Tanya Breen: Pictures of the Year

Five Siberian tiger cubs, who will celebrate their first birthday on May 2nd, are playful and curious in the Tigris Asiana section of the Six Flags Great Adventure Wild Safari Drive-Thru Adventure in Jackson, NJ Tuesday April 18, 2023.

A specialty steam humidifier adds additional humidity to the heated yoga studio during a hot yoga class at XHale Hot Yoga Studio in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ Tuesday, October 31, 2023.

Gator, 3, owned by Kelly Kenny of Asbury Park, socializes in the early morning fog at the Asbury Park Dog Beach in Asbury Park, NJ Thursday, July 6, 2023.

Wyatt, 2, owned by Bob Baxter of Howell, catches a wave as he retrieves a ball in the early morning fog at the Asbury Park Dog Beach in Asbury Park, NJ Thursday, July 6, 2023.

Gator, 3, owned by Kelly Kenny of Asbury Park, socializes in the early morning fog at the Asbury Park Dog Beach in Asbury Park, NJ Thursday, July 6, 2023.

Jim Gannon of New York City throws a toy in the ocean for his dog, Picasso, 6, to retrieve in the early morning fog at the Asbury Park Dog Beach in Asbury Park, NJ Thursday, July 6, 2023.

Enzo, 8, owned by Kelsey Jankowski of Ocean Grove, plays in the early morning fog at the Asbury Park Dog Beach in Asbury Park, NJ Thursday, July 6, 2023.

Kelly Sinatra and Jessica Slemons, both of Asbury Park, surf in the early morning fog in Asbury Park, NJ Thursday, July 6, 2023.

Keyport's quarterback Nazir Treadwell runs the ball for a touchdown during the second half of the Keyport High School vs. Point Pleasant Beach High School football game at Donald T. Fioretti Field in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ Friday, October 6, 2023.

Mike Borrero, a welder who is celebrating 50 years of employment at P L Custom Emergency Vehicles, talks about his experiences as he works at P L Custom Emergency Vehicles in Wall, NJ Tuesday, October 10, 2023.

Michael Geczik of Belford, who worked during the initial recovery for AT&T the days after 9/11, holds a moment of silence before laying a flower on the memorial as Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners host the Monmouth County September 11 Memorial Ceremony at Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook in Atlantic Highlands, NJ Monday, September 11, 2023.

Clark McIntyre of Rumson, who lost his brother-in-law, Swede Chevalier on 9/11, holds his 2-year-old-son, Tate, as the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners host the Monmouth County September 11 Memorial Ceremony at Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook in Atlantic Highlands, NJ Monday, September 11, 2023.

Thomas A. Arnone, commissioner director, attends the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners host the Monmouth County September 11 Memorial Ceremony at Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook in Atlantic Highlands, NJ Monday, September 11, 2023.

Head coach Jason Glezman directs his team during Keyport High School football practice in Keyport, NJ Monday, August 14, 2023.

(right) Senator Vin Gopal celebrates his re-election with (L-R) Margie Donlon and Luanna Peterpaul, who were both elected in the Assembly, and a visit from Governor Phil Murphy at Avenue in Long Branch, NJ Tuesday, November 7, 2023.

Senator Vin Gopal shares a moment with his wife, Christina Zuk, as he celebrates his re-election at Avenue in Long Branch, NJ Tuesday, November 7, 2023.

Employees process packages at the new Amazon Delivery Station in Tinton Falls, NJ Friday, November 3, 2023.

Colts Neck High School graduation in Colts Neck, NJ Thursday June 22, 2023.

Colts Neck High School graduation in Colts Neck, NJ Thursday June 22, 2023.

Greg Mazzatta, co-owner of Port Coffee Roasters, prepares a pour-over coffee as he talks about the business in Bay Head, NJ Thursday, February 9, 2023.

