Legislation sponsored by Senators Raymond J. Lesniak and Jeff Van Drew that would allow licensed casinos in Atlantic City and racetracks throughout the state to operate sports wagering pools on professional and collegiate sporting or athletic events was approved by the Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee. Club CalNeva, a Las Vegas…
New Jersey policyholders who suffered losses as a result of Hurricane Irene damage (Aug. 27 through Sept. 5, 2011) have been given an extension to file the Proof of Loss (POL) form with the insurance company handling their claim. National Flood Insurance officials said that New Jersey policyholders now have 150 days from the date…
One of the most well known businessmen in the city of Cape May has passed away at the age of 71. Larry Muentz, the owner and operator of Alexander’s Restaurant in Cape May, passed away suddenly on Monday. Muentz and his wife Diane operated the bed and breakfast and were both involved in many Cape…
A meeting was held on Wednesday regarding the master plan for the proposed Tourism District in Atlantic City. The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority hosted the meeting. A couple of hundred people came out to discuss the plans that need to be developed by Feb. This is apart of the state’s plan to push Atlantic City…
An arrest was made in a double homicide case. Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office confirms that Patrick Latko was arrested in the murders of the son and mother, Ryan and Diana Patterson. Charges include murder and weapons offenses.
The President declared a major disaster exists in the State of New Jersey and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by a severe storm on October 29, 2011. Federal funding is available to state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis…
A legal fight of concert contracts is forcing the state to reveal its contract for shows at the IZOD Center. The Star-Ledger reports that a two year legal battle it has had with the state owned arena went in their favor on Wednesday. The state is going to have to hand over contracts via the…
One New Jersey resident got very lucky with a big prize he won. The Publisher’s Clearing House came to the Garden State for its next winner. Orange resident Leroy Faulks Sr. took home the prize that includes $1 million upfront and $5,000 a week for the rest of his life. Reports say the man plans…
A new report says a Millville man was arrested after hitting another person in the head with an aluminum bat. The Daily Journal reports that Butch Keegan was charged with aggravated assault and possession of weapons for unlawful purposes. The incident took place at a home on the 100 block of Rieck Avenue. The alleged…
A police officer who lied to a judge has cost Vineland nearly 40 criminal cases. A statement was released on Tuesday by Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae saying that Gamaliel “Gami” Cruz had lied to a Superior Court judge to obtain a search warrant in a 2010 case. As a result, 39 other cases have…