Another day, another big approval for Revel Casino. The property got the go-ahead from the Casino Control Commission on its restructuring plan. The $2.4 billion resort found itself in significant debt during its first year of operation and just got the approval from a bankruptcy judge to move forward. Revel has found itself near the…
Another shore town will make a big step forward towards being ready for the summer. Asbury Park is reopening its boardwalk officially on Saturday. This was one of a number of shore towns who had to reconstruct its boardwalk as a result of Hurricane Sandy. The entire project cost the town $10 million. The mayor…
Rutgers University has made a significant hiring following the Mike Rice scandal. The school has named Julie Hermann as the new athletic director. She most recently served as the assistant athletic director of Louisville. Tim Pernetti resigned from his job following the fall out of the Rice scandal. Hermann will lead Rutgers into their new…
Authorities are investigating a shooting that occurred late Tuesday night. Police report finding a victim with multiple gunshot wounds at about 11:30 p.m. Tuesday night near Mulberry and Linden Avenues. Authorities reported that the victim was conscious and speaking with officers before being transported to the hospital. The shooting is under investigation and no other information has been released.
The Cape May County Board of Elections and County Clerk launched a new website on Tuesday. “Cape May County Votes!” will provide complete local voting information from one source. The goal of the new website is to provide the citizens of Cape May County with a comprehensive tool to access election information and provide quick access to…
Atlantic City’s Violent Crime Task Force rounded up 14 members of an alleged drug-trafficking gang in the city. On Tuesday 14 gang members of the 800 Blok GMD were arrested in raids throughout the city with the assistance of the Atlantic City SWAT team. According to local officials, the 800 Block and Dirty Blok gangs are…
While many New Jersey communities have moved their elections to November, Avalon and Sea Isle City held their nonpartisan, municipal elections on Tuesday. In both communities two incumbents and one newcomer were elected. In Avalon, incumbents Dr. Nancy Hudanich and David Ellenberg were re-elected to borough council and John McCorristin won for the first time.…
A bill to create tougher penalties on those who illegally use a cell phone while driving received final legislative approval. The bill would put in place a graduated penalty structure for repeat offenders who violate the state’s hands-free cell phone law more than once in a ten-year period – a motor vehicle violation that now…
The removal of one of the most iconic scenes of the Hurricane Sandy wreckage has taken place. The Jet Star roller coaster was the one in Seaside Heights that was pictured in the middle of the ocean. On the day that Prince Harry visited the Jersey Shore, work took place to remove the roller coaster…
The Philadelphia 76ers officially have a new general manager. The Sixers announced Sam Hinkie to the post during a press conference on Tuesday. He previously was the executive vice president of basketball operations for the Rockets. Hinkie will be in charge of hiring a new head coach. Doug Collins took the team to the playoffs…