The leader of the Assembly promised to deal with interest arbitration, a key platform in the governor’s tool kit. All towns must comply with a two percent property tax cap. As apart of that agreement, if public unions went to arbitration to settle a contract dispute, the most they could get is a two percent…
The Attorney General’s office announced arrests relating to older citizens in the state being taken advantage of. Barbara Lieberman, 62, of Northfield, and Jan Van Holt, 57, of Linwood were both charged in the incident. Both were charged first-degree money laundering, second-degree conspiracy and second-degree theft by deception for allegedly stealing from the victims, who…
It was bound to happen. Gov. Chris Christie was finally asked about the “Bridgegate” fiasco during a town hall meeting on Thursday. Christie again noted what took place was completely unacceptable and the proper steps were taken to deal with the people who were involved. Christie was in Flemington on Thursday. He previously has had…
A new report says ensuring the safety at Super Bowl 48 was an expensive task. Security for the event totaled over $5 million, according to the Star-Ledger. The newspaper reports that taxpayers will only end up paying about $1.35 million because of grants and other dollars meant to cover some expenses. The security for this…
Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno said the state was actually up after Hurricane Sandy. Guadagno spoke at the annual tourism conference for the state in Atlantic City. Revenue in 2013 was up 1.3 percent. A huge marketing campaign was implemented to tell everyone that the shore was open. Many businesses locally said they felt the summer…
Atlantic County’s second confirmed case of rabies this year has been found in a raccoon picked up from a Malaron Circle property in Egg Harbor Township. According to the property owner, the raccoon was found in the back yard on March 14 aggressively scratching at the home’s back door. Egg Harbor Township police and the…
Legislators made a five year plan for Atlantic City to try and rejuvenate the city. One of those key leaders says its too early to abandon that plan now. Senate President Steve Sweeney was in Atlantic City on Wednesday and said he wouldn’t support any legislation that moved casino gambling outside of the resort until…
Two Vineland men are wanted in North Jersey for allegedly breaking into a home in Hillsborough and stealing more than $2,000 worth of items. The Star Ledger reports that police are charging 29 year old Edward Morales and 27 year old Luis Sagardia. Both are being charged with burglary, theft, and other offenses. Sagardia is…
Galloway Township Police announced that a 67 year old local woman was killed during a pedestrian motor vehicle accident on Wednesday morning. Police announced that the deceased is Elizabeth Torpey of Galloway. She was struck and killed by a motor vehicle driven by 41 year old Sharon Musher of Philadelphia. Also injured in the accident…
Middle Township Police have charged a 26 year old woman with DUI after her car veered out of control in front of Peebles in Rio Grande before hitting a support column and a parked vehicle. Police say the incident occurred Monday shortly before 1:30pm. Inside Dunbar’s vehicle..a two year old child properly restrained in a…