D-Day veteran Kenneth Karen of Manchester Twp., who completed 73 missions over Europe, including two on D-Day, in the U.S. Army Air Corps, holds a portrait of himself in 1942 as he talks about his service at his home in Manchester Twp., NJ Tuesday, May 30, 2023.

Dash (left) and Nicole DePresca of Freehold Township prepare to perform as the N&D Electric Duo at Deal Lake Bar and Co. in Loch Arbour. Dash has been a force for nonbinary representation in the local music scene.

Dash DePresca of Freehold Township is a singer, songwriter, lyricist and guitarist. Half of the N&D Electric Duo, they are shown performing March 31 at Deal Lake Bar and Co. in Loch Arbour.

John Djombalic, executive chef and owner of Dolce Fantasia, a Northern Italian restaurant that opened this month, prepares housemade chitarra with red cabbage purée, oregano, garlic and pesto pearls in Asbury Park, NJ Wednesday March 22, 2023.

John Djombalic, executive chef and owner of Dolce Fantasia, a Northern Italian restaurant that opened this month, prepares housemade chitarra with red cabbage purée, oregano, garlic and pesto pearls in Asbury Park, NJ Wednesday March 22, 2023.

Danny DeVito makes a $500,000 donation to Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center during a press conference at Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, NJ Monday, July 10, 2023.

Terry Kuo testifies on his behalf in defense of charges he sexually assaulted a tennis student when she was 12 and 13 before Superior Court Judge Jill O'Malley at Monmouth County Courthouse in Freehold, NJ Wednesday, July 26, 2023.

Chuck Sciabica of Morganville hands out treats to some of the small dogs at Alexander Ching Memorial Dog Park in Holmdel, NJ Wednesday April 19, 2023.

Hunter, a 5-year-old husky owned by George Hetz of Lincroft, and Auggie Doggie, a 5-year-old Australian labradoodle owned by Maria Melisi of Marlboro,

Taco, a rescue owned by Eileen Ewing of Middletown, shows off her

Dogs and their owners socialize at Alexander Ching Memorial Dog Park in Holmdel, NJ Wednesday April 19, 2023.

Valerie Roberts, owner of Eddie's Barbershop, the oldest Black business in Asbury Park, talks about the business and her personal memories living in the city at Eddie's Barbershop on Springwood Avenue in Asbury Park, NJ Friday, February 17, 2023.

Dr. Aakash Shah, who has overseen the project to help reduce gun violence incidents by intervening with gunshot victims who are treated in the emergency room, stands outside of the emergency department at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, NJ Monday February 27, 2023. Since the program began two years ago, it has helped more than 400 people.

Freehold High School graduation in Freehold Borough, NJ Thursday June 22, 2023.

Freehold High School graduation in Freehold Borough, NJ Thursday June 22, 2023.

The home of a Roosevelt woman facing eviction was engulfed in flames after she refused to leave the house, officials said, in Roosevelt, NJ Wednesday March 1, 2023.

The home of a Roosevelt woman facing eviction was engulfed in flames after she refused to leave the house, officials said, in Roosevelt, NJ Wednesday March 1, 2023. .

Keyport's Justin Fernandez attempts to catch a pass as Point Pleasant Beach's Elijah Ives challenges him during the second half of the Keyport High School vs. Point Pleasant Beach High School football game at Donald T. Fioretti Field in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ Friday, October 6, 2023.

Joe Cetrulo III, owner of Gavone's Italian, a newly opened Italian restaurant in Pier Village, talks about the business in Long Branch, NJ Wednesday June 28, 2023.

Michael Noriega and Senator Jon Bramnick (Râ€“Union), who is also Noriega's law partner, applaud as Governor Phil Murphy announces his intention to nominate Michael Noriega to serve on the New Jersey Supreme Court at the New Jersey State House in Trenton, NJ Monday, May 15, 2023.

