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New Report says NJ Could Meet Entire Electric Demand with Offshore Wind

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Atlantic City NJ,  New Jersey ranks 7th amongst Atlantic coastal states for its technical potential for total offshore wind power but first in the states for current projects in the pipeline, according to a new report released today by Environment New Jersey Research & Policy Center and Frontier Group. The report, Offshore Wind for America, examines U.S. offshore wind potential by both coastal region and by state, while documenting the status of existing projects and technological advances. New Jersey could provide 379% of its 2019 electrical needs and 167% of its 2050 electrical usage with offshore wind alone, according to an analysis using National Renewable Energy Laboratory data. For projections of 2050 electricity demand, the report assumes that U.S. buildings, industry and transportation will all be powered by electricity rather than fossil fuels by mid-century.

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NJ Congressman Jeff Van Drew Releases Audio of a Death Threat Ocean City Columnist

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Trenton NJ, NJ Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-2) released the audio of a death threat Ocean City columnist John McCall, a longtime member of the New Jersey Press Association, recently left on his home phone while he was in Washington and blasted the Ocean City Sentinel for publishing columns, before and after, in which McCall insinuates Van Drew should be executed for treason, vividly describes invading and destroying his home, and graphically ponders what it would be like to sexually assault his wife over the hood of her car.

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Serial Date Scammer Arrested After Escape in Atlantic City by US Marshal Service

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Atlantic City NJ, An Atlantic City, New Jersey, man appeared today following his arrest on charges of escaping from federal custody, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.

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Atlantic City is Ready for the Return of the National College Basketball Championship Tournament

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Atlantic City NJ, one year after the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically changed our lives, the Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ) announced that Atlantic City’s casinos are ready to celebrate the National College Basketball Championship throughout the month of March and safely welcome back more guests to the seaside resort destination. Atlantic City casinos have exciting offerings to enhance fans’ experience watching the unpredictable college basketball tournament.

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Polar Vortex Takes Out Green New Deal

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Ridgewood NJ, the polar vortex seems to have thrown ice water on Governor Murphy’s promotion of alternative energy .On November 19, 2019 Governor Murphy signed Executive Order #92. This order effectively raised New Jersey’s offshore wind goal from 3,500 megawatts by 2030 to 7,500 megawatts by 2035 – more than double the initial goal. This new goal will deliver clean, renewable energy generation needed to meet the State’s goals of 50% renewable energy by 2030 and 100% clean energy by 2050. A schedule for offshore wind solicitations through 2028 has been developed and can be found here.

Much of the Midwest and mountain states are seeing subzero temperatures and blizzard conditions as the polar vortex sweeps through. As far south as Dallas, the temperatures dipped into the 20s. In parts of Minnesota, temperatures dipped to near their lowest levels in a century. In Texas, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram is warning of “rolling blackouts” due to extreme cold.

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UPDATE: Bruce Springsteen Arrested at Gateway National Recreation Area in Sandy Hook for DWI

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NJ Super Bowl Betting Totaled $117.4 million

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Atlantic City NJ,  Today the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement announced preliminary wagering data related to the 2021 Super Bowl.

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Atlantic City Gears Up for Game Day

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Atlantic City NJ, Atlantic City Casinos are geared up and ready for the Big Game after the State of New Jersey eased COVID-19 restrictions, allowing more fans to enjoy the game in a safe and responsible way. Atlantic City will offer action-packed events, as guests watch the reigning Champion Kansas City Chiefs take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this Sunday, February 7.

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New Artificial Reef Deployments on Little Egg and Manasquan Inlet Reefs

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Little Egg harbor NJ, on  Thursday, January 14, the Division‘s Bureau of Marine Fisheries expanded the state’s artificial reef network through deployments on Little Egg and Manasquan Inlet Reefs.

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Former Democratic Atlantic City Mayor Sentenced Prison Time Plus Home Confinement, for Defrauding Youth Basketball Team

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Atlantic City NJ, The former Democratic mayor of Atlantic City was sentenced today to 30 days in prison and 11 months of home confinement for defrauding contributors to a youth basketball team out of more than $86,000, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael Honig announced.

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NJ State Police Seeking Public’s Assistance with Identifying a Masked Man Wanted for Multiple Bank Robberies

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Cape May NJ, bank robberies in the age of COVID , the New Jersey State Police is seeking the public’s assistance with identifying a man who allegedly committed two bank robberies in Cape May County.

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Dead Whale Beached at Barnegat Light

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Barnegat NJ,  the Marine Mammal Stranding Center team  reported an examination of the humpback whale that washed a shore at Barnegat Light. This is the same carcass that had previously washed up dead in the surf in Loveladies on 12/24, however the tide pulled the carcass back out, the carcass later coming to rest at Barnegat Light on Christmas Day. Samples and measurements were taken, and only a partial necropsy was able to be performed due to the advanced decomposition of the partially frozen carcass. The male humpback whale was 32 feet in length, and estimated to be approximately 2-3 years old.

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Taking Your Newborn to the Beach? Here Are Some Things You Might Need

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A beach is a lovely place where we all usually go to relax and enjoy the sounds of waves under the sun. While you enjoy sunbathing, your baby will also be entertained and can learn something new as they explore the outdoors. With numerous things that can help make the trip more fun for all, bringing the baby to the beach is now simpler. In this article, we are going to discuss some of the things that you need when you take your child to the beach. 

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What Happens with Yachts During Winter Periods?

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Are you the proud new owner of a beautiful luxury yacht? Maybe you are just moving to a colder area, and have never experienced a true winter? Whatever your situation, it can be difficult to figure out the finer points of handling a yacht during the winter if you have never had to deal with this issue before. If you incorrectly store or winterize your yacht, then the result can be absolutely disastrous. Damage caused during the winter can affect key parts of your boat, costing hundreds or even thousands of dollars to repair. You do not want to be paying thousands of dollars in repairs if you have already spent lots of money on the boat itself. Fortunately, there are some easy ways to handle your yacht during the winter months, including scheduling professional yacht painting gold coast services to protect and maintain its finish This article will seek to outline the different things that you can do with your yacht during the winter months, in order to keep it in good working condition for the next season, and prevent damage that can result in large repair bills. 

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Huge Trump Parade Backs Up Garden State Parkway

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Lakewood NJ, with the November 3 general election, supporters of President Donald J. Trump were out in force throughout the state , rallying their base with events including a convoy that ended up causing traffic backups on the Garden State Parkway.

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