The bi-state agency that was in the middle of the Bridgegate scandal will have more open records oversight. Gov. Chris Christie signed a bill into law following New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signing the identical bill into law that would subject the agency to the public records laws of both states. Many see this as…
Two federal lawmakers are pushing for offshore oil drilling to not take place off the Atlantic Ocean. U.S. Senator Robert Menendez and Congressman Frank Pallone were in Belmar to push back against a plan that could see offshore drilling near New Jersey’s coast. The two were pushing the Clean Ocean and Safe Tourism Anti-Drilling Act…
Some wondered if Gov. Chris Christie had approval to use the music of Bon Jovi during his campaign announcement. Jon Bon Jovi confirmed later in the day on Tuesday that he had allowed Christie to use it. Bon Jovi and his wife hosted a fundraiser for Hillary Clinton the same week but said his friendships…
Gov. Chris Christie will have to do a lot of work to climb out of the basement in Iowa, according to a new poll. The Quinnipiac University Poll says that Christie ranks 15th of 16 declared or likely candidates among the GOP field to gain the nomination. Iowa is the first state to decide which…
The state is going to review the power outages in South Jersey that began last week and whether Atlantic City Electric did enough to fix the issues. The state Board of Public Utilities will head the investigation. There is still over 1500 customers without power as of Wednesday morning.
As the Thursday, July 2nd closing date approaches for the sale of the Showboat Casino to real estate developer Glen Straub, the Press of Atlantic City reports that a lawsuit may be filed against Stockton University. According to Straub, Stockton says they are not prepared to provide a clear title at closing, because of deed…
Two men were arrested and charged with aggravated assault after they allegedly shot an 18-year-old man in the chest on Juniper Avenue on Monday. Police found Keith Schippnick, of Phoenixville, Pa., lying on the sidewalk of the 300 block of East Juniper Avenue at about 4 a.m. with a single gunshot wound to the chest.…
Lower Cape May Regional alumni Matt Szczur knocked in the winning run Tuesday night as the Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets 1-0 at Citi Field. Szczur’s family and friends attended the game, in which he started, played left field and batted sixth. In the sixth inning, Szczur doubled off the base of the…
Cape May City Council unanimously approved the renewal of Carney’s liquor license at a special meeting on Tuesday, requested by owner Joe Carney. City Council wanted to impose special conditions for approval of the license, including a provision that would require the bar to close at midnight. The city was concerned about the multiple number…
The search continues Tuesday afternoon for a swimmer who was observed in distress at about 7 a.m. off Hereford Inlet in North Wildwood. Two North Wildwood police officers attempted to rescue the man but were unsuccessful. The missing swimmer is described as a white 40 year-old male with brown hair. The U.S. Coast Guard is…