Christie to hold press conference at 2:30

Christie announced an agreement to restructure Atlantic City’s debt and municipal government. 

Christie apologizes to North Wildwood Mayor 

Governor Chris Christie has scheduled a press conference for 2:30 this afternoon from his outer office in Trenton.  View it live here:

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Shore towns scramble to fortify dunes decimated by blizzard

Jersey Shore towns recovering from a crippling blizzard and nor’easter are rushing to dump sand back on the beach to shore up their coastline as state officials vowed to speed up a stalled beach replenishment project. That was the scene Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno and state Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin met on Monday on the… Read the rest of this entry »

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Ex-labor leader gets 4 months for funneling funds to girlfriend

NEWARK–Former labor leader Richard “Buzzy” Dressel, whose embezzlement conviction was reinstated by an appellate court last year after the judge in the case threw out the jury’s verdict, was sentenced Monday by the same judge to four months in prison. Dressel, 66, was also ordered to pay back $37,778 to his union. The one-time business manager… Read the rest of this entry »

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Wall Street painting a dire future for Atlantic City

TRENTON — For the second time in four days, a Wall Street credit rating agency has painted a dire outlook for Atlantic City. Moody’s Investors Service said in a report Monday that Gov. Chris Christie’s recent rejection of a financial aid package leaves the Jersey Shore gambling resort likely to default on debt services as early… Read the rest of this entry »

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In case you slip and fall..

From our friends at Immediate Care at Airport Plaza in Hazlet:

Treating a Bruise at Home

1. Reduce Bruising and Swelling

• Ice the area on and off for the first 24-48 hours.
• Apply ice for about 15 minutes at a time, and always put something like a towel or wash cloth between the ice and your skin.
• Rest the affected area.
• If possible, elevate the affected area.
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Christie back on the campaign trail in New Hampshire

Governor Chris Christie has three campaign stops in New Hampshire this afternoon and three tomorrow, according an email announcement by his campaign this morning.

This morning, he thanked New Jersey resident for staying home.

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Gov. Christie playing politics with dune fight, Bay Head residents charge

BAY HEAD — Bay Head oceanfront homeowners went on the attack on Saturday after Gov. Chris Christie called them “selfish” for r efusing to sign over easements for a protective dune in their town. “If the state dune was in place now, it would be washed out to sea like every other temporary Band-Aid solution and… Read the rest of this entry »

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As blizzard leaves, coastal flooding and icy roads chief concerns

The snow has finally stopped, and New Jerseyans are left to deal with flooding and any lingering impacts the snow could have on their Monday morning commutes. The blizzard of 2016 dropped more than two feet of snow on many parts of New Jersey, but the flakes should stop falling by sunrise. Coastal flooding remains a… Read the rest of this entry »

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Second high tide brings more flooding to Monmouth County

The blizzard that pounded the Jersey Shore for more than 24 hours on Saturday, brought additional moderate flooding, strong winds winds and yes, even more snow, to coastal Monmouth County during the storm’s second high tide cycle. In Sea Bright, large chunks of snow and ice floated down Ocean Avenue during high tide, as police, state… Read the rest of this entry »

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Monmouth County wakes up to intense blizzard, flooding concerns

SEA BRIGHT – The forecasters got it right… this time. Coastal Monmouth County residents woke up to blizzard conditions, snowdrifts and flooding concerns on Saturday morning. Road crews were out in force, which had some of the major highways passable but still a treacherous ride in spots due to poor visibility and varying depths of snow.… Read the rest of this entry »

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