Gov. Phil Murphy tours Asbury Galleria with owner, Kay Harris, as he visits small businesses on the Asbury Park boardwalk with Senator Vin Gopal and Asbury Park Mayor John Moor to call attention to his proposal to create a

Governor Phil Murphy and Rep. Frank Pallone arrive to announce, along with U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez and Sen. Vin Gopal, Two Rivers Water Reclamation Authority will receive $20 million dollars in federal funding to help upgrade its wastewater treatment plant during a press conference to mark the start of the project at Two Rivers Water Reclamation Authority in Monmouth Beach, NJ Monday June 5, 2023.

Governor Phil Murphy, U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, Congressman Frank Pallone and Senator Vin Gopal announce that Two Rivers Water Reclamation Authority will receive $20 million dollars in federal funding to help upgrade its wastewater treatment plant during a press conference to mark the start of the project at Two Rivers Water Reclamation Authority in Monmouth Beach, NJ Monday June 5, 2023.

Holmdel celebrates their 21-7 victory after the Holmdel vs. Matawan NJSIAA Central Group 3 quarterfinal football game at Holmdel High School in Holmdel, NJ Friday, October 27, 2023.

Shore Regional vs. Holmdel football game at Holmdel High School in Holmdel, NJ Friday, October 20, 2023.

Terry Kuo testifies on his behalf in defense of charges he sexually assaulted a tennis student when she was 12 and 13 before Superior Court Judge Jill O'Malley at Monmouth County Courthouse in Freehold, NJ Wednesday, July 26, 2023.

Neilly Robinson, managing director, and David Viana, executive chef, are ready to open Lita, a modern Iberian restaurant, on April 26th in Aberdeen Twp., NJ Friday April 21, 2023.

Chourico Ã¡Â Bombeiro, grilled cured chorizo, at Lita, a modern Iberian restaurant, in Aberdeen Twp., NJ Friday April 21, 2023.

Sydney Smith, owner of Blxck Rose Ink, a Point Pleasant tattoo shop which opened in September 2020, prepares her studio for the day at Blxck Rose Ink in Point Pleasant, NJ Friday March 24, 2023.

Authorities search for a missing kayaker off Walnut Street in Keyport, NJ Tuesday, October 24, 2023.

Matawan Regional High School graduation in Aberdeen Twp., NJ Friday June 23, 2023.

Matawan Regional High School graduation in Aberdeen Twp., NJ Friday June 23, 2023.

Matawan Regional High School graduation in Aberdeen Twp., NJ Friday June 23, 2023.

Matawan Regional High School graduation in Aberdeen Twp., NJ Friday June 23, 2023.

Head coach Dom Lepore works with his team during Manalapan High School football practice in Manalapan, NJ Tuesday, August 15, 2023.

Nadir Gillani, owner of Mauka Indian Cuisine, speaks about Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, as he showcases Bengali sweets at Mauka Indian Cuisine in Eatontown, NJ Wednesday, November 1, 2023.

Nadir Gillani, owner of Mauka Indian Cuisine, speaks about Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, as he showcases chicken chops at Mauka Indian Cuisine in Eatontown, NJ Wednesday, November 1, 2023.

Howell High School celebrates prom at Addison Park in Aberdeen Twp., NJ Friday June 16, 2023.

Regina Mullen, mother of Kyle Mullen, who died following Navy SEALs training last year, stands in front of the scoreboard on the Manalapan High School football field, where an image of her son's jersey hangs. Monday, January 30, 2023.

Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office detective Connor Johnson, the first transgender person to serve as a detective for the office, talks about his career and life experiences at the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office in Freehold, NJ Wednesday, February 15, 2023.

Jay Mack, co-owner of Mural Makers, a three-year-old Toms River-based provider of murals for all types of business and residential customers, spray paints a pet portrait at Mural Makers in Toms River, NJ Monday, October 9, 2023.

Potential associate justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court Michael Noriega of Fanwood is interviewed by the Senate Judiciary Committee in the State House Annex in Trenton, NJ Monday June 26, 2023.

