Over $100 million has been handed out in federal aid following Hurricane Irene. Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno announced Wednesday that $116 million has been split among over 54,000 residents. The deadline to resider for aid is Oct. 31. Anyone who still needs to register can log onto http://www.disasterassistance.gov. All of New Jersey counties were declared…
An new poll says that the Democrats will win easily in the 1st Legislative District. Stockton University released its latest numbers and it shows State Senator Jeff Van Drew retaining his seat against Republican David DeWeese, 56 percent to 23 percent, with the remaining unsure. The numbers are a lot closer in the Assembly race.…
One of the state’s major lottery drawings is now over $100 million. The Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday netted no winners and the rollover will make it a $113 million pot. The next numbers will be drawn on Friday night. The cash option is $82.7 million.
A new report says that the state’s Turnpike Authority is expecting a major dip in revenue this year. The Star-Ledger reports that the group that oversees the Parkway and Turnpike could see up to a $55 million drop compared to 2010. Economic factors, including slowed employment, higher gas prices, and Hurricane Irene all are being…
A push is being made by those challenging the health benefits and pension reform package to make it into one lawsuit. A motion has been filed in court to allow the two issues be put into one issue. Earlier this year, state lawmakers approved a change to both laws, which angered many union workers. A…
A man who escaped for a Cumberland County prison over 40 years ago was discovered in Portugal on Monday. George Wright escaped in 1970 and has been on the loose ever since. Reports say that U.S. officials are hoping to get Wright extradited. Wright was put in prison after he plead no defense to a…
A major line of credit has been approved for a major theatre in Vineland. City Council there gave the ok on a $500,000 loan for the Landis Theatre. The Daily Journal reports that the foundation’s president, Lori DiMatteo-Fiocchi, stepped down from her post earlier on the day on Tuesday. Despite this, city council in Vineland…
Woodbine is making two applications to Department of Transportation projects totalling $1,498,603. The first is for reconstruction of Sumner Avenue from Tyler Road to Fidler Road and Heilprin Avenue from Sumner Avenue to east of Webster Street. The second project application is for the renovation and upgrading of the Woodbine bikepath, along the Rte. 550 corridor…
On Tuesday, Cape May County agreed to settle a lawsuit with a former sheriff’s officer from the K-9 unit. The Press of Atlantic City reports that at Tuesday night’s Freeholder’s meeting, Kelly Peterson of Lower Township, was awarded $375,000 to settle a lawsuit she filed against the sheriff’s department, alleging sexual harassment and animal abuse…
You may have noticed that a fence is being installed at the base of the Garden State Parkway bridge over the mouth of the Great Egg Harbor River off Beesley’s Point. According to the Press of Atlantic City, the new fencing is being installed to protect the bridge from terrorists. According to the report, the…