The company who had a deal in place to purchase the Revel Casino has pulled out of that deal. Brookfield US Holdings, LLC says it is no longer interested in moving forward on its $110 million purchase of the shuttered casino. The decision is related to the power plant that supplies Revel with its power.…
A new study shows that New Jersey is one of seven states registering gains in the number of illegal immigrants. The Pew Research Center says New Jersey has the biggest gain in the number of illegal immigrants coming into the country over a four year period, having a total of 525,000 immigrants in the State…
The State of New Jersey announced some major disaster relief grants as a result of Hurricane Sandy, and much of that money locally is headed to Ocean City. Several historic properties are in line to get grants including St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, the First Presbyterian Church, and Ocean City city hall, all in Ocean…
Carl Ichan says he will keep the Trump Taj Mahal open if a union drops a court appeal over worker benefits. Ichan told the Press of Atlantic City on Wednesday that if the appeal is dropped, he can keep the Taj open without state aid. The Taj Mahal is currently scheduled to close on or…
Cumberland County democrats are dropping their recount of ballots in the recent freeholder election. Democratic party chairman Bob Balicki says he will no longer pursue a recount in connection with the race. He had said the recount was possible due to voting machines breaking down in Vineland and Millville. The Cumberland County freeholder elections gave…
New Jersey Transportation Commissioner Jamie Fox is asking officials from around the state to think about so-called ‘revenue enhancers’ that will fund transportation projects. Fox spoke at the annual New Jersey League of Municipalities conference in Atlantic City on Wednesday and called for local officials to consider various ways to raise money for transportation improvements.…
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has a prediction: A governor will be the next President of the United States. Christie says whomever the choice is for President will likely be a governor because, according to Christie quote, “we’re better at it”. Christie is still mulling over his own potential presidential aspirations for the next election.
A man killed in a fire in Whitesboro has been identified. The Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office announced that Stephen G. Grison, 71 years of age was found inside of the residence near the front door. The victim was transported to Cape Regional Medical Center where he was later pronounced deceased. It was learned that the fire originated…
A dredging project that North Wildwood was hoping to push forward with has been put on hold. Administrator Kevin Yecco told Coastal Broadcasting that the Beach Creek dredging project will be delayed till 2015. Yecco said there has been problems in the back bay ensuring the area is navigable. The time frame to get dredging…
Illegal immigrants are picking New Jersey more than other states. A new study shows that the state has seen the biggest increase in illegal immigrants. Between 2009 and 2012 the illegal immigrant population in the state is believed to have grown from 450,000 to 525,000. National numbers suggest the illegal immigrant population has stayed flat.