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Here are the top New Jersey news stories for Thursday:

⬛ NJ man accused of stealing thousands from grieving families

Jiolio Cincotti, Atlantic Memorials in Mays Landing (Jiolio Joe Cincotti via Facebook, ACPO, Google Maps)

HAMILTON (Atlantic) — A 71-year-old man has been accused of ripping off at least two dozen grieving victims for thousands of dollars over a three-year span.

Jiolio “Joe” Cincotti, of the Mays Landing section, has been charged with numerous counts of theft by deception, in connection with allegations from between October 2020 and October 2023.

⬛ Tragic new details on death of infant and grandfather

Boris Gasin and grandson, Micah (gofundme.com boris-and-micah via Priscilla Ellington)

VERONA — After an absolute tragedy, community members near and far have donated to support the family of a Verona grandfather and infant, both killed by a falling tree.

Boris Gasin, 61, and his six-month-old grandson, Micah, were laying in a backyard hammock when a tree uprooted and fell onto them, according to one of two GoFundMe campaigns supporting the grief-stunned family.

⬛ Multiple fights lock down East Brunswick, NJ school

Aerial view of East Brunswick High School (East Brunswick School District)

EAST BRUNSWICK — A fight prompted a lockdown at one of New Jersey's largest high schools Wednesday morning.

Police Lt. Jason Fama told New Jersey 101.5 that a fight involving "multiple students" was reported around 9:30 a.m. at the school on Cranbury Road.

Before police arrived, the fight broke up into several other altercations throughout the school.

⬛ Going to the Donald Trump rally in Wildwood? Here's what to know

Area of Donald Trump rally 5/11/24 (City of Wildwood), Donald Trump (Win McNamee/Pool Photo via AP)

WILDWOOD — If you're headed to Donald Trump's Make America Great Again rally Saturday leave your fireworks, drums and umbrellas at home and be sure to pack your proverbial patience.

Here is everything you need to know about the rally this weekend.

⬛ NJ could 'end the gravy train' for elected officials

Members of the New Jersey Legislature are technically part-time state employees.

Lawmakers gather regularly for committee meetings and voting sessions from January through June then typically take the summer off. They also don't usually meet leading up to the November elections.

Due to their part-time status, the official state website says "most legislators also hold other employment."

Has the time come to break NJ into separate states?

Should New Jersey be split up into multiple states? Here's what that might look like.

Gallery Credit: Mike Brant

How much does parking cost at NJ fun spots?

It's great to spend time at New Jersey amusements and fun spots. Some places charge to both park and get into an attraction while others offer free parking. (information is as of April 22, 2024)

Gallery Credit: Dan Alexander

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