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…
A Hammonton Police Sergeant was indicted for aggravated assault and other crimes against a woman. Samuel Mavilla, of Williamstown was indicted last week with charges that also included aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, criminal restraint, and terroristic threats. The incident in question took place at a home in Folson back on Aug. 1. The…
Gov. Chris Christie will be on the main stage of the next GOP debate. CNN will host the debate on Tuesday night and Christie is one of nine candidates who has made the main stage. Christie qualified because new rules look at polling in early primary states like Iowa and New Hampshire.
Two rivaling bills are in Trenton to allow casino gaming to move outside of Atlantic City. Senate President Steve Sweeney’s proposal would require the owner of a new North Jersey casino to be an owner of a casino in Atlantic City. A measure in the Assembly would allow out of state investors, which would keep…
A huge boost in internet gaming kept Atlantic City up in Nov. The eight casinos saw an increase of less than 1 percent last month, but that was because of a 51 percent spike in internet gaming. The additional revenue turned a possibly negative month into a positive one for the gaming resort. Overall, the…
Beginning at approximately 9:00 a.m. and continuing for most of the day on Tuesday, access to Ocean Heights Ave from Leap Street will be closed for utility installation at a new residence. Motorists will need to detour down N. Mt. Airy to Zion Road. Access to Leap St from Ocean Heights will still be open.…