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October 27, 2022

Right Now in New Jersey: P.M. Edition

Ocean

N.J. county reports data breach for 3,900 deceased Medicaid recipients

The information was not further shared and steps have been taken to prevent another data breach, according to the state department of human services.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

News

The FIFA World Cup trophy is coming to N.J. Here’s how to get free tickets.

American Dream in East Rutherford will host one of three U.S. stops for the trophy during a 51-nation tour ahead of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar next month.

By Allison Pries | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

News

This beat-up, busy section of Route 70 is getting a $151M rehab

A five-year project to rehab a busy section of Route 70 between Route 38, the N.J Turnpike and I-295 is in line for a $151 million worth of work.

By Larry Higgs | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Essex

Corrections officer charged with smuggling tobacco into N.J. prison

Christopher Smoaks, a senior correctional police officer at Northern State Prison in Newark, faces multiple charges.

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

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Entertainment

65 last-minute Halloween 2022 costume ideas, from sexy vaccine booster to ‘Top Gun’

Halloween stragglers, take heed, and procrastination be gone!

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

New Jersey Marijuana

N.J. legal weed: 5 nationally popular cannabis strains now available in the Garden State

These strains have been popular across the world for at least 30 years.

By Gabby Warren | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Food And Dining

Southern chain’s 1st N.J. location is hot, but it’s not hot chicken | Review

The Virginia-based restaurant has come to the Garden State.

By Jeremy Schneider | NJ Advance Media For NJ.com

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Sports

Pro And College Sports

Mets’ search for Sandy Alderson’s replacement gets jumpstart with big front office news

The New York Mets are looking to replace Sandy Alderson in his role as president.

By Bridget Hyland | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

High School Sports

Superstars, MVP standouts from 1st round of 2022 girls soccer state tournament

Check out the standouts who made sure their teams would live to see another day.

By Brandon Gould | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Yankees

Yankees’ Aaron Judge, Mets’ Pete Alonso lead list of Big Apple Silver Slugger Award finalists

The 2022 Silver Slugger Award finalists were released on Thursday and the list includes several New York Yankees and New York Mets.

By Bridget Hyland | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Benesh, Donna Jean

Beloved Grandmother, of Jackson Township, 62 Donna Jean Benesh, 62, of Jackson Township died on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022 at home. She was born .....

Bove, Harold F.

Served on Elizabeth City Council Harold F. Bove, 90, passed away peacefully at his home, after a brave battle with Parkinson's, on Tuesday, October .....

Brzozowski, Joan

Beloved Mother & Grandmother, Lived in Roselle & Union Joan (Mulligan) Brzozowski, 86, of Union, passed away at JFK Medical Center, on October 24, .....

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