Alex Berkowitz, co-owner of The Bagel Nook, displays the Pumpkin Overload bagel, a pumpkin shaped bagel with pumpkin cream cheese and a pumpkin muffin stuffed inside, at The Bagel Nook in Freehold Twp., NJ Thursday, September 28, 2023.

Nadine Menendez, who is involved in the bribery case involving her husband, Senator Robert Menendez, leaves the Unites States District Court in New York City, NY after a hearing Wednesday, October 18, 2023.

Fred Daibes, who is involved in the bribery case involving Senator Robert Menendez, enters the Unites States District Court in New York City, NY for a hearing Wednesday, October 18, 2023.

Wael Hana, who is involved in the bribery case involving Senator Robert Menendez, enters the Unites States District Court in New York City, NY for a hearing Wednesday, October 18, 2023.

Jose Uribe, who is involved in the bribery case involving Senator Robert Menendez, enters the Unites States District Court in New York City, NY for a hearing Wednesday, October 18, 2023.

Earle Asphalt repairs beaches, where cliffs were created and fencing and walkovers damaged during winter and spring storms, in Ortley Beach, NJ Wednesday, May 10, 2023.

Ocean Township High School celebrates prom at Addison Park in Aberdeen Twp., NJ Thursday June 1, 2023.

Ocean Township High School graduation in Ocean Twp., NJ Tuesday June 20, 2023.

Produce Pete Napolitano, who has released a book,

John Longfield of Point Pleasant Beach, who was arrested for trespassing at Bradshaw's Beach in August, talks about his experience near the unlocked gate at the beach access for Bradshaw's Beach in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ Thursday, October 26, 2023.

Jody Caizza, founder of Kind Heart Rescue, holds Augusta, one of two of the rescued rabbits, which were seized in a hoarding situation in Toms River a few weeks ago and are now at Kind Heart Rescue, in Cream Ridge, NJ Wednesday, February 8, 2023.

Wall's quarterback Andrew Olsen loses control of the ball during the snap and it is recovered by RBC for a touchdown during the first half of the Wall Township Crimson Knights vs. Red Bank Catholic Caseys high school football game at Count Basie Park in Red Bank, NJ Friday, September 15, 2023.

RBC's quarterback Frankie Williams scores a touchdown during the first half of the Wall Township Crimson Knights vs. Red Bank Catholic Caseys high school football game at Count Basie Park in Red Bank, NJ Friday, September 15, 2023.

Gavin Griffiths practices with his team during Rutgers men's basketball media day at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway, NJ Tuesday, October 3, 2023.

Antonio Chol and Oskar Palmquist practice during Rutgers men's basketball media day at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway, NJ Tuesday, October 3, 2023.

Head coach Steve Pikiell leads practice during Rutgers men's basketball media day at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway, NJ Tuesday, October 3, 2023.

Joyce Pegler, owner of For Heaven Sake, a ten-year-old religious gift shop, talks about her business in Spring Lake Heights, NJ Friday, August 11, 2023.

Richard Osthoff, a Howell veteran who accused New York Rep. George Santos of using an alias and scamming him out of money raised for his dying dog, plays with his dogs, Diamond and Ruby, at his current residence in Freehold, NJ Monday, February 6, 2023.

Widley (Laura) Joseph, 13, of Neptune, who earned a spot to compete in the National Spelling Bee in Washington DC, talks about the upcoming competition at Neptune Middle School in Neptune, NJ Thursday March 30, 2023.

“Aphrodisiac,” a dessert of dark, milk and white chocolate mascarpone mousses, espresso rice sponge, cocoa nib nougatine, raspberry pomegranate molasses and coffee glaze, at The Loaded Spoon, which is replacing Game Time Bar & Grill, in Freehold Township, NJ Wednesday March 1, 2023.

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Mayor Hector Lora hosts his monthly meeting with religious leaders in the community sukkah during the Jewish celebration, Sukkot, in Third Ward Park in Passaic, NJ Thursday, October 5, 2023.

