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Perth Amboy Hoops Player, Brain Cancer Survivor Honored By Rutgers Scarlet Knights, RWJBarnabas Perth Amboy Hoops Player, Brain Cancer Survivor Honored By Rutgers Scarlet Knights, RWJBarnabas
Perth Amboy Hoops Player, Brain Cancer Survivor Honored By Rutgers Scarlet Knights, Rwjbarnabas A Perth Amboy High School basketball player and brain cancer survivor was recently honored as the "Shining Knight of the Game" at Rutgers University. Yadielis Gonzalez, 17, got to hang out with players from the Rutgers women's basketball team before their Jan. 5 game and stand with them during the National Anthem. She was later honored at center court during halftime joined by the Scarlet Knight mascot and her sister, Jossie. The "Shining Knight of the Game" is a collaboration between Rutgers Athletics and RWJBarnabas Health spotlighting patients battling healthcare challenges. Yadiel…

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by Jon Craig
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Lakewood Father Indicted In Death Of 3-Month-Old Baby Girl, Prosecutor Says Lakewood Father Indicted In Death Of 3-Month-Old Baby Girl, Prosecutor Says
Lakewood Father Indicted In Death Of 3-Month-Old Baby Girl, Prosecutor Says A 36-year-old man from Lakewood has been indicted in connection with the "Shaken Baby Death" of his 3-month-old daughter, authorities said.  David Smith was indicted by a grand jury Thursday on charges of murder and endangering the welfare of a child, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer.  Smith's infant daughter died on Dec. 8, 2020, Billhimer said. The county Medical Examiner determined the baby girl's death was due to  Smith claimed that he immediately called 9-1-1 upon finding the infant unresponsive, the prosecutor said. The infant was in…

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by Jon Craig