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NJ Coronavirus, Reopen Update / Buy Private NJ Island / FBI Probe

Check out the top news that made headlines this week across the Patch network in New Jersey.

Check out the top news that made headlines this week across the Patch network in New Jersey.
Check out the top news that made headlines this week across the Patch network in New Jersey. (Patch photo)

Check out the top news that made headlines this week across the Patch network in New Jersey:

NJ Coronavirus, Reopen Updates: Here's What You Need To Know

New Jersey's confirmed death toll is now 14,238 as new cases and more confirmed deaths were announced on Saturday. Here are the areas with new cases, the town-by-town and county-by-county totals and the latest coronavirus, school and reopening developments in New Jersey.>>>Read more here.

PICS: Home On 5-Acre Private Island For Sale Right Off LBI

Find out what's happening in Point Pleasantfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Only tw0 can claim to own a private residential island in New Jersey, according to this listing. Check out the island only reachable by boat.

FBI: New Leads Emerging In Amber Alert Probe For Missing 5-Year-Old NJ Girl

Find out what's happening in Point Pleasantfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

The FBI says new leads provide hope on the first anniversary of the NJ search for missing 5-year-old Dulce Maria Alavez. Here's why.

Gov. Murphy: NJ's Biggest 2-Day Coronavirus Case Total In A Month

WATCH: Gov. Murphy said NJ had its biggest 2-day case total in a month, noting many contact tracing efforts have failed amid COVID-19.

NJ Expands Coronavirus Travel Quarantine List To Biggest In Weeks

New Jersey updated its coronavirus travel advisory list, providing for the biggest expansion of the quarantine list in weeks. Here's where.

Gynecologist From NJ Lured Dozens In 20 Years Of Sex Abuse: Feds

"A predator in a white coat" enticed women — including one minor — to travel across state lines to engage in illegal sex acts, officials say.

Turnpike Authority Suspends Flag Ban On Woodbridge Overpass

Gov. Murphy announced Tuesday that American flags can indeed remain on the Woodbridge overpass to the NJ Turnpike.

Attempted Murder Charge In Point Pleasant Beach Stabbings

UPDATE: Point Pleasant Beach officials are seeking to reassure the town after two stabbings happened near the boardwalk this past weekend.

3.1 Magnitude Earthquake Recorded In New Jersey

A NJ earthquake was recorded by the USGS, and it impacted much of the state. Did you feel it? Here's where it impacted the Garden State.

Gov. Murphy: Halloween In NJ Can Proceed Amid Coronavirus Crisis

Gov. Murphy said Halloween should proceed in NJ amid the coronavirus outbreak, but there will be protocols.

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