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August 26, 2022

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N.J. shuts down El Toro roller coaster at Six Flags after malfunction injured 19

The 19-story tall wooden coaster malfunctioned about 7:30 p.m. Thursday as the park prepared to close, officials said.

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

News

Weather

N.J. weather: Ocean water in Atlantic City turns steamy, setting possible record high

The water temperature reading clocked in at more than 84 degrees this week. If the reading is confirmed, it would be the warmest in 100 years.

By Len Melisurgo | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Business

N.J. artisan cheese shop announces plans to close

The cheese shop offered a wide variety of artisan cheeses, spreads and specialty foods

By Christopher Burch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Bergen

N.J. wedding venue blaze hit 4-alarms after guests were safely evacuated

The fire was reported shortly before 6 p.m. Friday at The Rockleigh, a popular wedding venue in Bergen County.

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

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Entertainment

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Joe Pesci to star in Pete Davidson series ‘Bupkis’ with Edie Falco

The Jersey Oscar winner last starred in Martin Scorsese's 'The Irishman.'

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Danny DeVito raised some eyebrows when he tried to live-tweet his show. ‘Bonjour Antichrist.’

DeVito's dispatches appeared completely random, but they had a purpose.

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Entertainment

Interpol bores, Spoon sparkles at uneven N.J. tour kickoff | review

The two indie-rock stalwarts began their joint tour at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park Thursday night

By Bobby Olivier | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Sports

Pro And College Sports

Mets infielder has successful start to rehab assignment

The New York Mets beat the Colorado Rockies, 3-1, on Thursday. They will play again Friday at Citi Field.

By Bridget Hyland | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Yankees

Is the Yankees game on TV tonight? | Free live stream, time, TV, channel for New York Yankees vs. Oakland Athletics on Amazon Prime

The New York Yankees face the Oakland Athletics in a regular season game on Friday, August 26, 2022 (8/26/22) at RingCentral Coliseum in Oakland, California.

By Ryan Novozinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Pro And College Sports

Is the Red Sox game on TV tonight? | Free live stream, time, TV, channel for Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays on Apple TV+

The Boston Red Sox face the Tampa Bay Rays in a regular season game on Friday, August 26, 2022 (8/26/22) at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.

By Ryan Novozinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Babbott, Cynthia Lee (Smith)

Cynthia Lee (Smith) Babbott, 92, of Suffield, Connecticut and formerly of Basking Ridge, New Jersey, passed away on Monday August 15, 2022, at Suffield .....

Choinacki, Ronald Edward

Sales Executive, Beloved Father & Friend, of Toms River Ronald Edward Choinacki, 84, passed on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 in his home in Toms .....

Freund, Barbara Harkavy

Barbara Harkavy Freund of Green Brook, NJ passed away on August 24, 2022 leaving behind a legacy of grace and generosity. Funeral services will .....

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