Governor Chris Christie took his town hall meeting to a community hit hardest by Hurricane Sandy. Christie was in Belmar on Tuesday and openly discussed the state’s recovery following the storm with residents who continue to seek assistance. Christie told the crowd he’s asked the federal government about a dozen times to allow homeowners to…
Some heavy hitting democrats in the state are coming out in support of toll takers on the major toll roads in New Jersey. Senate President Steve Sweeney led the charge on Tuesday against the potential privatization of jobs along our toll roads, saying its bad business for New Jersey. Sweeney has asked the the New…
Over $10.5 million..that’s how much money the five snowstorms in January and February cost the state in toll revenues on the Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike. New figures released shows that fewer drivers hit the road during these storms and toll revenues plummeted as a result. Even before Tuesday’s storm, the state…
Add Assemblyman Sam Fiocchi to the crowd of people who want to see a gas pipeline go the B.L. England Power Plant in Upper Township. Fiocchi is joining Senator Jeff Van Drew, Upper Township Mayor Richard Palumbo, and others who want to see the plant get the pipeline through the Pinelands. The power plant provides…
A bill that could potential bring big dollars to Atlantic City got initial approval in a Senate committee. The legislation aims at targeting international companies to relocate to Atlantic City to provide internet gaming. The legislation would authorize the Division of Gaming Enforcement to provide licenses to companies that offer Internet gaming to other countries where…
An even stronger version of the “Sandy Bill of Rights,” legislation advanced through a legislative committee this week. The Bill of Rights, would do several things, including requiring a plain-language explanation of what is needed to be eligible and to apply for Sandy recovery programs; the right to know where your relief application stands and what…
A gunman robbed a liquor store in Bridgeton on Sunday. Police say the liquor store was hit for the second time in five months. Police say the gunman got money from the register, the clerk’s wallet, grabbed a woman’s purse, and fled on foot. The suspect is described as a male wearing a denim jean vest,…
Vineland Police say they arrested a man who had a gun in his possession during a traffic stop. Richard L. Mincey, of the 200 block of N. 7th St. Vineland, was arrested for possession of a stolen handgun and possession of CDS (heroin). The handgun, a Glock model 22C, had been reported stolen in 2008 by the…
Ten different community groups are using the Millman Center in Lower Township for their meetings. These groups ranging from the Optimist Club to Sons of Italy are using it for free. Township officials say they are proud of the work done at the center and even have drawn some interest for people that would like…
The main Democrat running against Congressman Frank LoBiondo in this year’s congressional election has picked up some endorsements. Bill Hughes Jr. announced that he has picked up the Democrat nominations to run in the second district in Atlantic, Ocean, Camden, and Burlington counties. Hughes has name recognition from his father who had served in congress.