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February 2, 2022

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These 15 nursing homes are the worst in N.J. and need to improve or shut down, report says

State cited 15 “one-star” ranked nursing homes have failed to improve for years, but have not faced any significant consequences.

By Ted Sherman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Susan K. Livio | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Ocean

Accused arsonist started at least 6 forest fires in N.J., authorities say

Gregory Fullman, 32, of Manchester, is responsible for starting a fire that burned more than 600 acres of Brendan Byrne State Forest in May 2021, the prosecutor's office said.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Weather

Groundhog Day 2022: Essex Edwina, Stonewall Jackson, other local prognosticators emerge to look for shadows

Will it be an early spring or an extended winter? Here are the Groundhog Day 2022 results from around New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.

By Jackie Roman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Coronavirus

N.J.’s supply of COVID therapies triples. They’re now available at many pharmacy chains.

The long-awaited antiviral pills are now available in greater supply.

By Elizabeth Llorente | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Giants

N.J.’s Jon Bon Jovi has emotional reaction to buddy and NFL legend Tom Brady’s retirement announcement

Former New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady announced his retirement on Tuesday.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

Wordle 228: How to solve today’s puzzle, word clues for Feb. 2, 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

Dionne Warwick, Eminem, Lionel Richie among Rock Hall nominees

The Queen of Twitter headlines a nominations group that includes Dolly Parton, Eminem, Lionel Richie, Duran Duran and A Tribe Called Quest.

By The Associated Press

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Sports

Jets

Brian Flores’ lawsuit ‘is a tough one for me,’ says Jets’ Robert Saleh, NFL’s 1st Muslim head coach

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh was asked to comment on Brian Flores' lawsuit vs. the NFL and three teams, including the New York Giants.

By Joey Chandler | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Giants

NFL Draft 2022: Help for Giants’ Daniel Jones, Jets’ Zach Wilson, Eagles’ Jalen Hurt in latest 1st-round mock

Both the New York Giants and New York Jets have a pair of top-10 picks in the 2022 NFL Draft while the Philadelphia Eagles have three of the top 19 selections.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Yankees

Where Yankees’ farm system ranks in MLB going into 2022, via Baseball America

The New York Yankees have a lot of talent in their minor leagues, but is their overall system better than the Boston Red Sox? The Tampa Bay Rays?

By Brendan Kuty | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Cowell, Catherine

Catherine Cowell, Ph.D, a leading public health nutritionist, died at 100 years of age on December 15, 2021 in Virginia Beach, VA. Dr. Cowell .....

Dean, Elizabeth

Elizabeth Dean (nee Gerlach), age 96, passed away peacefully on Sunday January 30, 2022, at the Oakland Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center. Arrangements are in .....

Dolch, Helen J.

Enjoyed singing, loved to draw flowers, but family took priority Helen J. Dolch, of Boonton, formerly of Irvington and Union, passed away on Thursday, .....

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