A $62,000 lien has been placed on the former Revel casino property in Atlantic City due to unpaid CRDA special improvement district fees. The Press of Atlantic City reports that Judge Julio Mendez ruled that Glenn Straub’s company has to pay the money within three months or will have to pay legal fees associated with…
A new bill has been approved by the State Assembly that would require the owners of Jitney buses to register in each town for which they operate. Some towns including Avalon require Jitney bus drivers to pass background checks and register with the Borough, while some other municipalities where Jitneys operate do not. ##
Senator Robert Menendez has proposed new federal legislation that would extend the National Flood Insurance Program for another six years while fixing issues that were experienced during Hurricane Sandy. Menendez says the extension of the program would prevent large rate increases for shore property owners while spending money to help prevent future flood damage at…
Dr. James Kauffman of Atlantic County threatened to shoot himself with a small handgun during a standoff with agents at his office and home. Authorities say they were able to talk Kauffman into dropping the gun. Kauffman’s wife was murdered five years ago; agents were executing search warrants Tuesday morning when the confrontation ensued. ##
A woman who was rescued from the ocean in Avon by the Sea is listed in critical condition. NJ.com reports that two women were rescued from the surf on Monday, and Nisha Desai of Woodland Park remains in critical condition following the event. Lifeguards don’t work weekdays in Avon by the Sea until later in…
A major story developing throughout the day on Tuesday as the husband of the late April Kauffman was arrested following a search of his home and medical practice. 69 year old Dr. James Kauffman was armed with a small handgun and a standoff ensued before he was taken into custody. The Press of Atlantic City…
The body of a man believed to be in his 20s was found in a quarry in Mays Landing Monday night. Authorities say the man was reported missing after swimming in the quarry. He was pronounced dead at the scene; no identity has been released.
The Cape May County Mosquito Commission will begin spraying for mosquitoes as early as today. The County announced that spraying from a truck will occur in many mainland communities in both Middle and Lower Townships this week. The spraying occurs during the evening hours. ##
A 59 year old truck driver from Vineland has been arrested and charged after a fatal accident on Interstate 87 in New York State. Scott Spooner was charged with leaving the scene of a fatal accident; Spooner’s truck was found at a travel center in North Jersey Sunday afternoon. ##
New Jersey State Police rescued a two year old child and a dog were rescued from a stifling hot car in Hammonton on Friday. A woman asked for help from police after she accidentally locked her keys, the child, and the dog in the car. Police broke the window of the car and both the…