Marlboro's Aaron W. Lee swims the Individual Medley during the Manalapan vs. Marlboro boys and girls swim meet the Freehold Western Monmouth YMCA in Freehold Twp., NJ Monday, January 23, 2023.

BarCo Brands partners Greg Bartz, Andrea Pappas, Phil Villapiano and Tim McMahon feature their new Bay Watch themed bar and restaurant, Swim Crush Beach Bar + Grill, located on the boardwalk in Asbury Park, NJ Tuesday, August 8, 2023.

Patrick James Dean, owner of Neptune Tattooville, talks about his tattoo business, which has locations in Neptune CIty and Long Branch, at Neptune Tattooville in Neptune City, NJ Wednesday, September 13, 2023.

Patrick James Dean, owner of Neptune Tattooville, creates an outline of a new tattoo on the arm of Tom Ley of Asbury Park, shop assistant, at Neptune Tattooville in Neptune City, NJ Wednesday, September 13, 2023.

Shaun Solomon of Asbury Park, who works for Avon-by-the-Sea Department of Public Works, collects garbage along the boardwalk as temperatures rise on the second day of this week's possible heat wave in Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ Friday, July 28, 2023.

Surfers wait for their set of waves as fishing boats make their way through the Shark River Inlet for a day of fishing as temperatures rise on the second day of this week's possible heat wave in Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ Friday, July 28, 2023.

(clockwise from left) Bill Fantini of Keyport, Ken Angrason of Hazlet, Bob Fanto of Aberdeen Twp., Barry Gutterman of Hazlet, Bob Thompsen of Hazlet and Torquato Trasente of Middletown beat the heat by playing poker in the air-conditioned Keyport Senior Citizen Center in Keyport, NJ Wednesday, July 12, 2023.

Leo Ballen of South Brunswick, who works for Straight Edge Striping, based out of Middlesex, hydrates as he fill cracks with hot tar along 3rd Avenue as temperatures rise on the second day of the a possible heat wave in Spring Lake, NJ Friday, July 28, 2023.

Keyport Yacht Club's Junior Sailing Program student Savva Kovalev, 11, of South River finds some relief from the day's high temperatures by practicing his sailing skills on the Raritan Bay at Keyport Yacht Club in Keyport, NJ Wednesday, July 12, 2023.

Mila Swanton, 3, of Bridgewater chases waves on Sandy Hook in Middletown Twp., NJ Thursday, July 13, 2023.

Former President Donald Trump and his motorcade travel from his home in Bedminster to Newark Liberty International Airport, where he will be flying to Washington, D.C. to appear in his 2020 election investigation initial court appearance, in Bedminster, NJ Thursday, August 3, 2023.

A woman pushes a stroller as she runs across Route 36 South in Keyport, NJ as remnants of Tropical Storm Ophelia continues to soak Monmouth County Monday, September 25, 2023.

Olena Paseka of Union Beach walks her dog, Sonia, on Florence Avenue in Union Beach, NJ as remnants of Tropical Storm Ophelia continues to soak Monmouth County Monday, September 25, 2023.

Jen Souder, Asbury Park African-American Music Project board president, talks about the history and future of the Turf Club in Asbury Park, NJ Monday February 20, 2023.

Work continues as Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) and Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) hold a groundbreaking ceremony with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on the Union Beach flood control project at Fireman's Park in Union Beach, NJ Monday March 20, 2023.

Detail of the growing cannabis plants in the bloom room at the cannabis cultivation center operated by Verano Holdings, which owns the Zen Leaf dispensaries in Elizabeth, Lawrence and Neptune, in Readington, NJ Thursday, January 5, 2023.

Jason Chorma of Blairstown, kitchen technician, packages Bits cannabis edibles in the kitchen of the cannabis cultivation center operated by Verano Holdings, which owns the Zen Leaf dispensaries in Elizabeth, Lawrence and Neptune, in Readington, NJ Thursday, January 5, 2023.

