Democrats in New Jersey are very worried about the length of Governor Chris Christie’s coattails. A report in the Star Ledger says that democrats throughout the state are worried that a potential victory by the governor in the November election will also mean that some legislative seats held by democrats will flip to the republican…
The State of New Jersey continues to urge residents to properly dispose of computers, televisions, and other electronic waste. The state has pushed this month on an education program designed to tell consumers that these items cannot be put out with the household trash. The state created and Electronic Waste Management Act two years ago…
Another New Jersey community has re-opened following Hurricane Sandy. Island Beach State Park has now been opened to the public after being closed since the super storm hit in late October. That community suffered a boardwalk destruction, tossed roller coaster cars on the beach, and unearthed an old barge. The park hosts about two million…
Another major headache for the New Jersey State Police. A trooper who allegedly knew all about the so-called “Death Race” on the Garden State Parkway that involved high speed performance cars is suing his department. Frank Chiofalo says State Police knew all about the sports car race on the Parkway even though they denounced it.…
It seemed like State Senator Richard Codey was going to run for governor. But apparently he has changed his mind. The Star-Ledger was told by the senator that he has decided against running for governor. Codey had recently traveled to Washington D.C. to try and secure funding for a potential run. Polls showed Codey performed…
An arrest was finally made in a 2009 murder. The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office announced the arrest of Andrew Garland, 24, of Atlantic City. Garland has been charged with the murder of 20-year-old Shaddiy Dixon. Dixon was among four men shot on August 4, 2009, at a block party in a parking lot, between a…
A new report says another name is pulling of the governor race to instead perhaps seek a U.S. Senate seat. U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone is set to support Sen. Barbara Buono for her bid to run for governor, according to PolitickerNJ.com. The report says Pallone will keep an eye on the senate seat held by…
New Jersey will be getting more say in financial matters in Washington D.C. U.S. Senator Frank Lautenberg announced that he has been named to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government. The committee oversees important financial groups including the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Department of Treasury.
Mailing that letter is going to cost you a bit more after this weekend. Stamp prices go up by one cent on Sunday. The United States Postal Service continues to look for ways to bring in additional revenue as it adjusts to the internet age. It will cost 46 cents to mail a letter.
It wasn’t a big winter storm but enough to coat South Jersey white. Snow fell on Friday night after dropped a couple of inches. The ground will likely keep the snow over the weekend but a warm up should wash most of it away. Tuesday and Wednesday’s highs are expected to reach the 50’s and…