A new report says that sentencing was handed down in a case involved a cover up of a hit-and-run. TV 40 reports that Robert Eisele Jr. was given five-and-a-half years in prison for rubbing deer blood on his vehicle in an attempt to cover up hitting a 36-year-old man. Eisele was charged with leaving the scene…
The Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) announced a settlement with Brig Inc., trading as Laguna Grill and Martini Bar in Brigantine and owned by Brigantine town councilman Dominic A. “Tony” Pullella, for defrauding patrons by pouring a significant amount of cheaper-grade vodka and charging them for premium spirits from May to September. As part…
An Atlantic City shooting is being investigated. Police there say the incident took place on Sunday night, but the victim has non-life threatening injuries. The shooting occurred on the 300 block of North New York Avenue. The victim was shot multiple times. Police are currently asking anyone with information to contact (609) 347-5766.
Over 200 mayors support Gov. Chris Christie’s sick pay reform agenda, and one soon to be mayor. Committeeman Dan Lockwood and Committeeman-elect Tim Donohue pledged support on Monday for the proposal, which would eliminate sick pay payouts for public employees. Currently, sick time payouts are capped at $15,000. Christie wants this plan implemented for new…
A new report says that some concessions could be made to push sports betting ahead in New Jersey. Senator Ray Lesniak told the AP that he would be willing to remove provisions that allow for internet and phone gambling, if that would make Gov. Chris Christie sign legislation to approved sports book. The state needs…
A popular racetrack in New Jersey could be shut down next year. Monmouth Park is facing the potential shut down regarding the park’s lease. Negotiations are on-going with the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association and the state. The state said they wouldn’t transfer the license and Gov. Chris Christie said there will be one more…
A false “civil emergency” text made some people concerned on Monday afternoon. The text was sent out by Verizon Wireless and was described as a “test” by the company who apologized for the incident. The text messages were received by customers in Monmouth, Ocean and Middlesex counties. State Police were notified of the text and…
Legislation to invigorate the state’s wedding market was released Monday by an Assembly panel. The bill gives New Jersey’s tourism and hospitality industry a competitive advantage over states across the region and the country by eliminating the current 72-hour waiting period and streamlining residency requirements. The bill would eliminate the current mandatory 72-hour waiting period…
Legislation Assemblymen Nelson T. Albano and Matthew W. Milam sponsored to ensure New Jersey honors its fallen members of the Armed Forces was released Monday by an Assembly committee. The bill (A-3507) requires the Governor to direct the Adjutant General of the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans’ Affairs to notify local government to…
The Borough of Avalon has unveiled the art work for the 2012 beach tags that will be sold in the Borough. The announcement was made during an assembly at the Avalon Elementary School on Monday, December 12th. Avalon Public Information Officer Scott Wahl announced that Avalon resident Kaitlyn Bailey was the winner of the 14th…