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DESIDERIO THANKS MURPHY FOR “STRONG LEADERSHIP” DURING CORONAVIRUS EVENT

Local News, Sea Isle CityBy 98.7 The Coast WCZT May 14, 2020

Sea Isle City Mayor Len Desiderio heaped plenty of praise on Governor Phil Murphy for his leadership during the Covid-19 pandemic event. Desiderio appeared with Murphy in Trenton Thursday for the daily update that allows beaches to open next Friday. Desiderio says Sea Isle City, Ocean City, and Strathmere will have a “dry run” this …

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JUST OVER 1,200 NEW CASES OF CORONAVIRUS REPORTED THURSDAY IN NEW JERSEY

Local News, New JerseyBy 98.7 The Coast WCZT May 14, 2020

There are 1,216 new cases of coronavirus reported in New Jersey. The New Jersey Department of Health reports that there are 244 new deaths to report, pushing the statewide total to nearly 10,000.
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AMUSEMENT RIDES, ARCADES CONTINUE TO BE CLOSED BY THE STATE

Local News, New JerseyBy 98.7 The Coast WCZT May 14, 2020

Amusement parks and arcades continue to be closed by the State of New Jersey. Governor Phil Murphy announced Thursday that they will continue to remain closed due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Murphy did say that bathrooms in public parks are to be opene…

MURPHY: NEW JERSEY BEACHES, LAKEFRONTS TO BE OPEN MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

Cape May County, Local NewsBy 98.7 The Coast WCZT May 14, 2020

Beaches will be open for Memorial Day weekend. Governor Phil Murphy was joined by Sea Isle City Mayor Len Desiderio Thursday and announced that all beaches in New Jersey will be open by next Friday. Strict social distancing measures will be in place….

SOURCES: SEA ISLE MAYOR MAY JOIN MURPHY FOR BRIEFING TODAY

Local News, Sea Isle CityBy 98.7 The Coast WCZT May 14, 2020

The hottest political rumor of the day is that Governor Phil Murphy will be joined at his daily press briefing today by Sea Isle City Mayor Len Desiderio. Multiple sources have informed Coastal Broadcasting Systems that Desiderio will join the Governo…

SEA ISLE CITY TO TURN ON ALL PARKING METERS AND KIOSKS ON FRIDAY

Local News, Sea Isle CityBy 98.7 The Coast WCZT May 14, 2020

Sea Isle City will turn on all parking meters and kiosks as of Friday morning. Police say there are still some parking permits available for sale in Sea Isle City.
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LOWER TOWNSHIP OPENS PARKS, BUT EXTENDS PROHIBITION ON SHORT TERM RENTALS

Local News, Lower TownshipBy 98.7 The Coast WCZT May 14, 2020

Lower Township will continue its prohibition on short term rentals until the end of June. Mayor Frank Sippel made that announcement on Wednesday. Sippel says the Township’s parks will be open to the public starting Thursday, but with a few rest…

CRUSHING BLOW: ROWAN UNIVERSITY FACES HUGE FINANCIAL DROP DUE TO COVID-19

Local News, New JerseyBy 98.7 The Coast WCZT May 14, 2020

Rowan University has lost approximately $33 million due to coronavirus. University officials say despite the loss, tuition will be frozen for the next academic year. Rowan was forced to give money back to students after they no longer needed room and…

CAPE ENJOYED BANNER YEAR FOR TOURISM IN 2019, MARKETING FOCUS CHANGES THIS YEAR

Cape May County, Local NewsBy 98.7 The Coast WCZT May 13, 2020

Cape May County enjoyed a banner year for tourism revenue in 2019. Figures released show Cape May County enjoyed a 4.4% increase in direct tourism spending last year. The marketing focus by the Cape May County Department of Tourism has changed to a d…

ATLANTIC CITY MAKING MOST OF ITS GAMING MONEY VIA INTERNET GAMING

Atlantic City, Local NewsBy 98.7 The Coast WCZT May 13, 2020

Internet gaming is about the only source of gaming revenue in Atlantic City. New figures from April show only $82.6 million in gaming revenue last month, with only a small fraction coming from sports gaming. Casinos have been closed during the Covid-…

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