The glow of the handling of Hurricane Sandy and the aftermath of the clean up has helped the popularity of Gov. Chris Christie. A new poll by Fairleigh Dickinson University PublicMind says that Christie has a 73 percent approval rating. The Republican governor remains popular with Democrats as well, who approve of his job at…
The state’s highest ranking Democrat put his foot in his mouth while trying to get a jab in at Gov. Chris Christie. During a press conference on Monday, Senate President Steve Sweeny said that Christie “prayed a lot and got lucky” with Hurricane Sandy hitting New Jersey. Sweeney was trying to make a point that…
Two suspects were nabbed for allegedly shoplifting. Egg Harbor Township Police say they arrested Edgardo Matos, 36 years of age of Egg Harbor City, and Tricia Wright, 27 years of age from Hammonton. Matos was charged with shoplifting, eluding and numerous motor vehicle charges. Police say the two were taking items out of the Boscov’s…
A major player in the Caesar’s Casino properties has decided to step aside. Don Marrandino will no longer be the head of Caesar’s Entertainment’s Eastern Division. Marrandino had held that title since 2009. He played a key role in bringing special events to Atlantic City, including the Philadelphia 76ers preseason game and the Operation Hat…
A stolen vehicle report turned into a drug bust in Egg Harbor Township. Police responded shortly before midnight on Sunday to the English Creek Mobile Manor. A woman claimed her son, Jason Sage, took her vehicle and left. Police observed the vehicle returning to the area. Sage was taken into custody after a brief struggle…
Parents be careful in Middle Township. Middle Township Animal Control has received notice from the Cape May County Health Department that a specimen submitted on December 24, 2012 has tested positive for the deadly virus, rabies. The specimen was obtained after a dog attacked and killed a raccoon on Saturday, December 22, 2012 in Green…
The Cape May County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit obtained its first new bloodhound in over eight years. West is a 5 month old pure bred bloodhound that was obtained at no cost from the Alie Foundation in Colorado. West will join Ollie who has been with the unit for 5 years and will replace bloodhound…
What does 2013 look like in New Jersey? We should have a better idea after Tuesday when Gov. Chris Christie provides his State of the State Address. Christie will speak in front of a joint meeting of the state legislature to discuss the economy, Hurricane Sandy relief, and other plans going forward. This speech usually…
Atlantic City Police are investigating the shooting of a 51 year-old man Sunday night on Connecticut Avenue. NBC-40 reports that the shooting occurred at about 6:45 p.m. when a group of five or six black men approached a group of people walking with the victim. Allegedly all the suspects had weapons, shot the man and escaped with several cell phones and stolen cash. The…
The Press of Atlantic City reports that the new Revel Casino is re-thinking it’s no-smoking policy and may allow customers to smoke in designated portions of the casino in the future. Stephanie Steinberg, chairwoman of the Smoke-Free Gaming advocacy group was quoted as saying bringing in smokers to the casino will not get them out…