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Cost of Gasoline in Atlantic City & NJ: Thanks to Chris Christie
Before Chris Christie became Governor, New Jersey had the 2nd lowest gasoline sales tax in America. As of June 30, 2024, the day before the latest gasoline sales tax increase went into effect … New Jersey has the 7th highest gasoline tax in America. On July 1, 2024, a...
Map shows where to watch NYC's 4th of July fireworks tonight
NEW YORK -- New York City's 4th of July fireworks show is back over the Hudson River tonight for the first time in more than a decade. We have everything to know about when it starts, how long it will last and the best places to watch the fireworks from both New York and New Jersey - as well as what to expect from the weather and which street closures to know about. If you aren't celebrating in the city, we also have a list of 4th of July fireworks displays in New Jersey, Westchester and Rockland counties and on Long Island. What time...
Mountain Lion Reportedly Dangerously Close To Upstate New York
A number of reported mountain lions have been spotted just outside the Hudson Valley. The wild animal was reported in New Jersey, in a county that borders Orange County. Mountain Lion Reported Near Orange County, New York. A mountain lion was reportedly seen in Sussex County, New Jersey. A listener...
Is NJ getting a new blueberry? Testing is underway
The blueberry may be New Jersey's state fruit, but apparently it's not perfect. This summer, researchers at Rutgers University are hitting the final phase of a quest to develop a variety of blueberry that more consumers should enjoy. Thousands of blueberry plants are being evaluated for desirable traits, and only...
2024 schedule for Fourth of July fireworks in NJ
Counties and municipalities in the Garden State are planning their Independence Day firework displays and other festivities. The Fourth is on a Thursday this year. NOTE: All displays are not updated for postponements or cancellations due to weather. Check local websites before heading out. Events are subject to change due to weather or other concerns.
NJ’s athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics
The 2024 Summer Olympics will kick off in Paris at the end of this month, and New Jersey will be well-represented in a number of the Games’ events. NJ Spotlight News spoke with NJ Advance Media sports columnist Steve Politi about some of the Jersey highlights. “I think most...
New NJ domestic worker rights bill aids housekeepers, gardeners, child care providers
A new law took effect on Monday granting sweeping rights to an estimated 50,000 domestic workers across New Jersey. The newly-minted “domestic worker bill of rights” — which Gov. Phil Murphy signed in January — provides workplace protections for domestic service workers such as housekeepers, in-house child care providers and gardeners.
No Discipline Opens Harvey Cedars Concerts
The Harvey Cedars Activity Committee announces its schedule of free Wednesday night concerts in Sunset Park, at 6:30. Donations to the committee are appreciated. The opener is on July 10, featuring the reggae sounds of No Discipline. The rest of the schedule is as follows: July 17, Chevy Lopez (rock, funk); July 24, The Danksters (rock, reggae, ska); July 31, Ty Mares and the Metaphorical (rock); Aug. 7, Tequila Rose (country); Aug. 14, Riptide (rock); and Aug. 21, Barbara Lin Band (rock).
Shore towns seek halt to wind turbine plan through lawsuit
As part of the ongoing opposition to the construction of Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind Farms plan, eight shore towns in Ocean and north Atlantic counties are attempting to reverse the state’s project approvals through litigation. At the end of May, a group of eight towns, referred to in the lawsuit as the Shore Municipalities, including Long Beach Township, Beach Haven, Ship Bottom, Barnegat Light, Surf City, Harvey Cedars, Brigantine Beach and Ventnor City filed two appeals and a stay motion against the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) in an attempt to prevent 200 wind turbines to be placed less than nine miles offshore, adding that the DEP is “failing to protect the sensitive coastal waters of New Jersey by granting the final stages of approvals to Atlantic Shores.”
NJ governor’s hometown left holding bill for $3.7M Biden fundraiser
MIDDLETOWN — The mayor says this township is on the hook for nearly $24,000 after providing extra protection Saturday night for President Joe Biden’s fundraising event at Gov. Phil Murphy’s home. Biden landed at the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst late Saturday afternoon and flew Marine One to the...
Faculty, Students Win Awards at Criminal Justice Conference
Galloway, N.J. – Faculty and students recently attended the annual Northeastern Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (NEACJS) Conference in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, where several presented research and also won significant awards. From left to right, Criminal Justice master’s student Blake Cronin; Christine Tartaro, distinguished professor of Criminal Justice; and recent...
First-time NJ visitor wins huge jackpot at Atlantic City casino
ATLANTIC CITY — “Luck be a lady tonight.”. Well, we don’t know if the winner was a lady or not, but an out-of-state, first-time visitor to the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City was certainly lucky. The New Jersey newbie won a wide-area progressive jackpot...
Judge suggests Trump felony sentencing may no longer be "necessary" after SCOTUS immunity ruling
In wake of the Supreme Court's ruling that presidents are granted total immunity for "official acts," a path has opened for Donald Trump to avoid sentencing for his conviction on falsifying business records to hide an affair with adult film actress Stormy Daniels. According to The New Republic, Juan Merchan, the judge who presided over the hush-money trial that landed Trump with 34 felony convictions, is no longer certain that sentencing, which was delayed to September, will ever happen.
In Port Richmond, Staten Island, residents gathered to protest migrants being housed in their neighborhoods. The rally, led by Scott LoBaido and Curtis Sliwa, highlighted frustrations and concerns over this decision. Counter-protesters supporting the move assembled across the street, showing a divided community sentiment. Video courtesy of @leeroypress on X.
NJ record lobster caught by Ocean County diver July 4; no one will ever beat that record
While you're sitting around the grill this July 4 holiday, raise a glass to William Sharp, who caught the mother of all New Jersey lobsters on this day in 2003. He was diving on the sunken remains of the Almirante, an old banana boat that everyone knows as the "flour wreck," which is a story unto itself. The 378-foot freighter belonged to the United Fruit Co. and was steaming from New York City to Colon, Panama, with a full cargo hold.
25 in ’25: BJ’s announces newest location for the Garden State
BJ's Wholesale Club has announced two new store locations and one is in New Jersey. The new spot will be the Garden State's 25th location of the membership-only warehouse club. The announcement also includes the 10th BJ's location for North Carolina. “We are excited to deliver the unbeatable value our...
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