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NJ Dad Dies During Heart Transplant: 'Devastating Loss' NJ Dad Dies During Heart Transplant: 'Devastating Loss'
NJ Dad Dies During Heart Transplant: 'Devastating Loss' The Mercer County family mourning the loss of their dad who died during a heart transplant is seeing an outpouring of support. Shewly Roy "has endured a devastating loss with the passing of her husband, Dibyendu Roy on June 24," according to a GoFundMe page. Dibyendu was the sole provider for the family and is survived by their only daughter, Shweta.  Shweta is in college and needs help financing her studies, the page says, adding, "Shweta's educational journey was abruptly interrupted, and now she aspires to resume her studies, aiming to achieve a college degree and attain self-…

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MOSQUE ATTACK: Intruders Pelt NJ Worshippers With Rocks MOSQUE ATTACK: Intruders Pelt NJ Worshippers With Rocks
Mosque Attack: Intruders Pelt NJ Worshippers With Rocks Congregants were praying at a mosque in Paterson when three intruders suddenly burst in and threw rocks at them, authorities confirmed. One of the assailants held the door for the other two after nearly 100 worshippers had gathered at the Islamic Congregation of North Jersey on Preakness Avenue -- one of five services held each day -- shortly after 8:30 p.m. Monday. Two people were hit, but neither was seriously injured, authorities said Thursday. Mosque officials said they had no choice but to begin locking the doors after this week's bias attack, which followed another involving an intr…

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by Jerry DeMarco