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Long branch NJ, this weekends two more dead whales washed ashore late last week in the tristate, reigniting a politically charged debate whether wind farm sonar mapping could be responsible for the growing number of marine mammal deaths.
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Long Branch NJ, this beautiful weekend several dead whales washed up on NJ beaches.
Continue reading Dead Whales Mar Beautiful Weekend at the Jersey Shore
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Ridgewood NJ, as the wedding bells start ringing across the country, the euphoria of newlywed bliss is closely shadowed by the daunting expenses that weddings and honeymoons entail. Living the high life in 2023 isn’t exactly a cakewalk, with that pesky thing we call inflation still sticking around and most couples starting their wedded adventure with a ‘something borrowed’ bank balance. Given that the average honeymoon cost in the U.S. hovers around $4,500, it’s no surprise that the astute couples of today want to make every cent count, without compromising on an unforgettable experience.
by Lisa Fabrizio. Linden and Patricia Quattrocchi, Clark Candidates, NJ General Assembly LG 22
Trenton NJ, in 2020 Gov. Phil Murphy declared, “Offshore wind is a once in-a-generation opportunity to not only protect our environment, but also greatly expand our state economy in a way that has
immediate impacts and paves the way for long-term growth. “Source: nj.gov ‘’ This remains to be seen.
Continue reading Governor Murphy Trying to Turn Our Ocean into an Industrial Power Plant at Any Cost
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Ridgewood NJ, with the election just around the corner, Senate President Nick Scutari and Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin are now questioning “the costs and impacts of offshore wind projects”, breaking with Governor Murphy who is moving full speed ahead to implement his extreme energy plan in the Garden State.
Continue reading Election Year Pushes Democrats in Trenton to Pretend Concern for Marine Wildlife
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Mays Landing NJ, an Atlantic County, man was charged today with possessing destructive devices, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
Continue reading 911 Call Leads To Discovery of “Destructive Devices” in Mays Landing
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Trenton NJ, Senate President Nicholas Scutari and Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin issued the following statement upon reports that four bids were received by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities in response to its third solicitation for the development of offshore wind projects off the coast of New Jersey:
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On Saturday July 15th New Jerseyans up and down the coast protested the heavily subsidized wind projects being built up and down the Jersey shore. Protestors joined hands on beaches from Lavallette, Asbury Park, Long Beach Island, Ocean City all the way down to Cape May in a demonstration against off shore wind projects.
Continue reading New Jersey Hands Across the Beaches Protests Hits Jersey Shore
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Berlin, Germany, the German energy giant Siemens Energy scrapped its profit guidance in late June, citing a “substantial increase in failure rates of wind turbine components” at its wind division Siemens Gamesa. Leaving a major loss of confidence by investors in the group’s ability to fix its struggling wind turbine division. Siemens Energy stock plunged by around 37% on June 23, while other wind companies also saw shares retreat as investors worried that the problems at Gamesa might be a symptom of a wider issue for the industry.
bail outs already ?
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Toms River NJ, citing Governor Phil Murphy’s own Division of Rate Council, Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) today issued the following statement urging the New Jersey Legislature to reject legislation—A-5651 and S-4019—backed by the Governor that will redirect US federal tax credits to the Danish offshore wind company Orsted:
Continue reading Murphy Administration Bails Out Danish Offshore Wind Company Orsted
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Trenton NJ, a Camden County, man was sentenced today to 78 months in prison for paying $20,000 in bitcoin to have a 14-year old child murdered, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
Continue reading A Camden County Predator Gets 78 Months For Hiring a Hitman to Wack a 14 year Old
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LONG BEACH ISLAND NJ, With less than 10 days left in the New Jersey legislative session Save Right Whales is calling on legislators to not bring special legislation to the floor that experts say will have devastating effects on the state’s coastlines and is opposed by the majority of residents living along the Jersey Shore.
Danish Engineering Firm Orsted Named as Co-Defendant In First Major Challenge to Ocean Wind 1
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Atlantic City NJ, three groups have filed suit in Superior Court challenging New Jersey DEP’s approval of the Ocean Wind 1 project consisting of nearly 100 turbines to be located 15 miles off New Jersey’s busiest beach communities.
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Long Beach Island NJ, groups that have been at the forefront of the effort to halt plans for hundreds of electricity-generating wind turbines in the Atlantic Ocean have taken their campaign to court.
The groups ,Save LBI, Defend Brigantine Beach and Protect Our Coast NJ claim state officials ignored evidence the massive structures will harm the offshore environment in their approvals.
The legal action naming the state Department of Environmental Protection and company developing the offshore wind project was filed with the state Appellate Division, the normal venue for challenging the decision of a state agency. A previous lawsuit filed by wind-power opponents was rejected by a federal judge earlier this year.
Continue reading Whale Watch: Environmental Groups Sue NJ DEP Over Offshore Wind Project
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Ridgewood NJ, Maui, Napa Valley, New Orleans… America boasts an abundance of fabulous destinations for couples seeking romantic experiences. While these well-known destinations continue to dominate the market, the quest for truly unique and unforgettable experiences leads couples to explore lesser-known, yet equally enchanting, romantic getaways.
Continue reading Cape May Voted as the 14th Favorite ‘Alternative’ Romantic Destination in America
