Flags will be at half-staff this weekend in memory of the 9/11 attacks. Gov. Chris Christie ordered an executive order to place all flags at half staff from Friday to Sunday in memory of the 10 year anniversary. All state public buildings will bring all flags to half-staff United States and state flag included.
The flooding has picked up throughout the state of New Jersey. Heavy rains over the past couple of days have caused flooding in many North Jersey communities. Power was lost to thousands and some communities had to call for evacuations. State Police reported a number of closed roadways throughout the day on Thursday, including a…
Legislation authored by Congressman Frank LoBiondo moved ahead this week. LoBiondo said he was happy to see the “Coast Guard & Maritime Transportation Authorization Act of 2011,” go through committee. It is a three-year authorization of the Coast Guard’s budget which includes a number of provisions important to South Jersey. LoBiondo’s legislation requires the Coast…
The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Dependable, homeported in Cape May, is scheduled to hold a change of command ceremony Monday at 11 a.m. Cmdr. David “Lee” Petty will assume command of the Dependable from Cmdr. George A. Lesher who has served as the commanding officer since July 2009. Petty is reporting from Coast Guard…
Free handicap parking could be coming in Cape May. The Press of Atlantic City reports the city is putting together a plan that would allow for handicap people to avoid paying parking fees. An ordinance is going to be written up and a vote could take place in Oct. Deputy Mayor Jack Wichterman was the…
A potential suicide remains under investigation in Woodbine. State Police responded on Wednesday morning to find a man dead. Police confirm that the man suffered a gunshot wound, but an autopsy is going to be performed this week. The incident took place near the Gentilini Ford dealership. Police say the man was from Virginia.
A new head is in place at the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority. John Palmieri was named the new had of the organization that is supposed to be vital in helping to reshape Atlantic City. He has been apart of redevelopment efforts in a number of cities, including Boston, Hartford, and Providence. The agency is supposed…
A major deal is alleged to have been met by Gov. Chris Christie and Assembly Speaker Shelia Oliver in order to get a benefits reform package passed for public workers. Christie talked publicly saying that Oliver went to him and said she needed him to get the whole Republican caucus in the Assembly to support…
Over $1 billion is being redirected to local road and bridge projects throughout New Jersey. The New Jersey Turnpike Authority voted to put $1.25 billion towards these projects, which was previously appropriated towards the ARC Tunnel project. Gov. Chris Christie had cancelled the project, citing cost overruns. The Turnpike Authority oversees the New Jersey Turnpike…
A man who had been accused of harassment has been indicted. The man Anthony Parisi, of Millville, is alleged to have harased is State Senator Jeff Van Drew. Parisi has claimed that he is running for State Senate, but his name does not appear on the November ballot. Parisi was also charged with harassing David…