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May 4, 2022

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Bergen

N.J. neighborhood enters 2nd day of lockdown for SWAT standoff with armed man

Police activity continued early Wednesday on Thomas Avenue between Chase Avenue and Eighth Street in Lyndhurst, according to police in Bergen County.

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

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News

News

Convicted sex offender wanted by cops may be camping in N.J. state forests

Theodore Blackson might be camping in the Tabernacle or Bass River areas, State Park police said.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Somerset

Former ‘Melrose Place’ actress’ Amy Locane loses latest appeal in fatal DWI crash

Amy Locane is serving an 8-year prison sentence for a 2010 crash that killed a woman and injured her husband.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Coronavirus

N.J. reports 2,729 COVID cases, 12 deaths. Hospitalizations continue to rise.

New Jersey's seven-day average for confirmed COVID cases increased to 2,243 on Wednesday, up 13% from a week ago, and up 129% from a month ago.

By Deion Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Entertainment

What is the Wordle for today? Hints, clues, answer for May 4, 2022

Looking for a hint on how to solve today’s Wordle puzzle? Look no further.

By Katherine Rodriguez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Rock Hall of Fame 2022 inductees: Dolly Parton, Eminem, Lionel Richie get in

Carly Simon, Eurythmics, Duran Duran and Pat Benatar round out the class of 2022

By The Associated Press

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Hudson

Bayonne Food Truck Festival back for third year after pandemic delays

Bayonne Food Truck Festival is returning to the peninsula on Saturday, May 7, from noon to 7 p.m.

By David Mosca | The Jersey Journal

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Sports

Yankees

Mets’ Buck Showalter: I don’t care about the streaking Yankees

The New York Yankees are in first place in the American League East. The New York Mets are in first place in the National League East.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Subscriber Exclusive

Rutgers football recruiting update: transfer portal news, official and unofficial visits on tap

Rutgers began scheduling official visits over the last few weeks as coaches visit high schools for the spring evaluation period. Rutgers will host official visits on June 10.

By Todderick Hunt | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Pro And College Sports

Manchester City vs. Real Madrid FREE LIVE STREAM (5/4/22): Watch UEFA Champions League Semifinal, Leg 2 online | Time, TV, channel

Real Madrid faces Manchester City in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final tie on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 (5/4/22) at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain.

By Ryan Novozinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Armstrong, Julius F.

Julius F. Armstrong, 95, of East Orange, peacefully passed from this life on April 26, 2022. Funeral services will take place Thursday, May 5, .....

Boxill, Catherine J.

Catherine J. Boxill (nee Zanetis) of Berkeley Heights, NJ, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at the age of 89. Family and friends .....

Celardo, Edward F.

Loving & caring husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather Edward F. Celardo, 90, of Scotch Plains died peacefully on Monday, May 2, 2022, at JFK Hospital .....

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