Assemblyman Vince Mazzeo has introduced legislation to make it more difficult for first-time domestic violence offenders to enter pretrial intervention (PTI) and thus avoid jail time. The bill would amend current law to make assault against a victim of domestic violence a crime of the third degree with no presumption of non-imprisonment, meaning that incarceration could…
The Division of Fire Safety was recently made aware of an organization known as the Association for Firefighters and Paramedics that has begun fundraising efforts in New Jersey. A message from the State Fire Marshall says a review of this organization reveals that it is one of America’s worst charities. Additionally, they are not registered…
Dear Morning After, My family is in a battle of moral and sociological proportions. Our son is in college and has enrolled in a course that my husband is unaccepting of. Please understand that my husband is a good man who freely gives his time to help those in need through community events, missions and…
Sony Pictures reversed course and are now allowing select independent movie theaters to air the controversial movie, “The Interview.” In the movie, there is an assassination plot against Kim Jung-Un, the leader of North Korea. Sony suffered a major internet hack and there were threats placed against opening the movie, which was set for Christmas…
Gov. Chris Christie doesn’t appear like he is too excited to help the NBA in legalizing sports betting. Christie appeared on NJTV on Monday and said NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is pulling a “bait and switch,” because the NBA is apart of a lawsuit aimed at keeping New Jersey from having sports book. Silver wants…
Authorities say an Absecon man was shot and killed in Atlantic City on Monday night. Kenneth Sandoz was killed by gun shot on 1200 block of Adriatic Avenue. This marks the fourth homicide in Atlantic City this week. The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit responded to the scene, and is investigating the death…
New Jersey saw an upswing in population over the past year. The state saw an increase of 27,000 people and is the 11th most populated state. The number 12 state Virginia gained on New Jersey by adding 56,000 people. In the top five, Florida moved ahead of New York and became the third most populated.…
Without a winner for Monday night’s drawing, the jackpot for the New Jersey Lottery’s Pick 6 Lotto game has rolled to $8.8 million. In observance of Christmas, the next drawing will be held Friday, Dec. 26. none of the 669,280 tickets sold for the Monday, Dec. 22 drawing matched all six numbers drawn. The winning numbers…
If Lower Township wanted to become Cape May Township, don’t expect Cape May Mayor Ed Mahaney to get in the way. The mayor told Coastal Broadcasting that when it comes to tourism all towns needs to work together and he would be supportive of them making a change if they felt it was in their…
North Wildwood Police say they made an arrest after asking the public to help identify a burglary suspect. Mark Gibson (35), residing in North Wildwood was charged with burglary and theft. He was released after posting bail. A press release was published on Dec. 3 requesting assistance from the public on the identity of a…