NJ College Student, Hockey Player Killed In Fire: Patch PM

Share-worthy stories from the New Jersey Patch network to talk about tonight:

Toms River College Student, Hockey Player, Dies In Niagara Fire

"The world lost one of its most beautiful souls," Niagara U coach said of Patrick Romano, a 2016 Toms River East graduate, who died Saturday.>>>Read more.

GOP Lawmaker Said She Plans To Fight Rutgers' Vaccine Mandate

A Monmouth County Republican lawmaker said she is writing a bill to prevent Rutgers from mandating its students to get the coronavirus vaccine.

70 MPH Straight-Line Winds Damaged Neptune Motel: Weather Service

The National Weather Service said its analysis showed straight-line winds, not a tornado, caused Sunday evening's damage to the motel.

COVID-19 Vaccine Availability Expands Monday In NJ: What To Know

Many New Jerseyans became eligible Monday for vaccination against COVID-19. And more will soon be able to receive inoculations.

Rosario Dawson Gets Vaccine In Newark: 'The Best Weapon We Have'

Actor and activist Rosario Dawson, who recently moved to NJ, said she was "thrilled" to get her COVID-19 vaccine.

Student Charged In Racial Bias Incident At Glen Rock High School

The 17-year-old used Instagram to circulate "racially biased" comments to other Glen Rock High School students, police said.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Clifton Man Targeted Store Clerk In Attempted Stabbing Because He Believed She Was Mexican, Officials Say
• Large Tree Crashes Into Scotch Plains Home Due To Heavy Winds
• 'Long Overdue:' Stop Asian Hate Rally In Princeton

Across America

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Patch PM shares a few of the day’s must-read items from our New Jersey network. Thank you for reading.