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From Warren County to Cape May: New Jersey Vineyards Reeling After Brutal 24-Degree Frost

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Frost Bite: North Jersey Vineyards Face “100% Loss” After Spring Freeze Devastates 2026 Crop

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The rolling hills of North Jersey’s wine country are facing a heartbreaking setback this week. A sudden, deep freeze on the night of April 20th has left local vintners reeling, as plummeting temperatures decimated newly sprouted buds across the region’s most prestigious vineyards.

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Governor Murphy Announces New Incentives to Encourage COVID-19 Vaccinations, Including Dinner with the Governor and First Lady

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ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK NJ, Governor Phil Murphy today announced several new vaccination incentives as part of “Operation Jersey Summer”, the statewide public awareness campaign aimed at vaccinating all eligible individuals who live, work, or study in New Jersey against COVID-19. The new incentives include a State Parks Vax Pass, providing free access to New Jersey’s 51 state parks and facilities including Island Beach State Park; a free glass of wine at participating New Jersey wineries; and dinner with Governor Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy.

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