Long-serving New Jersey state Sen. Gerald Cardinale dies at 86

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State Sen. Gerald Cardinale, the second longest-serving state senator in New Jersey history who was known for his political acumen and wit, died Saturday morning at Pascack Valley Hospital following a brief illness.

He was 86 years old. His illness was not related to COVID-19.

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