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Forget the Parkway: A Brand New High-Speed Ferry is Heading to the Jersey Shore This Summer

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Skip the Parkway Traffic: Seastreak Launches Direct NYC to Jersey Shore Ferry Route

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NEW YORK, NY — Getting from Manhattan to the Jersey Shore just got a whole lot faster—and significantly more scenic.

Seastreak, the premier high-speed ferry provider connecting Lower Manhattan to several North Jersey ports, has announced a highly anticipated new summer route operating directly to Point Pleasant Beach. For city dwellers and commuters alike, this means a straight shot to the sand with absolutely no cars, no highway gridlock, and no Garden State Parkway delays.

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Jersey Shore 2026: State Issues Final Water Quality Verdict Ahead of Record-Breaking Summer

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Perfect Conditions: New Jersey Officials Declare Jersey Shore and Lakes Ready for Historic 2026 Summer Season

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Cape May NJ, The wait is officially over. As millions of travelers pack their bags for Memorial Day weekend, state officials dropped excellent news at the annual State of the Shore event in Asbury Park: New Jersey’s ocean water quality and beaches are in pristine, top-tier shape.

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NJ’s Biggest Fishing Tournament Returns to Island Beach State Park This Sunday!

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Reel in the Big One: Your Guide to the 2026 Garden State Surf Fishing Classic

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Island Beach State Park, NJ — Ready your rods and pack your tackle boxes! New Jersey’s premier angling event, the Garden State Surf Fishing Classic, is returning to the iconic shores of Island Beach State Park this Sunday, May 17.

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or looking for a fun family Sunday, this tournament is the ultimate celebration of the Garden State’s rich saltwater fishing heritage.

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New Jersey State Police Finally Identify 1979 Homicide Victim—But a Killer Is Still at Large

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The “Man in the Lee Jacket”: NJ State Police Identify 1979 Cold Case Victim—Do You Know Him?

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Quinton Township NJ, After 45 years of mystery, a “John Doe” discovered in a shallow grave in Salem County finally has a name. But while the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) now know who he was, they still don’t know who killed him.

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NJ Shore Update: Historic $99M Beach Project to Reshape South Jersey Coastline

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Historic $99 Million Shore Protection: Massive Beach Replenishment Coming to South Jersey

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Sea Isle City NJ, South Jersey is set to receive a record-breaking $99 million investment for beach replenishment and coastal protection. Announced by Congressman Jeff Van Drew, this federal funding from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers marks the largest investment in New Jersey’s shoreline since the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy—and the largest ever in a year without a severe coastal storm.

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Governor Mikie Sherrill Swaps Statehouse for Pizza Oven at the Jersey Shore

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From the Statehouse to the Pizza Oven: Gov. Mikie Sherrill Slings Pies at Northfield Icon

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Could a career in coal-fired crusts be in Governor Mikie Sherrill’s future?

Northfield NJ, Last week, the newly inaugurated Governor took a break from her typical Trenton rhetoric to visit a legendary Atlantic County staple: Carluccio’s Coal Fired Pizza in Northfield. While most governors stick to podiums and press conferences, Sherrill decided to get her hands floury, picking up some expert tips on the art of the perfect Jersey pie.

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Fatal “See and Avoid” Failure: Second Pilot Dies Following Tragic Mid-Air Collision in Hammonton

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What makes the tragedy even more heart-wrenching is the revelation that the two victims were close friends

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Hammonton NJ, The aviation community is reeling after authorities confirmed that a second pilot has died following Sunday’s horrific mid-air helicopter collision in South Jersey. What makes the tragedy even more heart-wrenching is the revelation that the two victims were close friends who had just finished sharing a final meal together.

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Fatal Mid-Air Collision: Two Helicopters Crash Near Hammonton Airport; One Dead, One Critical

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An Enstrom F-28A helicopter and Enstrom 280C helicopter collided in mid-air near Hammonton Municipal Airport

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Hammonton NJ, a quiet Sunday morning in Atlantic County turned into a scene of tragedy and chaos as two helicopters collided in mid-air near the Hammonton Municipal Airport. The high-altitude impact on December 28, 2025, resulted in one fatality and left another pilot fighting for their life.

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NJ’s Most Wanted Drug Fugitive Arrested After Years on the Run

NJ’s Most Wanted Fugitive—Accused Meth & Assault Weapon Trafficker—Dragged Back from California

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TRENTON, NJ – The relentless pursuit of justice paid off this week as law enforcement officials announced the successful capture of a top fugitive. Jordan P. Ragland, 33, of Absecon, NJ, was arrested in Sacramento, California, on September 23, 2025, bringing an end to a multi-year manhunt.

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Taxpayer Revolt? GOP Lawmakers Move to BAN State Subsidies for New Jersey Offshore Wind Projects

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Blowing Back: New Bill Seeks to Cut ALL State Funding for Offshore Wind, Setting Up Showdown with Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill

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Atlantic City NJ, in a dramatic legislative move, a group of Republican lawmakers in Trenton has introduced a bill aimed at completely halting state financial support for New Jersey’s controversial offshore wind energy initiative. This effort directly challenges the clean energy goals championed by the current administration and supported by Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill.

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The Role of Commercial Marina Docks in Promoting Coastal Tourism

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Picture your favorite coastal town. What comes to mind? Is it the quaint street with ice cream shops? The sound of seagulls? The restaurant with the perfect sunset view?

Now, look closer. Chances are, the vibrant, beating heart of that town is its waterfront. And the functional core of that waterfront, the very thing that connects the land to the sea, is its marina. More specifically, its commercial marina docks.

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Day at the Beach Turns Heroic: Lavallette Lifeguards Honored for Rescuing Dozens of Kids

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Jersey Shore Heroes: Lavallette Lifeguards Honored for Massive Rip Current Rescue

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Lavallette NJ, a group of quick-thinking lifeguards in Lavallette, New Jersey, were celebrated as heroes this week after they saved nearly two dozen children from a dangerous rip current. The heroic rescue, which took place on a busy afternoon, is being hailed as one of the largest in the history of the Lavallette Beach Patrol.

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Jersey Shore : Orsted Shares Plunge After Trump Administration Blocks Offshore Project

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Long Beach Island , NJ — Shares in Danish wind energy giant Ørsted plunged more than 17% Monday morning, hitting record lows after the U.S. government abruptly ordered a stop to construction on the nearly completed Revolution Wind Project off Rhode Island’s coast.

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Gloucester Township Threatens Jail Time for Parents of Fighting Teens — But Will It Actually Work?

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GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — If your teenager gets arrested for fighting or causing chaos in Gloucester Township, you could be the one paying the price — literally. A new ordinance threatens $2,000 fines and even jail time for parents whose kids rack up repeat arrests for fighting, loitering, truancy, or other disruptive behavior.

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Rip Current Alert: High Risk at the Jersey Shore This Weekend — What Beachgoers Need to Know

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JERSEY SHORE, NJ — Heading to the beach this weekend? Officials are warning of a high risk for rip currents along the Jersey Shore — a powerful and often underestimated ocean hazard that can quickly sweep swimmers away from shore, even in shallow water.

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