A tractor trailer carrying cars hit a Garden State Parkway overpass in Middle Township. Authorities say the incident took place along Avalon Blvd. in the township. The initial investigation found minimal damage to the overpass, but a more extensive inspection will happen Wednesday to ensure the bridge is in good shape. There were no injuries…
The CEO of the Trump Taj Mahal has asked that the casino be allowed to stay open into 2015. The union has challenged a court ordered plan to cut costs. CEO Bob Griffen told the AP that he has asked Carl Icahn, who would assume control of the casino, to allow the property to stay…
The Monopoly Millionaire’s draw game is being sent to jail. Lottery officials confirm the multi-state draw game is going to see sales suspended after the Dec. 26 drawing. The confusing nature of the game and the $5 price tag were both cited as reasons for people not jumping on the game. There is two final…
The Economic Development task force of Lower Township made a pitch before council there to change the name of the township. The group, involving some of the better known business leaders of Lower Township, said they thought it made sense as many people don’t know where Lower Township is. Some business already identify themselves with…
Legislation advanced on Monday to allow terminally ill patients to receive life ending drugs. The Senate committee heard lots of testimony and in the end agreed to push the measure forward. It will still need to go before the full Senate and eventually get approval from Gov. Chris Christie. The “Aid in Dying,” bill only…
A new poll says Gov. Chris Christie is the third choice for Republicans voters to run for President in 2016. The Marist College-McClatchy survey says that former Presidential candidate Mitt Romney is the leading choice for voters to run again. Romney has said he wouldn’t run in 2016 and if that is true, Jeb Bush would…
A measure that would enhance the penalties against animal cruelty were advanced on Monday through the full Assembly. Under the bill, any person who purposely kills a dog, horse or other animal owned or used by a law enforcement agency or a search and rescue dog shall be guilty of a crime of the third degree,…
A bill that would end the raiding of Urban Enterprise Zone dollars to fill gaps in the state budget was approved by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee. The bill would reform the UEZ program by requiring that 30 percent of all reduced rate sales tax revenues collected by businesses within Urban Enterprise Zones (UEZs) be…
An Assembly Committee has given its approval to a five bill package to assist Atlantic City. The plan calls for guaranteeing tax payments in the future and doing away with the Atlantic City Alliance to allow that marketing money to be kept by the casinos. Atlantic City Mayor Don Guardian previously said the bills would…
A bill passed a Senate committee that would assist veterans who commit a crime as a result of their service. The measure creates a Veterans Court Pilot Program which will serve as a diversion for certain nonviolent offenders who are veterans and will get them the appropriate treatment needed instead of sending them into the criminal justice system. Amendments…