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Josh Jongsma

@jongsmjo

Breaking news editor for @NorthJersey. Seton Hall grad. Never paid to be verified. Email news tips to jongsmaATnorthjersey. com.

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Joined December 2008
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How many cups of coffee is everyone drinking today?
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You can argue that fifth inning was one of the worst innings in baseball history. northjersey.com/story/sports…
A painful, late October ending for Aaron Judge and the Yankees

A painful, late October ending for Aaron Judge and the Yankees

Aaron Judge found his hitting rhythm a little too late in this World Series to prevent the Yankees from being defeated in five games by the Dodgers.

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Eight days left of election commercials on TV.
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There are a few haters here. northjersey.com/story/sports…
Yankees vs LA Dodgers World Series 2024 predictions: Our expert picks for Fall Classic

Yankees vs LA Dodgers World Series 2024 predictions: Our expert picks for Fall Classic

It's Yankees vs. Dodgers in the 2024 World Series. See our staff predictions on who will win this year's Fall Classic.

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Tickets start at $1,200+ for Game 3 at Yankee Stadium. seatgeek.com/new-york-yankee…
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My two moods. northjersey.com/story/news/l…
Meet the North Jersey adoptable pets of the week for Oct. 18: Chance and Oliver

Meet the North Jersey adoptable pets of the week for Oct. 18: Chance and Oliver

If you foster, work at, or volunteer for a North Jersey animal shelter or rescue, send your adoptable pets to amwallace@gannett.com to be featured.

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Our four-part series examining crime in New Jersey launched today. Topics include crime by the numbers, a look at public safety in NJ's three biggest cities, the rise in car theft and burglary, and perception vs. reality. Check it out! northjersey.com/story/news/c…

Is crime going up or down in New Jersey? The answer is complicated

How much crime is there in New Jersey? A look at violent and property crime in the Garden State based on data from the FBI.

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Aurora Borealis? At this time of year? At this time of day? In this part of the country? Localized entirely within your kitchen? northjersey.com/story/news/n…
Look up! Northern lights putting on a show, even in New Jersey

Look up! Northern lights putting on a show, even in New Jersey

The northern lights forecasted for parts of the country on Thursday and Friday night is resulting in a majestic display of colors in the night sky.

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Why not Hacktoberfest? northjersey.com/story/news/b…
Annual Hackensacktoberfest expected to draw more than 5,000, show off vibrant community

Annual Hackensacktoberfest expected to draw more than 5,000, show off vibrant community

Hackensacktoberfest will feature a beer garden, food vendors, live music and family entertainment and children's activities.

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A deeply moving tale by @KaitlynKanzler8 northjersey.com/story/opinio…
OPINION: As Republicans vote against access to IVF, a reporter shares her journey

OPINION: As Republicans vote against access to IVF, a reporter shares her journey

Reporter Kaitlyn Kanzler shares her experience with in-vitro fertilization during a tumultuous time for women's rights.

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Watching this game felt like it took 100 seasons northjersey.com/story/sports…
Instant analysis: Daniel Jones, Giants haunted by ghosts of past in 28-6 loss to Vikings

Instant analysis: Daniel Jones, Giants haunted by ghosts of past in 28-6 loss to Vikings

Sam Darnold was supposed to be the QB unable to shake his past Meadowlands struggles. Instead, Daniel Jones was the one who relived his nightmares.

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"I'm going to Washington NJ" "Do you realize how little that narrows it down?"
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alternatively, Franklin NJ
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The Lee family has since written its own statement, detailing the events of that night as they remember it. The relatives' statement was submitted in writing to NorthJersey.com by their attorney Wednesday morning. northjersey.com/story/news/b…
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Who says we aren’t welcoming? northjersey.com/story/news/n…
These 3 New Jersey towns were named among the most welcoming destinations in the U.S.

These 3 New Jersey towns were named among the most welcoming destinations in the U.S.

ElectricityPrices.com conducted a survey to determine which U.S. destinations are the most welcoming. These three New Jersey towns made the list.

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Only about 10% of the posts Twitter shows me is from someone I follow.
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Locals have known for a long time that Tierney's has one of the best burgers in NJ. northjersey.com/story/entert…
Is Tierney's Tavern really one of the best bars in America? Our food writer weighs in

Is Tierney's Tavern really one of the best bars in America? Our food writer weighs in

Tierney's Tavern, a bar in Montclair, NJ, earned major accolades from USA TODAY for 2024. Food writer Kara VanDooijeweert gives her full review.

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Aftermath of the fire at Fair Lawn strip mall. northjersey.com/story/news/b…
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Image from Josh Jongsma (@jongsmjo)
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Is it Earth? usatoday.com/story/news/nati…
'Stinky' giant planet where it rains glass also has a rotten egg odor, researchers say

'Stinky' giant planet where it rains glass also has a rotten egg odor, researchers say

A planet known as HD 189733b is not only scorching hot, but it also smells like rotten eggs due to it containing traces of hydrogen sulfide.

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