It was a strong sign from New Jersey voters. State residents overwhelming support New York Police Department surveillance in New Jersey. State officials were outraged when the NYPD did not tell authorities of the work being done to keep an eye on potential Muslim terrorists groups. The Quinnipiac University says 70 percent of respondents felt…
A nurse caring for a dying man was arrested after stealing from a home, including a ring off the man’s finger. Jermaine Williams, 39 years of age from Ventnor was charged with Theft, Theft by Deception and Receiving Stolen Property. Bail was set at $10,000. The wife stated she had discovered various pieces of jewelry…
Its not an election year, but Gov. Chris Christie should be happy to hear his latest job approval ratings. Quinnipiac University released its latest figures and it shows that the governor has a 59 percent approval rating, compared to 36 percent who disapprove. The poll also suggests that Senate President Steve Sweeney’s property tax cut…
Its official. Rutgers University has a new president…and a tenured professor. Robert L. Barchi is going to be both the head of the school and also will teach its students. Barchi will be paid $650,000 a year, a home, a vehicle, and the chance to earn performance bonuses. He previously served as Thomas Jefferson University…
A major state roadway was shut down on Wednesday in a section because of a large brush fire. Huge 20-foot flames sparked out to make the fire visable miles away. Firefighters are working on containing the flames, which set off in the area of MetLife Stadium. Fire crews are in the area fighting the blaze…
Plan for some extra time in the voting booth this November. With local and school board elections moving to the fall, this year’s election ballots could be the largest ever. This was the message delivered on Tuesday to the Cape May County Board of Freeholders by County Clerk Rita Fulginiti. The Cape May County Herald…
It wasn’t supposed to happen this way, but now everybody knows who will be named as the new president of Rutgers University. The plan was for the new president to be announced at a special meeting on Wednesday, but his picture was briefly posted on the university’s media website on Tuesday. Rutgers is expected announce their…
A candlelight vigil was held on Tuesday night for 13 year-old Destiny Smith, who lost her life in a tragic house fire Monday morning in Bridgeton. The News of Cumberland County reports that about 100 friends and family members attended the candlelight vigil at the Hopewell Church of God. Smith was trapped inside the house as…
An Ocean City resident will feel what its like to be in the Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame. Dick Richards was the drummer for the Comets, the band that performed with Bill Haley. The Comets will be inducted into the Hall of Fame this weekend. Bill Haley had previously been put into the Hall…
It was another snake eyes month for Atlantic City casinos. The resort lost 5 percent in March compared to the same time period last year. The new data was made available by the state Division of Gaming Enforcement. Revel Casino has now come on line and could provide an extra bump for the April numbers.…