A crack down on sex-trafficking netted the largest amount of arrests in the country’s history. There were 70 arrests in New Jersey, including some in Atlantic City. The FBI announced the bust this week. In total, about 150 alleged pimps and others involved were arrested across the country. Authorities say around 105 children were rescued…
Lower Township and the Lower Cape Alliance are hosting a one-hour, interactive multi-media presentation entitled the “15 Minute Child Break.” The presentation will tell parents, grandparents and caregivers how to talk to their kids about drugs and alcohol. The free program will be presented by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey, Aug. 15 at…
A Cumberland County grand jury has indicted three men in two separate murders in Vineland. Jorge Gonzalez, 20, a confirmed gang member, and 23 year-old Manuel Ortiz were charged with the murder of a man outside a Vineland liquor store in May of 2011. Also indicted was 29 year-old Johnny Ramirez of Vineland, an alleged…
Barbara Buono, the Democratic candidate for N.J. Governor this fall, has picked a female to run with her as Lt. Governor. Milly Silva, the 43 year-old executive vice president of a private union representing nursing home workers and home health aides, will run with Buono on an all-female ticket. Silva, from Montclair, criticized Governor Christie…
Newark Mayor Corey Booker is running for U.S. Senate in next month’s Democratic primary. On Monday night he was running on the Atlantic City Boardwalk, with about two dozen supporters, including Mayor Lorenzo Langford. Booker is holding runs throughout the state during his campaign to emphasize health and build community cohesiveness. The one-mile run concluded…
Just before the deadline on Monday, London-based 2UP Gaming PLC applied for Internet gambling operations in Atlantic City. The firm announced last week they were seeking to purchase an existing casino with their partner, New York investment firm MidOil USA. Negotiations are underway, and the partnership expects to have a deal in place by Labor…
The New Jersey Senate fell two votes short of placing a question about long-term open space funding on the ballot this November. Senate President Stephen Sweeney kept the voting board open for 11 hours on Monday, but failed to get the 24 votes needed to pass the resolution onto the Assembly and get the question…
Another dolphin was found washed ashore late Sunday night. The dolphin was found on the 4th Avenue beach in North Wildwood. This is the 16th dolphin found dead on New Jersey beaches since July 9th. Officials at the Marine Mammal Stranding Center said four of six dolphins washed up on Long Beach Island’s shores were…
The new jitney service in Avalon and Stone Harbor has been deemed a success by local residents, tourists and borough officials. Local police say they have seen a decline in misdemeanors and DUI’s since the jitneys made their debut on Memorial Day weekend. Business owners also report more customers, especially during later evening hours. The…
Emergency work on the 96th St. bridge entering Stone Harbor has been moved up. Cape May County officials announced that work would begin on Tuesday of this week and run through Thursday. The emergency repairs will close the bridge nightly from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. If left unaddressed, the floorbreak will break free resulting…