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New Jersey bill aims to boost elementary student literacy rates
đź“š A bill would require universal literacy screenings for New Jersey students. đź“š It's in response to poor test scores among NJ's third graders. đź“š The bill also provides professional development for teachers. Did you know that New Jersey is one of just a few states that...
Plain old bad luck? New Jersey sports betting revenue down 24% at casinos, and 9.5% overall in June
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey’s casinos saw their sports betting revenue decline by nearly 24% in June, and sports betting revenue overall in the state declined by 9.5%, according to figures released Tuesday by state gambling regulators. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement reported that the nine casinos collectively saw their sports betting revenue decline by 23.9% in June compared with a year earlier. When the three horse tracks that take sports bets are included, the overall decline in such revenue for the state was 9.5%. Total gambling revenue in the state, including internet gambling and money won from in-person gamblers, was $491 million, up 7.4%.
NJ has been blocking these sports bets since 2018
âš« You can't bet on all college games in New Jersey. Maybe you've changed your mind. Garden State voters rejected the proposal in 2021, but a new proposal aims to, once again, put a question on the ballot: Should New Jersey permit sports betting on all college games?. Since 2018,...
Some companies support new type of hot leave – Should NJ?
Whether we want to accept it or not, it's been getting very hot lately. Not just in New Jersey, but pretty much everywhere around the globe. Now sure, there are some exceptions, and it is summer, so hotter temperatures are to be expected. For some, however, it's been getting too hot. So hot, in fact, that some companies have expressed interest in implementing some sort of hot weather leave.
Who does background checks? NJ looks to expand scrutiny in hiring
TRENTON — The New Jersey Board of Dentistry, State Board of Medical Examiners, New Jersey Board of Nursing are among the regulatory boards that require background checks for someone to be a licensed professional. But not all career paths require this same assessment. Sen. Robert W. Singer, R-Ocean, proposed...
Earthquake in NJ today? 'No evidence' for source of NYC-area shaking, USGS says
NEW YORK - UPDATE: NYC may have been rocked by a meteor, NASA says. Find updates here. Did the New York City area experience an earthquake? Not today, experts told FOX 5 NY. Multiple users on social media reported feeling shakes in parts of New Jersey and NYC around 11 a.m. Tuesday morning.
Atlantic City to rebuild century-old Baltic Avenue Canal to combat flooding
To ward off severe flooding, Atlantic City has begun construction on the Baltic Avenue Canal, which was built more than a century ago to manage stormwater runoff. The underground drainage system has been largely defunct since the 1960s. Built in 1912, the canal runs about 1.8 miles from south of...
Monty Dahm, Owner of Atlantic City, NJ Tun Tavern Forced to Litigate
Monty Dahm is an honorable man and a United States Marine. Remember, you’re never a former Marine. Once a Marine … Always a Marine. You can tell that that the last thing that Monty Dahm wants to do is to be forced to litigate the issue of his decades-long trademark of The Tun Tavern.
List of best hospitals in New Jersey released. See where your hospital ranks
Hackensack University Medical Center has once again been named the top hospital in the state, according to a list by U.S. News & World Report of the best hospitals in New Jersey. The hospital regained the No. 1 spot on the publication’s annual list last year, moving past Morristown Medical...
NJ: Don’t fall for fake tax credits — not from IRS
đź’˛ The IRS has issued an alert about a series of scams and fake social media advice. đź’˛ The advice leads to false claims for certain tax credits. đź’˛ This has led to thousands of inflated refund claims during the past tax season. The Internal Revenue Service...
Sanzari taps DeLorenzo as vice president, director of leasing and marketing
Alfred Sanzari Enterprises has welcomed real estate industry veteran Christopher DeLorenzo as its vice president and director of leasing and marketing. The firm, which is based in Hackensack, said DeLorenzo joins its team from The Birch Group with more than 25 years of experience in the sector. He’s now guiding the leasing and marketing strategy across Sanzari’s 6 million-square-foot northern New Jersey portfolio of office, industrial, retail and medical office properties, working closely with CEO David Sanzari, President Ryan Sanzari and Manager of Leasing and Marketing Carolina Gutierrez to help it maintain high occupancy as part of its long-term ownership strategy.
No relief for North Jersey on Tuesday from heat wave
North Jersey is in the midst of another heat wave and there is no relief in sight in the coming days. After temperatures hit the mid-90s to start the week, Tuesday's forecast calls for even higher temps. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the region until Wednesday evening. The heat index will make parts of North Jersey feels like it's over 100 degrees, according to the NWS forecast.
EHT & Atlantic County, NJ, DWI Checkpoints Are Coming
The Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey Police Department, in collaboration with the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office and multiple other local law enforcement agencies … will be conducting a DWI checkpoint operation. It will take place on Friday, July 19, 2024 from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. The Egg...
LaMonica McIver will win special election Democratic primary for deep-blue House seat in New Jersey, CNN projects
(CNN) — LaMonica McIver, the president of the Newark City Council, will win the Democratic nomination in the special election for a deep-blue New Jersey seat, CNN projects, putting her on the fast track to enter Congress later this fall.
Housing Agency Considers New Tactic to Build Ocean City Project
For the third time in 10 months, the Ocean City Housing Authority has rejected construction bids for a proposed 60-unit affordable housing development and will now use a different tactic to try to hire a contractor. At its monthly board meeting Tuesday, the authority rejected a $23.2 million bid for...
Ocean City’s Gay Talese Inductee for N.J. Hall of Fame
The New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) announced Tuesday its 18 inductees for 2024 and Ocean City’s Gay Talese is one of them. According to a news release, Talese, 92, an author and journalist, was selected in the category of “Arts & Letters.” Inductees are chosen for their accomplishments in six categories, including Education & Science and Enterprise, Performing Arts & Entertainment, Public Service, Sports and Enterprise.
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