NJ Top News for Monday

Here are the top New Jersey news stories for Monday:

⬛ Gas prices steady in NJ - Summer price spike coming?
Demand for gas and summer fuel blends could spike prices in New Jersey in the weeks ahead

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⬛ Massive NJ brush fire started by burning debris in yard, cops say
A West Milford resident sparked a brush fire on Saturday that injured three firefighters and damaged four buildings by illegally burning debris in their backyard.

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⬛ Hate crimes are increasing and the FBI in NJ is mobilizing
The Bureau says cracking down on hate crime is a top priority in NJ and members of the public are encouraged to report it

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⬛ Atlantic City, NJ councilman charged with fraud, lying to FBI
Councilman MD Hossain Morshed of Atlantic City's Fourth Ward was charged with unemployment fraud, voter fraud, and lying to the FBI.

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⬛ FDA recalls hepatitis tainted frozen strawberries from NJ stores
Frozen strawberries sold at grocery stores including Trader Joe's in New Jersey are being recalled due to hepatitis A contamination.

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