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June 8, 2022

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News

Stranded N.J. family finally reunited after son with autism was kicked off vacation flight

Jamie Greene and her 15-year-old child spent nearly a month in Aruba trying to get home

By Karim Shamsi-Basha | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

News

Union

Driver killed, 8 others hurt in crash on Garden State Parkway

Thomas F. Gilbert Jr., 69, of South Plainfield, was killed in the crash Tuesday on the Parkway in Union County.

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

Passaic

N.J. man driving on shoulder to avoid traffic hit cop, fled, police say

Luis Villalba, 21, of Paterson, was charged aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and eluding.

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

Subscriber Exclusive

Man indicted on charges he ‘upskirted’ girl at N.J. car dealership

The 41-year-old is charged in other similar incidents and investigators are looking for other potential victims to come forward.

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

N.J.’s biggest taco, 4 pounds of fried fury, almost killed me

Tito's Burritos & Wings makes The Fat Amy, a 4-pound taco that is tasty but will leave you in a trance.

By Lauren Musni | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Hudson

New single by James Calleo is backed up by new band, more to come this summer

Pickles, the new single by James Calleo's new band, Widely Grown, can now be heard on Spotify.

By David Mosca | The Jersey Journal

Hudson

Have a ‘frightful’ time Sunday at the Jersey City Horror Film Festival

Dozens of films will be screened during the festival at The Brightside Tavern.

By Lois DiTommaso | The Jersey Journal

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Sports

Yankees

Rising lefty is Yankees’ hottest pitching prospect

The New York Yankees (40-15) have the best record in baseball. They have a seven-game lead over the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League East.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Yankees

Yankees forced to share the title of MLB’s hottest team with AL East rival

The New York Yankees have a seven-game lead in the American League East and the best record in baseball at 40-15.

By Corey Annan | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Pro And College Sports

Women’s College World Series 2022 finals (6/8/22): TV schedule, bracket, FREE live streams for Texas vs. Oklahoma softball

The 2022 NCAA Women’s College World Series finals begin on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 (6/8/22) when the Texas Longhorns play the Oklahoma Sooners at 8:30 p.m. ET at the USA Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The tournament concludes on June 9-10, 2022.

By Ryan Novozinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Adinaro, Dr. Richard P.

Dr. Richard P. Adinaro, 93, of South Orange, died peacefully at home on Monday, June 6, 2022, surrounded by family. Relatives and friends are .....

Amato, Michael J.

Husband, father and grandfather, 'accomplished painter', 80 Michael J. Amato, 80, of Waretown, NJ, passed June 5, 2022. A U.S. Air Force Veteran, he .....

Barton, John P.

Retired Star-Ledger press foreman, longtime Totowa resident John P. Barton, 81, of Toms River passed away on Tuesday June 7, 2022 at his home .....

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