Two New Jersey congressmen are opposed to seismic testing off the coast of New Jersey. U.S. Representatives Frank LoBiondo and Chris Smith strongly condemned the decision by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to grant the necessary authorization to allow a proposed seismic testing survey off of Barnegat Bay and the Jersey Shore to…
Early polling numbers say U.S. Senator Cory Booker shouldn’t have a hard time winning reelection. A new Monmouth University/Asbury Park Press Poll says that Booker is up 43 percent to 23 percent over Republican challenger Jeff Bell. The numbers say that 15 percent would vote for another candidate and 17 percent haven’t made up their mind.…
We could see some wet weather Thursday and Friday but the brunt of a tropical storm that has developed in the south should miss the Jersey Shore. Tropical Storm Arthur is working its way up the coast and the National Weather Service says it should stay off the sea as it passes by. The storm’s…
It will cost you more money if your caught using the phone and driving. Fines have gone up in the state. A first time offender will now pay between $200 and $400 up to a possible license suspension for 90 days on a third offense. Lawmakers aim to use the higher penalties as more of…
Two brothers from Atlantic City were indicted for murder this month in connection with the 2013 shooting death of an Atlantic City man. Tyquinn James was shot dead. Both Malik and Mykal Derry were charged with Murder, a 1st degree crime, Conspiracy to commit murder, a 1st degree crime, Possession of a firearm for unlawful…
The health benefits that public workers get are being targeted by Gov. Chris Christie. The issue was addressed during a town hall meeting on Tuesday. The governor said the state would be driven into bankruptcy by paying out some of these programs. Christie decided to cut the payments to the pension system during the last…
The Philadelphia Flyers have kept their back up goalie on the team. Ray Emery signed a one year deal to stay with the team. Emery returns to the Flyers after appearing in 28 games for the club in 2013-14. He posted a record of 9-12-2 with a 2.96 GAA, .903 save percentage and two shutouts.…
The Avalon Borough Council held its reorganization meeting on Tuesday and unanimously selected longtime Councilman Charles Covington to serve as Council President for a one year term. Council also selected Councilman Richard Dean to serve as Council Vice President. Covington was first elected to the Avalon Borough Council in 1991 and has been very active…
Caesars may be closing the Showboat in Atlantic City, but they are pushing to open a casino in New York. The state is opening up four casino permits and Caesars is among the casino groups making a pitch. Casino revenue in Atlantic City has fallen 44 percent since 2006 due to increased competition in Maryland…
Forecasters are watching Tropical Storm Arthur, which formed off the coast of Florida. The storm is expected to miss a direct hit of the Jersey Coast, but could make Thursday and Friday a bit of a wet one. It is still too early to tell for sure how impact the storm will bring as much…