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74-year-old NJ Woman Wins $1.6 million Jackpot at Harrah’s in Atlantic City

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Atlantic City NJ, Christmas came early for a 74-year-old NJ woman gambling at Harrah’s in Atlantic City who hit a $1.6 million jackpot over the weekend and shared her earnings with the dealer, and those sitting around her to spread a little holiday cheer.

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Wind Farm Expansion Not the Answer for New Jersey’s Energy Needs

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Atlantic City NJ, Senator Anthony M. Bucco said Governor Phil Murphy should heed the advice of the New Jersey Division of Rate Counsel to pump the brakes on wind farm expansions amid mounting costs for developers that will likely translate into higher energy bills for families and businesses.

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ATLANTIC CITY CASINOS ANNOUNCE EXCITING LINEUP OF NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATIONS, ENTERTAINMENT AND LIVE PERFORMANCES

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Atlantic City NJ,  Atlantic City casinos are welcoming in the New Year with an exciting lineup of celebrations, fine-dining, entertainment, and live performances, offering guests world-class experiences to mark the start of 2023.

“Atlantic City is the place to be this New Year’s Eve. We are excited to welcome visitors to our world-class destination for what is sure to be an exciting and fun-filled weekend,” said Mark Giannantonio, president, Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ).

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Jersey Shore Man Charged with $1 Million ‘Up-Front’ Fee Scheme

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A Florida man who previously resided in New Jersey was arrested and charged with defrauding multiple victims out of more than $1 million through an “upfront-fee” scheme, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

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NJ State Police Increase Patrols Statewide for Labor Day Weekend

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West Trenton NJ, Labor Day marks the unofficial end of the summer season, which means thousands will be taking advantage of the long weekend to not only enjoy many of New Jersey’s tourist attractions like our beautiful beaches, state parks, and lakes, but to gather with friends and families to celebrate at cookouts as the weather forecast favorably points to mostly sunny and dry days ahead. We would like to remind drivers that safe motor vehicle operation is the first step to ensuring a great holiday for everyone, so please drive responsibly and carefully to close out the summer of 2022.

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New Jersey State Police will set up a sobriety checkpoint on Saturday

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West Trenton NJ, in an effort to make our roads safer and reduce crashes attributed to driving while under the influence, the New Jersey State Police will set up a sobriety checkpoint on Saturday, August 27, in the Toms River Township, Ocean County area.

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NJ State Police Rescue 11 Passengers from Sinking Boat at the Jersey Shore

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Point Pleasant NJ, on August 14, several troopers rescued 11 passengers from a sinking vessel in Point Pleasant, Ocean County.
At approximately 4:24p.m., Sergeant First Class Christopher Kochman, along with Troopers Michael Sugzda, Kristofer Buonomo, Francis Morris, and Luke Drazdik of Point Pleasant Station observed a vessel in distress in the Point Pleasant Canal.

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Two Main Rest Stops on the Garden State Parkway in North Jersey have been Closed For Nine Months

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Ridgewood NJ, if you heading to the Jersey Shore this weekend, two main rest stops on the Garden State Parkway are closed until further notice.

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Teen Fatally Struck by NJ Transit Train at Jersey Shore

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Point Pleasant NJ, according to NJ Transit a teen died after being struck by a NJ Transit train in Point Pleasant Beach on Sunday afternoon. NJ Transit says a train that departed Long Branch shortly after 3:45 p.m. that was bound for Bay Head struck the child at the Forman Avenue crossing.

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JerseyArts.com Unveils ‘Road Trip’ – Online Guide to Garden State Destinations

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Cape May Nj, Jersey Arts Road Trip spotlights 10 towns throughout New Jersey that make quintessential road trip destinations for visitors by offering a perfect mix of dining, nightlife, shopping and accommodations, as well as theater, visual arts, and cultural experiences. The Jersey Arts Road Trip initiative aims to be a resource to help visitors plan a fun-filled day or overnight trip in New Jersey with one easy-to-navigate guide.

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Jersey Shore Man Misrepresented his Identity ,Using Online Chat Applications to Entice an Adolescent to Engage in “Prohibited Sexual Activity”

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Manalapan NJ, a Manalapan, man today admitted using online chat applications to entice an adolescent to engage in prohibited sexual activity, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

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Jersey Shore 2.0 May Not Happen After All

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Atlantic City NJ, more drama at the the Jersey Shore , the series by the same name aka 2.0 might not happen after all. MTV now says production has “paused.” and original cast member Angelina Pivarnick, claims the spin-off series is “cancelled.”

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NJ State Police Try to Dispel the Rumor of “Summer Ticket Blitz “

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Trenton NJ, Colonel Patrick J. Callahan of the New Jersey State Police was featured on News 12 to dispel the rumor that a ticket blitz by the State Police would occur where fines for summons would be increased. Although Colonel Callahan confirmed that this is fictitious, he did reaffirm that troopers are always on patrol 24/7 enforcing traffic violations. New Jersey State Police want to remind everyone to obey traffic laws and to drive safely.

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NJ State Police Fugitive Unit two-day mobile deployment that leads to the arrest of 17 fugitives in Atlantic County

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Atlantic City NJ, the New Jersey State Police Fugitive Unit coordinated a two-day cooperative mobile deployment that led to the arrest of 17 fugitives in Atlantic County. This deployment is part of a comprehensive initiative to reduce violent crime statewide.

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