East Orange Campus High School.

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

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Essex

N.J. ShopRite faces second lawsuit after woman says she was hurt in shopping cart mishap

Two women say they were hurt while using shopping carts at the same Essex County supermarket.

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

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News

She lost $8K in a ‘grandma scam.’ Police ask if you recognize the suspect.

The woman, 82, was tricked into believing her grandson needed the money to get out of jail.

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

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N.J. could divest its $92B pension fund from fossil fuels. What it means financially and for climate change.

New Jersey would join a growing list of states to divest its pension fund from fossil fuel companies if a long-stalled bill passes.

By Steven Rodas | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Derek Hall | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Pro And College Sports

Buccaneers’ Tom Brady-Gisele Bundchen divorce rumors: Reasons for hope and despair

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady and wife Gisele Bündchen have reportedly hired divorce lawyers.

By Bridget Hyland | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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A glance at N.J. entertainment this weekend (Sept. 30-Oct. 3-5)

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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Food And Dining

Inside the world’s largest chile pepper farm, found in N.J., of course

Cross Country Nurseries in Kingwood is pepper paradise with more than 500 varieties grown

By Peter Genovese | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Sports

Yankees

Giants’ Dusty Baker settles Barry Bonds-Aaron Judge home run record debate

On Tuesday, New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge broke the American League single-season home run record.

By Bridget Hyland | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Giants

Odell Beckham Jr. free agency rumors: Star for AFC contender leads recruiting effort

Former New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has yet to sign with a team. He's recovering from a torn ACL suffered in Super Bowl LVI (56) with the Los Angeles Rams.

By Bridget Hyland | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Yankees

Ranking of MLB postseason lineups isn’t kind to Yankees

The New York Yankees lost their final regular season game, 4-2, to the Texas Rangers. They will begin the ALDS on Tuesday.

By Bridget Hyland | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Anderton, Wanda P.

Longtime Clifton Educator, Prominent Figure in NJ State Opera Wanda Anderton (nee Porzycki) of West Orange, NJ passed away in her sleep on October .....

Becker, Barry William

JED Trucking & Warehousing owner, beloved family man Barry William Becker, "PINKY" 80, died on Oct 4, 2022 at his Morristown home with his .....

Brazaitis, Ann L. Bonnetti

Mass on Saturday for Bridgewater resident, 76 Ann L. Bonnetti Brazaitis, 76, died peacefully at home Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at her home in .....

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