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December 30, 2021

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Coronavirus

Central Jersey city the latest to add an indoor mask mandate

New Brunswick joins a host of New Jersey cities and towns requiring face coverings in stores, gyms, restaurants and other locations where the public convenes.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Yankees

Mark Teixeira, Yankees slugger-turned-college student, sends message to owners, players

Former Yankees slugger Mark Teixeira is on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot for the first time.

By Randy Miller | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Coronavirus

Will we need a 4th COVID vaccine shot?

In Israel, public health officials are already studying the need for a fourth COVID-19 shot. But experts in the U.S. such as Dr. Anthony Fauci say it is too soon to be thinking about a fourth dose.

By Katherine Rodriguez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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News

Big N.J. horse farm can now be redeveloped as warehouses, town decides

Opponents said the plan is a potentially devastating blow to the state's harness racing industry.

By Steve Strunsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

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28 popular N.J. restaurants that closed in 2021

2021 wasn't as bad as 2020 for New Jersey restaurants, but many beloved restaurants still closed.

By Jeremy Schneider | NJ Advance Media For NJ.com

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News

2021 in New Jersey: A year of hope and horror in photos

The year brought deadly storms, continued political division and the highs and lows of the coronavirus pandemic.

By Matt Gray | For NJ.com, Lori M. Nichols | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Ed Murray | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

‘The Lost Daughter’ review: Maggie Gyllenhaal’s directorial debut a searing portrait of motherhood

Olivia Colman, Dakota Johnson and Jessie Buckley star in Gyllenhaal's Elena Ferrante adaptation.

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Sports

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Wrestling preview: Group 5 teams to watch as 2 heavyweights move up

Kingsway and Phillipsburg move up to Group 5 adding to an already loaded group.

By Bill Evans | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Eagles

NFL Week 17 picks: Predictions, point spreads, betting lines for every game | Rams vs. Ravens, Chiefs vs. Bengals, Cardinals vs. Cowboys, more

Week 17 in the NFL features the Los Angeles Rams vs. Baltimore Ravens, Kansas City Chiefs vs. Cincinnati Bengals, and the Arizona Cardinals vs. Dallas Cowboys.

By Chris Franklin | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Rutgers Basketball

Maine vs. Rutgers FREE LIVE STREAM (12/30/21): Watch college basketball | Time, TV, channel

Rutgers (5-5, 1-1) faces Maine (3-7) in a college basketball game on Thursday, December 30, 2021 (12/30/21) at Jersey Mike’s Arena in Piscataway, New Jersey.

By Brian Fonseca | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Amato, Filomena G.

Filomena G. Amato, 98, of Montclair, NJ, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021. Born and raised in Newark, Filomena was the daughter of .....

Baltimore, Helyn Elizabeth Payne

Special ed teacher, sorority member, longtime E. Orange resident Helyn Elizabeth Payne Baltimore, age 85 years, of East Orange, NJ passed away on Tuesday, .....

Boutsikaris, Sandra Rossi

Mrs. Sandra Rossi Boutsikaris, 64, of Toms River, NJ passed away on Friday, Christmas Eve, December 24, 2021. For complete obituary information, service details, .....

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