Lab manager Charlotte Pizzuto, of Whitehouse Station, and cultivation director Oscar Cabeza, of West New York, explain the process of ethanol extraction and distillation to create cannabis oil, used in edibles and vape cartridges, at the Verano cannabis cultivation center in Readington on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023.

Ken San Diego of Jersey City, harvest specialist, aerates boxes of cannabis as it cures at the cannabis cultivation center operated by Verano Holdings, which owns the Zen Leaf dispensaries in Elizabeth, Lawrence and Neptune, in Readington, NJ Thursday, January 5, 2023.

Oscar Cabeza, cultivation director, leads a tour of the

Sal Pineda, 16, prepares to-go lunches while working in the Vocational Visions program, which helps developmentally disabled and autistic students learn work-related skills, at Lakewood High School in Lakewood, NJ Friday, November 3, 2023.

Kevin Feliciano, 18, carries a bin of to-go breakfast bags as he works in the Vocational Visions program, which helps developmentally disabled and autistic students learn work-related skills, at Lakewood High School in Lakewood, NJ Friday, November 3, 2023.

Marilyn Schlossbach, chef and restaurateur who recently sold five of her restaurants, talks about how hard it has become to run a restaurant and find employees, as well as, her new business projects at The Whitechapel Projects in Long Branch, NJ Wednesday June 28, 2023.

Karen Rosen, the owner of the Manalapan location of The Learning Experience, hosts a Make-A-Wish New Jersey presentation for (pictured) critically ill 9-year-old Leam Acatecatl of Passaic whose wish is to go to Hawaii at The Learning Experience in Manalapan, NJ Tuesday April 4, 2023. Make A Wish granted Karen's son, Bryce, his wish to meet the New York Mets during spring training in 2019. Bryce died in 2021, and Karen has made a point of paying it forward by raising $75,000 for Make A Wish's latest fundraising campaign.

Paula Merz of Red Bank throws a ball for her dog, (at her feet) Mia, Wolf Hill Recreation Area Off-Leash Dog Area, part of the Monmouth County Park System, in Oceanport, NJ Wednesday, September 20, 2023. Two other dogs at the park helped Mia retrieve it.

Willow, a 2-year-old miniature Australian shepherd owned by Chris Hauck of Tinton Falls, takes a break from fetching balls and socializing at Wolf Hill Recreation Area Off-Leash Dog Area, part of the Monmouth County Park System, in Oceanport, NJ Thursday, September 21, 2023.

Axel, a 5-year-old mastiff and plott hound mix owned by Russell Montalbano of the Locust section of Middletown, looks for a friend to play with at the Wolf Hill Recreation Area Off-Leash Dog Area, part of the Monmouth County Park System, in Oceanport, NJ Thursday, September 21, 2023.

(L-R) Shabbar Danish, M.D., chair of neurosurgery, Timothy Chen, M.D., medical director of CNS radiation oncology program and proton therapy department of radiation oncology, Kenneth N. Sable, M.D., MBA, FACEP, regional president southern market, and Robert C. Garrett, FACHE, CEO of Hackensack Meridian Health speak during the unveiling of the ZAP-X Gyroscopic Radiosurgery for treatment of brain tumors and other conditions of the head and neck at the Dr. Robert H. and Mary Ellen Harris ZAP-X Center for Noninvasive Neurosurgery at Hackensack Meridian Neuroscience Institute of Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, NJ Thursday, September 7, 2023. The ZAP-X Gyroscopic Radiosurgery is combined with Synaptive MRI to shorten the time between a patient's diagnosis and treatment.

Freehold High School graduation in Freehold Borough, NJ Thursday June 22, 2023.

Marisa Caruso, owner of DaniRisi, tries on a hat as customer Maria Parkhill of Interlaken browses through a rack of clothing at DaniRisi in Allenhurst, NJ Tuesday, February 14, 2023.

