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U.S. Coast Guard : How the Pandemic Affected Boating

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ANNAPOLIS MD, the U.S. Coast Guard recently released the 2020 Recreational Boating Statistics, and reports of accidents, fatalities and injuries were significantly up over the prior year. While still under review, the Coast Guard believes that the primary driving factor for the significant increase in deaths was the significant increase in boating activity. The nonprofit BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water looks at some select data points in the report and offers some lessons for the future, long after America has put the pandemic in the rearview mirror.

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Recycled Shells from Atlantic City Restaurants Enhance Oyster Reefs

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Atlantic City NJ, The Division’s Marine Fisheries Administration (MFA), in partnership with Stockton University, Rutgers Cooperative Extension, and the Jetty Rock Foundation has developed a Shell Recycling Program in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

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Senator Michael Testa Blames Nighttime beach and boardwalk closures in Avalon on so-called “social justice” reforms enacted by Governor Phil Murphy

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Senator Michael Testa said nighttime beach and boardwalk closures in Avalon are the direct result of so-called “social justice” reforms enacted by Governor Phil Murphy that allow kids to break the law without any fear of consequences.

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NJ State Police Deploy Additional Patrols Statewide for July 4th Holiday Weekend

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West Trenton NJ, the New Jersey State Police would like everyone to enjoy their holiday weekend as the State continues to open after the COVID-19 pandemic. With residents celebrating Independence Day for the first time in two years, we understand that everyone wants to reconnect with family and friends whether at a barbecue, driving to the Jersey Shore, or spending time on the water. We would like everyone to dust off their safety playbook and give it a read before heading out for the holiday weekend.

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Fourth of July Road Travel Returns to Pre-pandemic Levels

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Ridgewood NJ, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA), More than 47 million people across the country will embark on Independence Day travel between July 1 through July 5 with travel estimated to reach pre-pandemic levels.

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Former Atlantic City Mayor Don Guardian ,“The last thing the State of New Jersey and especially Atlantic City needs is more politicians  getting off scot-free”

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ATLANTIC CITY NJ,  After the second bill to eliminate mandatory minimums for public corruption failed to receive the Governor’s signature, former Deputy Attorney General Claire Swift and  former Atlantic City Mayor Don Guardian sharply criticized Assemblymen John Armato and  Vince Mazzeo today for wasting the government’s time and putting the personal interests of  politicians ahead of the public. 

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NJ State Police Seeking Public’s Assistance with Identifying Burglary Suspects at Sandy Island Gun Club

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Barnegat Bay  NJ, the New Jersey State Police is seeking the public’s assistance with identifying three men who allegedly burglarized a hunting club located on a remote island in the Barnegat Bay off Harvey Cedars, Ocean County.
On June 4, the men were captured on video surveillance entering the property of the Sandy Island Gun Club. The men broke a second story window to gain entry inside, caused additional damage to the property and stole several items.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Trooper Leonardo Arcos at [email protected] or the Tuckerton Station Detective Bureau at 609-296-3132. Anonymous tips are welcome.

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NJ State Troopers and University Hospital Medical Personnel Rescue Stranded Jet-Skiers in Sea Isle

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Sea Isle NJ , on Friday, June 25th, two troopers from the New Jersey State Police Aviation Unit and three medical staff members from University Hospital rescued two jet-skiers who were stranded in a muddy, marshy area in Sea Isle, N.J.
At approximately 3:00 p.m., troopers from the Marine Services Bureau were dispatched to the report of two stranded jet-skiers in a marsh in Sea Isle. Troopers from the Marine Bureau were unable to get to the stranded jet-skiers due to the receeding tide, so they requested assistance from the Aviation Unit.

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LGBTQ Victory Fund Endorses Former Atlantic City Mayor Republican Don Guardian for New Jersey Assembly

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Atlantic City NJ, LGBTQ Victory Fund, the only national organization dedicated to electing  LGBTQ people to public office—endorsed former Atlantic City mayor Don Guardian for New  Jersey Assembly today. The endorsement signals Victory Fund’s confidence that Guardian is  well-positioned to win his Assembly race and will be a strong voice for equality once elected.  Guardian would be the only openly LGBTQ member of the Assembly and the first openly gay Republican legislator in New Jersey history. 

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After Juneteenth “beach party” turns ugly in Long Branch Legislator Moves to Stem Similar Violent Outbursts

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Long Branch NJ, Less than 48 hours after a large party deteriorated into mayhem on Saturday night in Long Branch, Senator Joe Pennacchio and Senator Robert Singer have introduced legislation that would strengthen laws preventing similar violent outbreaks.

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NJ State Police Locate Missing Golden Retriever in Barnegat Bay

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Brick NJ, Early Tuesday morning NJ State Troopers Ryan Koehler and Vincent Ferdinandi, of Point Pleasant Station, located a Golden Retriever that was reported missing out of Brick, N.J. since June 6.

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“We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Boat “: 800 Pound 12 foot Great White Spotted off Atlantic City

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Atlantic City NJ, in March researchers tagged a great white shark caught off the Outer Banks . The shark is nearly 12 feet long and weighed in at a whopping 883 pounds.

Given the name Freya, the Great White put on quite a show before she was tagged.

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Student Summer Programs Sedge Island Natural Resource Education Center

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Barnegat Bay NJ, the NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife and its partners offer teenage students exciting summer programs based at the Sedge Island Natural Resource Education Center, located within NJ’s first Marine Conservation Zone. The facility is located just off Island Beach State Park in Barnegat Bay and provides a beautiful location for these unique, educational, fun and exciting experiences.

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Off-Duty NJ State Trooper and Good Samaritan Save Two Distressed Kayakers

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Manasquan NJ, an off-duty New Jersey State Trooper and a good samaritan saved two distressed kayakers who fell overboard in the Glimmer Class Creek in Manasquan, Monmouth County.
On Sunday, June 13, Sergeant First Class Erin Smith was traveling over the Glimmer Glass Drawbridge when she noticed an overturned kayak, two orange life vests floating, and two women struggling in the water. She immediately exited her vehicle, ran towards the bridge and called to the struggling women to ask if they needed assistance.

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