Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Bruce Land and Bob Andrzejczak that would authorize a property tax exemption for totally disabled veterans, regardless of whether they served in a theater of war, continued advancing this week, gaining approval from the Assembly Appropriations Committee. Under current law, to be eligible for a 100 percent property tax exemption, a…
The Powerball jackpot took another big jump after no one bought a winning ticket. A drawing was held on Wednesday with a $209.7 million top prize. The rollover amount comes out to $229 million for Saturday night. Powerball is a multi-state lottery that New Jersey participates in.
Another lawmaker got in trouble for what they posted online. Assemblyman Vince Mazzeo told the Press of Atlantic City that he blames bad vision and not having glasses on for sharing a post that many thought was offensive. It was titled “Illegal Immigrants training for the Trump Wall” and showed men using ladders to race…
President Donald Trump doesn’t have the support of New Jersey voters. A new poll by Fairleigh Dickinson University PublicMind finds that only 37 percent of adults in the state support Trump, while 50 percent disapprove of Trump. The poll also finds that a majority (54 percent) disapprove of Trump’s cabinet picks.
Lower Township Police say they are looking for a missing person. Authorities say that Damon Hitchings has been reported missing and was last seen on Jan. 26. Police say he is believed to be in the Atlantic City area. Hitchings is described as a 41-year-old, white male, 5’10” with brown hair and green eyes. Anyone…
Some Democrats have already expressed concerns about President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch. U.S. Senator Cory Booker issued a statement saying that he has “very serious concerns about his nomination.” Booker noted in his statement he questioned whether he would protect women, minorities, and the LGBTQ community in his rulings. This…
Miss America will be returning to Atlantic City on Sept. 10. The organization announced on Wednesday that Boardwalk Hall will be home to the broadcast that will air on ABC. The broadcast is a collaborative effort between dick clark productions and the Miss American Organization. The 52 contestants will also participate in the celebrated, fan-favorite…
An Ocean City man was driving a vehicle that crashing into a utility pole in Northfield. The Thursday accident took place at 1601 New Road. The road was closed for 7 hours while Atlantic City Electric, Verizon, and Comcast replaced the pole and restored service in that area. Craig Weisbecker was evaluated by medical personnel…
Beginning Thursday, West Jersey Ave, near Lincoln & Winter Green Avenues, will have a one lane alternating traffic pattern with flaggers for road construction. Lincoln & Winter Green Avenues will have partial detours, prohibiting motorists from traveling onto West Jersey Ave. Please use caution when traveling in this area and use an alternate route when…
A tractor trailer crash in North Jersey killed the driver, according to State Police. The accident took place on Tuesday near Exit 13. Police have not yet released the name of the driver as next-of-kin had not yet been contacted. The vehicle overturned on the roadway and the driver died from the injuries sustained in…