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Navy Vet From Trenton, Briana Navarreto, Dies Suddenly In Florida, 27 Navy Vet From Trenton, Briana Navarreto, Dies Suddenly In Florida, 27
Navy Vet From Trenton, Briana Navarreto, Dies Suddenly In Florida, 27 A highly decorated Navy veteran from New Jersey will be buried with military honors after her sudden death in Florida, according to an obituary published by Brenna Funeral Home.  A lifelong Trenton resident most recently of Tampa, FL, Briana Lee "Beezy" Navarreto died on Saturday, July 6, her obituary said. She was 27 years old. A GoFundMe campaign has been started to bring her body, dog and vehicle back from Florida and cover funeral expenses. Victoria Berrios of Trenton is organizing the fundraiser. "We also need to make arrangements for packing up the home she owned and bringi…

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Rep. Donald Norcross Faints During Gov. Murphy's Speech; Dehydration Blamed Rep. Donald Norcross Faints During Gov. Murphy's Speech; Dehydration Blamed
Rep. Donald Norcross Faints During Gov. Murphy's Speech; Dehydration Blamed Congressman Donald Norcross's is being treated for dehydration after he collapsed during a Labor Day speech, his office said. The scary incident happened Friday, Sept. 1, at the annual wreath-laying ceremony at the Peter J. McGuire memorial in Pennsauken — Norcross' 1st Congressional District. As Gov. Phil Murphy was speaking, he cut his remarks short and left the podium. Murphy could be heard saying "You okay?" and "Do we have a doctor anywhere here?" according to 6ABC News. Murphy joined a small crowd of people surrounding Norcross, who looked visibly pale, ABC said. Norcross then s…

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by Jon Craig
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Honda Recalling More Than 330K Vehicles Due To Fault Side-View Mirrors Honda Recalling More Than 330K Vehicles Due To Fault Side-View Mirrors
Honda Recalling More Than 330K Vehicles Due To Fault Side-View Mirrors Honda is recalling hundreds of thousands of vehicles that may have faulty side-view mirrors that could increase the potential risk of a crash for drivers. The Japanese auto giant announced this week that it is recalling more than 330,000 Odyssey, Passport, Pilot, and Ridgeline models that were produced between 2020 and 2022 due to the issue. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the mirrors may not be properly bonded to the vehicle, causing the glass in the mirror to fall out and limiting visibility for motorists. There have been no reports of crashes or injurie…

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by Zak Failla
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New Steakhouse Replacing Bobby Flay On Casino Floor In Atlantic City New Steakhouse Replacing Bobby Flay On Casino Floor In Atlantic City
New Steakhouse Replacing Bobby Flay On Casino Floor In Atlantic City A new steakhouse has opened inside an Atlantic City casino. B Prime Steakhouse opened at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa on Thursday, June 23, replacing the Bobby Flay Steakhouse location. The steakhouse is located on the casino floor next to the BetMGM Sportsbook, and bills itself as a modern and chic alternative to the classic steakhouse. B Prime offers a variety of steak cuts from Idaho, Japan, New Jersey and Texas. Hours are Tuesday to Thursday from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.

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by Jon Craig
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NYC Health Chief Reinstates Indoor Public Mask Advisory As Omicron Concerns Grow NYC Health Chief Reinstates Indoor Public Mask Advisory As Omicron Concerns Grow
NYC Health Chief Reinstates Indoor Public Mask Advisory As Omicron Concerns Grow New York City's health chief "strongly" recommended Monday that everyone wear masks in indoor public settings at all times -- regardless of their vax status -- as concerns grows over the newest mutated strain of COVID. "Like at your grocery or in building lobbies, offices and retail stores,” Dr. David Chokshi, commissioner of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, told reporters. “When you’re indoors, regardless of whether you’re fully vaccinated or not, everyone should be wearing a mask." It's not a mandate -- just an advisory at this point. Theaters, restaurants, clu…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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North Jersey Rugby Player Critical After Suffering Heart Attack During Game North Jersey Rugby Player Critical After Suffering Heart Attack During Game
North Jersey Rugby Player Critical After Suffering Heart Attack During Game Rugby player Tevita Bryce moved to the US after his mom died of cancer over the summer. But things are only getting more challenging for him.  The Montclair Rugby Football Club player, 28, collapsed during a game against Morris Mens Rugby Saturday, according to an Instagram post by MRFC. Trained first responders on the opposing team began CPR as ambulances arrived. Bryce's pulse was lost several times during the 28 minutes of CPR, according to a GoFundMe page launched by his brother-in-law, Lopei Tuipulotu. BryceTevita Bryce He was rushed to St. Clare’s Denville Hospital, where doctors…

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by Cecilia Levine
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'Murder Hornets': Media-Created Panic Scaring Some Into Killing Essential Insects, Experts Warn 'Murder Hornets': Media-Created Panic Scaring Some Into Killing Essential Insects, Experts Warn
'Murder Hornets': Media-Created Panic Scaring Some Into Killing Essential Insects, Experts Warn Continuing media reports about “murder hornets” have panicked an ignorant public into needlessly killing already-endangered bees and wasps, experts warn. Native bees, for instance, pollinate 75% of fruits, nuts and vegetables grown in the United States, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reports. Yet even government beekeepers have announced plans to set traps that will kill some of these extremely essential insects, Doug Yanega, senior museum scientist for the Department of Entomology at UC Riverside, told the Los Angeles Times. SEE: Traps will be set out soon, KY officials say SEE: Ten…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Vicious Giant Hornets With Venomous Sting Spotted For First Time In US Vicious Giant Hornets With Venomous Sting Spotted For First Time In US
Vicious Giant Hornets With Venomous Sting Spotted For First Time In US As if a global pandemic and worldwide economic crisis aren't enough to occupy us, there's now news of the arrival of a vicious, freakish-looking hornet with a venomous sting in the United States for the first time. Asian giant hornets can use shark-fin shaped appendages to destroy a beehive, decapitating its victims in a matter of minutes. “It’s a shockingly large hornet,” said Todd Murray, Washington State University's Extension entomologist and invasive species specialist. “It’s a health hazard, and more importantly, a significant predator of honey bees.” That's especially concerning sin…

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by Joe Lombardi