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May 5, 2025

Right Now in New Jersey: P.M. Edition

Essex County

Newark Airport flight cancellations continue amid air traffic controller shortage

Disruptions at Newark Airport have been attributed to staff shortages and other issues.

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

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News

Lottery

Jersey Cash 5 ticket worth $783K sold at convenience store

The ticket was bought in Union County.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Subscriber Exclusive

47 hurt in chain-reaction crashes on N.J. Turnpike

The first crash involved two northbound buses and left 39 injured.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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N.J. motorcyclist killed, passenger seriously injured in crash

The vehicle hit another motorcycle before running off the road, police said.

By Matt Gray | For NJ.com

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Entertainment

Entertainment

‘Sopranos’ actor dead at 84 after long Alzheimer’s battle

The actor appeared in HBO classics "The Sopranos" and "The Wire"

By Christopher Burch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Gene Simmons talks life after KISS before N.J. shows

The legendary bassist is coming to the Garden State.

By Marty Lipp | For NJ Advance Media

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Entertainment

Nickelodeon star gives shocking NSFW speech during ‘The Last of Us’ cameo

A Nickelodeon star surprised fans with his 'The Last of Us' cameo

By Sara Donnellan | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Sports

Knicks

Knicks’ coach Tom Thibodeau is on the ‘hot seat,’ analyst says

Knicks’ coach Tom Thibodeau is on the ‘hot seat’ entering Celtics series, analyst says

By Adam Zagoria | For NJ Advance Media

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Pro And College Sports

Bill Belichick is looking to sideline girlfriend after PR disaster

Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick may tap a former NFL communications executive to help his book tour.

By Chris Franklin | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Pro And College Sports

Stephen A. Smith responds to Trump’s presidential praise: ‘Evidently I have no chance’

It says a lot about someone when President Donald Trump endorses them for president

By Todderick Hunt | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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