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Yankees’ Winning Streak Snapped as Former Teammate Steals Stanton’s Home Run

On Sunday in Chicago, an old buddy ended the Yankees’ seven-game winning streak unexpectedly. A single play shocked spectators and players as the Yankees lost 3-2 to the White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field. It appeared Giancarlo Stanton’s third-inning two-run homer smacked the right field wall. Michael Tauchman made a remarkable catch over the fence,…

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Nearly 100 NJ Transit Light Rail Trips Disrupted in a Single Week

Nearly 100 Hudson-Bergen Light Rail trains were canceled last week, aggravating New Jersey commuters during peak travel hours. A lack of operators caused many service interruptions during the week, not mechanical issues or weather. On Monday, August 24, a record 37 trains were canceled between late afternoon and late evening, causing congested stations and delayed…

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Jon Bon Jovi’s Pop-Up Soul Kitchen in Toms River Faces Winter Deadline Amid Growing Community Debate

The fate of Jon Bon Jovi’s charity-driven pop-up restaurant in downtown Toms River is again in question as January 2026 approaches. Since February, the temporary JBJ Soul Kitchen has served meals in a former church facility connected to the Ocean County Library, saving hungry residents and sparking political debate. The pop-up, which looks like a…

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CVS to Continue COVID Vaccines in New Jersey While Restricting Access in Other States

CVS Pharmacy says revised COVID-19 vaccines will be available without a prescription in New Jersey, even as it restricts access in other states. The decision comes as the nation prepares for respiratory virus season and government vaccine policy discussions continue. Companies said the restrictions are due to state laws on when and how pharmacies can…

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N.J. businessman accused of making false pesticide claims about killing coronavirus

Coronavirus-eradicating drugs were reportedly misrepresented by a New Jersey dealer. Officials said James Young, 46, of Cherry Hill, Philadelphia, utilized ViaClean Technologies, LLC to market pandemic-related items with false and illegal promises. Company advertised pesticides as virus-eradicators without approval or proof, breaking federal law. Investigations show pesticides kill bacteria, algae, and fungi, but COVID-19. Authorities…

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These N.J. Shore beaches still showing damage from Hurricane Erin as Labor Day crowds arrive

Many Shore towns are recovering from Hurricane Erin as New Jersey prepares for Labor Day weekend. Though the hurricane passed well out in the Atlantic, its coastal damage remains. Local officials, residents, and tourists worry about sand-eroded beaches. State officials acknowledged Hurricane Erin’s rough waves harmed coasts. Beach depletion in recent years caused devastating damage….

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