New Jersey is mourning the loss of one of its elder statesmen. Former Governor Brendan Byrne died on Thursday at the age of 93. Byrne served two terms as governor, and also served in World War II and an inductee into the New Jersey Hall of Fame. Governor Christie called Byrne a “mentor and friend”.
Offshore drilling for oil is a real possibility off the New Jersey shore. President Trump has proposed opening up the Jersey Shore and other areas to drilling for oil during a five year plan that would begin in 2019. Nine areas off the Atlantic Coast could be prime locations for drilling. Local tourism experts cringe…
When the roads are clear of snow, you may want to grab a Powerball ticket. There were no winners in Wednesday night’s drawing, which pushes the estimated jackpot to $550 million. Two tickets sold in New Jersey for last night’s drawing are worth $50,000 apiece.
Governor Christie ordered all state offices to open two hours late during an announcement Wednesday night. Christie says the delayed opening was to allow for road crews to plow streets during the morning rush hour. No word if that late opening will be extended in our region, which is feeling the worst effects of today’s…
Governor-elect Phil Murphy continues to make key appointments to his cabinet, which will assume duties later in the month. Murphy announced Wednesday that Carole Johnson will head up the New Jersey Department of Human Services, and Christine Beyer will be in charge of the Department of Children and Families.
Once again, there were no winners in a huge lottery jackpot last night. The Mega Millions drawing went off with no one matching all six numbers. That means the next drawing on Friday night will be worth $418 million. The Powerball drawing is Wednesday night with a top prize of $440 million.
A New Jersey soldier has been killed while fighting in Afghanistan. The solider has been identified as Mihail Golin of Fort Lee, according to Senator Cory Booker. Four other soldiers were wounded in the fighting.
It’s three years in a state prison for 31 year old Andrew Bank of Bayonne who was sentenced for having numerous files of child pornography in his possession. New Jersey Attorney General Christopher Porrino announced that Bann had more than 100 files of child pornography in his possession during separate arrests in both Hudson and…
A huge lottery jackpot is in front of New Jersey residents this evening. Lottery officials say tonight’s Mega Millions lottery drawing jackpot could approach $343 million. The drawing occurs just before 11pm, and if one person wins the entire jackpot, it would be the 23rd largest prize in United States history.
A 16 year old boy in Long Branch killed four people during a shooting rampage at his home on New Year’s Eve. Police say the juvenile killed his mother, father, sister, and an elderly family friend. The teen will be charged with four counts of murder and a weapons offense. Two other family members at…