A new report says that some concessions could be made to push sports betting ahead in New Jersey. Senator Ray Lesniak told the AP that he would be willing to remove provisions that allow for internet and phone gambling, if that would make Gov. Chris Christie sign legislation to approved sports book. The state needs…
A popular racetrack in New Jersey could be shut down next year. Monmouth Park is facing the potential shut down regarding the park’s lease. Negotiations are on-going with the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association and the state. The state said they wouldn’t transfer the license and Gov. Chris Christie said there will be one more…
A false “civil emergency” text made some people concerned on Monday afternoon. The text was sent out by Verizon Wireless and was described as a “test” by the company who apologized for the incident. The text messages were received by customers in Monmouth, Ocean and Middlesex counties. State Police were notified of the text and…
Legislation to invigorate the state’s wedding market was released Monday by an Assembly panel. The bill gives New Jersey’s tourism and hospitality industry a competitive advantage over states across the region and the country by eliminating the current 72-hour waiting period and streamlining residency requirements. The bill would eliminate the current mandatory 72-hour waiting period…
Legislation Assemblymen Nelson T. Albano and Matthew W. Milam sponsored to ensure New Jersey honors its fallen members of the Armed Forces was released Monday by an Assembly committee. The bill (A-3507) requires the Governor to direct the Adjutant General of the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans’ Affairs to notify local government to…
The Borough of Avalon has unveiled the art work for the 2012 beach tags that will be sold in the Borough. The announcement was made during an assembly at the Avalon Elementary School on Monday, December 12th. Avalon Public Information Officer Scott Wahl announced that Avalon resident Kaitlyn Bailey was the winner of the 14th…
Mike Wilson is out as head football coach at Middle Township High School. Gazette Leader Sports Editor Brian Cunniff reports exclusively that Wilson has been told by the school district that his tenure as head football coach has ended. Wilson told the Gazette that he’s not happy with the decision and thought the program was…
The state’s Attorney General is stepping down to take another public position. Paula Dow will be moving over to the Port Authority and is being replaced by Jeff Chiesa. Chiesa has been serving as Gov. Chris Christie’s chief counsel. After Dow completes her stint with the Port Authority, she is expected to be nominated to…
A man was arrested for the report of an assault that took place on Sunday. The Wildwood Police Department says that the incident took place on the 100 west block of Montgomery Ave. Brandon A. Jones was arrested in the incident for allegedly attacking a female inside of a residence. Jones was charged with simple…
The six day black bear hunt ended Saturday in New Jersey. A total of 464 black bears were killed during the hunt according to the state DEP, 128 less than last year’s hunt. More than half the total of bears was taken on the first day of the hunt, last Monday. Estimates place the current…