Discussions are taking place on Wednesday over the first batch of money to be released by the Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund. The committee formed by Mary Pat Christie, the wife of Gov. Chris Christie, is talking about the first pot of $1 million it plans to disperse. Another $5 million is available for…
The approval rating for Gov. Chris Christie remains really high. A new Quinnipiac University puts Christie’s approval rating at 74 percent. The poll also says that the governor has 71 percent of state voters who thinks that he deserve reelection. The poll says the main Democrat in the race, Barbara Buono, is next to unknown…
According to NJ State Senator Jeff Van Drew, a bill passed by Congress last summer could severely raise flood insurance premiums for Jersey Shore residents. Van Drew sent a letter to several South Jersey Congressman, urging them to revise the Flood Insurance Act of 2012, which could cause a significant rise in premiums for homeowners. The…
Two local communities are looking to upgrade their parking meter operations for customer convenience. NBC-40 reports that by this summer motorists in Wildwood could be able to pay for their parking meters with a credit card. Wildwood has already been using parking meters that can be paid by using a cell phone. The City of Cape…
Authorities at the Atlantic City International Airport arrested a Florida woman on Sunday who had a switchblade knife concealed in her carry-on bag. Angela Ricci, 65, of Beverly Hills, Florida, reportedly told State Police that she had not used the bag in over a year and forgot about the knife. Ricci was issued a summons,…
Governor Christie says he’s ready to quickly sign the Internet gambling legislation if the State Legislature approves the changes he recommended. Both houses are scheduled to vote next week on an amended Internet bill for online gambling that would include a 10-year trial period and higher taxes on casino winnings. If approved and signed into…
A single motor vehicle accident occurred just before 9 p.m. Tuesday night on the southbound Garden State Parkway at mile marker 15.5. NJ State Police report that five teenagers from Middle Township High School were travelling in a 2006 Ford Escape. The driver, 17 year-old Brittany Robertson, allegedly lost control of the car, which swerved off the…
987 The Coast has learned that one of the pillars of the North Wildwood community has passed away. The owner of Westy’s Irish Pub, Art West, has passed away this week. West was well known in the community and respected for his community involvement. When more details are released we will make them available here.…
New Jersey will be receiving $15 million in additional funds from FEMA. The grants will help cover costs incurred by Hurricane Sandy. The announcement came from U.S. Sens. Frank Lautenberg and Robert Menendez. Around half the money will be going to the State Police. Those dollars will help pay for post-Dandy patrols and equipment used…
A home was burned down on Monday night, luckily it was vacant. Authorities say the incident took place on the 500 block of Mulberry Street in Millville. Police say they are still investigating but have not yet been able to come up with a cause. No one was injured in the blaze. The smoke and…