Additional patrols will be out for the July 4 weekend. State Police say they will be cracking down on unsafe driving. Drunk driving is especially a concern over the holiday weekend. If you’ve been drinking, get a designated driver or a cab is the advice of police in the area.
A public workers union failed in its attempt to stop the privatization of the state’s lottery. The court ruled that the state was legal to sign the 15 year deal. Many were upset because the lottery was profitable, but Gov. Chris Christie was able to take action without lawmaker approval. The decision was rendered in…
A measure that would reduce the capacity of magazine size in New Jersey was vetoed. Gov. Chris Christie vetoed the measure Thursday, that would have taken the capacity from 15 rounds to 10 rounds. Democrat lawmakers who pushed the legislation drew on lessons learned from the Sandy Hook school shooting. Parents of the families came…
Atlantic City may soon not have a monopoly on gaming. Senate President Steve Sweeney proposed putting a ballot question out in the future to ask voters if they want to see gaming moved to other parts of the state. Currently, the resort is the only place where gambling can take place in New Jersey. During…
Many towns had to move Fourth of July events due to Hurricane Arthur. Middle Township, Stone Harbor, and Wildwood were among the communities to move back their fireworks. High winds and rough surf are being blamed on the decisions. Rain is also being called for throughout the day.
State Police are investigating a body they found on Thursday. Authorities wouldn’t confirm if the body was that of the 14-year-old boy who went missing in the water earlier this week. To this point, police only confirmed that it was an active investigation and they were looking into the incident. When more details are discovered…
Three current members of the Cape May City Council have had enough. The Press of Atlantic City reports that council members Jack Wichterman, Deanna Fiocca, and William Murray all announced they will not seek re-election in the November election. One candidate has announced his intentions to run, 28 year old Shaine Meier of Vermont Avenue.
A major advance for a much needed beach project in Ocean City. The Ocean City Gazette reports that a project partnership agreement has been reached between federal and state partners who are working on the project. The United State Army Corps of Engineers believes the beach fill project will take place in the fall. The…
A former officer with the Vineland Police Department has been awarded over $726,000 in a whistle blower case. Ronald Farabella filed a lawsuit four years ago in court regarding alleged drug related activities by police officers. The South Jersey Times reports that Farabella was awarded the large cash judgement for economic and emotional damages.
Wildwood got in the news by enacting a saggy pants ban on the boardwalk; now, another shore town is thinking about the same thing. Point Pleasant Beach Councilman Stephen Reid wants to enact a saggy pants ban in his community that will send a message to young adults–pull your pants up. Reid says his beach…