Democrats are pushing for a vote in New Jersey that would permit casinos to exists in the northern part of the State. Some democratic assembly members are trying to gain momentum for a measure that would ask voters if casinos should be in other places besides Atlantic City. In order for gaming to exist outside…
A great white shark is once again calling the Jersey Shore her home. Mary Lee, a great white shark that has been swimming in our coastal waters off and on for several months, is now located about 40 miles off the coast of Atlantic City. Mild ocean and air temperatures have kept Mary Lee in…
A grand jury declined to bring charges against an Atlantic City police officer who was involved with a shooting. Police were called on July 7 to the Cedar Market at Adriatic and Pennsylvania Aves. During a confrontation, a man was shot by police. He was pronounced dead at an area hospital. Inside of the market,…
Legislation to allow students to be excused from school on Veteran’s Day in order to participate in a Veteran’s activity was advanced in a Senate committee. The bill was sponsored by Senator Jeff Van Drew and was prompted by a case that took place last year in Upper Township, in which a fifth grade student’s…
Middle Township will discuss its latest grant application at its 4 p.m. Committee Work Session on Monday, December 21st. The application to the Cape May County Board of Open Space seeks approximately $350,000 in funding for improvements to the North Reeds Beach Jetty area. Proposed is the installation of amenities that will improve accessibility to…
The number of homeless in New Jersey declined almost more than any other state. New numbers from the U.S. Housing and Urban Development annual report says that New Jersey’s homeless population dropped more than 45 other states with a 13.5 percent drop. Since 2007, there has been a 41.7 percent decline in homeless in the…
Senate leader Steve Sweeney has again called for the State to fully fund the pension system. Sweeney stated on Monday that his position on pensions has nothing to do with a likely gubernatorial run in 2017. Sweeney says Governor Chris Christie has not lived up to his promise to contribute more state funding to the…
North Wildwood is taking another look at Marina Bay Towers. The Wildwood Leader reports that the city has directed its Planning Board to investigate whether Marina Bay Towers meets the requirement of a place that needs to be developed. Mayor Patrick Rosenello says this is another attempt by the city to right a wrong. Marina…
More revenue is coming to Atlantic City’s casinos via internet gaming. State regulators announced on Monday that internet gaming revenues jumped by 51 percent last month in New Jersey. Revenues at the actual casinos dropped but were somewhat offset by internet gaming. 2015 will be the ninth consecutive year where revenues have dropped in gaming…
Republicans in Trenton say they can raise money for transportation projects without a gasoline tax. Two republican Senators held a press conference on Monday and rolled out a seven year plan that will fund transportation projects with a change to the public pension system and from revenue from Motor Vehicle Commission violations. The fund that…