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N.J. loses again in quest to bring sports betting to state

assetContent (45)WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court on Tuesday threw out New Jersey’s sports betting law, once again blocking the state from expanding its gambling options to augment Atlantic City and the horse-racing industry. The Third Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia ruled that the state’s law violated a 1992 federal ban on sports betting, the Associated… Read the rest of this entry »

Posted: August 9th, 2016 | Author: | Filed under: Horse Racing Industry, Monmouth County News, Oceanport | Tags: , , , , , , , | 2 Comments »

Lawsuit delays Howell housing project involving Sandy funds

assetContentHOWELL – The controversial 72-unit affordable housing project on West Farms Road is reportedly being held up by a lawsuit filed against the township by a resident. Joe Del Duca, an attorney for the Barnegat-based developer Walters Group, told the Asbury Park Press that construction on the $22.6 million Howell Family Apartments will likely be delayed… Read the rest of this entry »

Posted: August 9th, 2016 | Author: | Filed under: Howell, Monmouth County News | Tags: , , , , | 3 Comments »

The Arnone Report: Too much good stuff for a catchy headline

By Monmouth County Freeholder Director Tom Arnone

Monmouth County Freeholder Director Tom Arnone

Monmouth County Freeholder Director Tom Arnone

Did you know that Monmouth County is the gateway to the Jersey Shore? It’s evident in the more than 50 miles of beaches we have here. I hope you are taking in all that we offer in this beautiful county – from the boardwalk full of rides in Keansburg to the acres of vineyards in Cream Ridge.

Last week, along with Deputy Director DiMaso, I was happy to welcome the brand new anchor team for NBC New York to the Jersey Shore. They stopped in at Keansburg Amusement Park to take in all the sights and sounds – including zeppoles and pizza from the famous Victors Pizza and even got on a few rides! Thank you NBC New York for coming out to the beautiful Jersey Shore and helping promote the region as a vacation destination for all your viewers

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Posted: August 9th, 2016 | Author: | Filed under: Monmouth County Board of Freeholders, Monmouth County News, Tom Arnone | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on The Arnone Report: Too much good stuff for a catchy headline

Ex-prosecutor pleads guilty to refusing DWI test, report says

19827686-largeEAST WINDSOR – A former Monmouth County prosecutor has admitted to refusing a breath alcohol test after being stopped last year and had his license suspended for seven months, according to a report. Luis A. Valentin’s pleaded guilty in March to refusal to submit to a breath alcohol test in East Windsor in March, APP.com said.… Read the rest of this entry »

Posted: August 9th, 2016 | Author: | Filed under: Monmouth County News | Tags: , , , , | 1 Comment »

Monmouth Poll: Clinton Opens Double Digit Lead Over Trump

HillTrumpHillary Clinton has opened a double digit lead over Donald Trump in a nationwide poll of likely voters released by Monmouth University today.  Prior to the conventions, Clinton held a slim two point lead.

Both candidates remain unpopular, but the Democrat has a growing advantage on being seen as more temperamentally suited for the presidency.  Still, Clinton’s email use remains a problem for her, while voters are divided on the impact of Trump’s attitude toward Russia.  The poll also found that voters are less optimistic and enthusiastic about the 2016 election than they were one year ago.

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Posted: August 8th, 2016 | Author: | Filed under: 2016 Presidential Politics, Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Monmouth University Poll | Tags: , , , , | 4 Comments »

Manalapan man killed after being thrown from motorcycle in crash

assetContent (44)HOWELL — A 19-year-old Manalapan man was killed when he was thrown from his motorcycle as it crashed Friday night with a car in Howell, authorities said. Randall Arvai was rushed to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune after the crash but could not be revived after suffering serious injuries, Howell police said Saturday in… Read the rest of this entry »

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Convicted N.J. cat killer facing new inquiry in Delaware

Anthony AppoloniaThe Delaware Attorney General’s Office has launched an investigation to determine if a former Monmouth County man who tortured and killed cats in New Jersey is now targeting animals in Delaware. Nicole Byers, a spokeswoman for Attorney General Matthew Denn, confirmed Friday the agency has opened an inquiry into Anthony Appolonia, 58, a Dover, Del., resident… Read the rest of this entry »

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Delta flights grounded due to computer problems

assetContentDelta Airlines passengers with a flight Monday morning may face significant delays as a system-wide computer outage has grounded flights across the country. Flights already in the air are not affected, the airline said in a statement. Dozens of Delta flights were scheduled to leave airports in Newark, New York and Philadelphia on Monday morning. Delta… Read the rest of this entry »

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1 dead in motor-vehicle crash in Howell, police say

assetContent (36)HOWELL — One person was killed Sunday in a motor-vehicle crash on Route 33, police said. Police said in a Facebook post shortly before 5 p.m. that Route 33 was closed between Fairfield and Yellowbrook roads. Police urged motorists in the area to use alternate routes. Detective Sgt. Christian Antunez said one person died as a… Read the rest of this entry »

Posted: August 8th, 2016 | Author: | Filed under: Monmouth County News | Tags: , , | 1 Comment »

Is your town’s ban on political lawn signs unconstitutional?

assetContentTRENTON — With barely three months left before the presidential election, 2016 candidate lawn signs are sprouting like mushrooms throughout the Garden State. But so, too, are fines and citations, like the one given to a West Long Branch man flying a Trump flag, which violated his town’s law stipulating that displaying such political banners are… Read the rest of this entry »

Posted: August 7th, 2016 | Author: | Filed under: Monmouth County News | Tags: , , | 1 Comment »