The presidential campaign for Gov. Chris Christie got some headlines this week when he announced a hard line stance on immigration. Christie said that anyone who came into the United States illegally shouldn’t be allowed legal status. Christie didn’t specifically get into what he would do with the illegals who are already here.
Assemblymen Bob Andrzejczak and Vince Mazzeo have introduced legislation to ensure that New Jersey residents rebuilding after Hurricane Sandy do not face excessive bureaucratic fees for repair or reconstruction. The bill would set fees for Department of Environmental Protect permits and approvals for the repair or construction of a structure damaged or destroyed by Hurricane…
Ocean City officials are holding a dredging town hall meeting on Tuesday. Residents are reminded that the meeting will begin at 7 pm on Tuesday at the Senior Center in the city. Representatives from ACT Engineers will be present to provide background on their firm, an update on 2015 and 2016 dredging plans, and concepts…
Congressman Frank LoBiondo has been strongly against the nuclear deal with Iran and locals will have a chance to hear from him first hand. LoBiondo is appearing on a panel discussion on Monday night in Margate and during a press conference on Wednesday in Vineland for his opposition to the Iran nuclear deal. LoBiondo is…
A North Jersey man was arrested in the death of another North Jersey man that took place in Atlantic City. Thomas Walker of Howell was killed after an injury caused a fall at Harrah’s Hotel and Casino. An autopsy found that the cause of death was a head injury and the manner was homicide. A…
New Jersey Congressman Scott Garrett is drawing the ire of some members of his own party due to a controversial statement he made about gay political candidates. Garrett announced that he was not contributing to the House Republican’s fundraising arm because it backed candidates who are gay. Political experts say Garrett was a shoo-in to…
Could there be a federal investigation into a police shooting in Bridgeton? The family of Jerame Reid is hoping so. The family is going to make a request for a federal investigation after a local investigation led to the grand jury not indicting the two officers involved. The National Awareness Alliance is helping the family…
Two more suspects have been busted by Lower Township Police, connected to a home invasion. Police announced that charges have been filed against 24 year old Harry Angstadt of Erma and 27 year old Sean P. Cunningham of Cold Spring. Both men allegedly participated in a home invasion that occurred at a home located on…
The Wildwoods are hosting their second Restaurant Week of the year and it runs through Friday. Four course dinners at $30 (plus tax and gratuity). Most of the restaurants on the island are participating and each have their own unique menu to have people try out some great items. More information can be found at…
The Ocean City Beach Patrol announced that some beaches in the community will not guarded as of Monday. Beaches including the Waverly Boulevard and 16th Street surfing beaches will not be guarded due to a lack of manpower as guards return back to school. Many other beaches will remain guarded for another week, through August…