The gymnasium and stage are currently in disrepair, however, there are plans to rennovate and reopen the West Side Community Center in Asbury Park, NJ Monday, February 20, 2023.

Caitlin Kelly-McKenna, right, owner and founder, and Megan Hay Guglielmo, left, gallery senior adviser, appear in front of art pieces at Kelly-McKenna Gallery in Spring Lake, NJ Monday, February 13, 2023.

Jimmy Johnson, owner of Cookman Creamery, scoops a cup of blueberry pancake, a vegan, almond butter based ice cream, for customer Greg Battista of Leonardo at Cookman Creamery in Asbury Park, NJ Wednesday, September 27, 2023.

Jimmy Johnson and his son, Michael Johnson, owners of Cookman Creamery, showcase some of their plant-based vegan pints of hand-crafted small-batch ice cream at Cookman Creamery in Asbury Park, NJ Wednesday, September 27, 2023.

Keithlyn Smith of Bradley Beach cares for her 9-week-old son, Trey Colavecchio, as she speaks about her employer's program which will allow her to bring her son to work when she returns from maternity leave at Child Care Resources in Neptune, NJ Thursday, January 12, 2023.

Five Siberian tiger cubs, who will celebrate their first birthday on May 2nd, are playful and curious in the Tigris Asiana section of the Six Flags Great Adventure Wild Safari Drive-Thru Adventure in Jackson, NJ Tuesday April 18, 2023.

Staff Sergeant Benjamin Webb, who suffered debilitating injuries while serving with the United States Marine Corps. in Iraq and Afghanistan, talks about his experience after his Sandy-damaged home was rebuilt for free by the Tunnel 2 Towers Foundation in Union Beach, NJ Monday, October 23, 2023.

Susan Roth, owner of Garden State Foliage, a nearly 20-year-old manufacturer and importer of natural floral accessories for floral wholesalers, florists, and big-box retail stores, talks about her business as she tours the new warehouse and office space in Manalapan, NJ Tuesday, November 14, 2023.

Matawan historian Kurtis Roinestad tours the remains of the saltwater swimming pool as he describes Cliffwood Beach's heyday as a resort town in the Roaring 20s in Cliffwood Beach, NJ Tuesday, May 23, 2023.

Matawan historian Kurtis Roinestad reinacts the story of the raid on the Burrowes Mansion in 1778, where Loyalists fired muskets into the stairwell, which left holes in the walls, as they searched for John Burrowes, Jr., at Burrowes Mansion in Matawan, NJ Tuesday, May 23, 2023.

Peter Becker, owner of Four Boys Ice Cream, a family-owned ice cream chain with six New Jersey locations, keeps cool organizing tubs of ice cream in a freezer at Four Boys Ice Cream in Englishtown, NJ Tuesday, July 11, 2023.

Walter Cicero, racing official, John Heims, director of racing, and Chris Griffin, track announcer, participate in the post position draw for the TVG.com Haskell Stakes at Monmouth Park in Oceanport, NJ Wednesday, July 19, 2023.

Abraham Jimenez of Neptune City, pie room manager, places two pizzas in the conveyor belt oven at Vic's Italian Restaurant in Bradley Beach Wednesday, July 5, 2023.

RFH's Alastair Orr scores a touchdown during the Willingboro High School vs. Rumson-Fair Haven 2023 NJSIAA Group 2 semifinal football game at Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School in Rumson, NJ Friday, November 17, 2023.

Willingboro's Terrance Knighton is tackled by RFH's Dennis Devine during the Willingboro High School vs. Rumson-Fair Haven 2023 NJSIAA Group 2 semifinal football game at Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School in Rumson, NJ Friday, November 17, 2023.

RFH's Caden Winters speaks to Willingboro's Zahir Bryant at the end of the Willingboro High School vs. Rumson-Fair Haven 2023 NJSIAA Group 2 semifinal football game at Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School in Rumson, NJ Friday, November 17, 2023.

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