Who is going to run for president in 2016? The answer right now is Gov. Chris Christie if you believe a recent poll. A Fairleigh Dickinson University PublicMind poll says that Christie is the favorite among Republicans to run for the nomination. The poll noted that Christie’s handling of the aftermath from Hurricane Sandy was…
Two Atlantic City men were charged and one is dead, following a Monday incident in the city. Police there say that they were called to the scene of the Stanley Holmes Village for two armed men. At the scene, officers encountered Terry Davis, 24, and Derreck Mack, 18. Police officers ordered Davis and Mack to…
Good news for those in need of applying with FEMA. The deadline for Sandy victims in New Jersey to apply for individual disaster assistance through FEMA has been extended from December 31, 2012 to January 30, 2013. The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Disaster Recovery Centers will be closing at 1 PM on Monday, December 24…
A milestone will take place in the sports betting case for New Jersey. A U.S. federal judge will rule on Friday regarding whether the four major professional sports leagues and the NCAA have a standing to sue the state over sports betting. The state plans to implement sports betting to help Atlantic City. The New…
Some households with property damage received a letter from FEMA that said “insufficient damage.” The FEMA housing inspector reported that the essential living areas in the home were safe, sanitary and functional. People who disagree can ask for a re-inspection. FEMA can only provide rent or repair money when there is damage to the living…
A new police chief was sworn in during a Pleasantville Council meeting on Monday. Jose Ruiz was the acting chief since July and was promoted to be the new full time chief. Mayor Jesse Tweedle swore Ruiz in, who had family and friends present at the meeting. He is the first Hispanic chief of police…
The Weymouth Furnace Bridge carrying the Weymouth – Decosta Road over the Great Egg Harbor River in Hamilton Township will be closed to vehicular traffic between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM on Wednesday to allow for pavement improvements to the north approach. Motorists are advised to follow the posted detour and plan travel time accordingly.
The investigation continues into the shooting and subsequent death of 18 year-old Derek Mack by an Atlantic City police officer. Mack and his older brother, 24 year-old Raymond Mack, were ordered by police to surrender their weapons on Monday afternoon at the Stanley Holmes Village housing project in Atlantic City. The Press of Atlantic City reports…
Atlantic City police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Sunday morning. Police said 21 year-old Nigel Garland was shot in the legs around 1 a.m. Sunday morning at the Boston Chicken on Baltic Avenue. Witnesses said the shooting suspect was seen running towards Tennessee and Arctic Avenues. Police described the suspect as a short, young, light skinned black…
The Cape May County Technical School District has honored WCZT 98.7 The Coast and its president, Bob Maschio, as the vocational-technical school district’s 2012 Business Partner of the Year. Vocational-technical school districts in all 21 New Jersey counties announced their selections on Monday for their individual Business Partners of the Year. The selection honors the…